Hi,


Since (almost) all XK's on Ebay have the wooden interior, I was wondering that when/if I move to the US if it was possible to bring my 2007 XK.. (and because its worth almost nothing in the UAE)..


Is there anyone here with such expertise? does it need a lot of modification to fit US market?


for comparisons.. its a fully loaded 2007XK convertible , 30k miles on it and a brand new roof.. estimated around 19k$ here..

 

Parzival,

If your 2007 XK was NOT manufactured for the US market, you are FAR better off to sell it in the UAE and buy another one when you get here. The US market standards are enforced by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and US Department of Transportation (DOT). Both EPA and DOT regulations are strictly enforced, and nonconforming vehicles less than 25 years old entering the USA must be brought into compliance, exported, or destroyed. The cost to meet pollution and safety standards may be more than the car is worth.

See these links:
Importing a Motor Vehicle | U.S. Customs and Border Protection
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...-vehicle-parts
It's a complicated and lengthy process and, in my opinion, is not worth the cost and stress.

Hope this helps.

Stuart

 

I was hoping the 4.2L was setup exactly the same for every XK...

 

I agree with Stuart that trying to federalize a car from an other country is most likely a very lengthy, expensive proposition. There are companies which do just that and you could Google search for something like: "importing gray market cars". It could be worthwhile for a million dollar car but, definitely NOT for a 2007 XK.

 

I think they may be the same car. You'll have to do some homework on your side and there could be a some money in Federalizing the car, along with transport and any other paperwork. The cheaper car you have now could end up being the price of what you could buy one by the time you are done.

I thought most Middle East cars were made to American market standards.

 

Some things I spotted in the workshop manual (NAS = North American Specification, ROW = Rest Of World):

• NAS cars have a Secondary Air Injection Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor to monitor the operation of the SAI system.
• NAS cars have a DMTL (Diagnostic Module Tank-Leakage) system to test the evaporative emissions system.
• NAS cars have a larger charcoal canister, with different carbon granules, for fume absorption.
• NAS cars have a 'CHECK FUEL FILLER CAP' message
• NAS headlights can only be adjusted up & down, ROW can go left & right too.
• Turn signal lap bulbs are different.
• NAS front fogs go off when high beam is on.
• NAS cars have no electric steering lock.
• NAS cars have no heated front screen.
• NAS requires an internal emergency release handle in the trunk.
• NAS cars have an occupant classification system for front-seat passengers
• The ABS light on NAS cars says "ABS", on ROW it's a symbol. And there is no 'ABS FAULT' message in NAS.

Basically, NAS cars have a more stringent emissions control system, and there are some features on ROW cars that are not allowed in the US.

 

Ouch. That sounds like a lot of changes. Guess the (ebay) hunt must commence....(at that time)