Importing a 545/550 Wagon into the USA?
11-06-2005, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by gdavis' post='194386' date='Nov 6 2005, 07:16 PM
In reality, these cars are now nearly identical. The emissions, the crash protection, most of the lighting and the rest of the car are nearly the same.
It might not be that big of a problem to have it adapted. There are some companies who specialize in this and it probably wouldn't be that big of a deal. I don't know of a company name for it however.
It might not be that big of a problem to have it adapted. There are some companies who specialize in this and it probably wouldn't be that big of a deal. I don't know of a company name for it however.
not true, they are still quite different by emissions standards and you cannot get any parts in the US thru a BMW dealer..i am good friends with the service manager at my dealer and he has a very good customer that has a Z8 that is grey market and it cant pass emissions....he even wants to help the guy as hes bought many high end cars from the dealership, but they cannot get it to pass emissions, the system is completely different in terms of catalytics... not to mention that you have no warranty.....there is no price that is worth the problems you would encounter...just wait for the M5 touring, the money you would spend on shipping and other problems from a Euro spec car should offset the additional cost over the 550it
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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If you compare the price of a 530i between the UK and USA -
US price - $51,300 (assuming 8% tax)
UK price - $56,800 (including 17.5% tax)
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It is, the 530i in HK cost $679,000 HKD. Using an exchange rate of 7.8, the price is $87,051 USD
523i = $498,000 HKD = $63,846 USD
525i = $565,000 HKD = $72,435 USD
545i = $830,000 HKD = $ 106,410 USD
11-07-2005, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Hobart' post='194098' date='Nov 6 2005, 04:01 AM
Ahh...I forgot, it is a pricing issue. I forgot it was much cheaper in the USA than in Europe to buy a BMW, so why would any American want to pay European prices?!
If you compare the price of a 530i between the UK and USA -
US price - $51,300 (assuming 8% tax)
UK price - $56,800 (including 17.5% tax)
523i = $498,000 HKD = $63,846 USD
525i = $565,000 HKD = $72,435 USD
545i = $830,000 HKD = $ 106,410 USD
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He was comparing US to European prices.
11-07-2005, 01:40 AM
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My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
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Originally Posted by SKK' post='194364' date='Nov 7 2005, 07:23 AM
[quote name='Hobart' post='194098' date='Nov 6 2005, 04:01 AM']
Ahh...I forgot, it is a pricing issue. I forgot it was much cheaper in the USA than in Europe to buy a BMW, so why would any American want to pay European prices?!
Ahh...I forgot, it is a pricing issue. I forgot it was much cheaper in the USA than in Europe to buy a BMW, so why would any American want to pay European prices?!
If you compare the price of a 530i between the UK and USA -
US price - $51,300 (assuming 8% tax)
UK price - $56,800 (including 17.5% tax)
523i = $498,000 HKD = $63,846 USD
525i = $565,000 HKD = $72,435 USD
545i = $830,000 HKD = $ 106,410 USD
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He was comparing US to European prices.
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I know they are. They are saying BMW US is selling their car cheap because of less tax. But when you are comparing with HK and the tax we paid you have no reason to complaint.
I think we are not at the top in terms of tax though
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