Importing Prius from US to Germany

teeg1973 · 02-22-2008, 10:27 AM

Has anyone imported a Prius from the US to Germany? What types of modification did you need to make and what was the expense? We are getting ready for a move and are trying to figure out if it is worth bringing along the Prius - I desperately want to, but I am not sure it is worth it.

Thanks,
Tracy

AdamKPL · 06-30-2008, 01:34 PM

I actually just exported an 07 Nissan Maxima to Poland for my cousin. I shipped it to Bremenhafen from New Jersey for $820. As far as modifications go I believe they definitely want sidemarker blinkers which is an easy fix. You might also have to modify they tail light color of the blinkers which shoudl be easy since it's just switching the bulbs. If you are moving you definitely dont want to export it regularly, you want to export as your own vehicle to avoid paying high customs fees and taxes.

tsteineman · 09-24-2008, 08:45 AM

I imported my 05 Prius from Ohio to Stuttgart in May 0f 06. I am a contractor working for the military in Stuttgart. I haven't had to make ANY modifications. The inspections on post are still done by Germans so I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

tsteineman · 09-24-2008, 08:57 AM

I should warn you though that your GPS won't work here. I thought there would be a DVD available to work here. I emailed Toyota and stopped at several dealers here. The problem is compatability with the actual DVD player which sits under the driver's seat. I bought a Navigon which has maps of Europe and US only to find out that my first time back in the states, I would have to re-register and pay another fee. Tom Tom works both places without having to re-register.

Of course if you don't have the GPS, as Emily Litella would say "Never mind"

02-22-2008, 10:27 AM	#1
teeg1973 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: CT Posts: 5 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Importing Prius from US to Germany Has anyone imported a Prius from the US to Germany? What types of modification did you need to make and what was the expense? We are getting ready for a move and are trying to figure out if it is worth bringing along the Prius - I desperately want to, but I am not sure it is worth it. Thanks, Tracy

06-30-2008, 01:34 PM	#2
AdamKPL Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Hampton, Connecticut Posts: 94 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Importing Prius from US to Germany I actually just exported an 07 Nissan Maxima to Poland for my cousin. I shipped it to Bremenhafen from New Jersey for $820. As far as modifications go I believe they definitely want sidemarker blinkers which is an easy fix. You might also have to modify they tail light color of the blinkers which shoudl be easy since it's just switching the bulbs. If you are moving you definitely dont want to export it regularly, you want to export as your own vehicle to avoid paying high customs fees and taxes.

09-24-2008, 08:45 AM	#3
tsteineman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Importing Prius from US to Germany I imported my 05 Prius from Ohio to Stuttgart in May 0f 06. I am a contractor working for the military in Stuttgart. I haven't had to make ANY modifications. The inspections on post are still done by Germans so I don't know if that makes a difference or not.

09-24-2008, 08:57 AM	#4
tsteineman Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 6 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Importing Prius from US to Germany I should warn you though that your GPS won't work here. I thought there would be a DVD available to work here. I emailed Toyota and stopped at several dealers here. The problem is compatability with the actual DVD player which sits under the driver's seat. I bought a Navigon which has maps of Europe and US only to find out that my first time back in the states, I would have to re-register and pay another fee. Tom Tom works both places without having to re-register. Of course if you don't have the GPS, as Emily Litella would say "Never mind"