Bringing my US spec 89GT to Europe
09-21-2009 | 03:28 PM
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09-21-2009 | 11:23 PM
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The lenses are clear but the bulbs are orange. Most new cars I see have this as well. IIRC by law the indicator lights should be either orange, red of yellow.
I buy my parts in the US from the vendors on this board. They have the knowledge and parts just for 928's. Plus if your compensation is in Euro's the current exchange rate helps. If I need something the next day I order with Porsche. PM me if you need any further info and contact information.
I do most wrenching myself, but when I bought my S4 these guys did a major overhaul: http://www.carservicevisser.nl. They are in Hilversum which is close to you. They also do my yearly technical inspection. The owner and head mechanic is Robert Visser. I also had my car at http://www.app-porschespecialist.nl, they are located near Amsterdam. Then there is http://www.vlasblomporschetuning.nl/, the owner started with 928's and a lot of guys from the 928 club have him do their service. He's about an hour and a half away from you. I don't have direct experience with him.
Let me know if you need further info, or PM me.
I buy my parts in the US from the vendors on this board. They have the knowledge and parts just for 928's. Plus if your compensation is in Euro's the current exchange rate helps. If I need something the next day I order with Porsche. PM me if you need any further info and contact information.
I do most wrenching myself, but when I bought my S4 these guys did a major overhaul: http://www.carservicevisser.nl. They are in Hilversum which is close to you. They also do my yearly technical inspection. The owner and head mechanic is Robert Visser. I also had my car at http://www.app-porschespecialist.nl, they are located near Amsterdam. Then there is http://www.vlasblomporschetuning.nl/, the owner started with 928's and a lot of guys from the 928 club have him do their service. He's about an hour and a half away from you. I don't have direct experience with him.
Let me know if you need further info, or PM me.
Extremely helpful, thank you! I will let you all know how I do.
thanks
Mogans
09-22-2009 | 12:03 PM
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Good luck trying to find good condition '89 GT in Europe. There should be 300-400 of them but good ones are harder to find than practically any other style of 928 in good condition.
09-22-2009 | 12:22 PM
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I have a car that I took over to Europe, with Canadian plates, back in ’95. Every time someone from the family goes for a vacation, only has to buy insurance and nothing else. I haven’t had any issues with the police, even though had numerous spot checks and border crossings with it.
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09-22-2009 | 01:04 PM
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09-23-2009 | 01:30 AM
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Cars are a lot more expensive over here because the taxes are just sick. It'll be a lot less expensive to pay the freight to get it here and make the minor modifications. Plus, I love my car.
