Moving to the USA, any way to bring the CSL?

[Barry C]

I know the yanks can't import them but as a non resident can I bring my car with me?

Any one have any idea. I heard one guy managed to import a CSL some how?

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by Barry C

I know the yanks can't import them but as a non resident can I bring my car with me?

Any one have any idea. I heard one guy managed to import a CSL some how?

IIRC You can for 12 months only, on temporary permit but they'll make you bring it back to your current home address as you're requires to sign a legally binding contract/agreement + they make you pay Shipping costs for a return journey, up front. This is mainly for people who come to work in the USA on a temporary contract and it varies from state to state.
If your move is permanent it'll be more difficult, if not impossible all together but again it varies from state to state. Some more relaxed states allow you to bring the car such as the CSL over so long as you don't use it on public roads (as they will not allow the On the road registration) so U can trailer it to TDs, Car shows or use it on PRIVATE roads only.
Being an M3 CSL which wasn't officially imported to the USA (therefore not officially federalised) will make things much more difficult, despite the actual existence of a few M3 CSLs on US soil.
I recommend you get in touch with the local DMV (USAs equivalent of the DVLA) to where you're planning to relocate and explore your options.
Best of luck.

[Barry C]

thanks Matt. Sounds like a pain in the ass.

[chrisburns]

So Barry well done on the move buddy. What is it you do anyway, if you dont mind my asking ???

[Barry C]

Originally Posted by chrisburns

So Barry well done on the move buddy. What is it you do anyway, if you dont mind my asking ???

Cheers Chris, Been over there for the last three months, just back in Ireland now to finalise the visa. I work in sales for a Hedge Fund

[Yanto]

Take the CSL badge off

"It's an E46 M3 officer......"

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by Barry C

thanks Matt. Sounds like a pain in the ass.

A bit but it's designed to be
The AUDI (B5) RS4s had the same issues as the CSL but a number of US owners found a way to get them on the US soil so there may be a way around it for you and your Cecil as well, depending on the particular State's laws. Which State are U moving to BTW ?

[Barry C]

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

A bit but it's designed to be
The AUDI (B5) RS4s had the same issues as the CSL but a number of US owners found a way to get them on the US soil so there may be a way around it for you and your Cecil as well, depending on the particular State's laws. Which State are U moving to BTW ?

New York

[mattCSLnut]

Originally Posted by Barry C

New York

Might be easier to bring Cecil through Newark, New Jersey just across the water from NYC. Check with the DMV in both states to see who's more lenient.

[CSLSEM3]

Originally Posted by Barry C

New York

Congrats on the move.
NYC will eat your CSL and use the remaining shards of CF to pick clean its jagged teeth...

That said-
Lots of ways to skin a cat.
Happy to run through the options with you.
Shoot me over a pm if you like.