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TWODOGS
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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| One of my Gs for sale in the UK
One of my Gs is for sale on ebay in the UK ..think its to young for you guys 
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=S...
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DesertStar
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| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Nice ride. If that was here in the states I would very much consider it....knowing the home where it came from.
May you get more than you are hoping.
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TWODOGS
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Thanks for that Mike 
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Chris
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
Vehicle(s): 2012 G550, 2012 GL350 BT
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
I am interested but I am in Canada and not sure what the shipping is like or that entire experience for that matter. Any idea anyone? |
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hus55
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
great G!
I WOULD HAVE HAD IT,BUT THE WIFE........! |
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TWODOGS
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: UK
Vehicle(s): Norwegian Army 240GD
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| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
doh.. error in listing
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=004&sspagename=S...
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Maxwell Smart
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Chris - 1/17/2007 5:27 PM
I am interested but I am in Canada and not sure what the shipping is like or that entire experience for that matter. Any idea anyone?
Shipping it is not the problem - its getting it legal that is. I think you can only bring it in if the model already exists in Canada or its over 25 years. Both of which is neither unfortunately.
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Chris
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Date registered: Sep 2006
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Maxwell Smart - 1/17/2007 5:53 PM
Chris - 1/17/2007 5:27 PM
I am interested but I am in Canada and not sure what the shipping is like or that entire experience for that matter. Any idea anyone?
Shipping it is not the problem - its getting it legal that is. I think you can only bring it in if the model already exists in Canada or its over 25 years. Both of which is neither unfortunately.
But I'm only speaking from vague memory so I'm sure one of the other Canucks will clarify.
You are thinking of the US which is 25 years and Canada is 15 is as much as I know so this one is good in that sense. Of course the cost of shipping, duty, taxes, having the vehicle inspected and passed,etc all add up and that for the most part concerning me. Plus with the fact of buying a vehicle unseen can be a little unnerving as well. This unit looks really good for its age and the testimony that I have seen on some other sites like gwoa give this example a thumbs up. It is just worth it in the end is what I have to determine. Regardless I still would like to hear those that have imported a vehicle to chime in I guess.
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Maxwell Smart
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Chris - 1/17/2007 11:23 PM
Maxwell Smart - 1/17/2007 5:53 PM
Chris - 1/17/2007 5:27 PM
I am interested but I am in Canada and not sure what the shipping is like or that entire experience for that matter. Any idea anyone?
Shipping it is not the problem - its getting it legal that is. I think you can only bring it in if the model already exists in Canada or its over 25 years. Both of which is neither unfortunately.
But I'm only speaking from vague memory so I'm sure one of the other Canucks will clarify.
You are thinking of the US which is 25 years and Canada is 15 is as much as I know so this one is good in that sense. Of course the cost of shipping, duty, taxes, having the vehicle inspected and passed,etc all add up and that for the most part concerning me. Plus with the fact of buying a vehicle unseen can be a little unnerving as well. This unit looks really good for its age and the testimony that I have seen on some other sites like gwoa give this example a thumbs up. It is just worth it in the end is what I have to determine. Regardless I still would like to hear those that have imported a vehicle to chime in I guess.
Sorry Twodogs for the highjack ; )
Shipping is not too expensive. I'm not sure about duty and taxes.
If you want I can take a look at it for you. You can also pay one of the auto clubs like RAC or the AA to do a full check for you - they will send you a very detailed report which you could honestly buy a car blind from.
From what I understand its been garaged for a large part of its life so is in excellent condition. Though I haven't seen this one myself, I can tell you that TwoDogs is an active member of the GWOA and between him and Roughneck I am sure it is in excellent condition.
There was another Canadian over here who had sent his UK spec G back - but he was in the Navy so may of had special rules applied to him.
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Chris
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Maxwell Smart
Thanks for the offer but I will have to do some researching on the shipping to Halifax and then accross the country or shipping to Vancouver then to Calgary. I had done such a search from Halifax to Calgary and the cost was $2500 CDN / $1000 quid in addition to ocean freight.
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Maxwell Smart
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Chris - 1/18/2007 12:40 AM
Maxwell Smart
Thanks for the offer but I will have to do some researching on the shipping to Halifax and then accross the country or shipping to Vancouver then to Calgary. I had done such a search from Halifax to Calgary and the cost was $2500 CDN / $1000 quid in addition to ocean freight.
Blimey - I am fairly certain you can ship a car to Canada for about $2500! Is that by train or truck? I seem to recall my Dad's car cost less than $2000 CDN to ship to Ontario from Europe. You should be able to ship to Montreal - that will bring you a third of the way across.
I think the biggest problem is getting it legal. Although having said that I remember some guys who had a BMW Z1 when it first came out - no idea how they managed to get that on to Ontario plates as it surely breaks every rule in the book.
Anyhow the other problem you will have is TwoDog's is RHD.
Edited by Maxwell Smart 1/17/2007 7:58 PM
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VCR
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Unfortunately he drive on the other side of the road, its nice machine |
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TWODOGS
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: UK
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| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Chris , thanks for the interest
sorry cant help with importation information hopefully someone can
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Chris
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
VCR - 1/17/2007 11:54 PM
Unfortunately he drive on the other side of the road, its nice machine
It is not a big thing to me since it is an auto. It is actually common to see rhd vehicles (usually land cruisers) here. |
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Chris
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Date registered: Sep 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Blimey - I am fairly certain you can ship a car to Canada for about $2500! Is that by train or truck? I seem to recall my Dad's car cost less than $2000 CDN to ship to Ontario from Europe. You should be able to ship to Montreal - that will bring you a third of the way across.
I think the biggest problem is getting it legal. Although having said that I remember some guys who had a BMW Z1 when it first came out - no idea how they managed to get that on to Ontario plates as it surely breaks every rule in the book.
Anyhow the other problem you will have is TwoDog's is RHD.
RHD is not a problem not with an auto trans. Legalization here for 15 year old vehicles is not a big problem. As long as this vehicle would pass a Province of Alberta inspection then it is smooth sailing in the sense i could rgister and insure. There are a few exceptions to the 15 year rule and (for example a 1993 D110) would be allowed providing it meets a NAS spec's exactly so it would have to a 3.9l V8, exterior roll cage which ours had and so on. The Z1 one that you mentioned might have been essentially very easy to meet up with NAS spec's in the sense he might have only had to add daytime running lights for Canada. Bumpers might have been different but any other safety or emmisions might have been the same as euro specs.
Anyways still searching for the shipping I will be asking this fellow who in Ontario who brought in a 15+ D110 for a little advice.
Thanks
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Shebl
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
That's a lovely G , and a very beautifull color too .
I wish i could get my hands on it but it wouldn't be possible not in Lebanon nor in Qatar to get an 1983 .
I hope it goes to someone who values it .
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VCR
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| Re: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
If wouldn’t be for this obscene import tax we have to pay in Portugal I would keep it, even whit the steering in the wrong side.
Love the colour.
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TWODOGS
Extreme Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: UK
Vehicle(s): Norwegian Army 240GD
Posts: 584
| RE: One of my Gs for sale in the UK
Shebl , Thank you for your comments unfortunately the G is sold and went to live in Ireland
Thanks again
Twodogs
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