Date:         Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:09:03 -0800
Reply-To:     Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Raymond Paquette <raymondpaquette@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: regarding ZSImports, ubidzmall, Vic
Comments: To: "JordanVw@aol.com" <JordanVw@aol.com>
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Duh

Okay.  I didn't actually know that at the time.  I've been educated.

It would be nice if he would mention that in the auction listing.  Or does
"as is" mean the same as "parts car" for legal purposes?

Thanks

Raymond

On 11/14/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
>
> In a message dated 11/15/06 12:17:56 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> raymondpaquette@gmail.com writes:
>
>
> The auction listing said the vehicle is near Las Vegas.  That suggests a
> Nevada registration.  I didn't know.  I asked.
>
> I don't know why you say I'm asking questions I already know the answer
> to.
>
> Although after this go round, now I DO think I know the answer.  I didn't
> when I asked.  And I never really got an answer.
>
> Raymond
>
>
>
> raymond, i was being facetious.. :<)  (notice the smiley face)
> most of us know that most of the dokas vic has are european market
> vehicles, there are no US titles for them.. nothing illegal about that - as
> long as he sells them as a "parts car" like he brought them into the country
> as, and the buyer understands that..  your on your own as to getting them
> legal..   there are ways you can do it if you have the time, smarts or
> money.
> there is an outfit out here in MD called NGP (New german Performance)
> and they routinely bring in european market vehicles..  at Waterfest this
> summer that had a mk3 Jetta wagon for sale..something that was never sold in
> North america.  it was being sold as "parts"  even though it was complete,
> minus the motor (they had to remove the motor so it was considered a "part"
> instead of a running vehicle.   they also had some Mk3 Golf Syncro's for
> sale (another car that was never sold in north america) - with no motors..
>
> remember people - vehicles over 25 yrs old can be legally imported into
> this country with relative ease.  so being almost 2007, that means you can
> bring in a '80-'82 european doka without having to go thru all the customs
> BS..    just think, importing that rare '86 syncro 16" from europe will be a
> piece of cake in  4 yrs!   so just sit tight and wait :<)
>
> chris