Ok guys, I have sold my lovely 997 Turbo Convertible and the buyer will pick her up on Tuesday. I'm selling because I will be moving back to Denmark in Jan.
The reason for the following story is to get you all feel a little better (and for me to ***** a little bit)...
We all think our Porsche(s) and maybe other exotics are an expensive hobby but listen to this. In Denmark we have 180 % luxury tax on cars - yes 180 % - and on top of this we have 25 % sales tax - yes 25 %.
Now I'm selling my mint 2008 997 Turbo Convertible with less than 18K miles for 85K.
So will I get another 997 Turbo Convertible when I move back home? - unfortunately not.
Just did a little search and found a 2008 997 Turbo Convertible with around 35k miles for sale at DKR 2.095.000 - in USD this would be around 403.000.

So it will take me USD 318.000 MORE then the 85.000 I'm getting on Tuesday to continue being a 997 Turbo Convertible owner....

Life sucks - I'm gonna miss that car SO bad

Hopefully this lille story makes you all appreciate the American car prices a little more now.

I will continue to follow this site so I can dream back to the happy days as a 997 Turbo owner.

Cheers guys & happy Thanksgiving

 

Usa!!!!

 

Wow. Sorry. Any way to bring the car back to Denmark?

 

Yes, without any problem...I will just have to pay the taxes when the car arrives...

Trust me, there is no way around the tax system

 

Wow that's terrible! Reason to stay here in the U.S.?

 

No, I rather get home to the cold weather & the 52-61 % income tax - NOOOOT

 

Is there a chance your take home salary over there will increase commensurately to offset at least some of the monumental cost(s)?

 

OMG.

I won't whinge about taxes, duties etc in Oz anymore after hearing what the Danes are liable for.

 

Thanks buddy I feel better already

Also we pay USD 8,37 for a gallon of gas.

 

I'd say stay in the USA and drive the car for another three years and not have to work. That should be equivalent to 318k, no?

 

Taiwan has similarly high taxes for imported cars. But fortunately, if you are a resident, you are allowed ONE car exempt from duties as a personal use vehicle.

 

Mericah, f-yeah

 

You could take the car to Denmark on USA plates. Keep the ownership in USA. ;-).

 

Isn't Norway even worse? My relatives are visiting from Sweden as we speak... I have not shopped this much in my life and I am afraid they will need a 40" container to ship even half of what they acquired. Off shopping again...

 

They don't allow 1 car included in your moving goods, so you only pay the 25%? Or is that only allowed when moving within the EU?