r/CarsEU

Hi Reddit!

I'm an Italian considering importing a car from the US, and I've come across a Polish company called Amer-Pol that imports cars from the US and sells them in Poland.

Their prices are way lower compared with importing a similar car myself or buying the same model anywhere else in Europe! I've found quite a few cars on their Allegro listings that look very interesting, but I'm having trouble finding detailed reviews and experiences because I don't speak Polish.

I did some due diligence with ChatGPT, but I was hoping someone with direct experience could comment on them. I'm particularly interested in hearing from people who have actually bought a car through Amer-Pol, especially:

• Was the final price close to the advertised price?
• Were there any unexpected costs?
• How was communication before and after payment?
• Did the car arrive in the condition you were expecting?
• How long did the whole process take?
• Did they handle customs and paperwork as promised?
• Were there any problems with the car's history, damage, repairs, or documentation?

The prices are so good I am sure someone else has already tried that. I have sent them an email, but some customer opinion would also be very helpful :)

Thanks!

Moikka everyone! I recently relocated to Finnish Lapland and I’m looking to buy a used car with a budget of around €9,000.

Ideally, I’m looking for something:
€9,000 or less
Under 150,000 km
2019 or older
As reliable as possible for daily driving, especially considering the conditions up here
I’d really appreciate recommendations from locals on which models/engines tend to be reliable in Lapland, as well as any things I should specifically look out for when buying a used car here.
I’m also interested in hearing about reputable (or not-so-reputable) local dealers. If you’ve had a particularly good or bad experience with a dealer in the area, I’d love to hear about it.
Thanks in advance for any advice!