Lycanthrope 4th Gear January 18, 2011 Share January 18, 2011 as above .. anyone owns it ?? comments , please ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 18, 2011 Share January 18, 2011 I have a Superb Combi. You have a PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic January 22, 2011 Share January 22, 2011 I have a Superb Combi. You have a PM. Hi r u the guy who is featured in ST today for self importing a diesel superb combi? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 22, 2011 Share January 22, 2011 Yes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged January 22, 2011 Share January 22, 2011 Hi TS, can you share with us the price you paid for the car. Been wanting to ask you if you've changed your ride recently till i saw the article today. Congrats on your self import.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 22, 2011 Share January 22, 2011 HA did not want to entertain my request. Hence self-import was the way to go. My principle is simple: pay for what you desire, not what the dealer wants you to buy. Our Superb I workhorse is still with the family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoldjaffa Hypersonic January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 HA did not want to entertain my request. Hence self-import was the way to go. My principle is simple: pay for what you desire, not what the dealer wants you to buy. Our Superb I workhorse is still with the family. i read in the forum before that someone also self imported a manual 3 series himself.. had to pay full cash for everything. is that true? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddemon Neutral Newbie January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 i read in the forum before that someone also self imported a manual 3 series himself.. had to pay full cash for everything. is that true? I think so....one of the forumers here i believe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddemon Neutral Newbie January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 (edited) HA did not want to entertain my request. Hence self-import was the way to go. My principle is simple: pay for what you desire, not what the dealer wants you to buy. Our Superb I workhorse is still with the family. I guess they will not entertain requests like a different model of car compared to what they are bringing in if they could not even entertain my request of fitting my choice of options on the car....I'll forever remember being quoted an astronomical sum just to change the head unit Btw.....congrats on your purchase....will look for you if I ever want to import my own car in Edited January 23, 2011 by Speeddemon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 (edited) HA did not want to entertain my request. Hence self-import was the way to go. My principle is simple: pay for what you desire, not what the dealer wants you to buy. Our Superb I workhorse is still with the family. So it's you bro. I am very impressed with what you did. The 1.6TDI is awesome. I am currently still driving the Caddy 1.9TDI DSG. Would you share what are the steps you did? Where do you plan to service the car bro? TDI rocks! Edited January 23, 2011 by Fcw75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 Hi, The payment to the overseas dealer is strictly cash transaction. For the components payable to the Singapore authorities i.e. ARF, excise duty, COE, loan can be applied. Do check with the relevant finance companies on the availability of financing before committing to a self-import purchase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gz0707 4th Gear January 23, 2011 Share January 23, 2011 bro koolaba, I read the article in ST, and not surprisingly to find out that it was you that did the importing. LOL. we spoke long time back in 06 in this forum. good to see you still support the skoda brand, but having to come 1 big round to do it! i also drove a diesel van some time back, so i understand its frugality, just that to get the TDi engine meant going the VW Caddy route! I missed the blackout sale for Superb II (premium version) at 108k. but i did not think the combi was worth 120k to 130k even when COE was lower. i have since gone to a jap ride with V6 engine (215 BHP stock)... Good to see you around again, enjoy the ride! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 Hi, To be fair, HA currently does not have the sales volume to command the position to negotiate with Skoda CZ to offer different trim levels or offer options for the different Skoda models. The astronomical sum quoted is simply to dissuade potential customers from ordering a customized car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 (edited) Hello, LTA's guidelines with regards to self-import are very transparent. http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onem...portation_.html I clarified whatever doubts I had with the LTA Vehicle Engineering Officer who processed my homologation submission. Next, sourcing of quotes from freight forwarders to ship the car from the UK to Singapore. The car will be maintained by Aldan Motor Services. Edited January 24, 2011 by Koolaba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 (edited) Hi, Are you driving a Lexus IS250 or Toyota Mark X? As long as the car meets the minimum Euro 4 diesel emission standard, you can bring in any diesel-powered car. Nevertheless, it will be prudent to get diesel powered cars with the same engine which are available on commercial vehicles, slated to be sold in volume by ADs, just to be sure that spare parts are readily available. The 1.6 TDI powering my Superb is the same engine found in the VW Caddy 1.6 TDI. Skoda is a brand synonymous with quality and technology. In fact, in the UK & many other EU markets, the equivalent Skoda models are out-selling the equivalent VW models based on 2 main factors - reliability, bang for buck. Unless brand equity is important, I do not see the reason why Skoda products should not be supported. Edited January 24, 2011 by Koolaba Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 Hello, LTA's guidelines with regards to self-import are very transparent. http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onem...portation_.html I clarified whatever doubts I had with the LTA Vehicle Engineering Officer who processed my homologation submission. Next, sourcing of quotes from freight forwarders to ship the car from the UK to Singapore. The car will be maintained by Aldan Motor Services. Thanks bro. Good work! Would like to see the car 1 day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolaba 1st Gear January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 The next SOG meet-up perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echelon 3rd Gear January 24, 2011 Share January 24, 2011 The next SOG meet-up perhaps? Just want to compliment Koolaba who was the one who introduced me to the Skoda platform. Hence after 4 years and 167,000 km later. Still happy. If you want to self import, Koolaba is the go to guy. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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