Export to EU

[EtoileBrilliant]

Hi, I'm a European looking for much needed help on some technical questions regarding the possible export of CX-9 to EU. Swamped in regulations none of which should be impossible - more burdensome. I've seen 3 CX-9s on German websites, so somebody else has managed to do so in past.

Here are my questions:

1. Rear turn signals: what colour are these when indicating (we need them to be different colour to other lights in cluster, usually orange). If red, how easy would it be to change LEDs to orange?

2. Side View Turn Signal: the GT appears to have them on "Outside Mirrors with Side Market Lights". Interestingly the Mazda download PDF (page 15 of 16) says the same feature are available (presumably on the Tourer or Sports). Yet this is the only reference I can find as to these being options, any ideas on whether these can be ordered as options.

3. Carbon Dioxide Emissions, has Mazda officially realised figures on a technical specification sheet? These are usually expressed as grammes/100kms (or derivatives). You guys Stateside are usually more concerned with Carbon Monoxide figures.

4. Daytime Running Lights: this is the big question for Sweden where both front and rear ones are compulsory. My question relates to the Canadian version where front ones are mandatory. In other auto models, these can usually be activated through a simple change to the electrics (the addition of a 6A fuse on the Toyota Sienna). Others are more complicated. Remember, I am referring to front and rear.

5. Last question (and this one is really dumb), but can a non-US person (i.e. no US driving license or social security number) get a car titled (but not taxed). If so what documentary evidence is supplied.

Genuine thanks in advance for all those who can make a small contribution to the responses.

EtoileBrilliant (help)

 

[TheMAN]

all turn indicators are in amber, making them OK for worldwide use... rear lights are DOT certified only however, but side turn indicators are ECE certified... headlights are definately NOT ECE legal

no known published emissions data, you may want to contact mazda about that... however, seeing as they are Bin 2 Tier 5 emissions compliant under US EPA regulations, it should meet or exceed Euro IV emissions... although US emissions standards and philosophys differ from European ones, it has been common knowledge that the US standards are generally sticter than European ones

DRL is not easilly implemented as it is all controlled electronicly within a computer module and that itself cannot be easily reprogrammed... it's best that you buy the canadian version as it will also have a speedometer more compatible with your needs (displays in km)

not sure at all about the vehicle titling... you may have to go through a 3rd party and to pay the vehicle in full first before it can be exported... certain tax exemptions are possible for foreigners

 

[EtoileBrilliant]

Headlights

all turn indicators are in amber, making them OK for worldwide use... rear lights are DOT certified only however, but side turn indicators are ECE certified... headlights are definately NOT ECE legal

Many thanks, great information. I am mildly surprised about the headlights. Usually these are not a point of contention. Have you any idea which feature denies them their ECE compliance.

Once again, thanks for your help.

 

[Dalton]

Im getting one

Many thanks, great information. I am mildly surprised about the headlights. Usually these are not a point of contention. Have you any idea which feature denies them their ECE compliance.

Once again, thanks for your help.

Im living in Estonia, and i did pull a trigger for new CX-9.
I have a contacts in Florida (gossip) so they signed with me to deliver and register the car within 6 weeks.

I did import the CX7 also - and the lights needed to be tampered with - front sidelights need to be white, not yellow - and you need to have rear foglight in EU + some more...(screwy)

This is the configuration they found
- my second color choice, but its difficult to find AWD vehicles in Florida - and its with PLG! (eekdance)

 

[Mazda3]

Canadian dealers are strictly prohibited from exporting CX-9's and will be severely dealt with if they are caught. I'm not sure about the US.

 

[B1GHAM]

Canadian dealers are strictly prohibited from exporting CX-9's and will be severely dealt with if they are caught. I'm not sure about the US.

Same in the US... however if a 3rd party buys the vehicle and ships it themselves, then its out of the hands of the dealer and mazda.

in most states, in order to title the vehicle, you will need a US drivers license and the vehicle would be subsequently taxed in that state.

I dont personally know a way around this...

 

[Dalton]

CX offshore prices

Same in the US... however if a 3rd party buys the vehicle and ships it themselves, then its out of the hands of the dealer and mazda.

in most states, in order to title the vehicle, you will need a US drivers license and the vehicle would be subsequently taxed in that state.

I dont personally know a way around this...

Yes, and then they complain why Russian dealers will offer the Cx-7 and Cx-9 starting from $56000 USD, and still have clientel buying it (crazy)

Just check this link www.cars.ru/Mazda/CX-7/ and wonder why the Hell Mazda will not benefit from the Demand (huh)

Personally I like the situation. it's kinda a (cool) to know, that you have 60 large offered for your ride... (2thumbs)

 

[EtoileBrilliant]

See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak no Evil

Same in the US... however if a 3rd party buys the vehicle and ships it themselves, then its out of the hands of the dealer and mazda.

in most states, in order to title the vehicle, you will need a US drivers license and the vehicle would be subsequently taxed in that state.

I don't personally know a way around this...

I remember this being a problem when I exported a New Beetle in the late 1990s. In reality the dealer is happy to make a sale, but if the car is not titled he might lose the claw back from the distributor.

Sorry to ask, but I very interested in getting the dealer/third party to title the car or me before I ship it. Does anyone know which Eastern states make the process easiest. Moreover, my colleague titled but did not tax a vehicle in Florida prior to shipping- sounds strange but is it possible?

Thank in advance