nurburgring closed to euro delivery drivers!
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Maybe get a local to register the car, then cancel it afterwards and presumably there's a pro-rata rebate of annual costs. After all, you're paying $5 for Euro delivery, so it's not as if you're really counting every penny ... : )
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Originally Posted by Carrera GT
Maybe get a local to register the car, then cancel it afterwards and presumably there's a pro-rata rebate of annual costs. After all, you're paying $5 for Euro delivery, so it's not as if you're really counting every penny ... : )
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
Euro delivery does not allow you to register a car locally other than on the "Zoll" plates, otherwise you'd have to pay the full VAT of 19% of the purchase price.
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
Euro delivery does not allow you to register a car locally other than on the "Zoll" plates, otherwise you'd have to pay the full VAT of 19% of the purchase price.
I HAD to pay the VAT before I could do Euro del.
I have yet to pay any taxes for my country, but I did have to pay Euro VAT which will be refunded with interest when the cars comes to Canada and at that point I will pay Canadian taxes.
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This seems like an option:
http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/
Not a Porsche, but still German
And with all the safety prep. The prices don't seem to be outrageous. I've seen higher prices for similar cars in the US.
And if scheiße happens it will be their car not your beautiful fresh out of the factory Porsche.
http://www.rent-racecar.de/gb/
Not a Porsche, but still German
And with all the safety prep. The prices don't seem to be outrageous. I've seen higher prices for similar cars in the US.
And if scheiße happens it will be their car not your beautiful fresh out of the factory Porsche.
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Originally Posted by RR
What are you talking about? no sarcasm intended. Doesn't eveyone have to pay the VAT tax anyways on Euro del?
I HAD to pay the VAT before I could do Euro del.
I have yet to pay any taxes for my country, but I did have to pay Euro VAT which will be refunded with interest when the cars comes to Canada and at that point I will pay Canadian taxes.
I HAD to pay the VAT before I could do Euro del.
I have yet to pay any taxes for my country, but I did have to pay Euro VAT which will be refunded with interest when the cars comes to Canada and at that point I will pay Canadian taxes.
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So, who is checking/turning cars away? From what I remember of my European Delivery experience six years ago, the whole ticket/entry system is automated...I recall having a tough time finding somebody to help me out with questions I had...
While this is very unfortunate, and if true I'm thankful I already had the experience...but to be perfectly honest, even though I did 10 laps on my own, riding as a passenger with a "'Ring Rat" was much more fun...
While this is very unfortunate, and if true I'm thankful I already had the experience...but to be perfectly honest, even though I did 10 laps on my own, riding as a passenger with a "'Ring Rat" was much more fun...
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there is usually a gate checker nowadays who just looks at plates. not to mention the cameras all over. still, i'm hoping to be able to drive on in. maybe if there is a line of cars behind me waiting the gate checker wouldn't make me turn around either that or get lots of angry motorists as i hold up there fun making a 3 point turn to get out of dodge! hopefully i get some resolution from the track on this soon. I sent several emails out already.
as for renting a race car. i'm all for that normally. definitely a fun and safe way to experience the track. but common, why buy a GT3 in the first place? especially if you pick it up in Germany. I don't want to go through all the trouble and expense of getting it in Stuttgart to find out I can't drive it on the Ring. Luckily I can still go with Manthey and experience it for one day.... just wish it was more!
Riding with experienced drivers is also fun, but still I prefer to be behind the wheel. I had the time of my life there last August. Its the singular experience that got me on the path towards buying the GT3.
as for renting a race car. i'm all for that normally. definitely a fun and safe way to experience the track. but common, why buy a GT3 in the first place? especially if you pick it up in Germany. I don't want to go through all the trouble and expense of getting it in Stuttgart to find out I can't drive it on the Ring. Luckily I can still go with Manthey and experience it for one day.... just wish it was more!
Riding with experienced drivers is also fun, but still I prefer to be behind the wheel. I had the time of my life there last August. Its the singular experience that got me on the path towards buying the GT3.
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while this is bad news ....
I have been to the ring multiple times over the last 4 years both at BMW Intl school and public lapping days ... and to be honest on a busy weekend I cannot imagine that the few workers 'onsite' would catch such a car as the volumes of traffic entering the parking lot and also lining up for entry onto the ring itself is so vast ...
I would also try 'slipping in' at the alternatibe entry gate down at the exit of
briedscheid bridge where there is another chance of this ...
while it does'nt look good, I think that practically we may get away with it ...
I certainly plan to try the weekend of June 22-24 ...
- Larry
I would also try 'slipping in' at the alternatibe entry gate down at the exit of
briedscheid bridge where there is another chance of this ...
while it does'nt look good, I think that practically we may get away with it ...
I certainly plan to try the weekend of June 22-24 ...
- Larry
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I happen to know someone who collected a GT3 RS from the factory on transfer plates, ready to ship to Hong Kong. Collected around 1st or 2nd April this year. I know he visited the 'ring and did a few laps before joining the Total 911 French Riviera tour for a week. (see http://www.driving-adventures.co.uk/gallery/Album8.htm.)
He most certainly wasn't turned away.
He most certainly wasn't turned away.
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Originally Posted by RR
What are you talking about? no sarcasm intended. Doesn't eveyone have to pay the VAT tax anyways on Euro del?
I HAD to pay the VAT before I could do Euro del.
I have yet to pay any taxes for my country, but I did have to pay Euro VAT which will be refunded with interest when the cars comes to Canada and at that point I will pay Canadian taxes.
I HAD to pay the VAT before I could do Euro del.
I have yet to pay any taxes for my country, but I did have to pay Euro VAT which will be refunded with interest when the cars comes to Canada and at that point I will pay Canadian taxes.
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Originally Posted by robmug
I happen to know someone who collected a GT3 RS from the factory on transfer plates, ready to ship to Hong Kong. Collected around 1st or 2nd April this year. I know he visited the 'ring and did a few laps before joining the Total 911 French Riviera tour for a week. (see http://www.driving-adventures.co.uk/gallery/Album8.htm.)
He most certainly wasn't turned away.
He most certainly wasn't turned away.