Illegally imported Mercedes C63 AMG

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  • čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
  • This C63 AMG Wagon was illegally imported to the USA as a C240, and was to either be crushed, or exported within 30 days per the EPA’s demands.

Komentáře • 309

  • @tevinabeysekera6038
    @tevinabeysekera6038 Před 5 měsíci +487

    It's crazy that if he lived in a state without emissions testing, this wouldn't have been an issue.

    • @wyattgardner3552
      @wyattgardner3552 Před 5 měsíci +38

      Agreed. Ohio does not have safety inspections. Only a few counties have emissions testing. To get an out of state title switched it just needs a tow yard, auto dealer or police to match VIN to paper work. This Swiss guy could have brought the title and registration to Ohio and kept it or sell it with clear ohio title.

    • @rickpowers4356
      @rickpowers4356 Před 5 měsíci +16

      @@wyattgardner3552 right across the border from them here in Indianna, it’s the same as Ohio. I’m glad he saved that car..

    • @jamesmckenzie3532
      @jamesmckenzie3532 Před 5 měsíci +20

      It's not legal to have this car ANYWHERE in the United States. Doesn't depend on state emissions testing. When I was stationed overseas, you had to buy or have modified any auto imported into the United States unless you received an exception OR the car was over 25 years old/collectable. C63/AMG CAN be made Federal emissions compliant, but it's really expensive. The C240 comes in an emissions compliant version and that was what was in the shipping paperwork. This used to happen alot back in the 1980s. People would show up at the pickup location only to be told their "baby" was going to be shredded because is couldn't be made emissions compliant.

    • @lonerider5315
      @lonerider5315 Před 5 měsíci +4

      Them republicans say they hate regulations. But then have emissions testiing😂

    • @JUNEBUGLLC
      @JUNEBUGLLC Před 5 měsíci

      Just shows how corrupt Illinois is fr

  • @SteveSleeve-fs4pe
    @SteveSleeve-fs4pe Před 5 měsíci +636

    Swiss guy moved to the “land of the free” to have the government junk his car.

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 Před 5 měsíci +27

      It's okay he's used to being told what to do in his country 😊

    • @maxr2469
      @maxr2469 Před 5 měsíci +27

      In Switzerland, we have stricts emission laws as well… probably even stricter ones. The car is probably already as clean as it can…. And usually, we spend a lot on maintenance to keep our cars well maintained, since we have to do a mandatory and official complete check every two years.
      Good news it has been saved.

    • @AndrewBarsky
      @AndrewBarsky Před 5 měsíci +57

      His mistake for moving from a first world country to the States.

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@AndrewBarsky there's probably more opportunity to make money in the United States than Switzerland. Clearly you're not from the states if you think it's third world nation 😂

    • @Cellphoneray
      @Cellphoneray Před 5 měsíci +9

      One google search could have saved this dude

  • @CaptainInsano-go6vo
    @CaptainInsano-go6vo Před 5 měsíci +309

    Thanks so much for not crushing that beautiful brilliant silver S204 C63 AMG wagon

    • @Smithy1789
      @Smithy1789 Před 5 měsíci +1

      W204

    • @seanny88
      @seanny88 Před 4 měsíci +29

      @@Smithy1789w204 is a sedan. S204 is a wagon, C204 is a coupe 👍

    • @Smithy1789
      @Smithy1789 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@seanny88 oh really?

    • @TopiasSalakka
      @TopiasSalakka Před 4 měsíci +6

      ​@@Smithy1789Yep. Additionally, A is for 4-seater convertibles (like A209), R for 2-seater convertibles (like R129), V for LWB models, and X for some SUVs.

    • @Smithy1789
      @Smithy1789 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@TopiasSalakka interesting

  • @4EverParkedLS
    @4EverParkedLS Před 5 měsíci +129

    i am glad yall saved it and exported it, i am not a Merc fan but it was a nice wagon.

