J S W

I am trying to find out how to import a vehicle from america, there are plenty on the roads over here so somebody is shipping them over but I have serched the net and found nothing, has anyone else tried this or know of any firms that can arrange this.

Any help would be much appreciated.

James

jaf01uk

There are a few round about here but they are military personnel so I would imagine the air force move them, might be worth while talking to some of the companies in this country who sell american motors, they might even have a spare space next time their shipping?

Poor Guy

If you look in the back of classic american magazine there should be some importers in there

stevev_ukturbo

James,

email me as per profile with regard to make, model and spec.

My brother manages one of the UK's largest american car import insurance scheme's and im sure he will know someone who can help you out.

Have you found the specific car you want or are you after a generic car. If the second I know he has a contract with a very reputable american importer in specific who is very good.

HTH

Steve

Diesel

I found most Florida dealers were happy to stick it on the boat for you on a new car.

There is an American car importer in Kingston - maybe they could help...?

I had to can the idea as our lovely country's taxes added a huge margin to the cost.

I looked at the Infiniti RX45 - fabulous value and a great drive; what are you looking at?

D

J S W

5.7 Ford F250 with 17inch suspension lift and 41inch tyres.

or

1984 Ford F150 with 15inch suspension lift and 37inch tyres.


Just sold a hilux that I was attemping to do a huge lift on but the parts and labour are crazy prices over here so I have decided to import from america.

Steve, I will email you now.

cheers

James

stevebt

iTrader: (8)

would be nice to import a new shape convertible mustangahhhhh some day

J S W

Thanks for your thoughts so far, has anyone dealt with kingston imports?

damage

JSW, about 12-14 years ago I used these people to bring a MGA back from the US.

http://www.imorex.co.uk/

They arranged pick up from Indianapolis with delivery to my door. I used RO-RO but have heard a few horror stories. I didn't have any probs. If you containerise you normally need a few bike, jetskis or other large items to help justify the extra cost.

J S W

Damage thanks for your reply mate, I will get in touch with them.

I know it was a long time ago but can you remember if it was very expensive?

cheers

James

damage

I think the shipping charge was approx £600-£800 the biggest bill is the Taxs that you get stung with when the car hits the UK.

DarkForce

Diesel: I'd agree with you on the FX45. I saw a few when I was in NYC a few months ago, and couldn't believe they don't sell it over here. I watched a motoring programme which reviewed it when I was there too and they raved about it. It's just under $45k over there, and I bet it could be over here with all taxes covered for a lot less than a high end Discovery or Shogun.

I'd be seriously interested in the new model Ford Mustang too, considering they reckon it costing the equivilent of about £13k new.

Chris

mplaczek

Damn Right!!!! The GF wants one sooooo badly and so do I. Perhaps in a few years....

Diesel

Yeah I actually drove the FX45 and it was great - huge 20" wheels, 350BHP, taught and rather unique for here! May consider buying an used one cheap from a mate in a few years...

[Its so nasty the way we get stung for the tax though - they seem to run the States ok without such huge car taxes and the huge tax on petrol.]