A dream of freedom - own a US car!

We Germans count as the auto nation par excellence worldwide. Because the well-known car brands such as Audi, BMW or Mercedes have their origins in Germany. Also in terms of things Safety and Quality the German car manufacturers are the benchmark worldwide. But it is not always German cars or engines that make the hearts of car lovers beat faster. Because many long for something special. US cars for example, they are also enjoying increasing popularity in this country. Mustang, Chevrolet or Dodge. Big names that bring entire fan bases with them. In this guide there is a lot that needs to be considered if you want to fulfill your dream of the US car.

US car - what makes the hype?

Who would have thought it, the United States of America is the most popular travel destination for Germans. Wide and endless landscapes, megacities and the feeling of freedom. However, the infrastructure is in the vast majority of the USA not so expanded. As a traveler you have to rely on a car. Usually it is even cheaper to buy an older used vehicle than to use a rental car. US cars are particularly noticeable because, in contrast to German cars, they have more emotion and a more pompous appearance. No wonder that US cars are gaining more and more popularity and fan base in Germany too.

More and more car enthusiasts are looking for ways to bring US cars across the pond to Germany. American cars are also available in Germany, but these are mostly excessive overpriced on offer. Automatic transmissions, air conditioning or special requests in particular quickly reduce the pleasure and enjoyment of the US car. In America, however, these equipment are almost always part of the series and the price is much more interesting in America.

Buy and import cars from the United States

According to German law, prices are fixed within national borders final price. Means sales tax and additional costs are already included in the price. This applies to almost all goods, i.e. groceries, retail items and of course when buying a car.

When looking across the pond, compared to the USA, it is noticeable that a different principle applies here. Anyone who buys various goods, articles or even cars from Germany in the USA has to buy more Costs, Documentation and processing fees calculate. For a US registration and sales tax you have to dig deep into your wallet.

Buy US cars online

But if you want to realize your dream of the US car, it is advisable to use online portals that specialize in the sale of US cars. By setting filters, the vehicles can be selected according to the desired requirements. The following criteria can also be selected from common portals for searching: Car brand, - model, - vehicle type, - year of construction, - mileage, - price information. Most of these portals also offer direct information on each individual vehicle. The actual final price including all additional costs is calculated directly on reputable portals. This avoids nasty surprises when buying and transferring. In this case, the price quoted is also the real final price of the vehicle.

Save on the origin of the vehicle

An important point to consider when buying a car in the US is that Documentation fee. This is only responsible for paperwork. Buyers usually tacitly accept this fee. If you take a closer look, this fee varies from state to state in the United States. As an example, California charges $ 55, while Florida charges a staggering $ 607. This means that if you want to save, you should also pay attention to the origin of the vehicle when buying a car. Damage should also be considered when buying a car in the USA. This does not mean any accidental damage caused by previous owners. It is about damage during the transfer. Haulage companies do not always handle their vehicles properly. Since 2000 it has been proven that 1,7 million vehicles imported from the US were damaged in transit. Hence a "Limited warranty" contract particularly important. Here you get all damage covered by insurance for two percent of the vehicle value.

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