    • @user-uq4ly6fp6m
      @user-uq4ly6fp6m Před 4 měsíci +6

      I'm sure they made a pretty penny on exporting it if the owner forfeited ownership. It seems like all you'd have to do was pay for 8k shipping back to Europe and pocket the difference on sale price. The average price for S204's are 23k overseas, so there's 15k to play around with (probably closer to 10k for a quick sale).

  • @ricksanchezsflask8794
    @ricksanchezsflask8794 Před 5 měsíci +165

    This is like one of those Vinwiki Car Stories.

    • @robwaters8848
      @robwaters8848 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I'd love to hear this story in Vinwiki 100% 😅. I love that channel and Ed Bolian 👌

    • @CaneSugarCane
      @CaneSugarCane Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@robwaters8848that would be 10 minutes too long.

  • @JoseCoon-Adams-wx5do
    @JoseCoon-Adams-wx5do Před 5 měsíci +69

    I’m glad that Mercedes Benz didn’t get put through the crusher.

  • @ConeSpark
    @ConeSpark Před 5 měsíci +203

    The 25 year rule is such a shame. Ironically in this case, lobbied for by Mercedes themselves back in the day.
    Imo, really no reason this couldn't be on our roads. Good on you for getting it sold though.

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio Před 5 měsíci +17

      AGREE!!!! The reason is that the American car manufacturing lobby wanted to be protected by the government against imports of hypercars from Europe and others from Japan unless they established a greenfield/brownfield FDI operation in the US!
      This 25-year rule doesn't make sense anymore with so many US car brands under Stellantis' control.

    • @ConeSpark
      @ConeSpark Před 5 měsíci +14

      @youxkio Well in this case the euro brands wanted it as well. Mercedes (and others) were very unhappy with all the grey market imports.
      At its peak 20% of Mercedes sales were from grey market cars (cars never meant for US sale in the first place) at discounts up to $11k (in the 80s!)
      Manufacturers as a whole wanted full control of what got sold. And the 25 year rule was born. Until Bill Gates got (bought) the show and display exception lol

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@ConeSpark Yep, but it has nothing but a bit of irony, when brands like Chevrolet, Delorean, AMC, and even Ford had European car parts suppliers for their American cars.
      On the other hand, European countries imposed strong restrictions on emissions, gas mileage, and block sizes' taxation imports.
      That is why we saw more Japanese cars than American cars in Europe since the 1960s

    • @RedlineRevingVirtualTuning
      @RedlineRevingVirtualTuning Před 5 měsíci +1

      Why must imported cars be over 25?

    • @youxkio
      @youxkio Před 5 měsíci +4

      @@RedlineRevingVirtualTuning US governmental regulation for domestic automakers market protectionism.
      post edit: the oil industry is correlated too, so, let's add it.

  • @Potatorq
    @Potatorq Před 4 měsíci +22

    Easiest solution:
    1) Open montana LLC.
    2) Title and register vehicle under LLC.
    3) Since vehicle is over 11 years old its eligible for permanent registration.
    Montana has no inspection, no emissions, no vin check. Car never has to touch montana territory.
    Problem solved.

    • @metaleggman18
      @metaleggman18 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Except it could still be caught at some point, such as by the insurance. Also plenty of states have closed the Montana loophole. Sure, Montana will take your money and register your cars there, but that doesn't mean your state police don't know what you're doing and with deal with you accordingly.

    • @Potatorq
      @Potatorq Před 4 měsíci

      @@metaleggman18 insurance companies don't give a fuck about Montana LLC vehicles as long as you're transparent about where the vehicle will be primarily driven and that the vehicle is registered under an LLC. Depending on your local laws yes it could be illegal however the only way you'd get in trouble is if you have bitch neighbors that snitch on you or live in CA and in some states where they have very strict out of state owned vehicle laws. Otherwise you'll be fine

    • @Jaykwan88
      @Jaykwan88 Před 4 měsíci

      Sounds simple enough but I believe opening an LLC that never operates a for profit business gets you in the muck too.

    • @Potatorq
      @Potatorq Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Jaykwan88 depends what type of LLC you open. A holdings company LLC does not generate revenue or file taxes. It simply manages assets ie. businesses, cars, real estate ECT.

