TRAKCAR

I posted this elsewhere but this deserves its own thread I think.
Maybe we can point to this thread from other area's on the forum for those who have done Euro delivery?

Anyone go beyond 6000KM's? I found one Rennlister that posted:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/7668...ferrerid=59610

Of course Mercedes, BMW and Audi offer big savings us Porsche owners do not get, but they also do NOT have KM restrictions!

Can anyone shed light on why Porsche could hold onto our VAT money for going over 6000KM when Germany has no such law and does not charge VAT money unless you keep the car longer than 6 months in the EU irrelevant of KM's driven?

Mike in CA

My last European Delivery was in June 2009. I just checked my paperwork and there was no restriction on mileage....only the 6 month time restriction.....with respect to the rebate on the VAT.

Of course, back then it cost $2250 for the tourist option so maybe the fact that it's now free has something to do with Porsche's current mileage limitation. Otherwise, I have no idea why they changed the policy.

TRAKCAR

To clarify I purchased the extra insurance.

Mike in CA

I also had that option but didn't need it. Can't imagine why taking the extended insurance would have anything to do with the VAT refund but who knows.....

TRAKCAR

Me either, but its in the paperwork that comes with that extension.

NateOZ

I believe most EU countries consider a car older than 6 months with more than 6,000 KMs second-hand and thus VAT Exempt when purchased from a private seller. It seems like a PAG laywer is being ultra conservative and trying to close a way for the car to be sold in Europe VAT exempt to someone else?

TRAKCAR

I found that language.
But that assumes you bought a used car from a private party and export it.

Plus if it was VAT law related, the same would apply to the other German brands European delivery programs. Them being Ultra conservative doesn't mean I need to be. UltraViolet yes.

Mike in CA

Ahh...well since I didn't take the extension maybe that's why I never saw that language. Or the policy has changed. Hope you can work it out.

fxz

Because in Germany a car older than 6 months OR
a car with more tha 6k KM is due law considered
Used car
thus VAT due in Germany

Leave EU before or Pag (or Customs) claim for the amount

TRAKCAR

When you buy it, yes. Not when you present it at the port.
I'm sure you're right and that's what Porsche is thinking and / or using as excuse.

Mercedes and BMW are better organized or want the business more.

If you don't track and want to enjoy 7% off and do Euro delivery that could take more than 6000KM Porsche isn't the car to buy.
Bye bye Macan for wifey..

Ronan

I have done a bunch of EDs with Porsche and BMW and my highest Km was about 4800, so not a huge issue, at least for me.

major dad

Stop bitching guys, here in Ireland ( Europe ) it costs $3000 for tourist delivery, and there s still a delivery charge to pay. You guys have it too easy !

Ronan

But we got no roll cage, no lightweight windows....bitch bitch.....

the-missile

the rule in Europe is simple, VAT refund is possible only for a car which is sold with less than 6 months old and less than 6000kms, otherwise, VAT is not refundable. same rule applies for any car manufacturer even if not mentioned in their policy. it is European Law.

DrJupeman

I guess the issue is "when is the car sold".