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kiwiinneworleans · 01-26-2007, 10:15 AM

Thanks all to have contributed to this conversation.

I'm actually working along the same lines as Z. I have owned the car for 2 years, and don't intend to sell it when I get over there. Otherwise, as in Switzerland, you are exposed to Duty & VAT. I will be over there on a work permit vs. a visitor visa, so it will be considered to be part of personal effects that I import.

As SD indicates, this definitely is not worthwhile undertaking unless you can get exempt from duty and VAT. As an aside, when I saw the sticker prices over there, I thought maybe I could take another couple of cars over to make some $$.... the Duty and VAT kill the deal. Along with my wife....

So thanks to all - I'll keep you posted.

Sincerely Kiwi

PS - I wonder if I would have time to install Ohio's supercharger before I go.... (this is one of the best diy posts I have read in years!!)

PPS - actually, this does beg the next question - what should I get done before I go? Was going to get an early 45k service, maybe some new tires... as I figure these types of things will be more $$ over there.

01-26-2007, 10:15 AM	#12
kiwiinneworleans Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Den Haag, NL Posts: 35	Thanks... Thanks all to have contributed to this conversation. I'm actually working along the same lines as Z. I have owned the car for 2 years, and don't intend to sell it when I get over there. Otherwise, as in Switzerland, you are exposed to Duty & VAT. I will be over there on a work permit vs. a visitor visa, so it will be considered to be part of personal effects that I import. As SD indicates, this definitely is not worthwhile undertaking unless you can get exempt from duty and VAT. As an aside, when I saw the sticker prices over there, I thought maybe I could take another couple of cars over to make some $$.... the Duty and VAT kill the deal. Along with my wife.... So thanks to all - I'll keep you posted. Sincerely Kiwi PS - I wonder if I would have time to install Ohio's supercharger before I go.... (this is one of the best diy posts I have read in years!!) PPS - actually, this does beg the next question - what should I get done before I go? Was going to get an early 45k service, maybe some new tires... as I figure these types of things will be more $$ over there.