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german imports

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  • 30-07-2007 6:50pm
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    xax
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    Hi was just wondering does anyone know anything about importing from Germany, what websites and their version of AA. And also if there are many right hand drives?

    Also I am planning to import from Japan a Mazda rx-8, will I have trouble getting parts should anythihng go wrong? when I want to sell it after about 8-months to a year will I have trouble selling it? Do Jap imports have a much lower sell price then their sister European manufactured cars?

    Thanks if u can help.

    Ps. I have a Mercedes slk 200 2007 with 5000 miles on it should I bring it back to the dealer to sell or do it myself?

    Thanks

    is it good to import from outside Ireland? and save $ 9 votes

    yes great value
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    yes but be careful
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    no 2 much paper work and very dodgey cars
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    not a chance in hell...get screwed over
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    Dish
    Closed Accounts Posts: 151 ✭✭Dish


    Am importing from Germany would generally mean your car would be Left Hand Drive which would mean it would affect your insurance! Plus be awkward to adjust to in my view!

    Importing from Japan im all for as the cars coming from there are generally better. They seemed to b more cared for over there. My friend imported a Toyota Glanza Turbo and had it inspected by mechanics and he said it was the best engine he'd seen on one in a long time! You need to be careful though at the same time as parts can be stolen on them when they are bein imported!


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    Stephen
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    Also all JDM imports will be RHD already.


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    Terrontress
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    There are very few RHD in Germany unless you specify one from the factory and buy it new but then you will have to pay VRT and VAT.

    Look up www.mobile.de They let you search in English. There may be one or two out there, sold by a British squaddie.

    Their AA equivalent is ADAC. You are best off using them to insure you for the journey home. Get temporary registration from the Strassenverkehrsamt.


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    Stephen
    Registered Users Posts: 18,484 ✭✭✭✭Stephen


    If you get insured by ADAC, go for a spin on the Nurburgring :D
    They'll cover you there!


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