Hello everyone, I had a question, because I have no idea who to contact about this in Romania in terms of official places, or firms, to get definite legal answers or anything (if you have any recommendations of who to contact, that would be very appreciated) I plan on moving to Jupanesti Gorj or Arad
I'm planning on leaving the US for good and moving to Romania permanently, although I'm not a Romanian citizen, but I am an American citizen, (I speak fluent Romanian though) that's already a different issue but adding details if it helps, I wanted to see how importing a car would be and what to expect in fees at minimum, an idea, or what anyone would recommend in this situation that has gone through importing a car to Romania based off of my current situation.
One thing that scares me is I've heard from a few people that importing and registering 3.6L v6 engine would be crazy expensive in Romania, considered a small engine in the USA, but a big engine in Romania, but then I also don't even know if registering or importing a 3.6L is even legal in Romania because the engine might be too big? All speculation at this point, I don't know who to officially contact for information.
I'm planning on bringing a salvage rebuilt 14 Cadillac CTS VSport Twin Turbo 3.6L v6 420hp/430tq (on stock tune) that I've owned for 3 years and already paid sales tax on here in the US. Do I have to also pay the VAT taxes in Romania too? I ask because I'm planning on permanently moving there, not sure if they can waive it like other countries can in that case when you move there permanently that I've read about, If Romania doesn't do that, what would be the % for VAT?
Would there be any other way to avoid the VAT tax or minimize the amount by shipping it to another country? Shipping alone is like 3x cheaper in Germany, but then they want a 31% deposit which is unrealistic to then also register in Romania until you get your refund from Germany, too much cash I don't have. (I've heard the VAT in Romania can be more expensive than my cars value since its salvage) but the car is otherwise flawless
Although I'm not looking to do anything illegal, definitely only looking for only legal pathways because I would NOT want to risk my future chance at citizenship in any case, if that's not even possible to lessen or waive, or avoid VAT, please let me know, this is going to be the first time in my life doing anything, or making a big move like this.
I've also heard that you can drive with US plates, in my case Arizona plates for a limited amount of time in Romania? Does anyone know how many months or years you can do that for before the car has to be registered there? This would be very helpful as it would give me time to raise more money.
For anyone familiar, if importing a "big" 3.6L engine in Romania is unrealistic in terms of costs, I also have the option of getting a salvage CTS with a small 2.0 engine for a few thousand before I leave the US, so if you guys are familiar with engine sizes and costs in Romania and think I should do that instead of importing a v6, please let me know, I don't mind losing the engine itself.
I just put a lot of money into my current car in body kits and what not, and I could just swap them on a smaller 2.0 engine identical car if I have to, in the worst case scenario which would still work out, I just don't want to lose all the money I put into it (I spent like 10K on it in parts last month) before I knew I would even be leaving the US, and exporting a smaller engine 2.0 salvage car and swapping body panels would still be cheaper than buying a new car in Romania, so that's my situation, starting a new life there from scratch.
Please let me know if you have any recommendations or advice
Thank you
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