    • @Jaykwan88
      @Jaykwan88 Před 4 měsíci

      @Potatorq i was of the belief that was more considered a Trust if only holding assets and not opersting for profit, in theory wouldn't a holding company need a subsidiary that filed taxes?

  • @plainbrownwrapper9688
    @plainbrownwrapper9688 Před 5 měsíci +56

    Should of registered it in Minnesota. We have zero emissions testing

    • @michaelbernaski4156
      @michaelbernaski4156 Před 5 měsíci +1

      It would still be required to confirm to federal standards for emissions and safety equipment. Just because it looks like a car sold in the USA doesn't mean it's built the same.

    • @plainbrownwrapper9688
      @plainbrownwrapper9688 Před 5 měsíci +16

      @michaelbernaski4156 what I was meaning it would of never been caught in my state.

    • @assssss3661
      @assssss3661 Před 5 měsíci +11

      @@michaelbernaski4156 no it doesnt if they dont see it they dont know his biggest mistake was registering it in a shitty ass state, no emission test and that car wouldve never been found

    • @gotyoutriggered.8644
      @gotyoutriggered.8644 Před 4 měsíci +5

      ​@@michaelbernaski4156People have cars like this all over Florida with no issues. I'd never live in a pinko state with emission testing.

    • @nikpapado9785
      @nikpapado9785 Před 4 měsíci

      @@michaelbernaski4156 You are right, it's much better.

  • @mateostudent7166
    @mateostudent7166 Před 5 měsíci +14

    Thank you for not crushing such a beauty.

  • @tylersmith7054
    @tylersmith7054 Před 5 měsíci +20

    Please tell me you took this thing for a quick rip around the neighborhood. It’s too awesome not to enjoy for few minutes.

  • @Marklin15
    @Marklin15 Před 5 měsíci +36

    And yet there are non U.S. market cars under 25 years old driving around the DC area. Not all are diplomatically registered. Some are registered in Virginia to German luftwaffe personnel who work at their facility at Dulles Airport by cargo area. I’ve seen a green W203 C220 CDI wagon and a new VW Polo registered in Virginia that work there. There is also a lot in Ft. Belvoir that has 70 series Land Cruisers, 300 series Land Cruisers, a couple Nissan Patrols, and some Toyota Hilux crew cabs sitting in it. Most are LHD but a few were RHD and some even had US Government license plates on them. There are also some armor conversion companies in the area that have new non US Land Cruisers and Patrols sitting in their lots waiting to be converted.

    • @missythedog4558
      @missythedog4558 Před 5 měsíci

      Interesting you guys have landscruisers and patrols there somehow. Here in Australia they’re everywhere, don’t think twice when I see one lol

    • @fsfs555
      @fsfs555 Před 5 měsíci +4

      If you're a foreigner temporarily assigned to an official posting (not diplomatic, necessarily, more akin to SOFA status that DOD employees enjoy overseas) in the USA, you can import a personal vehicle for the duration of your assignment, but the vehicle must be exported or destroyed at the end of the official assignment. There may be exceptions if a vehicle becomes 25 years old while it's in the States, but otherwise, it has to go when your job's finished. The US Government may also stockpile civilian vehicles at a central location for deployment worldwide, explaining a stash of otherwise non-compliant vehicles on an installation in the States.

    • @jaynjuguna
      @jaynjuguna Před 4 měsíci +1

      Snitch

    • @no-damn-alias
      @no-damn-alias Před 4 měsíci +1

      That is the best part.
      You can have a car transported for free to the US and a car transported back for free for that deployment.
      So get a good car that won't pass our safety testing anymore and drive it for three years in the US until the wheels fall off (for German standard) and then crush it and get yourself a cheap used US vehicle and import it free of duty as it is your personell vehicle and have it for half the price local dealers ask for it.
      Either sell it then for a profit or have fun.

