Dodge Challenger SRT8 Import
Discussion
New on here so please help me out if possible,
I would love to own a challenger SRT8, been in contact with dodge in NY and they wont sell to a non american citizen, my thoughts were i could get an american citizen to buy the car then i could import myself.
To buy one from some of the importers over here , like ACI, it would cost about 46k GBP, but if you walk into a dodge showroom in america, you would pay about 37k USD i think.
I know nothing about importing, taxes, nothing about tests etc.
Is this a total non starter, or does anyone know a way this can be done.
Any help or advice would be appreciated
Regards
Steve
I would love to own a challenger SRT8, been in contact with dodge in NY and they wont sell to a non american citizen, my thoughts were i could get an american citizen to buy the car then i could import myself.
To buy one from some of the importers over here , like ACI, it would cost about 46k GBP, but if you walk into a dodge showroom in america, you would pay about 37k USD i think.
I know nothing about importing, taxes, nothing about tests etc.
Is this a total non starter, or does anyone know a way this can be done.
Any help or advice would be appreciated
Regards
Steve
Heres a very useful website
http://www.import-car.info/worth-it.shtml
id say definately go with importing it yourself as it can save you thousands.
http://www.import-car.info/worth-it.shtml
id say definately go with importing it yourself as it can save you thousands.
a few from the viper forum have imported, some through a trusted Dodge dealer in NY whom we have met at different events and regularly buy off, the easiest way is to get a mint used/low miler, saving on VAT, import duties this end a bit to. No such restrictions then buying 2nd hand, or like you say a freind with a US residence
i looked at a daytona RT 5.7 V8 last year, these can be had for around $32K quite a bargain
i looked at a daytona RT 5.7 V8 last year, these can be had for around $32K quite a bargain
Edited by Viper on Tuesday 26th February 12:49
Hi Steve
if only they were $37k!!!!! list is $43 on most of them and no one is selling them for less than $10k over The three we have secured have all been around $12k over list- have already missed out on some because the dealers got offers over $15k over!!!
Still it is worth doing yourself if you have the time and inclination. It will save you our profit of around £3k. Just beware the sales tax which the dealers may not tell you about but undoubtedly will want to charge you. Also we know for sure that Chrysler are really watching where all of these cars go and do not want ANY being exported so the dealers are a little more cuatious about selling for export.
if only they were $37k!!!!! list is $43 on most of them and no one is selling them for less than $10k over The three we have secured have all been around $12k over list- have already missed out on some because the dealers got offers over $15k over!!!
Still it is worth doing yourself if you have the time and inclination. It will save you our profit of around £3k. Just beware the sales tax which the dealers may not tell you about but undoubtedly will want to charge you. Also we know for sure that Chrysler are really watching where all of these cars go and do not want ANY being exported so the dealers are a little more cuatious about selling for export.
orlando dodge is an amazing place if you ever get to Orlando its well worth a visit, always a good place to check prices too the have loads of vehicles
sitting out front
http://www.orlandododge.com/new/index.cfm?CFID=234...
sitting out front
http://www.orlandododge.com/new/index.cfm?CFID=234...
Thanks for the replies:
To mr 51st state, if my maths is correct, you would be selling for approx £31k GBP ? i see what you mean about having the time, which i dont really, it would be a nice achievement to do it yourself and actually save some sheckle.
I like the idea of buying a 2nd hand one, how would i find one used from america from the uk
To mr 51st state, if my maths is correct, you would be selling for approx £31k GBP ? i see what you mean about having the time, which i dont really, it would be a nice achievement to do it yourself and actually save some sheckle.
I like the idea of buying a 2nd hand one, how would i find one used from america from the uk
chevy-stu said:
51state said:
... Also we know for sure that Chrysler are really watching where all of these cars go and do not want ANY being exported so the dealers are a little more cuatious about selling for export....
Not meaning to sound rude, but how are you getting away with it ?51state said:
chevy-stu said:
51state said:
... Also we know for sure that Chrysler are really watching where all of these cars go and do not want ANY being exported so the dealers are a little more cuatious about selling for export....
Not meaning to sound rude, but how are you getting away with it ?51state said:
stevecox said:
What is the american version of our autotrader magazine / web site
www.autotrader.com the select the American flag at the top. there wont be any deals on any used one until about september as the car does not hit showrooms until march/april.
chevy-stu said:
51state said:
chevy-stu said:
51state said:
... Also we know for sure that Chrysler are really watching where all of these cars go and do not want ANY being exported so the dealers are a little more cuatious about selling for export....
Not meaning to sound rude, but how are you getting away with it ?
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