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gearon · Aug 19th, 2004, 11:45 PM

Gday all... ok so we are looking at moving to holland to follow a job offer

. Currently we are in Texas (but yes I'm an aussie) and have a 2002 mini still under warranty (and planning to renew the warranty upon expiration) and are wondering what happens if we relocate internationally?

We got a quote on shipping the vehice (very reasonable at only $850 US from Houston, TX to Rotterdam in the Netherlands) but does anyone have an idea of the international reach of the warranties, roadside assistance etc?

and does anyone have any experience in testing this out?

the other possibility is to sell this mini then buy another one once we get there, I haven't yet priced the difference so maybe someone may have an idea of that too.

thanks

gearon

AprilWhine · Aug 20th, 2004, 09:30 AM

Interesting situation. I have to say, you are a lucky person to have such a problem.

lespurgeon · Aug 21st, 2004, 12:58 AM

No idea on service. How long do you intend to be there?
I know an ex-pat can bring a car into the US for 1 or 2 years, but don't know if it goes the other way. If you can take your car in you might be able to save on loads of registration taxes that you would spend on a new car there. I think this will require some enquery with customs/vehicle regestration.

lukebuzzy · Aug 21st, 2004, 01:05 AM

Selling here and buying there won't get you much. My fully spec'ed out US Cooper S was 1000 UK pounds cheaper than the base price in the UK.

Luke

Aug 19th, 2004, 11:45 PM	#1
gearon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston Texas Local Time: 03:57 PM Posts: 1 Offline	International reclocation with our mini Gday all... ok so we are looking at moving to holland to follow a job offer . Currently we are in Texas (but yes I'm an aussie) and have a 2002 mini still under warranty (and planning to renew the warranty upon expiration) and are wondering what happens if we relocate internationally? We got a quote on shipping the vehice (very reasonable at only $850 US from Houston, TX to Rotterdam in the Netherlands) but does anyone have an idea of the international reach of the warranties, roadside assistance etc? and does anyone have any experience in testing this out? the other possibility is to sell this mini then buy another one once we get there, I haven't yet priced the difference so maybe someone may have an idea of that too. thanks gearon

Aug 20th, 2004, 09:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:57 PM Posts: 16,933 Offline	Interesting situation. I have to say, you are a lucky person to have such a problem. Global Moderator

Aug 21st, 2004, 01:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
lukebuzzy Motoring since 8/4/04 :) Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 08:57 PM Posts: 553 Offline	Selling here and buying there won't get you much. My fully spec'ed out US Cooper S was 1000 UK pounds cheaper than the base price in the UK. Luke UK Expat - Oi Oi 2005 DS/DS MCS

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Aug 21st, 2004, 12:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 1,079 Offline	No idea on service. How long do you intend to be there? I know an ex-pat can bring a car into the US for 1 or 2 years, but don't know if it goes the other way. If you can take your car in you might be able to save on loads of registration taxes that you would spend on a new car there. I think this will require some enquery with customs/vehicle regestration.

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