Importing a MK2?

syncro · 01-04-2007, 01:22 PM

The only Mk 2s imported here were the GTIs imported in 1990 in two shipments.

**Golf Loon** · 01-04-2007, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by BlackVr6ix

he didnt wreck it, he sold it whole

For wrecking

Shortstuff · 02-04-2007, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by syncro

The only Mk 2s imported here were the GTIs imported in 1990 in two shipments.

Ok! Is it incredibly expensive to ship parts out from the UK (like engines / gearboxes)? And does anyone know if you're allowed to bring parts of a car's body in to the country?

syncro · 02-04-2007, 03:16 PM

Yes, but not a shell.

**Golf Loon** · 02-04-2007, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Shortstuff

Ok! Is it incredibly expensive to ship parts out from the UK (like engines / gearboxes)? And does anyone know if you're allowed to bring parts of a car's body in to the country?

I have done a couple of shipments of engines and gearboxes from the UK. It is expensive, but significantly cheaper than buying stuff here. If you need something, I can help with shipping.

Shortstuff · 05-04-2007, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Golf Loon

I have done a couple of shipments of engines and gearboxes from the UK. It is expensive, but significantly cheaper than buying stuff here. If you need something, I can help with shipping.

Thanks! It won't be for a while yet but that would be good. I'm just trying to find the right car for the right price to import at the moment.

Shortstuff · 12-05-2007, 06:58 PM

Looks like i've found a car to bring over. One of my friends has a 3 door 1988 GTI 8v Campaign model (I think in a greenish grey colour) which needs a bit of easy work doing to it, but is free!! I just have to work out the technicalities (and costs) of getting it here now.

He's going to e-mail me a few pics of it so i'll post those up when I get them. I'm starting to get excitied at the prospect of MK2 GTI ownership again!

Hoping to drive it as is for a while, then look at an engine swap for something with a bit more go.

**static1800** · 12-05-2007, 08:14 PM

nice work man, hope you get it across smoothly.

brackie · 12-05-2007, 08:16 PM

All the best mate...you can be our official import tester

**aliasmk2** · 12-05-2007, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Shortstuff

Looks like i've found a car to bring over. One of my friends has a 3 door 1988 GTI 8v Campaign model (I think in a greenish grey colour) which needs a bit of easy work doing to it, but is free!! I just have to work out the technicalities (and costs) of getting it here now.

He's going to e-mail me a few pics of it so i'll post those up when I get them. I'm starting to get excitied at the prospect of MK2 GTI ownership again!

Hoping to drive it as is for a while, then look at an engine swap for something with a bit more go.

At least the price is right to begin with
Good luck & look forward to hearing how you go with it
Cheers Ian