    • @cheesebusiness
      @cheesebusiness Před 4 měsíci

      There is no reason to convert RHD to LHD

  • @TheLazyCarrot
    @TheLazyCarrot Před 5 měsíci +35

    I was going to say. Sell it to…

  • @bashclassof04
    @bashclassof04 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Here in PA you COULD skirt the law if own a repair business and use your repair business plate or a dealer plate or a salvage operator plate

  • @derbanFOURTWENTYDEATH
    @derbanFOURTWENTYDEATH Před 4 měsíci +2

    This was an absolutely legendary save. Words can’t go deep enough to express how sick this machine is IN and OUT. Anyone who believes that crushing this motorized art as the right thing is smoking CRACK. This is a mean-clean mug right here I do hope this vehicle is out there on the road and living its life today in good hands.

  • @gauravthakur7699
    @gauravthakur7699 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You're a legend. You saved a pretty motor soul there. All respect 🎉

  • @B-rads
    @B-rads Před 5 měsíci +16

    Nice save,I was going to be sick

  • @FallsGaming
    @FallsGaming Před 5 měsíci +9

    Thank goodness. you saved a Legendary Vehicle.

  • @juliogonzo2718
    @juliogonzo2718 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Not a fan of german cars but that one was definitely worth saving

  • @jamescarroll-gp8hl
    @jamescarroll-gp8hl Před 4 měsíci +2

    Good man fair play to you for saving this beautiful machine.

  • @LuwiigiMaster
    @LuwiigiMaster Před 4 měsíci +32

    Weapons? Drugs? Criminals? All welcome into the US, in fact we even send the army to ensure they come into our coutrny. But a car that wasn't sold here, God forbid, we'll send the ATF, CIA, and IRS at your doorstep.

    • @obeseperson
      @obeseperson Před 4 měsíci

      You’re half right, pretty wrong but half right

  • @john_toss
    @john_toss Před 5 měsíci +15

    I wonder if you can get away with this in a non emissions testing county in Idaho?

  • @ajstevens1652
    @ajstevens1652 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank you for saving this gem. Emissions laws are crazy.

    • @marioavila1559
      @marioavila1559 Před měsícem

      This is thanks to our stupid democrats 🙄. It's why we have 4 cylinder mid sized suv's and luxury cars that should have a V8 or 6 cylinder. It's why the hellcat and hemi's are gone. Its why modern semi trucks and diesels are plagued with problems. Thank them and the wonderful ep pointless a for the demise of fun cars.

  • @Kacpa2
    @Kacpa2 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Great job on saving it from US's idiotic law. Land of the "free".... i could import brand new american car that never was sold locally in europe and have it legally with no issues... I dont get why noone repelled those idiotic laws that ruin chances to import cars and ruined the car market eradicating such choice to be even offered in the showrooms.... Its ridiculous

    • @swiftyy7583
      @swiftyy7583 Před 4 měsíci +1

      its called lobbying. car manufacturers lobby(bribe) officials to make policies that benefit them(having no competition from foreign cars for 25 years)

  • @Fabulousprofound168
    @Fabulousprofound168 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Thank you for saving this. We have a 15 year rule for imports up here in Canada but with branded paperwork like this… I don’t think they would allow it here anymore 😢

  • @Vohton
    @Vohton Před 5 měsíci +6

    You guys are truly doing the Lord's work where it comes to cars 👍

  • @omt4293
    @omt4293 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thank goodness that car was saved. Such a beautiful vehicle and I’m sure it’s a reliable Mercedes unlike the crap that’s being made these days assembled here!

  • @iascion5172
    @iascion5172 Před 5 měsíci +10

    Good work! I’m proud of you Auto Parts City!

  • @Smithy1789
    @Smithy1789 Před 5 měsíci +6

    You sir are a legend, that is my dream car and I would be heartbroken if it got crushed. 💔

  • @supra6t9
    @supra6t9 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Illinois what a dump there’s literal 💩 boxes driving around but they want to crush that.

  • @deathmetalmachine
    @deathmetalmachine Před 5 měsíci +3

    thank you for doing your a good service and telling the epa what you really think of them and their dumb laws

  • @mrmrmrcaf7801
    @mrmrmrcaf7801 Před 4 měsíci +5

    This is like a tiger that bit someone and they want to put him down....thank you for saving this beast!

