Moving a car from the US

[Gosse]

Has anyone shipped a car to EK from the US? The cost in not bad $2500, but don't know what other cost the EK would at to the bill (tax, etc.).
Thanks for any info!!!

[411A]

Depends on the type of automobile.

Keep in mind that cars manufactured for the US market may have many different engine/polution/suspension components than those available elsewhere, so parts might become a problem...not to mention proper maintenance service.

Better to purchase locally, in my opinion.

I had a Cadillac Eldorado in Saudi for a long time, and FedEx/DHL was my friend for many parts.
The Eldorado was fun to drive however....with an 8.2 litre engine, it passed everything but the gas station....:}

[Flying Spag Monster]

Where is EK ? I couldn't find it on the map...

[Gosse]

Thanks for the info 411, the car is in new condition, its a big SUV and can't get what I want for it here in the US. It's paid off and would last me at least 5 years before any mx is need. There is also a Chev. dealership in the UAE.

[Jet II]

Registration costs at this end are around 550 AED and there is 5% duty tax on the appraised value of the car.

[FakePilot]

There's some useful information on this site:

Floating Cubans (http://www.floatingcubans.com)

[Newforest2]

If they just hadn't used that bright yellow tarp, they might have got away with it!:D

[Desert Diner]

You will have no problems MX wise if it is a Chevy SUV. Even Hummers are quite common around here now.

[Jet II]

Hummers are extremely common ;)

[Jet II]

Gosse, how old is your car? - from 2010 you will not be able to sell your car if it is over 10 years old.

[C4]

You also cannot import a car that is older than 5 years..

[TidaBisa]

Do you know if the max 5 year old car for import/10 year old no sale rule applies to Oman as well?

[Canoehead]

Parts can be a hugh issue. Corvette got hit by one of the incredibly talented local drivers. Been at the dealer for 6 mo. waiting for parts. Have Fedexed parts by myself twice already, but they always find something else missing...:ugh:

[Thazright]

I brought 2 cars over. Piece of cake. Cost $3000 to ship both. UAE customs charge you 5% of the "assessed" value - yeah I paid 800 dirhams per car (what a joke as each car worth in excess of $25000). The rest is normal registration etc that is required of ANY car here. If you need further details, PM me. Was a good move on our part.

[Gosse]

My car is over 5 years old, where can I find this rule?

Thanks!