Moving from NYC to Germany
04-15-2012, 02:40 PM
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Moving from NYC to Germany
Hello S2ki. It's been awhile. Anyway, I'm moving from NYC to Germany for work.
Where online can I search for used cars in Germany?
Are German cars generally cheaper there? I'm thinking about buying an E86 Z4M Coupe. I'm sure I can buy something like a 3 Series for cheap compared to US prices, but I really want to buy something nicer. Am I going to be getting a deal or are prices similar for nicer cars?
Thanks.
Where online can I search for used cars in Germany?
Are German cars generally cheaper there? I'm thinking about buying an E86 Z4M Coupe. I'm sure I can buy something like a 3 Series for cheap compared to US prices, but I really want to buy something nicer. Am I going to be getting a deal or are prices similar for nicer cars?
Thanks.
04-15-2012, 03:05 PM
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Hello S2ki. It's been awhile. Anyway, I'm moving from NYC to Germany for work.
Where online can I search for used cars in Germany?
Are German cars generally cheaper there? I'm thinking about buying an E86 Z4M Coupe. I'm sure I can buy something like a 3 Series for cheap compared to US prices, but I really want to buy something nicer. Am I going to be getting a deal or are prices similar for nicer cars?
Thanks.
Where online can I search for used cars in Germany?
Are German cars generally cheaper there? I'm thinking about buying an E86 Z4M Coupe. I'm sure I can buy something like a 3 Series for cheap compared to US prices, but I really want to buy something nicer. Am I going to be getting a deal or are prices similar for nicer cars?
Thanks.
04-16-2012, 05:19 PM
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I'm in the same boat (well different but similar). I'm moving to Austria in a few months with my girlfriend and getting a car is one of our first priorities. A few things I've noticed:
1. Cars are expensive!!! We are looking on the other side of the scale at "cheap" cars and stuff that would sell here for $1500 goes over there for 2-2500 euro.
2. Gas is even more expensive. In her home town it equaled out to roughly $8.45 a gallon.
3. The government/police are strict about vehicle upkeep (again this is for Austria, but I think it carries over into Germany too). She mentioned that your car won't pass inspection and/or you can get a ticket if your tires are past the wear bars. Crazy stuff.
We looked at this site http://www.mobile.de/?lang=en (she showed it to me so I guess it's good) at some cars for sale. Hope this helps!
1. Cars are expensive!!! We are looking on the other side of the scale at "cheap" cars and stuff that would sell here for $1500 goes over there for 2-2500 euro.
2. Gas is even more expensive. In her home town it equaled out to roughly $8.45 a gallon.
3. The government/police are strict about vehicle upkeep (again this is for Austria, but I think it carries over into Germany too). She mentioned that your car won't pass inspection and/or you can get a ticket if your tires are past the wear bars. Crazy stuff.
We looked at this site http://www.mobile.de/?lang=en (she showed it to me so I guess it's good) at some cars for sale. Hope this helps!
04-16-2012, 05:25 PM
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quick search http://suchen.mobile.de/auto-inserat...rt=ALSO_EXPORT
18k euro or about $24,000. Not sure how much they go for here so i can't tell if it's a good price
18k euro or about $24,000. Not sure how much they go for here so i can't tell if it's a good price
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I have been in Germany for close to two years. I just made a trip up to the UK to buy my car. Cars up there are dirt cheap. I bought an AP1 with about 80,000 miles for $7,000. It's in great shape too, never had an issue. The only issue is RHD, but I prefer it.
autotrader.co.uk is how I found it
autotrader.co.uk is how I found it
04-17-2012, 04:45 AM
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I have been in Germany for close to two years. I just made a trip up to the UK to buy my car. Cars up there are dirt cheap. I bought an AP1 with about 80,000 miles for $7,000. It's in great shape too, never had an issue. The only issue is RHD, but I prefer it.
autotrader.co.uk is how I found it
autotrader.co.uk is how I found it
This is what I was thinking to do as well - buy in the UK.