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RHD cars made in USA and exported to Ireland

  • 27-10-2009 04:48PM
    #1
    dazzerb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭


    Anyone know if there are any cars made in the USA specifically for the Irish market with right hand drive and Km odometers?

    Thanks!


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  • #2
    robbie99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭robbie99


    The BMW X5 and Z4 are built in the US and sold here.


  • #3
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    dazzerb wrote: »
    Anyone know if there are any cars made in the USA specifically for the Irish Japanese market with right hand drive and Km odometers?

    Thanks!

    all credit to self importance ...but 120 million vs 4 million, etc :D


  • #4
    dazzerb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭dazzerb


    peasant wrote: »
    all credit to self importance ...but 120 million vs 4 million, etc :D

    ah great point.

    So what cars are made in the USA for Japanese market.

    BWM X5 is a good option - (thanks Robbie99)

    Looking for family car to buy in USA and bring back to Ireland.

    I guess Jeep is another option? Want to make sure that that specific model is already sold in Ireland so i can get it serviced and repaired easily.


  • #5
    Berty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,169 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    Chevrolet

    Cadillac


  • #6
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I'd be surprised if a US-built car made for the Japanese market could actually be registered new in the US?


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  • #7
    dazzerb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭dazzerb


    Anan1 wrote: »
    I'd be surprised if a US-built car made for the Japanese market could actually be registered new in the US?

    does it have to be? I would just keep in storage unused for 6 months and then ship with my other possessions.


  • #8
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,812 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Would still have to pay vrt if not reg'd by you in US.


  • #9
    Berty
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,169 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    We can buy RHD cars from VW/Audi dealers in Germany so why not in the US?

    If you can get it EX VAT, pay for shipping, pay Irish VAT and then pay Irish VRT you would save lots of money and have a good spec.


  • #10
    dazzerb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭dazzerb


    mickdw wrote: »
    Would still have to pay vrt if not reg'd by you in US.

    ah - well there goes that plan!


  • #11
    dazzerb
    Closed Accounts Posts: 156 ✭✭dazzerb


    Berty wrote: »
    We can buy RHD cars from VW/Audi dealers in Germany so why not in the US?

    If you can get it EX VAT, pay for shipping, pay Irish VAT and then pay Irish VRT you would save lots of money and have a good spec.


    Was thinking about that too but just seems so counter intuitive shipping a new car from Europe and then shipping back again. Buying locally in USA seems like it would save those shipping costs.

    other problem is that I do not like USA cars!!


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  • #12
    mickdw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,812 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Things would be alot more complicated dealing between US & ireland compared to EU country & ireland.
    The yanks have strict rules re registration so a Euro spec car would be allowed.
    Buying ex VAT also only applied to other EU states I think.

    Best thing would be to find out if it is possible to register an EU spec car in the states. If so, go ahead and do it. I dont think the idea of looking for something built in states is relavent as all the manufcturers are competing on price so some of the german marques are shipping into the us at very slim margins to be competitive.


  • #13
    jayj224
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 53 ✭✭jayj224


    Berty wrote: »
    We can buy RHD cars from VW/Audi dealers in Germany so why not in the US?

    If you can get it EX VAT, pay for shipping, pay Irish VAT and then pay Irish VRT you would save lots of money and have a good spec.

    I looked at the price list for a 320d from germany and then added vat vrt customs and shipping and it cost more than the new BMW price list. I may have got it wrong but tried it after looking at an old 5th gear episode were they bought cars from belgium. Have I made a mistake in calculating this?


  • #14
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,439 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    Berty wrote: »
    pay for shipping, pay Irish VAT and then pay Irish VRT you would save lots of money and have a good spec.

    Plus pay import duty over the original purchase price plus the cost of shipping.

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  • #15
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    short answer is no:

    another short answer is, only one I can think of: Subaru - the USPO uses some, so they're available in RHD. LHD lights, mph clocks and US smog gear, mind..........so don't ask for parts around here.......

    mind you, I'd buy a Mustang, Camaro or Charger, and bring it back on a change of ownership. Be prepared for 2k p.a. tax, though......

    ...which your scooby might attract too, as it certainly won't be diesel !

    If bringing stuff from the US stacked up, I'd bring in a 911 - only USD$68k over there :eek:

    Actually, OP, that's what you should do: buy a 911. Europe is full of 'ordinary' cars as-is........why not bring home something 'nice' instead.......?

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  • #16
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,754 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ML merc's and R-Class also built in US, btw........

    What about a 300C (diesel), the estate version looks great.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #17
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    I spotted a few tour buses in San Francisco that were RHD, so you could register an RHD vehicle it in the US & drive it. All postal vehicles are RHD.
    Here is a government link on it:

    http://www.dot.gov.nt.ca/_live/pages/wpPages/Registration_of_Right-Hand-Drive_Vehicles.aspx (damn, this is a Canada link)

    Another US based discussion on it:

    http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4107941

    Companies over there specialising in RHD:

    http://www.jeeprighthanddrive.com/
    http://www.righthanddrivejeeps.us/


  • #18
    DEFENDANT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭DEFENDANT


    Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth are available in Ireland with RHD. If you order one from the factory in the US with RHD as and option you could probably get one after a wait.
    I have recently seen a late model Ford Mustang with RHD in Ireland.


  • #19
    Esel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,706 ✭✭✭✭Esel
    Not Your Ornery Onager


    dazzerb wrote: »
    does it have to be? I would just keep in storage unused for 6 months and then ship with my other possessions.
    mickdw wrote: »
    Would still have to pay vrt if not reg'd by you in US.
    Would still have to pay VRT and VAT and duty if registered but not used! (Proof of mileage increase, insurance, etc.) Just get a few motorcycles instead (but for Gawd's sake don't buy a Hardly Davidson!)

    Honda and probably some other Japanese manufacturers produce RHD versions in the USA for export to Europe/Aus/NZ. For example, Honda Accord Coupé. That was then, not sure about now.

    Not your ornery onager



  • #20
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Aren't a lot of the American cars sold here built in Europe anyway? Austria I think. Also, the RHD Mustang is a car that has been converted from LHD.

    That might be an option OP, getting it converted. Personally I think you're mad to even consider it as the car may need some costly modifications to be road legal here


  • #21
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Berty wrote: »
    We can buy RHD cars from VW/Audi dealers in Germany so why not in the US?
    Because this is Europe...
    The German dealers didnt want to deal with RHD orders in LHD markets till forced to do so.


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  • #22
    Cosmo K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 985 ✭✭✭Cosmo K


    DEFENDANT wrote: »
    Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth are available in Ireland with RHD. If you order one from the factory in the US with RHD as and option you could probably get one after a wait.
    I have recently seen a late model Ford Mustang with RHD in Ireland.

    AFAIK, all Chryslers for the european market are actually made in Austria by Steyr.


  • #23
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,310 ✭✭✭Pkiernan


    Ty this website that does RHD conversions in the US:

    http://www.uswd.com/american.htm


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