import from germany
Hi, Now I know this has been covered before but I can't find any reference in the forum. At long last I have given up finding the G I want in the UK. Also I have to say the GL does not float my boat. So I am going to push the boat out & try to buy an 06/07 G (Xeon) from Germany. However I am completely ignorant of the process! so help please from 1 of our members who has done it. I have lots of questions, vat, import duty, registration, any physical changes needed for UK, sat-nav configuration ect. Help please, save me from buying a Range Rover! If anyone wants to they can e-mail me direct on coldwar@hackgreen.co.uk
Danke
Rod
maxwell is the man to ask :wink:
Rod, also mark can help you. When you do buy you must get the certificate of conformaty from the dealer to enable you to get it registered, without this its a right pain.
If your in the market for such a late G, it may be worth getting a price on a new UK spec one.
May be a few quid more, but they'll be no hassle, not that theres too much trouble importing, just a weee bit time consuming.
come in rod, are you there, Over.
I have done it. If it is less than six months old you have to pay UK VAT but can claim the German VAT back I think.
Re-regerstering isn't a problem, just takes a bit of time.
You will need different head lights and swap the fog / reverse lights over. The speedo should have a digital display that can go from Km to MPH.
However, as you are thinking of getting an 06/07, why don't you just order a new UK spected one from MB. You will also have the benefit of a UK MB warranty. This is what Rich Simms did.
Rod refer to my earlier PMs...
Hi Rod, what will you be using you G for? off roading, school runs, expeditions? Do you want power or economy and do you need a lond wheel base?
If your pricing up 2 door soft tops alongside 5 door estates I guess you haven't made youe mind up which you want yet?
Would be good to see A G320 on the lane from hell! :lol:
a LWB seems best fitted to towing tho..
I quite like the idea of a convertible, but would have to drive one to see. At least there are not too many about....
MB now publish a full G hardback brouchure on the full range in english. Mine arrived in the post today!
Regards
Rod
I know what you mean - I almost bought one before I got sensible and bought a LWB. But a friend is looking at buying two G320 cabrios in Germany in the next few months - a big saving over the UK. But they are very noisy.
Surprisingly they have always published a full brochure in English.
Hi, I am just back from holiday, thanks for all your replies, I,ll post an up-date when work permits (staff problems!)
Regards
Rod