bmw x5 from uk to trnc

timaloy


Joined: 30/06/2011
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 10:18

hi,i own a mint 4.4 x5 bmw,very low milage,5 years in the uk,can i bring it to trnc,and if so,how long can it stay,i have family here,can i leave it here after my 3 month stint is over,would like to hear from anyone who has actually done the deed,cheers

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 11:23

You would be better off selling it in the UK, and re-investing in a good pre-owned car here.

Geoff

Famagusta City.

timaloy


Joined: 30/06/2011
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 12:12

not too sure geoff,car market in uk is dead,my x5 is absolute mint,30 000 miles,not really used,would be lucky to get £10,000,same car here,£30,000 plus,will i need to pay taxes if i return the vehicle within a certain time???? t

Geoff


Joined: 25/06/2008
Posts: 1370

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 12:51

Think you will find that after shipping costs, duty, registration, etc, you won't be much better off.

If you re-export it within 3 months nowt to pay, provided that when it cam in it had at least 3 months UK road fund licence on it (tax disc).

Geoff

timaloy


Joined: 30/06/2011
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 13:33

im going to drive it here,will i need to pay duty when i bring it over on the ferry,id have thought i could bring it over as a tourist,ie,as the turk mainlanders do??,advice appreciated,iheard that i can bring it unregistered but i have to remove it after a year?????

rejela


Joined: 09/02/2011
Posts: 293

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 13:44

To register your vehicle here it should be less than 3 years old, then when you pay the import duty you think you were buying a new one in the UK.



Some vehicles are allowed over 3 years i.e classic cars over 25 yrs old,



Van type vehicles.



I understand your situation but it is probably best to buy a vehicle here.



There is one other option, a bit like a game really. That is to put the vehicle on ZT (tourists plates) if you qualify to do so but you need to have a good sense of humour for this option. In the end you will be asked for a massive amount of duty. Think long and hard.

cavalryman


Joined: 08/11/2010
Posts: 314

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 13:45

Drive ti over come in through girne port you get 1 month in your passport go to lefcosia customs they will extend it to a max of 11 more months providing you have 12 months uk tax.You are allowed to keep it here without paying import duty as long as you have not exceeded 365 days on your in and outs.Done it myself lovely drive over if you need a travel comp email me

stevie


Joined: 05/12/2008
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 13:45

hi john if you drive it out you can keep it here for 1 year with out paying any inport , then you decide to pay inport duty or take back ,only you will be able to drive car ,untill taxes payed & you after paying duty

you cant sell for 2 years .not sure what duty wil be about , you can check at customs office

at least £12000 i think i did bring my own car after 2 years i sold it because road tax very high on 4x4

blade


Joined: 19/06/2010
Posts: 1286

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 14:44

My TC friend brought his Merc ML in about two years ago. He paid duty of around 12k on it to give you come idea. He paid for it to be in a case not roll on roll off. It turned up with massive damage due to having what he thought was boxes stacked on it. So be aware if you decide to ship it.

timaloy


Joined: 30/06/2011
Posts: 171

Message Posted:
09/01/2012 18:49

cheers calvary man and stevie,its what i thought,i will be driving it over for a year and decide at the end of the year,calvary man,if poss ,could you give me details on the route you took,again,thankd

newscoop


Joined: 23/12/2007
Posts: 2197

Message Posted:
10/01/2012 00:01

Duty starts at around $8 per cc



This is before vat and port and army taxes etc.



So a 3 litre engine equals $24,000 then add the rest.



Loadsofmoney.