Want a 159

[keyser soce]

Originally Posted by bobda

Why PM? What's so private about some helpful information regarding importing a vehicle? The whole point of forums is to share information and advice with others, by PMing you are withholding useful information from the rest of the community.

'Reaction of a minority' - if you have an issue with a post which is against Alfaowners rules, please report it.

I have had to report a few posts so far but would rather go via PMs for this type of info as I dont feel all info has to be public on a forum and the pm function is there for a reason

[CCOVICH]

Just to add my own 2c based on experience

- I didn't have UK tax on the car and managed ok. They Police can let you off if they stop you if they know you are exporting the car. If you feel the need to tax the car for peace of mind, at least UK tax is lower so you won't waste that much.

- Customs in the UK paid me no heed at all. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get a receipt and keep it to hand of course...

[bobda]

Originally Posted by keyser soce

I have had to report a few posts so far but would rather go via PMs for this type of info as I dont feel all info has to be public on a forum and the pm function is there for a reason

For the reasons I explained above - don't request people PM you so you can share information please. Look at the fantastic post by Cathal above yours which proves my point.

Originally Posted by bobda

For the reasons I explained above - don't request people PM you so you can share information please. Look at the fantastic post by Cathal above yours which proves my point.

Exactly Cathal and Dermo both put up posts with good info an personal experience for everyone to read and benefit from. Maybe Mister Keyser cos he is so close to the boarder has some shady dealings he isn't willing to air on a public forum.

[keyser soce]

Originally Posted by Damien_C

Exactly Cathal and Dermo both put up posts with good info an personal experience for everyone to read and benefit from. Maybe Mister Keyser cos he is so close to the boarder has some shady dealings he isn't willing to air on a public forum.

Well said damienc as this proves the reason I shall not post such information in a public domain is by these assumptions that someone near the border (I am sure this is the word one means) would automatically be involved in unlawful activities. I would see this as a rather bigoted attitude and rather unappealing to new members and even to existing members. I have offered assistance to this person and have said I would rather do it through the private message facility and this is the course I will go through with any other member here.

[bobda]

And for showing such blatant disregard to my polite requests, I'll turn off your PMs.

I have to say I love AO, I've met mainly lovely and sound people from being a member on here. Now there is odd loon but sure you get them everywere, I'm looking at you Klap

[klapanciusz]

Envy is a terrible sin, Damien. Don't worry, you're not a lesser person just because you only have a 2.5 V6, not a proper 3l one

But back to the original question, if you get the car taxed in the UK, don't forget to claim it back once you have your Irish plates.
Insurance is very important, my insurance company had no problem to insure the UK reg car for a month (I had to get mine fixed before I could take it to the VRT office). I was thinking about using the UK reg for a few months to lower the VRT, but I'm very happy I didn't, as somebody crashed into the back of my stationary car only a few weeks after I VRT'd my car. Surely, there would have been some complications and unpleasant questions asked if I'd still had UK plates on.
Finally, make sure you check what the "experts" write on the form in the VRT office. I had to tell the "expert" who was _copying_ everything from the UK V5 form that Alfa is NOT spelled with "ph".
Good luck, and have fun driving your new car home.

On a sidenote, IIRC Keyser has lots of information about importing cars to Ireland, and I'm sure he meant well when he was suggesting to use the PM feature. There are some information not freely available for the public (like checking for the number of previous owners, etc), but we're one big family to help each other. Whichever way we (legally) can. Just my 2 cents, but I think turning off the PM feature - even temporarily - was a bit harsh.

[Mushcles]

Originally Posted by keyser soce

If you want to pm me your number and I will talk you through some of the pitfalls but I wont post the info due to the reaction of a minority

Actually I'd like to hear this too? would you throw it in a post for a look?

