Re: [doc] How to minimize expenses on importing a Delorean to the UK? He
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Re: [doc] How to minimize expenses on importing a Delorean to the UK? Help
- From: "joeyoseppijoe" <joeyoseppijoe@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 15:56:15 -0000
He told me it would be going to Liverpool I believe. I believe he
just recieved such a rate as he is new, thankfully we have others to
help him not get ripped off.
Joe
2524 & 16634
--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, dmcjohn@xxxx wrote:
> Hi Joseph,
> Those prices sound like what Republic of Ireland owners have to
pay
> when importing the car. Are you sure he is in the UK, and not
Ireland?
> Just a thought...
> John
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "joeyoseppijoe"
<joeyoseppijoe@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > Martin,
> >
> > Thanks for you help in this matter, I'm sure Stephen will be
more
> > than pleased with this new info as he seemed depressed that
taxes
> > were the only setback. I know he'll be in good hands since you
know
> > a thing or two about importing. :-)
> >
> > Thanks again Martin for your help. Look forward to meeting you
this
> > summer.
> >
> >
> > Joseph O'Brien
> >
> >
> > 2524 & 16634
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > Hi Joseph
> > >
> > > I know Stephen and imported my own car a couple of years ago.
> > Those
> > > prices seem rediculous, and I'll get in contact with him to
help
> > him
> > > sort it all out. For your own info, shipping should be between
> > $1000 and
> > > $1500 typically, and taxes once in this country should be 5%
of
> > purchase
> > > price because of being able to classify a DeLorean as an item
of
> > > historic interest, which carries a much lower tax category.
> > >
> > > Martin
> > >
> > > joeyoseppijoe wrote:
> > >
> > > > Greetings all,
> > > >
> > > > Ihave been chatting with a nice gentleman named Stephen
Knight
> > in
> > > > the UK over that last week or so. I am in the US and he has
> been
> > > > trying to make arrangements to buy my pristine 83 off me
VIN#
> > 16634
> > > > and have it imported to the UK. He has been running into
great
> > > > financial expenses in the process around £4500 on top of the
> > vehicle
> > > > price. I have been kind of looking for a person who would
take
> > just
> > > > as excellent care of the vehicle as I have, just a shame to
see
> > him
> > > > almost not be able to finish it because of taxes.
> > > >
> > > > I guess I am asking if any of the experts on importing a
> > Delorean
> > > > could maybe give him a pointer or show him possibly a
better,
> > > > cheaper way to minimize on costs? He is a very enthusiastic
and
> > > > great guy, and would make an great addition to your local
car
> > clubs.
> > > > he just doesn't have any experience with importing and maybe
he
> > is
> > > > being taken for a higher amount because of that?
> > > >
> > > > Again, his name is Stephen Knight and if any of you know of
a
> > better
> > > > way to import a Delorean, please mail it to: knight41@xxxx
> > > >
> > > > I thank you for trying to help with this situation as I
havent
> > > > realized how heavily you were taxed in the UK. Thanks again
> guys
> > for
> > > > any assistance you can provide to Stephen.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Best regards from the US, hope to see some of you in Pigeon
> Forge
> > > >
> > > > Joseph O'Brien
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > 2524 & 16634
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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