Do I take my LC250 to Germany with me?

[b747mx]

Sell it. After living in Europe and traveling extensively over there, the LC won’t fit on the roads or in the parking lots. It’s way too wide. It would be fine on base but that’s about it.

Uncle Sam will ship a European vehicle back IF it meets or exceeds US specs. Some do but the majority don’t. If a vehicle doesn’t meet U.S. specs then it can’t be licensed… I know, I hated giving up my vehicle when I came back stateside but there was no way around it.

 

[nollasjr]

Having spent four years in Germany with a Dodge Ram 4x4, the LC250 will not be the issue others are making it out to be. Depending on location in Germany, you will not be alone by any means as having an American spec vehicle in that AO. MIL sales only sells American spec vehicles and lots of folks take advantage of the price advantages through AAFES over seas.

4Runner or LC250 sized vehicles would be fine in the K-Town/ Ramstein area.

I had German Dodge service folks do things for my Ram, just had to wait for parts to ship.

 

[fftfk]

Sell it. After living in Europe and traveling extensively over there, the LC won’t fit on the roads or in the parking lots. It’s way too wide. It would be fine on base but that’s about it.

Uncle Sam will ship a European vehicle back IF it meets or exceeds US specs. Some do but the majority don’t. If a vehicle doesn’t meet U.S. specs then it can’t be licensed… I know, I hated giving up my vehicle when I came back stateside but there was no way around it.

I would agree this should be a concern. Everything in Europe car wise is generally smaller. The parking spots, roads, etc. I love my LC but would not want it on those tight roads/parking spots.

 

[kmershly]

A close friend of mine is German, lives in Munich, he loves cars and he imported the Dodge Challenger he drove when he lived in the States. Getting it serviced in Germany was not an issue, the issue was waiting for parts to ship from the States, but he knew that going in and was prepared for the wait.

In terms of road size, again, both his Dodge Challenger and his Euro-spec JC250 fit anywhere he has driven in Germany and he recently took a road trip to Spain and his JC250 fit everywhere without issue.

With that said, that is only part of the equation, the other part is you and your tolerance level for issues that may arise along the way and none of us can speak to that.

Personally, I would take my LC with me and would look forward to the memories that I would have with it, but I have a high tolerance for issues that may arise. A friend of mine would be miserable the entire time worrying about what might happen and he would not take his vehicle, two different people, two different experiences.

 

[qberg]

Take it. You'll be around military base and have a built in support structure should the unlikely happen. Plus, they have public transportation where you can still get around a vast majority of the country without a car.

 

[PA-Cruiser 200]

Just received an assignment to move to Germany next fall. My orders will allow me to ship a single POV at no cost to me.

My other option is to sell my 2025 LC Premium. I paid $69,000 for it and could probably get Low/Mid $60s for it locally looking at previous sales. I was just deployed for 4 months so it was only driven maybe twice a week. So after about 10 months of having it, I only have ~3500 miles on it.

Anybody here shipped a vehicle with them overseas and had issues? My main concern is the hybrid drive train having issues and being in a country without that drive-train and it costing an arm and a leg to get repaired. Whereas if I was stateside issues would be covered under warranty.

I love it, but may have to let it go and see what's available in 4 years when I'm retired and back from Germany.

I’m in the military too, and I would not bring the hybrid LC 250 to Europe. I’d sell it and then buy a diesel version in Europe… LOL The only issue with that option is bringing it home in a few years. Hopefully by then, we have better options for powertrain on the 250 and you wouldn’t see any import problems…

Or a better option, sell the 250 and buy yourself a defender 110 TDI!!!

 

[qberg]

I’m in the military too, and I would not bring the hybrid LC 250 to Europe. I’d sell it and then buy a diesel version in Europe… LOL The only issue with that option is bringing it home in a few years. Hopefully by then, we have better options for powertrain on the 250 and you wouldn’t see any import problems…

Or a better option, sell the 250 and buy yourself a defender 110 TDI!!!

The cheapest new LC250 diesel is $96k converted to US dollars.

 

[DubDub]

I’m in the military too, and I would not bring the hybrid LC 250 to Europe. I’d sell it and then buy a diesel version in Europe… LOL The only issue with that option is bringing it home in a few years. Hopefully by then, we have better options for powertrain on the 250 and you wouldn’t see any import problems…

Or a better option, sell the 250 and buy yourself a defender 110 TDI!!!

I love the optimism. I don't share it, but I love it. If they do ever lighten or eliminate that hurdle, it isn't a 250 I'm trying to bring over...

 

[PA-Cruiser 200]

The cheapest new LC250 diesel is $96k converted to US dollars.

 

[PA-Cruiser 200]

I love the optimism. I don't share it, but I love it. If they do ever lighten or eliminate that hurdle, it isn't a 250 I'm trying to bring over...

I’m right there with you! I’d bring home a sweet 911

 

[DubDub]

I’m right there with you! I’d bring home a sweet 911

Whoof, that’s a goal haha. I’m thinking 70 series GXL wagon MT in Sandy Taupe.

 

[GrayBeard]

Late to the party, but...

I'd consider storing it. BUT if you do so, check into what the local storage situation is, and whether or not you have a way ensure it's being kept to the standard you were told.

That being said, if you love the LC, and want it as a long term vehicle, might be worth putting it in storage. You get the fun of a local car while in Europe, and come back to your original LC with 4 years less mileage on it than it would have had.