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

[Rob Pecsar]

...I'll stick to the beer and leave the parts purchase for a later Teutonic
trek.

Thanks for the advice,

Rob Pecsar

Jim Bonnet wrote:

> 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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