I really liked the subcompacts while I was in Europe for 4 months. I need a car now that I'm back in the US. I want a subcompact but the ones here are kind of expensive.
I was wondering, are the European subcompacts like the Renault Clio cheaper than the ones available in the US?
How can I buy a European subcompact that complies with US regulations and not have to pay for expensive importation and shipping?
2006-12-27 16:31:40 · 7 answers · asked by azntwboy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
No one imports economy cars because the costs of shipping and meeting emissions requirements would drive the cost up. You can not do this cheaply. Most people export cars to countries with LESS stringent regulations than the U.S. Besides, you would have to wait for parts when that vehicle broke down anyway.
2006-12-27 16:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by e e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The French automobile makers on no account found out the importance of a solid broking community. Puegot, (good), Citroen, (large), and Renault, (honest), are all from France as became the AMC Fuego & Alliance, ('86 Motor style automobile of the 365 days), and the Simca, marketed with the aid of Chrysler interior the 60's & 70's. French vehicles are well-known for their mushy seats and soft journey. The Citroen has a fluid suspension that rises whilst the engine is started, and settles decrease after the engine is off. Renault Dalphine became a important competitor for the VW trojan horse interior the 60's. street speeds wore them out quickly. gasoline became affordable. Why purchase one?
2016-11-24 19:15:10 · answer #2 · answered by duque 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The car will be taxed here no matter what. Then it must pass the stringent US safety regulations here that are non existent in Europe. All in all, it's usually not worth it. If the car isn't being sold here yet there is usually a good reason why. Safety regulations here are usually much more stringent.
2006-12-27 17:39:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Mini Cooper, by BMW. Subcompact with cool. Forget shipping. It aint gonna happen to the US cheaper than you already get them at.
2006-12-27 18:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Order or buy on from european dealer then hope it passes customs inspection or u wont b able to title it in the U.S.
2006-12-27 16:36:54 · answer #5 · answered by snowangel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone that actually WANTS a Renault Clio should move to France and stay there.
2006-12-27 16:44:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. You can't even import them as they are not built to US specs.
2006-12-27 18:12:42 · answer #7 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