I'm planning to ship my car from Denver, CO, US to Europe. Does anyone have experience on dependable and low cost transportation company that I could trust without being ripped off?
BR:Z
I'm planning to ship my car from Denver, CO, US to Europe. Does anyone have experience on dependable and low cost transportation company that I could trust without being ripped off?
BR:Z
Additional question: If I get a quote from a company, who is a member of BBB (Better Business Bureau) and BBB reports they have not processed any complaints against the company, how much does that tell me? Can you draw conclusions based on BBB membership?
BR:Z
I'd check that a US spec car meets European requirements for safety / roadworthiness tests ( possibly subtle differences ). Also customs duties, VAT and stuff may be payable for a permanent import. If you're planning on being a long term resident you may need to register the vehicle in the country you move to ( new number plate and documents etc ) .
Containering seems to be the way to go. Local companies are probably most useful in practice. Where are you moving ?
I think you should talk to a specialist. Advice should be free at least.
Graham
"Pooh Bear" skrev i en meddelelse news: snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com...
No probs there - as it is a Saab.
Yes, no problems. All that sort of issues have been sorted out, as well as legal, customs, taxation etc. related things. All I miss is transportation... :)
BR:Z
Are you a member of a drivers' association (AAA &c) which might be able to advise you? Or is there such an organisation in the country where the car is going?
-- Andrew Stephenson
I am surprised you find it worthwhile.
DAS
Well, It is amazing it seems to be worth of doing.
BR:Z
I can very well imagine it would not at all be worth while for a BMW.
-- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '87 900T8
It is, as amazing as it is...
BR:Z
Only worth while if it is a 92, 93, 94 or a 97... and amazing only if it is a 94.
-- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '87 900T8
I can top that...I shipped a Buick Wildcat to a friend in Norway, and he's watching for a specific Saab for me.
How much easier it would be for both of us to drive something made in the area in which we live.
(side note to Martijn - I have one more place to look for that ring and pinion).
Dave Hinz
It is quite a bit newer than that.
BR:Z
Dave Hinz haute in die Tasten:
Well, currently the new Ford Mustang gets raving reviews in Germany - not because it is so sophisticated, but because it is so macho. And as these idiots at Ford USA have decided not to export this car to Germany, there are some companies who import grey market cars - and take 35.000 Euros for a Mustang V8 instead of 25.000 $, which it costs in Dearborn.
Frank
Why don't you import one yourself? Now must be the perfect time with the low dollar. BTW, the best way to buy a new car in Europe must be to have someone in the US buy one with the European Delivery Program. You pick it up and drive it more than 5000 km, so it's considered used by the EU, and then register it. This way you get a brand new car without having to pay any taxes at all, and at a US price! If someone was to start asking questions you could just say you imported it from one of the new EU countries, no one would know...
Ulf
Interesting idea, though in some cases you'd end up with an inferior car in the sense that DOT spec headlights are often not nearly as good, and many times the cars are detuned to comply with California emission standards. I believe this is becoming less of an issue with newer cars though.
Sophisticated ?
My arse !
It has a live rear axle. That's about as sophisticated as a horse cart. Does it also have 'cart springs' too, like some other American 'muscle cars' ?
Graham
Did you read the entire thread? Frank said the car was getting rave reviews because of reasons *other* than its level of sophistication, which - mechanically at least, - is pretty low. Its heritage engine, uncompetitive economy/emissions and deliberately old-fashioned chassis mean that this is a car designed exclusively for Mustang enthusiasts in the North American markets. I would not expect to see a Mustang officially available in Europe any more than a BMW 118d become officially available in the mid-West.
If only it were that simple...
Anyway, the savings stated presumably relate to savings on the US dealer price.
I live in the UK and saved GBP 5K on my (other premium German brand) GBP 40K (in UK) car by buying it in Germany. Saved less than expected because in meantime price for RHD was raised in Germany and UK prices were reduced.
Might have been able to save more by buying in Denmark which, in general, has lower pre-tax prices than many other EU countries. Was too much hassle.
DAS
Pooh Bear haute in die Tasten:
Wir können die Unterhaltung auch auf deutsch fortsetzen, das kann ich nämlich besser als Du!
(would somebody be so nice to translate that for the gentleman, I lost my words...)
Frank
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