Who has Experience shipping thier car to Germany

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May 20, 2009 | 07:38 AM
  #1  
Like the title says who has done it and what do's and don'ts can you share? Also, who did you use and would you use them again? Last what was the approximate cost?

Sorry for all the questions but I'm moving to Germany and want to bring the TT but don't want it messed up like the wife’s car. She used a Roll on Roll off shipment method. The car got lots of scuffs and new dings I'm leaning toward a 20 foot private container. But this cost more than double the Roll on Roll Off.

The car will ship from the east coast. Either Baltimore, Newark or Norfolk depending on pricing.
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May 20, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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Please delete this duplicate thread.
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May 20, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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Gruss Gott !

I've shipped from Seattle to Vienna (AT) a couple of years ago. Used a 40 foot container for 2 cars. 5K$, all included.

If you've owned and insured the car for more than 6 months in the US, you can avoid import taxes and VAT on the European end. Homologation might cause issues though. Hope you still have the original exhaust.
Alternatively, if you decide to bring it back to the US after your tour of duty, I would just keep it on a US plate and get insurance through GEICO (they insure overseas). Also will save you on the automatic camera tickets they'll try to send you. Nothing works better than a foreign plate in that case.

If you want to, I can bring you in contact with a good friend in Munich who has shipped several Vipers from the US to DE.
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May 20, 2009 | 12:40 PM
  #4  
Yves I have sent you a PM.
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May 21, 2009 | 02:56 PM
  #5  
Come on folks help me get my car to where I can use it properly.

Please!
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May 21, 2009 | 05:50 PM
  #6  
I used a company a few years ago to ship my 996 from France. Automobile Concept 305 893 1950, ask for Sylvia. They did everything for me, taxes, paper work, customs...
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May 21, 2009 | 09:40 PM
  #7  
I shipped a couple of cars to Germany a few years ago from Miami. I am bringing home one of them at the end of the month. I will check the export documents and get back to you.
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May 22, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Ive shipped from Dubai to Uk and US to UK. Both different companies and both went fine.

Use a container tho- its secure and no one can get to it.

Just make sure you are not charged import taxes for bringing it in, you shouldnt but need to get the right forms in Germany when it goes through clearing.
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May 22, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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Quote: I shipped a couple of cars to Germany a few years ago from Miami. I am bringing home one of them at the end of the month. I will check the export documents and get back to you.

Please do. My car will also be going to Pfaffenhausen.
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May 22, 2009 | 04:20 PM
  #10  
Ah hah,

Gunther call me.
My buddy has shipped (2) porsches to Pfaffenhausen recently.
612-247-2270

Marty
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May 23, 2009 | 05:13 AM
  #11  
Gunther, If you do have to instal an OEM stock exhaust, get intouch with SUNCOAST, as they normally have them CHEAP and will ship them out quick... Have one shipped to my place, then just come down and we'll instal it. We can box up your militek and you can stick it in the container with your car... Get with Ryan and you already have my address... No big deal, just let me know man!

Oh, and I DO NOT miss my aftermarket exhaust man... I know we were talking about doing the EP2 Quiet, but I don't miss the minimal loss in power or the noise/ drone!

Mike
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May 24, 2009 | 12:12 AM
  #12  
i wonder if i can do the same thing with shipping my car to korea....
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May 25, 2009 | 05:43 AM
  #13  
Quote: Ah hah,

Gunther call me.
My buddy has shipped (2) porsches to Pfaffenhausen recently.
612-247-2270

Marty
Thanks Marty I will give a call.
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May 25, 2009 | 05:45 AM
  #14  
Quote: Gunther, If you do have to instal an OEM stock exhaust, get intouch with SUNCOAST, as they normally have them CHEAP and will ship them out quick... Have one shipped to my place, then just come down and we'll instal it. We can box up your militek and you can stick it in the container with your car... Get with Ryan and you already have my address... No big deal, just let me know man!

Oh, and I DO NOT miss my aftermarket exhaust man... I know we were talking about doing the EP2 Quiet, but I don't miss the minimal loss in power or the noise/ drone!

Mike
I already picked one up so I may have to take you up on that before it gets to hot.

When you droping in for the spoiler?
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May 25, 2009 | 05:57 AM
  #15  
Hmmm....I'm leaving for Florida Friday morning...Give me a ring... might be able to zip up this AM...

Mike
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