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Changes on a Cali if I take w/me to Europe

Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Cavalier, Apr 23, 2012.

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  1. Cavalier

    Cavalier Karting

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    #1 Cavalier, Apr 23, 2012
    Hello,

    I will be moving to Belgium this summer and I am contemplating taking my 2011 California with me. However, my dealer wants it and is trying to tell me it will have a lot of difficulty to change everything over. So I wanted to get a second opinion because I think he just wants to sell as there is still a waiting list and they cannot always get enough cars to sell.

    My car is based in California and is a California.

    The only thing I can think of off hand is the Spedometer, Odometer, Navigation and maybe the Radio(Not sure if there is a different standard like TVs and PAL and NTSC)? Would these changes cost a lot and be supported by my local dealer to help me with it?

    By the way, I checked online and the prices for used are about the same. One thing I suppose I could save on VAT I guess and hopefully since I owned it just about 1 year shouldn't be any other taxes. Hmmm....maybe he was right.
     
  2. spike308

    spike308 F1 Rookie
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    #2 spike308, Apr 23, 2012
    I believe the US, and specifically California, has the strictest rules in the world for safety, etc.
    I don't think you HAVE to have KPH speedo.

    I'm interested in hearing what experts have to say.
     
  3. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #3 SrfCity, Apr 23, 2012
    You could probably get a temporary use permit?
     
  4. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

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    #4 greyboxer, Apr 24, 2012
    Are all your lights tires & windows marked CE - needed for Euro compliance - do your xenons have a washer system - speedo showing kph would be needed - cars do come over but there's a stigma - if you sell yours into a strong home market you could then order a new car in Europe with next to no waiting & correct everything you got wrong on the spec of this one !
     
  5. jagmanv12

    jagmanv12 Karting

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    #5 jagmanv12, Apr 24, 2012
  6. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ
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    #6 GrayTA, Apr 27, 2012
    Dont have time to respond here, but I lived in Belgium for six years. I may be able to give some insight. Send me a PM if I dont get back to this thread in a day or so.




    PDG
     

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