US cars in India - Team-BHP

skrish · 8th March 2006, 02:05

Hey Guys-
I am currently in the US and moving to India shortly.I want to get my M Class (ML 320) to India. I have heard different stories about left hand drive cars in India.Can someone pls answer these Qs

1) Are Left hand drive cars registered by RTO in India or no?
2) What is the duty if you have owned the car for last 4 years?
3) Maintainenece in India with an authorized mercedes dealer?

Any help is appreciated.

TIA

1Day · 8th March 2006, 03:11

1) I dont believe so..you can only register a LHD temp, but it has to be on international plates and can stay in the country for 1 yr or so..
2) 0%
3) Expensive

option..spend 20+k usd for conversion, not worth for a car like ML

Mpower · 8th March 2006, 03:54

4 year ML is worth only $18K.

RHD conversion may be cheaper because you can find parts in the UK or OZ.

ajmat · 8th March 2006, 08:52

1: If the car has been in use by you, it can be imported and registered but please check
2: You wil need to pay 160% duty on the depreciated landed value of car inclusive of freight
3: no problem but it will cost you

My guesstimate is that it will cost you around Rs 15 lakhs to bring it in and register it. Add another 3 lakhs for rhd conversion which will hit your resale. Wipers facing the wrong way is a dead giveaway. Merc ML's not that well built and you can expect problems after a while in our harsh conditions.

Come over, put a down payment on a Tuscon/ CRV and invest the rest in our dynamic economy... you'll be much better off

Rehaan · 8th March 2006, 09:30

Hi Skrish,

Several other threads like this exist. Please seach (maybe for the word "import") and continue the discussion there.

cya
R

8th March 2006, 02:05	#1 (permalink)
skrish Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA,US Posts: 1	US cars in India Hey Guys- I am currently in the US and moving to India shortly.I want to get my M Class (ML 320) to India. I have heard different stories about left hand drive cars in India.Can someone pls answer these Qs 1) Are Left hand drive cars registered by RTO in India or no? 2) What is the duty if you have owned the car for last 4 years? 3) Maintainenece in India with an authorized mercedes dealer? Any help is appreciated. TIA

8th March 2006, 03:54	#3 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,670 View My Garage	4 year ML is worth only $18K. RHD conversion may be cheaper because you can find parts in the UK or OZ. __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

8th March 2006, 08:52	#4 (permalink)
ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,220 View My Garage	1: If the car has been in use by you, it can be imported and registered but please check 2: You wil need to pay 160% duty on the depreciated landed value of car inclusive of freight 3: no problem but it will cost you My guesstimate is that it will cost you around Rs 15 lakhs to bring it in and register it. Add another 3 lakhs for rhd conversion which will hit your resale. Wipers facing the wrong way is a dead giveaway. Merc ML's not that well built and you can expect problems after a while in our harsh conditions. Come over, put a down payment on a Tuscon/ CRV and invest the rest in our dynamic economy... you'll be much better off __________________ I love the whoosh, but i miss the bellowing

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8th March 2006, 03:11	#2 (permalink)
1Day Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago/Delhi Posts: 1,236 View My Garage	1) I dont believe so..you can only register a LHD temp, but it has to be on international plates and can stay in the country for 1 yr or so.. 2) 0% 3) Expensive option..spend 20+k usd for conversion, not worth for a car like ML

8th March 2006, 09:30	#5 (permalink)
Rehaan Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay / New York Posts: 7,586	Hi Skrish, Several other threads like this exist. Please seach (maybe for the word "import") and continue the discussion there. cya R