    • @satsumagt5284
      @satsumagt5284 Před 4 měsíci +1

      (Except it bit no one, it just happened to exist in the wrong place)

    • @Enchilada750
      @Enchilada750 Před 4 měsíci

      It’s more like if you were to bring an “invasive”species to another country.

    • @satsumagt5284
      @satsumagt5284 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@Enchilada750 not even that. It’s just the government being a dick. There’s exactly nothing wrong with the car, and it doesn’t pose any danger to U.S Citizens

  • @EPICMAN-ld8oq
    @EPICMAN-ld8oq Před 4 měsíci +5

    Youre hiding a c63 amg wagon under the floorboards, no?

    • @nikpapado9785
      @nikpapado9785 Před 4 měsíci

      Yes officer that's a C200 conversted.

  • @adamcurtis83
    @adamcurtis83 Před 4 měsíci +2

    We have a duty not to obey immoral and unjust laws.

  • @ArthurM1863
    @ArthurM1863 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It would be so sad if a beast like that ends up crushed like some other old rusted car.

  • @BlueOvals24
    @BlueOvals24 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Not even an MB guy, but it would've been a damn atrocity to scrap a perfectly fine v8 wagon, bravo to everyone involved in exporting it back. Odd how we send people back when they come here illegally, but destroy a car when it comes illegally.

  • @chryslerelectronicleanburn1676
    @chryslerelectronicleanburn1676 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Should have brought it to Kansas. No emissions test or safety inspections

  • @Corvidae65
    @Corvidae65 Před 5 měsíci +10

    HEY CZcams! WE SNEAKED A CAR OUT! LOL!

  • @Mike_hocksbig69
    @Mike_hocksbig69 Před 4 měsíci +1

    “He brought it here” did you fairly compensate the owner?

  • @CrustStarGaming
    @CrustStarGaming Před 4 měsíci

    thank you for saving that c63 wagon

  • @AusWash
    @AusWash Před 5 měsíci +2

    It can’t be on public roads but no one said anything about the racetrack

    • @jakefox3677
      @jakefox3677 Před 4 měsíci

      Or just bring to to Cali they don’t give a damn about expired tags. I see people driving on 2016 2014 even 2012 tags it’s wild.

  • @pigletshut
    @pigletshut Před 4 měsíci +1

    And a little bit north, in Canada, this car would almost be eligible for import, at 15 years old, probably just need safety and DRL.

  • @jeremypack7022
    @jeremypack7022 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I am extremely glad that this car didn't get crushed! ❤️

  • @iee4g6
    @iee4g6 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Should’ve have it registered in Indiana, and away from the Chicago area

  • @itsdefinitelytrue7600
    @itsdefinitelytrue7600 Před 5 měsíci +15

    It's crazy that he wouldn't make sure everything was on the up and up to do this kind of thing because now he's out thousands of dollars😢💔 but surprisingly at least you were able to save the car👍

    • @cardude1957
      @cardude1957 Před 5 měsíci +8

      There's not really an up-and-up way to do anything with this. But the owner should have debaged it and gotten a tuned ECU off of an american c63 amg for inspection.

  • @markrudolph683
    @markrudolph683 Před 5 měsíci +4

    If there is a will there is a way!!😂

  • @jumpierwolf
    @jumpierwolf Před 4 měsíci +1

    Why not just export it to Canada and have it sold there instead. Probably cheaper to export it there, plus they got a 15 year rule instead of the 25. So this C63 would be completely legal there.

  • @bossman742005
    @bossman742005 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Shoulda registered it where there's no emissions

  • @MannyFresh1x
    @MannyFresh1x Před 4 měsíci +2

    Sad.. couldve sold it to someone in florida right? Or anywhere with no emissions it wouldve been safe.

  • @flagcityparts
    @flagcityparts Před 5 měsíci +1

    if that car was built and tuned it would make hellcats cry

  • @Adam1nToronto
    @Adam1nToronto Před 4 měsíci +1

    Could've driven in over to Canada, stored it, and re-imported it with correct info.

