Possible to import a Mercedes B class from Germany to US?

Question

I've been looking into purchasing/leasing a new vehicle. I know of a former colleague who somehow leased a Mercedes which he picked up in Germany and had shipped to the US. Does anyone know how this is possible?

Answer 1

Not possible any more for anything that doesn't come in a U.S. federalized version.  Congress outlawed it in 1988.

Answer 2

It would be a gray market car, not up to emmission standards in the US. Could cost you thousands to have it modified for inspection and to get a US title. Stay away from it. It could even be a scam where you have to wire money overseas. When you can afford one here, buy it here. You may not even get a warranty with an overseas car. Too many bad things can happen. Pass on it.

Answer 3

they do have programs that allow you to buy a US spec MB and drive it overseas and have it shipped home but

you cannot easily buy a foreign spec. car and ship it home without having it modified at a cost that makes it not worth the effort.