Purchasing a Vehicle in Germany
Does anyone have any experience buying and registering a vehicle in Germany without being a resident?
I would like to purchase a Land Rover Defender; I was going to buy one in South Africa, which is easy, but am now thinking I'd like to buy a left-hand drive vehicle, so I'm looking towards Europe.
The thing is, I can't import this vehicle to the US because it won't meet safety regulations, so I need to leave it registered in the country I purchased it from as I travel through Africa and possibly South America, possibly for multiple years. So:
1) Is purchase and registration easy if you aren't a resident? Looks easy for export, but I haven't seen much info for actually leaving it registered there.
2) Is renewal of registration easy for a non-resident, particularly if the vehicle is out of the country and not available for inspection? Also, is the registration annual?
3) Any other suggestions on picking up an inexpensive LHD Defender?
4) Any recommendations on expediters or purchasing services (not being a German speaker)
Thanks!
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