  • @kelly00000111111
    @kelly00000111111 Před 4 měsíci

    car guys everwhere thankyou for sparing this rare nugget of a vehicle. if i were the owner i would sue the import company - why lie and say its a 240? they dont have any skin in the game

  • @Blahsheep
    @Blahsheep Před 4 měsíci

    So glad you didn't crush it. It's stupid they wouldn't allow it to be sold to a state without the emission laws.

  • @gotyoutriggered.8644
    @gotyoutriggered.8644 Před 4 měsíci +3

    The customer is not that smart. He could make a deal with a dealership back home to import it and sell it.

  • @michaelmiller788
    @michaelmiller788 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Get a dealer tag and drive it forever

  • @ironllama8304
    @ironllama8304 Před 4 měsíci

    In Ontario, we no longer do emissions testing on passenger vehicles. He probably could have found a Canadian buyer who would have handled the logistics.

  • @CrashForce
    @CrashForce Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love that ending 🙏

  • @static_Tricolor_camry
    @static_Tricolor_camry Před 4 měsíci

    In Canada, it's 15 years for a car to be legally imported. I also never heard of illegally imported cars being crush over here.

  • @usernameisrequired
    @usernameisrequired Před 4 měsíci

    Not a huge Mercedes guy but there was no way we could do this especially when in the future gasoline cars will be a novelty and this will be one of the cars of all time

  • @rcjunior888
    @rcjunior888 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Heroic Act Guys! Keep up the great work

  • @tonywalker2334
    @tonywalker2334 Před 4 měsíci

    Glad you guys were able to make a save And now the car has a hell of a story as part of its history

  • @jerryabram5461
    @jerryabram5461 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Should have stayed out of Illinois that was his first stupid mistake

  • @Larry_g_
    @Larry_g_ Před 4 měsíci +1

    Why didn’t he just get a US spec 63 exhaust and put a US tune on it

  • @bradleypollack5658
    @bradleypollack5658 Před 4 měsíci

    I would think Switzerland would have better emissions than the United States. I didn’t have a clue Illinois has emissions inspection.

  • @HondaFit4Adventure
    @HondaFit4Adventure Před 4 měsíci +1

    @1:44 How is it sneaking it out of the country if they gave you the option to get it out of the country? @0:52

  • @vancouverselkirk8426
    @vancouverselkirk8426 Před 4 měsíci

    It could have been imported into Canada. 15 year limit here vs the USA 25 year limit.

  • @BentleyTypeR
    @BentleyTypeR Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just sad. A perfectly good car gone to waste.

  • @Grulaz
    @Grulaz Před 4 měsíci +1

    I kinda hoped you would part it out and put the engine in another car but would that be allowed

  • @PHAZER99
    @PHAZER99 Před 4 měsíci

    "We need to be more environmentally conscious"
    *Crushes a perfectly functioning car because of paperwork

  • @tmanepic
    @tmanepic Před 4 měsíci

    Even as a C240 it wouldn't have been legal as it has to be "substantially similar" ie. Essentially identical to the US market version. Some Canadian market cars fall into this category but I think that's about it.

  • @Kevin1996.1
    @Kevin1996.1 Před 4 měsíci

    Should be illegal to Crush it. I couldnt live somewhere where driving Cars Like that is illegal. Glad you saved it

  • @chancekelley2695
    @chancekelley2695 Před 4 měsíci

    You are the man for this

  • @mohamedabadila
    @mohamedabadila Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for saving the car ❤

  • @davidallen7030
    @davidallen7030 Před 4 měsíci

    Why not just sell in in a state that doesn’t have emissions testing on cars? Like FL or TN

  • @X_irtz
    @X_irtz Před 4 měsíci

    What a legend. I got so relieved when you told, that the car was imported back to EU. Woulda hurt to see this beauty of machinery completely crushed.

