Comments on: Where to find a used car in Germany http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/ life, the universe, and Germany Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Kuzzy http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-9070 Kuzzy Fri, 15 May 2009 17:52:48 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-9070 Hey guys! A word of advice for those of you seeking to get someone to buy a car for you. You need to be careful especially when dealing with people on the net. I saw someone saying he can transact with the sellers directly.. BE WARNED!!! Hey guys! A word of advice for those of you seeking to get someone to buy a car for you. You need to be careful especially when dealing with people on the net. I saw someone saying he can transact with the sellers directly.. BE WARNED!!!

]]> By: Ola http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-4233 Ola Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:10:33 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-4233 Thanks 4 ur site. I did not know searching 4 a used car can be this difficult in germany unlike as in usa.quite happy with comments and insight of what to expect and do. Thanks 4 ur site. I did not know searching 4 a used car can be this difficult in germany unlike as in usa.quite happy with comments and insight of what to expect and do.

]]> By: Christina G http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-4184 Christina G Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:17:42 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-4184 Thanks for the tips, Tom. I agree. If you don't speak German, try calling anyway. If they don't speak English well enough, I'm sure if they want to sell the car bad enough, they can find someone to translate. I'm guessing it's possible to import your car privately, but I don't know anything about it. Maybe one of my readers can help you though. Thanks again for the comment! Thanks for the tips, Tom. I agree. If you don’t speak German, try calling anyway. If they don’t speak English well enough, I’m sure if they want to sell the car bad enough, they can find someone to translate.

I’m guessing it’s possible to import your car privately, but I don’t know anything about it. Maybe one of my readers can help you though. Thanks again for the comment!

]]> By: Tom http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-4166 Tom Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:33:56 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-4166 Hi, great info- just a little to add if i can. I live on the brstish net of expats here and have found in recent year the level of english speaking germans has grown massivly so dont be afriad to ring that private seller and ask if the speak english- chances are they do, or at least they have a friend who can. :) Also the posts about similar makes/ models is very true- especially bmw's or mercs. The state offers a discount on them from new in germany so they are often very competitively priced here. Also anyone who could help me with the reverse issue? I want to import a new Dodge Challenger into Germany and was wondering best way to do it. It seems the uk garages want a extortionate fee for the handling of shipping ect (some up to 50% of the cars value). Has anyone imported from the states and know if its feasable to do it privatly. Any advice appriciated and again great informative site. Hi, great info- just a little to add if i can. I live on the brstish net of expats here and have found in recent year the level of english speaking germans has grown massivly so dont be afriad to ring that private seller and ask if the speak english- chances are they do, or at least they have a friend who can. :)
Also the posts about similar makes/ models is very true- especially bmw’s or mercs. The state offers a discount on them from new in germany so they are often very competitively priced here.

Also anyone who could help me with the reverse issue? I want to import a new Dodge Challenger into Germany and was wondering best way to do it. It seems the uk garages want a extortionate fee for the handling of shipping ect (some up to 50% of the cars value). Has anyone imported from the states and know if its feasable to do it privatly. Any advice appriciated and again great informative site.

]]> By: Mike http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2950 Mike Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:15:47 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2950 I am a Canadian living in Spain. A lot of Spaniards buy used cars in Germany because they seem to be a lot cheaper there. I have trolled some of the websites you recommend and have been very impressed with the low prices being asked for relatively new, high-mileage cars. The explanation that some of my German colleagues gave me is that, in Germany, many jobs include cars on a 3 year lease and people put a LOT of miles on their cars there. As a result, there are a LOT of 3 year old high-mileage cars for sale which no one wants (because they all have new leases). The biggest problem with these sites is the bait and switching going on; I have also heard that many car dealerships will advertise a ridiculously good deal, but when you get there, it has "just been sold" and there is a similar one "only slightly more expensive". Good luck. I am a Canadian living in Spain. A lot of Spaniards buy used cars in Germany because they seem to be a lot cheaper there. I have trolled some of the websites you recommend and have been very impressed with the low prices being asked for relatively new, high-mileage cars. The explanation that some of my German colleagues gave me is that, in Germany, many jobs include cars on a 3 year lease and people put a LOT of miles on their cars there. As a result, there are a LOT of 3 year old high-mileage cars for sale which no one wants (because they all have new leases).

