Cars in China...

[Randy W]

I would think that even at the 37%-47% tax that a car, in good condition, and about 5-10 years old might be worth considering IF they go by present value. But mine won't take the higher sulphur content of their gas.

[rogerluli]

I would think that even at the 37%-47% tax that a car, in good condition, and about 5-10 years old might be worth considering IF they go by present value. But mine won't take the higher sulphur content of their gas.

 

Ah I wasn't aware of that issue...You mean every car made or imported there is different in some way to burn Chinese gas???

[H.Woodside]

I would think that even at the 37%-47% tax that a car, in good condition, and about 5-10 years old might be worth considering IF they go by present value. But mine won't take the higher sulphur content of their gas.

 

Ah I wasn't aware of that issue...You mean every car made or imported there is different in some way to burn Chinese gas???

I don't think so, sulphur content in fuels (gas or diesel) effects emissions, high sulphur gas requires no modifications to the fuel system.

[rogerluli]

I would think that even at the 37%-47% tax that a car, in good condition, and about 5-10 years old might be worth considering IF they go by present value. But mine won't take the higher sulphur content of their gas.

 

Ah I wasn't aware of that issue...You mean every car made or imported there is different in some way to burn Chinese gas???

I don't think so, sulphur content in fuels (gas or diesel) effects emissions, high sulphur gas requires no modifications to the fuel system.

 

That makes sense, but on the other hand...You can't expect me to believe that Randy was in error...

[Randy W]

A car with a direct injection fuel injection setup needs the low sulphur content. Saudi Arabia and China just don't cut the mustard (er, sulphur). Most cars would do just fine since the octane ratings are similar.

[rogerluli]

A car with a direct injection fuel injection setup needs the low sulphur content. Saudi Arabia and China just don't cut the mustard (er, sulphur). Most cars would do just fine since the octane ratings are similar.

 

Well see not everyone is driving a Z06...

[rogerluli]

A car with a direct injection fuel injection setup needs the low sulphur content. Saudi Arabia and China just don't cut the mustard (er, sulphur). Most cars would do just fine since the octane ratings are similar.

 

Well see not everyone is driving a Z06...

 

Here's the skinny from Cars.com...Although it makes no mention of fuel requirements...

 

 

http://cars.about.com/od/thingsyouneedtokn...ctinjection.htm

[H.Woodside]

A car with a direct injection fuel injection setup needs the low sulphur content. Saudi Arabia and China just don't cut the mustard (er, sulphur). Most cars would do just fine since the octane ratings are similar.

 

Well see not everyone is driving a Z06...

 

Here's the skinny from Cars.com...Although it makes no mention of fuel requirements...

 

 

http://cars.about.com/od/thingsyouneedtokn...ctinjection.htm

 

The engine, regardless of fuel delivery DI MPFI TBI or carburetor does not care about sulphur content to run. It is the emission system components, three way catalytic converter, EGR valve O2 sensors etc. that need the low sulphur fuel in order to function properly and live a long life.

[Randy W]

The engine, regardless of fuel delivery DI MPFI TBI or carburetor does not care about sulphur content to run. It is the emission system components, three way catalytic converter, EGR valve O2 sensors etc. that need the low sulphur fuel in order to function properly and live a long life.

 

Yes, well, I'll bet there's a reason why Lexus stuffs a different engine in their cars for the Chinese and Middle Eastern markets and why some of the European manufacturers don't even sell some of their models in the US -

"I was surprised when BMW engineers told me that their most advanced direct-injection gasoline cars couldn't be brought to the U.S.

 

'Too much sulfur in your fuel,' they said.

Euro carmakers, including BMW, have responded with gasoline direct-injection technologies featuring lean-burn modes of operation. However, lean-burn requires special treatment of NOx¡ª and special gasoline. In such oxygen-rich exhaust streams, the chemical reduction of NOx is especially challenging, and such deNOx catalysts are particularly sulfur-intolerant.

 

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?se...article_id=6577

 

So it sounds like I might get away with just replacing the converter once in a while.

[H.Woodside]

 

So it sounds like I might get away with just replacing the converter once in a while.

 

Exactly.

[H.Woodside]

As a side note, that converter might cost as much as a decent used car!

[GZBILL]

I had wondered about importing a car into China since all but the cheapest models ar much more expensive there...And low and behold ChinaCarTimes has the answer... You just have to become a Foreign Car Expert...

 

http://www.chinacartimes.com/2007/09/03/im...is-it-worth-it/

 

Kind of funny that the only ones who can import a car are English teachers working at public universities or schools -- those least likely to be able to afford any car.

 

They forgot to mention the fact that you have no manufacturer's warranty on the car once it leaves the US.

[rogerluli]

Although we don't seem to have many Chevy fans here on Candle...They are HOT in China as you can see...

 

 

 

http://i37.tinypic.com/4glpvp.jpg

Edited August 7, 2008 by rogerluli (see edit history)

[H.Woodside]

Although we don't seem to have many Chevy fans here on Candle...They are HOT in China as you can see...

 

 

 

http://i37.tinypic.com/4glpvp.jpg

Now thems some nice heahlights and a sleek chassis.

[rogerluli]

China is revamping passenger car tax rates to encourage smaller, more energy efficient vehicles...

 

As of 9/1 vehicles with engines of greater than 4 liters will pay 40% tax, 3-4 l pay 25 % and the smallest class up to 1 l will pay only 1%...

 

http://www.bjreview.com.cn/Energy/txt/2008...tent_142300.htm