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kiwiinneworleans · 01-25-2007, 09:44 AM

Well, work has told me I am on the move from the US to Europe (Netherlands to be precise). While many issues to deal with (family, assets etc) my MOST important question is this (don't tell them..) - can I take my baby? She is a stock standard 2000 986, no mods (even has orange side indicators lights etc.).

Has anyone reading this forum ever exported from US to Europe? Anyone aware of any modifications required to meet Europe standards (I am assuming there is none for a 986...)? My friend has a horror story of having to change his Jeep Grand Cherokee lights out to include a side indicator to the tune of $2k - he didn't realize until he got over there....

I looked up 986 price in Netherlands and for that age of car, shipping costs, and current exchange rate, it makes total sense to take it with me.... would be keen to get anything done on it before it goes on the ship.

Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.

01-25-2007, 09:44 AM	#1
kiwiinneworleans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Den Haag, NL Posts: 35	Exporting Boxster to NL... Well, work has told me I am on the move from the US to Europe (Netherlands to be precise). While many issues to deal with (family, assets etc) my MOST important question is this (don't tell them..) - can I take my baby? She is a stock standard 2000 986, no mods (even has orange side indicators lights etc.). Has anyone reading this forum ever exported from US to Europe? Anyone aware of any modifications required to meet Europe standards (I am assuming there is none for a 986...)? My friend has a horror story of having to change his Jeep Grand Cherokee lights out to include a side indicator to the tune of $2k - he didn't realize until he got over there.... I looked up 986 price in Netherlands and for that age of car, shipping costs, and current exchange rate, it makes total sense to take it with me.... would be keen to get anything done on it before it goes on the ship. Any advice much appreciated. Thanks.