Originally Posted by onlyforbrian

Hi Everyone,
I've been reading your posts about green card third party liability insurance for Europe, ...
It's turning into a big worry and headache for me trying to get insurance and figure out all other documentation I'll need to get my vehicle from the docks in Rotterdam. ... I'm 63 years old and taking the car this time, but regardless, correct me if I'm wrong but the same EU rules for foreign vehicles should apply to cars as well as bikes, right?

YES, that's correct

I saw you mention how to get third party liability insurance by contacting an ADAC office to get a green card, but my other questions are...did you get any other documentation hassles about needing to clear your vehicle through European customs, such as being forced to buy a "Carnet de Passage" in order to prove you're not bringing your vehicle into Europe to sell? See here what it is:
http://www.adac.de/images/Carnet%20de%20Passages_Antrag(komplett)_englisch_t cm8-166369.pdf
If you look down the pdf, this thing can get expensive to obtain, in the sense that you need to tie up a lot of money to guarantee not selling..anyone know about this? Or is it even required if I'm only travelling in and out of the EU in a short period of time,as a tourist?

A Carnet is not required traveling in/ out of the EU short term as a tourist.
IF you have Carnet questions for a CND-registered vehicle, contact not ADAC, but CAA; see
BMW Motorcycle Owners of America | Carnets

..I expect to be in Moscow within a week from Rotterdam, where I will register the vehicle, pay duties on the car, and live....
Finally, did EU cutoms give you a hassle about any personal belongings..tent, lap top, etc.etc.?I expect to load my car up with personal belongings. I sure am hoping that one or some of you can help out this old dog with valuable information..thanks a lot in advance! :confused1:
No personal experience. It's possible Dutch Customs at Port of Rotterdam might take more time--or not--clearing your car with a lot of personal belongings inside. But what you really have to ask is a) do you want to risk
theft or damage loss of those personal items while car is being seafreighted, and b) will the seafreight company allow you to load the car with personal belongings. You should check that with the seafreight company or agent.

Brian