[s-cars] RE: Business Trip to UK: Thinkin RS2 parts

[Jim Bonnet]

Right I'll second that. The UK parts are $$$ I specifically prices a
complete rs2 spec
upgrade. It was going to cost more than if I were to buy it in the US.
It is for sure the
VAT that kills the deal.

Jim


jimk at spotgraphicsinc.com wrote:

>Before you go, be SURE to arm yourself with the current in-the-US prices
>of the items you are interested in.  I priced some stuff out in Germany
>and England last year.  The stuff in England in some cases ended up
>being more than what they would have cost over here and it was WAY more
>than what the stuff costs in Germany.  One of the main killers is the
>English VAT (Value Added Tax).  It's something like 17 or 18% of the
>total price.  I can't imagine that any car dealer over there
>participates in the tourist VAT rebate program where you get the VAT
>back once you leave the country with the item.
>Obviously I can't vouch for every item but just the selected stuff I
>looked at.  So just be careful.
>Jim K.
>93S4
>
>Message: 9
>Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2002 22:04:17 -0700
>From: Rob Pecsar <rpecsar at pacbell.net>
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Organization: Pacific Bell Internet Services
>Subject: [s-cars] Business Trip to UK: Thinkin RS2 parts
>
>Just found out I'll be in Westminster England area next week. Any
>suggestions or BTDT for RS2 parts while in the UK? Think American
>Airlines may take exception with a Sport Steering Wheel airbag as
>carry-on?
>
>Really appreciate the advice,
>
>Rob Pecsar
>92 S4
>
>
>
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