[keyser soce]

Thank you klap as you have hit it on the head but sure turning off my PMs will not affect me but will only lessen the assistance that could be given to az. M sometime we meet up we will chat as there are some very small trap doors in the system and it has cost people dearly and there are others that have saved people but open discussion can make it too visible ;-)

[bear1]

Well this thread became ridiculous, a person searching for advice instead gets to witness this crap bar what good advice has already been posted. Keyser, I'm interested in what you have to say. Seeing as you have your PM's turned off can I post up my email so you could forward me some details? I'm leaving for the holidays tonight so I may not be able to get back to you until I get back

[keyser soce]

Originally Posted by bear1

Well this thread became ridiculous, a person searching for advice instead gets to witness this crap bar what good advice has already been posted. Keyser, I'm interested in what you have to say. Seeing as you have your PM's turned off can I post up my email so you could forward me some details? I'm leaving for the holidays tonight so I may not be able to get back to you until I get back

No bother at all as you are right this thread is mental to me and I see some of the posts have been deleted but I am not hiding the info as it is not something I feel should be said in open as I only tried to assist and look at the carry on.

[bear1]

Perfect, the email address is .... and in case Rory aka Mufasa sees this then I dont want any RedBull spam

[Mushcles]

Ah sure that's internet politics for you! Keyser I might do the same as Bear. Hmm though I'm not very happy throwing up the aul email on public forum. heh I'll see what bear does, you mind being the Guinea pig instead of a bear? Enjoy the holls man. Going anywhere special?

[Mushcles]

haha took so long to type that you had already posted,
Will you cc me keyser?

[keyser soce]

Gentlemen I have a screenshot of this page so please do remove your emails if you wish as I see you understand the dislike to have some info too public

[Mushcles]

Genius!!

[Mufasa]

Originally Posted by bear1

Perfect, the email address is kevinmcloughlin1687@yahoo.co.uk and in case Rory aka Mufasa sees this then I dont want any RedBull spam

You mean this type of thing?

[bear1]

heh I'll see what bear does, you mind being the Guinea pig instead of a bear? Enjoy the holls man. Going anywhere special?

I dont mind being the guinea pig, I'm constantly getting ****e emails about girls in my local area so it couldn't get any worse
Well tonight we've got the ferry and then its a straight shot to Italy, not looking forward to the prices of the tolls especially in France but what can you do and now apparently I need a bloody Breathalyzer kit for France pointless IMO.

You mean this type of thing?

God if only

[Mushcles]

Originally Posted by bear1

I dont mind being the guinea pig, I'm constantly getting ****e emails about girls in my local area so it couldn't get any worse
Well tonight we've got the ferry and then its a straight shot to Italy, not looking forward to the prices of the tolls especially in France but what can you do and now apparently I need a bloody Breathalyzer kit for France pointless IMO.

Actually you need 2 breathalysers now. I hope the sun shines for you Bear, and its a beauty. Heading to Rome myself in October. Not driving though, but will be appreciating the local motors. Have a good one! I heard the longest zipline in the world is in the midlands there. Def worth a looksee.

[bear1]

2?!! FFS. Thanks anyway and for the reminder. Ill take some photos anyway and hopefully Alfie wont be a ***** on the journey

[Mufasa]

Originally Posted by bear1

2?!! FFS. Thanks anyway and for the reminder. Ill take some photos anyway and hopefully Alfie wont be a ***** on the journey

Do you also need a warning triangle and high visibility jacket (and spare bulbs...)?

This is what you will look like...

[bear1]

I see my ex has made a career for herself the hi-viz I have already and the poxy extinguisher, if the car catches fire the only thing i'll be thinking is insurance money

[dmilton]

Azrielle,

I am on the exact same boat. I am looking to become an Alfa owner still.

Want the same car as you but in black with a year warrenty.

I am just hanging on until Tracta in Blanch get another head office car in.

I am taking a list of all the things you have all said to check before I buy a 159.

One I don't get is the DPF? something to do with diesel getting clogged up and when its removed get it remapped?

[keyser soce]

They look well in the black as what interior are you going for and as regards the dpf it will help with the nct as your car will face a much stricter emissions test. You should find tracta handy to deal with as we just got a brand new Alfa off them and found the service very good.