HU&W Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Anyone know if you can use this discount if you're headed overseas on orders to have a car ready when you get there? I've got orders to Ramstein, and i"d like to try and get the car ordered, and maybe ready to pickup there when I get in, but still get the discount. Yes. People did it all the time with BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkbum Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Don't forget about Pentagon Car Sales, who is the BMW dealer. http://www.pentagoncarsales.com/ Recently picked-up my second BMW purchased from them, a 2011 528i. I was overseas on a 2-yr assignment and PCS'd back home in April. Ordered the car before leaving. Did the Performance Center Delivery down in SC and I HIGHLY recommend it for anyone bringing the new car to the States. On the price-saved about $8K. No sales tax for active duty military living/stationed in TN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I thought there was another thread in the past about this, but I can't find it so I'll add it here. Has anyone purchased a vehicle overseas and then imported it back to the States when you PCSed home? Trying to figure out if there are any States that have minimal/import taxes if you owned and drove the vehicle overseas. I've seen anywhere between 3% & 6% fee so far...just trying to see if there's anything better out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herk Driver Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I thought there was another thread in the past about this, but I can't find it so I'll add it here. Has anyone purchased a vehicle overseas and then imported it back to the States when you PCSed home? Trying to figure out if there are any States that have minimal/import taxes if you owned and drove the vehicle overseas. I've seen anywhere between 3% & 6% fee so far...just trying to see if there's anything better out there. Done this twice; never had to pay an import fee/tax (AR and TX). Many states try to stick you with the sales tax when you get back. Is that what you're asking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flare Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Done this twice; never had to pay an import fee/tax (AR and TX). Many states try to stick you with the sales tax when you get back. Is that what you're asking? Yup. Sorry, that was worded poorly. Basically they're trying to charge me the same sales tax as if I had purchased the car new in their state. Just trying to see if I can pay either less or nothing since its not new or if I can use the military card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhhello Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Yup. Sorry, that was worded poorly. Basically they're trying to charge me the same sales tax as if I had purchased the car new in their state. Just trying to see if I can pay either less or nothing since its not new or if I can use the military card. Didn't pay anything in GA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeHavilland Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I thought there was another thread in the past about this, but I can't find it so I'll add it here. Has anyone purchased a vehicle overseas and then imported it back to the States when you PCSed home? Trying to figure out if there are any States that have minimal/import taxes if you owned and drove the vehicle overseas. I've seen anywhere between 3% & 6% fee so far...just trying to see if there's anything better out there. In Florida, if you had the vehicle for more than 6 months prior to registering it there, the sales tax is waived. Anyone know if you can use this discount if you're headed overseas on orders to have a car ready when you get there? I've got orders to Ramstein, and i"d like to try and get the car ordered, and maybe ready to pickup there when I get in, but still get the discount. Bought the wifes Volvo through a dealer in TX. Did all the paperwork in CONUS. They only wanted to see the OCONUS PCS orders and processed it just like if I had already been in Germany. Arrived in Germany, took the train/ferry to Sweden and drove it home. Been to Sweden 4 times getting SAABs and Volvo's. Beautiful country, nice people, expensive living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
di1630 Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 I have a friend in a foreign Air Force who’s moving to the US on exchange and wants to bring his European spec car. Any issues? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigred Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 47 minutes ago, di1630 said: I have a friend in a foreign Air Force who’s moving to the US on exchange and wants to bring his European spec car. Any issues? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app My understanding is he can bring it for the duration of his time here, but he can’t sell it in the US. Aka, he’s gotta take it back with him or scrap it. I believe he’s exempt from the emissions requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC&W Posted July 17, 2023 Share Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, di1630 said: I have a friend in a foreign Air Force who’s moving to the US on exchange and wants to bring his European spec car. Any issues? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app Potentially not a factor, but warranty, service, and repair is an additional consideration. Also worth running it by the company issuing insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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