The biggest problem with these sites is the bait and switching going on; I have also heard that many car dealerships will advertise a ridiculously good deal, but when you get there, it has “just been sold” and there is a similar one “only slightly more expensive”.

Good luck.

]]> By: Christina G http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2930 Christina G Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:20:34 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2930 @joey: Sorry, I really don't know anything about exporting cars out of Germany. You might try looking for used car dealers in towns with US bases. They probably have some experience with that. @maria: Have you thought about leasing? That might be easier. I'm not sure about insurance, but the car dealers will often register the car for you (for a fee). @joey: Sorry, I really don’t know anything about exporting cars out of Germany. You might try looking for used car dealers in towns with US bases. They probably have some experience with that.

@maria: Have you thought about leasing? That might be easier. I’m not sure about insurance, but the car dealers will often register the car for you (for a fee).

]]> By: Maria http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2919 Maria Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:30:00 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2919 Wondering if you know about the process of buying a car in Germany if you are an American resident? Going to be in Europe for 4 months this summer and want to buy a car then sell it before I leave. Is it possible to do this and register it and get some insurance for the 4 months? Seems like it's not possible in Czech Rep, so am wondering about Germany? Thanks much! Maria Wondering if you know about the process of buying a car in Germany if you are an American resident? Going to be in Europe for 4 months this summer and want to buy a car then sell it before I leave. Is it possible to do this and register it and get some insurance for the 4 months? Seems like it’s not possible in Czech Rep, so am wondering about Germany?
Thanks much!
Maria

]]> By: Joey http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2904 Joey Fri, 11 Apr 2008 23:26:43 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2904 Dear Christina, I am a Canadian seeking to import a German diesel car to Canada. Law stipulates that it must be at least 15 years old or older. So, I've been looking at 1990 - 1993 BMW 325tds sedans and wagons. I wonder if you know any dealers in Germany who speak English that may be willing to sell and export such a vehicle? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks, Joey Edmonton, Alberta Dear Christina,
I am a Canadian seeking to import a German diesel car to Canada. Law stipulates that it must be at least 15 years old or older. So, I’ve been looking at 1990 – 1993 BMW 325tds sedans and wagons.

I wonder if you know any dealers in Germany who speak English that may be willing to sell and export such a vehicle?

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Joey
Edmonton, Alberta

]]> By: Christina G http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2536 Christina G Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:31:14 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2536 @Luca: I think there is also a contact on the base that helps with getting used cars, but I have no further information on that. @martina: oh yeah, good tip, forgot about those. @Diane: You pay a little (or a lot) more at the local dealerships, but you also usually get a warranty and sometimes other perks (like Tammy says), so there is some value to the extra cost. @tammy: I didn't know about the flexible pricing schedule, but that makes sense. Germans are into fixing prices. When we were trading in our car though, we got different estimates for its value from all the different dealerships. @Doc Meyer: Thanks for commenting, Doc! From what I've heard, Craigslist hasn't really caught on with Germans (it got big after I left the US too, so I've never looked at it), but if someone is looking for an automatic, getting it from an American expat advertising on Craigslist would be an option worth checking out. @Luca: I think there is also a contact on the base that helps with getting used cars, but I have no further information on that.

@martina: oh yeah, good tip, forgot about those.

@Diane: You pay a little (or a lot) more at the local dealerships, but you also usually get a warranty and sometimes other perks (like Tammy says), so there is some value to the extra cost.

@tammy: I didn’t know about the flexible pricing schedule, but that makes sense. Germans are into fixing prices. When we were trading in our car though, we got different estimates for its value from all the different dealerships.

@Doc Meyer: Thanks for commenting, Doc! From what I’ve heard, Craigslist hasn’t really caught on with Germans (it got big after I left the US too, so I’ve never looked at it), but if someone is looking for an automatic, getting it from an American expat advertising on Craigslist would be an option worth checking out.

]]> By: Doc Meyer (exapt again) http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/comment-page-1/#comment-2531 Doc Meyer (exapt again) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:42:39 +0000 http://www.amiexpat.com/2008/02/10/where-to-find-a-used-car-in-germany/#comment-2531 And don't forget Craigslist : ) And don’t forget Craigslist : )

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