to bring or not to bring your car from the US?

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Stephan in Mill Valley Member

Member since 04 May 2013

Stephan in Mill ValleyMember07 May 2013 00:42:51

Hi,

We currently live in California and drive a 2011 Touareg and 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera. Does anybody have any experience with the shipping, inspections and licensing process that are involved in bringing both an old and a new car into Switzerland? My gut tells me that it's far less hassle to sell them and buy/lease in Switzerland. And I can only imagine the torture that the engine intake, exterior paint, wheels, and suspension will suffer in the journey.

And, yet, perhaps the cup is actually half full instead of half empty. Any thoughts out there?

SP

Dr Garry Bonsall, Basel Member

Member since 18 January 2013

Dr Garry Bonsall, BaselMember16 April 2014 18:29:28

No, too difficult. Just buy a new one here

MiaCulpa Serial expat

Member since 16 August 2013

MiaCulpaSerial expat07 May 2014 13:38:29

402

I shipped a car from California to Israel more than a few years ago.聽 Had I known then what I know now I would not have done it.聽 The paperwork for Switzerland is obviously different but high performance automobiles do not appreciate the shipping process.

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