Buying a Cali from Belgium?

[CYCLOPATH]

Hi all,
I am new to posting on the forum, but feel I know some of you already after reading all the chat here.
I hired Martins Cali twice this year for a trip to France and another in Cornwall , and am hooked, and looking for my own van.
Still deciding between an bargain pre Reg T5,new T6 , old van , DSGv Manual
Not sure I am massively bothered, but

I was looking for a bargain, as you do, and looked at a Belgium website, as I don't mind LHD, as I expect to spend a lot of time in Europe, and I know the euro is weak.
A basic 150 Ps T6 is 37000 pounds!
Can I get Belgium tax removed
Do I then have to pay import duty?
Are there legal consequences
Or insurance problems

I also notice they have a petrol engine , euro 6, but only does 24.5 mpg , but the van is even cheaper. Maby this should be a different thread

And I know I should have chosen a silly name when I joined! Doh. To late now, call me Jon

 

[Martin]

Hi Jon, great to see you are going to buy a Cali It is amazing how many people who hired from us this year this year that had no intention of buying a Cali and then all of sudden I get an email to say they are new proud owner.

Good luck with your search and let me know if you want to change your username


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[Hotel California]

Don't know much on tax laws , but why buy in Belgium? There was a topic recent on one i belive bought in Zwiterland ....he said was the cheapest buy in Europe, thought he bought a Beach.

 

[WelshGas]

The first question I would ask if buying a new vehicle, personally, is concerning the Warranty. I believe on the Continent it is only 2 years. In the UK it is 3. Also, who will honour the Warranty?

 

[CYCLOPATH]

Thanks for the replies.
It was just an idea, I have been looking at import tax and things, it all seems like a lot of hard work, and potential to go wrong. The Cali was meant to be for fun
So I am now deciding between brand new, fairly new and pre face lift.
I will be joining you folks soon, never fear!

 

[CYCLOPATH]

Wow, just found the Switzerland post, 41,500 after import tax, for a 150ps, with lots of extras inc sat nav, cruise controll, Parkin sensors etc


AAAAGHHH, to many choices.

Maby should tell myself I am not buying it as a business deal, or to save money
It is purely for fun

 

[CYCLOPATH]

O no
Went to buy my Cali today, just for fun, a 2009 pre facelift
thaught it would be a starter for a few years, and a good price
It had bubbling on the roof, and out of warranty
The heater didn't work,
The roof control panel button was a bit intermittent
The back cupboard door didn't close
Woe is me.

 

[Mrstee]

Hi Jon, the trouble with using your real name is that the nosey neighbours work out who you are ... Hello from the edge of the village, up the big hill a bit ! Recognise the back end of our dog ? I saw you had a Cali on hire earlier in the year as I stopped on the corner by your house to let a truck pass, and thought what a good idea ! We have had a Cali on hire this week, got to take it back Friday. Been round Dartmoor and Exmoor and really like the Cali, but won't be getting one for a few years until the teenagers are gone, it's not really big enough for 4 plus 2 dogs. Will have to stick with the landrover for now ! We have a 15 reg Cali on the driveway for tomorrow if you want to come and have a poke around, I need to clean it up a it before taking it back. Might pop to Grannies by the sea for a bit so let us know if you do want a look, our tel number end is 597. The Cali doesn't fit behind our house so it's on the front driveway. Byee ! Mrs T ...can't work out how to PM you !

 

[CYCLOPATH]

Hi, T people
I drive past the boys every school morning taking Claire to school bus.
I am not really afraid of being me!
I would love to see the van, I will pop around in The morning if you are in, I am becoming a bit of a Cali nerd
Infact got an offer In on on one now
I don't recognise the dogs rear end, which is probably a good thing!

See you

Ps
I have thaught of a cool new name , I will get Martin to change me


Jon

 

[Mrstee]

Will put kettle on !