Hello Folks! Here's my intro and I need your openion..

DaPilot · 21st March 2006, 03:43

Hi Guy’s…
First of all I must say… Hands down!!! This is the best site ever for anyone who's interested in Indian Car seen!!!! I am really amazed by the wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm you guys have… I though I was a fanatic but you guys are crazy!!!![FONT=Wingdings][/FONT]

About me:
Name: Hitesh (no not a guju)
Age: 26
Location: New Jersey, USA (Still not a guju)
Originally from: MUMBAI mere jaan (parted from my jaan back in 1999)

My rides over the years:
1995-1997: Under age driving on Fiat, Maruthi 800, Maruthi 1000, & Maruthi Esteem VX

1998 – 1999: Black Honda City (one of the first few in mumbai

)

1999 – 2000: Souped up Honda Del Sol

2001: Silver 1995 BMW 325i (this is when I fell in love with Beemers!)

2002: 1995 325i + Black 2002 325i

2003-2004: 2002 325i + 2003 Honda Civic Coupe (for commuting)

2005-Current: 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS! 22 IN ASANTI WHEELS! PANO ROOF! + 2003 Honda Civic Coupe (still commuting

)

Now here’s my question…

I plan to move back soon and I would love to import a car back under “TR” (transfer of residence)… I know LHD are out of the question… so what are my options? Can I buy a car let’s say in Germany and still qualify for TR? And how much duty/taxes am I looking to add to the cost of the car?

Any info will be helpful… thanks in advance

Keep up the gr8 work… its one think to see exotics on US roads but it’s absolutely awe-inspiring to see these machines on Indian roads (at least for me)… keep posting those pictures!

Godfather · 21st March 2006, 05:31

Hi Bro.. welcome to the team.. Yes We guys/gals are crazy.. but we do discuss a lot of things other that cars.. rarely.. but we do.. anyways regarding your question maybe someone may be able to help you out better.. take care
have fun.

PS- please go though the announcements section.

GTO · 21st March 2006, 09:37

Hi and Welcome to the team. Import regulations have been discussed extensively. Please perform a search for the results.

You need to have used the car for a while, for it to be eligible to import under TR.

GTO

caroholic1 · 21st March 2006, 10:45

Welcome to team-bhp. Enjoy your stay.

BUSA · 21st March 2006, 10:52

Hey DaPilot,

Welcome to the forum.

If you buy a car from Germany now then you cant get it here without paying full duty. You must have used you car for around 3 years or something there before you get it here to avoid full duty.

Cheers

21st March 2006, 03:43	#1
DaPilot BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport (JC), NJ - USA Posts: 187 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Hello Folks! Here's my intro and I need your openion.. Hi Guy’s… First of all I must say… Hands down!!! This is the best site ever for anyone who's interested in Indian Car seen!!!! I am really amazed by the wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm you guys have… I though I was a fanatic but you guys are crazy!!!![FONT=Wingdings][/FONT] About me: Name: Hitesh (no not a guju) Age: 26 Location: New Jersey, USA (Still not a guju) Originally from: MUMBAI mere jaan (parted from my jaan back in 1999) My rides over the years: 1995-1997: Under age driving on Fiat, Maruthi 800, Maruthi 1000, & Maruthi Esteem VX 1998 – 1999: Black Honda City (one of the first few in mumbai ) 1999 – 2000: Souped up Honda Del Sol 2001: Silver 1995 BMW 325i (this is when I fell in love with Beemers!) 2002: 1995 325i + Black 2002 325i 2003-2004: 2002 325i + 2003 Honda Civic Coupe (for commuting) 2005-Current: 2004 BMW X5 4.8IS! 22 IN ASANTI WHEELS! PANO ROOF! + 2003 Honda Civic Coupe (still commuting ) Now here’s my question… I plan to move back soon and I would love to import a car back under “TR” (transfer of residence)… I know LHD are out of the question… so what are my options? Can I buy a car let’s say in Germany and still qualify for TR? And how much duty/taxes am I looking to add to the cost of the car? Any info will be helpful… thanks in advance Keep up the gr8 work… its one think to see exotics on US roads but it’s absolutely awe-inspiring to see these machines on Indian roads (at least for me)… keep posting those pictures!
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21st March 2006, 05:31	#2
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 71 Times View My Garage	Hi Bro.. welcome to the team.. Yes We guys/gals are crazy.. but we do discuss a lot of things other that cars.. rarely.. but we do.. anyways regarding your question maybe someone may be able to help you out better.. take care have fun. PS- please go though the announcements section.
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21st March 2006, 09:37	#3
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,925 Thanked: 322,163 Times View My Garage	Hi and Welcome to the team. Import regulations have been discussed extensively. Please perform a search for the results. You need to have used the car for a while, for it to be eligible to import under TR. GTO
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21st March 2006, 10:45	#4
caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 407 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	Welcome to team-bhp. Enjoy your stay.
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21st March 2006, 10:52	#5
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,127 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	Welcome Hey DaPilot, Welcome to the forum. If you buy a car from Germany now then you cant get it here without paying full duty. You must have used you car for around 3 years or something there before you get it here to avoid full duty. Cheers
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