2007-01-23 03:51:46 · 7 answers · asked by CLAIRE S 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
To where?
Since the BMW is a German automobile I would think it would be cheaper to import it from Germany.
2007-01-23 03:55:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on the purchase price of the vehicle, but let's take 20k as an example:
BMW purchase - £20,000
Shipping fees - £1,500
Import duty, V.A.T. and brokerage fees - about £6,500 (approximately 30% of the vehicle's value, including shipping costs)
Single Vehicle Approval and licencing - £1,500
Loading on your insurance (because it's an import) 15%-20%.
So, a 20k Beemer will cost around £9,500 to get road legal in the U.K., plus a hefty whack on your insurance. It's probably not worth doing...
2007-01-23 04:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Import one from japan. Good exchange rate and the steering wheel on the correct side!!! Go on Bonsaicars.com get there number and give them a ring
2007-01-23 04:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i am aware import cost is around £1800 for shipping.....but you will have to pay tax on the cost of the vehicle when it arrives, i would imagine it would still cost less than buying a new one over here (please not it may have to have a SVA test, and you may need to add a fog light and a few other things)
2007-01-23 03:56:48 · answer #4 · answered by dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
twisted-a is correct,its also not worth it because the usa model will be a lot less powerfull than a uk model due to emmisions equipment on the us car.and insurance will cost more as it will be left hand drive.
2007-01-24 00:08:45 · answer #5 · answered by charlespennington 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you're in the UK, it wouldn't be financially worth your while.
2007-01-23 03:59:59 · answer #6 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alot of £££££££££ be cheaper ta buy one in this country
2007-01-23 03:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by shayla x x 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