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Sat 1 Apr 2006 20:45

Importing?? from EU - Essex-Steve

Does anyone know anything about importing from the EU or wherever really, looking to buy a Focus ST2 in the tango colour.. but i am not having much joy in getting a descent price or a realistic delivery date in the UK.

Had one on order with a few options added from the brokers at carfile, but after 4 weeks the dealer pulled out apparently, because he could no longer supply the car at the agreed price.

Is it still worth while importing from the continent, as there used to be alot of talk regarding this subject approx 3 yrs ago, but it seems to have died a death??

Can anyone pass some light on this subject....

Regards

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Sat 1 Apr 2006 22:28

Importing?? from EU - Mutton Geoff

The main reason is a 15% shift in the Euro exchange rate from 1.60-1.65 down to 1.45 or less.

Of course UK dealers will tell you it was their "price cuts" that made importing less popular but it's simply a function of exchange rates.

Denmark will still be fairly cheap but probably not worth the cost of an extra years warranty (Euro cars 2, UK cars 3) or the pressure on resale as people tend to do with "imports".

A quick look at the PDI stamp of any service book will confirm the origins of the car.

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