First and foremost, buying a Euro-spec car and saving money by doing so does not mean that you will be able to convert it to US Specifications. The $5,000 price I stated earlier is merely an average price that is paid to convert regularly imported vehicles like Porsche and BMW; a SAAB is not on the top of the list of "most commonly imported" therefore could equate to a larger amount. That is *IF* a Registered Importer will do the work. I've never heard of someone importing a SAAB, but I'm sure it's happened.

You will not pay much more for a US-Spec SAAB than a Euro-spec one. There will be some additional charges because they have to make them to conform to NHTSA, DOT, and EPA standards. It's a pain in their ass and thus they pass it along to the customer. It's not much difference in price though.

Anywhere you get stationed in Europe will have a dealership nearby. Trust me, Americans = money to these people. You will be exempt from all taxes! As a military member overseas, you are entitled to this (any NATO military, not just US). Take advantage of it (not just for cars either)! I have included a clicky to a car dealership that caters to Americans. I also included a great article I came across concerning just this topic. Not all of that applies to you, but you can pick and choose the information you need.

Bottom line, savings for a brand new (we're talking US Dealer sticker price vs. what you will pay in Germany which has fixed prices) car will be about $2,000-$6,000 and free shipping to the nearest US Port when you return. Read all about it....

http://www.ideamerge.com/motoeuropa/buying/chapter/

just in case the clicky doesn't work:

http://www.iberianmedia.com/media/websites/pentagon/hist-m1.htm

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• Coming to America question......, Jay S, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 17:07:50
  • Been there, done that.., Mike, Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:55:27
  • Purchasing in Europe, Gary, Wed, 24 Oct 2001 09:24:43
  • 9-3 price lists, Ken F, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:42:27
    • ? for Jeff regarding Military Sales, Alex, Wed, 24 Oct 2001 09:09:10
      • You can do exactly that., Gahan, Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:24:49
        • Thanks for the tip! n/m, Alex, Wed, 24 Oct 2001 18:49:40
  • Don't do it..., sturz, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 17:18:01
    • Sure you can..., russdog, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:17:16
    • What are the prices like???, Jay S, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 17:48:24
      • Prices... LONG..., sturz, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:22:03 <-- Viewing This Message
        • Ok, so no Euro spec..., Jay S, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 19:03:16
      • Re: What are the prices like???, Ken F, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:14:46
        • Re: What are the prices like???, Jay S, Tue, 23 Oct 2001 18:21:03
          • 2001 military prices, Ken , Tue, 23 Oct 2001 21:37:14

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