[DML] Re: dmc in t.o.

["John Dore" <dmcjohn@xxxx>]

Chris,
I think we pay even more tax on imported cars here in Ireland. I
recently inquired how much tax would have to be paid on a Delorean that
I (in theory) bought for US$12,000, which is about 8500 Irish pounds.
Believe it or not, it would cost a further 8000 irish pounds before it
could be registered, effectively doubling the price of the car from
$12,000 to about $23,500. Of course this does not include shipping
charges, or the annual tax you pay in Ireland called "road tax" which
for a D would be about $1000 per year.
Even so, we have a few DeLoreans on the road in Ireland. I suppose some
people will do anything to get a DeLorean!
Best Wishes,
John Dore, Ireland.
> By the time it is on the road in UK we have just about changed
dollars in
> pounds, with shipping, duty, etc.etc. A good running regular , say
60k mile
> car in UK is worth about £10-12,000...same thing about $12,000 in the
> States? "Global Prices"eh.
>
> Chris DOC UK
>