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Old 04-27-2020, 05:35 PM
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Seriously though, I'd just rent at the track, plenty of places to do it. Also, Id hate to get passed up by the minivan when I'm in the TT. It happens at the Ring, saw it, and it was pretty funny.

The problem with shipping is that it is not exact on dates of arrival. A lot of variables like weather, other ports it has to go to, where your car is on the boat when it comes to off load, general port operations.......I find it highly unlikely you will be able to just drive around with US registration only.
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I think transatlantic shipping by boat is relatively cheap. The logistics issues are myriad, however; and that is where it's a little mystified for me. Insurance, licensing, paperwork. I'm not 100% clear on who the trustworthy sending/receiving firms are, the costs associated with their services, and what kind of risks there are with the car at the ports. Anybody done it? I do know normal, albeit hugely wealthy, vintage (Ferrari) guys fly cars over for tours as normal retail shipping Customers, and I imagine the importing/inspections are regulated however - so once cars hit land, they should all be subject to the same treatment.

So, similar to my last poll "how long have you owned your Turbo" let's all bet on "how long Evolution will remain married" if he takes the future Mrs. Evolution to the Nurburgring on their honeymoon in '21?
my current thinking relative to int'l shipping and all other current madness is we currently have ( at last count ) over 3 dozen oil tankers loaded off of CA coast right now with nowhere to offload. at least the marooned cruise ships have all been brought in. i imagine shipping a car now might be easier, but right now? all bets are off.

as to your last question. my bet - if she likes the 'ring, you'll be fine.. if not? just get her a bigger ring lol
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Old 04-27-2020, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by M Pete
Seriously though, I'd just rent at the track, plenty of places to do it. Also, Id hate to get passed up by the minivan when I'm in the TT. It happens at the Ring, saw it, and it was pretty funny.
Was the 996 Turbo driver max. performing his car?
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Old 04-27-2020, 06:15 PM
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Was the 996 Turbo driver max. performing his car?
Of course not, he is obviously trolling. Which I am sure you are aware.
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So, similar to my last poll "how long have you owned your Turbo" let's all bet on "how long Evolution will remain married" if he takes the future Mrs. Evolution to the Nurburgring on their honeymoon in '21?
Easy, just take her to a castle on the Mosel River which is not far away, Burg Eltz is the best in Germany. there are tons of wineries and what not to spend a few honeymoon days at.

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Of course not, he is obviously trolling. Which I am sure you aware.
He said: "It happens at the Ring, saw it, and it was pretty funny." What's funny about a mini van passing a 996 Turbo that isn't being driven hard?
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Burg Eltz is the best in Germany..
The best castle in Germany?
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Old 04-27-2020, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Dock
Was the 996 Turbo driver max. performing his car?
of course not, a lot of the people who take their nice fast cars there don't know the track as well as others in slower cars. Just sayin', Id be getting passed by the van.
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...a lot of the people who take their nice fast cars there don't know the track as well as others in slower cars.
I realize that.
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Originally Posted by Dock
He said: "It happens at the Ring, saw it, and it was pretty funny." What's funny about a mini van passing a 996 Turbo that isn't being driven hard?
Some folks are amused by irrelevant things.
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Originally Posted by Carlo_Carrera
Some folks are amused by irrelevant things.
Sometimes called "comedy."
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Originally Posted by Dock
He said: "It happens at the Ring, saw it, and it was pretty funny." What's funny about a mini van passing a 996 Turbo that isn't being driven hard?
Absolutely nothing, you are correct.
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Originally Posted by Dock
The best castle in Germany?
or not I guess.
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Originally Posted by M Pete
or not I guess.
Burg Eltz is a nice castle, but IMO it pales in comparison to Neuschwanstein Castle.
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