Import into Sweden

[RodCouncil]

I'm on the hunt for another California now but having read the 2010-11 engine thread I'm not sure I should pursue this, which otherwise would be perfect.

It's a dealer but warranty from Italy isn't do helpful, I'm guessing the engine but is ok given the mileage, but price?

http://www.autoscout24.de/Details.aspx?id=325003065

 

[Michael G]

It has quite a high mileage. It is possible to find a cali with lower and only slightly more expensive. We bought our 2012 for approx 40000 EUR with only 12000 km. It is a 140 hp but happy with that. Just came back from a 7500 km trip fully packed with 4 people and 4 bikes. The power is enough.

 

[RodCouncil]

10,000 Euros more you can find a whole lot a nice Cali' with lower miles

Some of the prices people ask on Blocket is insanse so it's going to be sourced from outside Sweden.

 

[RodCouncil]

Ok so the amount of superb Cali's available on this forum compared to the derth of stuff on mobile.de and autoscout has got me thinking that RHD in Sweden isn't such a bad idea, I mean the latest DSG 4M T5 on here I would buy right now, but what are the shortcomings over just being on the wrong side, I assume head lights need replacing or can they be tweaked?

 

[WelshGas]

Ok so the amount of superb Cali's available on this forum compared to the derth of stuff on mobile.de and autoscout has got me thinking that RHD in Sweden isn't such a bad idea, I mean the latest DSG 4M T5 on here I would buy right now, but what are the shortcomings over just being on the wrong side, I assume head lights need replacing or can they be tweaked?

Xenon or LED an be adjusted. Halogen replaced. Rear Fog Light would have to be rewired as only the R side is wired up in the UK, but a simple job. Speedo, although there is a KM Display if that is acceptable.
Advantage - Sliding door and Drivers door on the same side.

 

[RodCouncil]

Yeah I'm looking at Xexon spec vans so hopefully just a single visit to VW when I come over

I think also the GBP is sliding alot too, we moved over here 18m ago and it was 12.2 sek, now it's 10.4 so UK Vans looks great value.

 

[mccp]

As far as driving on the wrong side is concerned, I've been driving RHD vehicles in France for at least a couple of months a year, for the last 20 years - mostly in a Land Rover Discovery.

The high driving position of a Land Rover, same as a T5 or T6, goes a long way to mitigate the fact that sitting in the wrong side sometimes compromises your view of the road. I occasionally have to exercise patience rather than overtaking on single carriageway roads, but not often enough for it to be a big problem.

Importing a British van sounds like a great way for you to get a bargain, with very little downside.