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          Old 13th October 2005, 00:34   #1 (permalink)
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          Lefthand drive European Car in U.S....possible issues?

          Does anyone know if a lefthand drive car imported from a European country would pose and issues in the U.S., such as emissions, language on internal buttons, etc.?
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          Old 13th October 2005, 00:38   #2 (permalink)
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          Re: Lefthand drive European Car in U.S....possible issues?

          A number of Alpinas and E34s have been shipped over so you could ask in those forums as well.

          Clearly the car would have to be "approved" by the relevant federal/state agency to be allowed to be registered. Things that spring quickly to mind include mirrors, lights, dash (bolsters), speedometer, emissions....
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          Old 13th October 2005, 00:59   #3 (permalink)
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          Re: Lefthand drive European Car in U.S....possible issues?

          i think you might have to certify a 'eurospec' car to make sure it meets US safety and emissions regulations, costly. I have heard of a couple of euro M5's in the US, so it's not impossible. Might want to do a 'search' on the site.
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