  • @soyboypersonalfinance1138
    @soyboypersonalfinance1138 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for saving it

  • @chiefdenis
    @chiefdenis Před 4 měsíci

    Yea i would never be able to junk that masterpiece

  • @michaelqu
    @michaelqu Před 4 měsíci +2

    Why not sell it to Mexico? Where cars like this are rare and in high demand and will sell for high values

    • @Sheikh_Speare
      @Sheikh_Speare Před 4 měsíci

      Crazy thing, there was a time in 2022 where they legalized 'carros chocolatè' (cars illegally in Mexico from USA and Canada). With that, this car could've been legalized in Mexico without all the importation costs. Yes your right, someone in Mexico would've paid top dollar for that car. Even with a junk title it should still be possible, but I don't know if that program is still ongoing.

  • @margauxj-broussel9186
    @margauxj-broussel9186 Před 4 měsíci

    I don’t understand. Why did it failed emission test? The C63 was sold in the US I believe. And all the other similar American V8 of this era should not be much better emissions-wise.
    So happy and relieved that you saved this lovely machine.

  • @brian5o
    @brian5o Před měsícem

    Thank you!

  • @TheMaverickq
    @TheMaverickq Před 4 měsíci +1

    I would pay 8000 usd for this car in europe

  • @frankm7707
    @frankm7707 Před 4 měsíci

    This is a true museum piece for the track day.

  • @dect1323
    @dect1323 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much sir🙏🙏🙏

  • @JdoggStudios
    @JdoggStudios Před 4 měsíci

    Idk what even is the difference between a sedan and a wagon in emissions

  • @wed3k
    @wed3k Před 4 měsíci

    Imagine trying to pass a c63 for a c240 for a smog test? Im sure he couldnt be that damn naive

  • @pals_312
    @pals_312 Před 4 měsíci

    That car looks amazing, so the government just said like “nah no more C63 AMG wagons”. Wow, you are a hero though. You didn’t even wanted it to get crushed, so just sneakily send it out of USA. Did it come back to its home? Btw it’s interesting you said Antwerp, that got my attention 😂

  • @nas_20.02-7
    @nas_20.02-7 Před 4 měsíci +1

    It's fkn clear It's a C64 It's fkn normal to get more emissions than a c240 wth

  • @NATE.M
    @NATE.M Před 4 měsíci +1

    Not all heros wear capes

  • @michaelqu
    @michaelqu Před 4 měsíci

    Reminds me of cars in Singapore, after their COE expires when the car is after 10 years old, they're required by law to be scrapped. Since Singapore has no junkyard, they're exported as "scrap metal" usually to Siberia, Myanmar, or Mongolia

  • @SterlonJrGill
    @SterlonJrGill Před 2 měsíci

    YOU Should sell it in arkansas we don't HAVE emissions test or inspection.😊

  • @oaka7616
    @oaka7616 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Illinois, enough said

  • @3n3ly7m9
    @3n3ly7m9 Před 4 měsíci

    HELL YEAH YOU SAVED IT!

  • @Catalina._
    @Catalina._ Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'd rather junk the newest C63 with it's silly 4 cylinder engine

  • @maxmerc
    @maxmerc Před 5 měsíci

    Phew happy ending, I was tensing up

  • @user-in3ub1ll9g
    @user-in3ub1ll9g Před 4 měsíci

    I relaxed when you said we did not crushed thanks for not wasting a good car

  • @thegreatestbaldeagle2999
    @thegreatestbaldeagle2999 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The weakness of the U.S. car industry

  • @jakemaster33
    @jakemaster33 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank God.. good on you sir. Well done

  • @eamonnmckeown6770
    @eamonnmckeown6770 Před 4 měsíci

    I've seen a Mito registered in DC. Also an S15 Silvia before it was legal but it had tags nonetheless. Why not turn it into a racecar?

  • @nick_heggoe
    @nick_heggoe Před 4 měsíci +2

    Why C63 was not legal, but Dodge demon is legal? I though EU has higher standards. Not from the state so I have no idea..

    • @unrealmagic6519
      @unrealmagic6519 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Its just politics. Absolutely idiotic

    • @Supraifyification
      @Supraifyification Před 4 měsíci

      because it was never sold in usa? u need to wait 25 years for some reason

  • @pyromcr
    @pyromcr Před 4 měsíci

    The government never actually does shit, just drive it without paying registration