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mlp141
05-18-2010, 05:00 PM
Just checked. Right now the exchange rate is about $1.45 to the £!!!

Makes buying a new D90 (without vat) a bargain. Now, if only we could sneak them in th country ...
Rob P
05-18-2010, 10:14 PM
isn't it usually $2 to a Pound or there abouts?
mlp141
05-19-2010, 06:31 AM
When things were at their worst it did approach the $2 mark.

But as the dollar has recovered it has slowly been dropping in our favor.

http://www.x-rates.com/d/USD/GBP/graph120.html
Ken Heaton
05-19-2010, 08:05 AM
I just bought a used steering wheel from PA Blanchards for $60.00, last fall I was quoted about $100.00 for the same wheel. (It was 40 pounds. UK):D
tjfslaughter
05-19-2010, 10:27 PM
Just checked. Right now the exchange rate is about $1.45 to the £!!!

Makes buying a new D90 (without vat) a bargain. Now, if only we could sneak them in th country ...


You dont need to sneak them in. Just bring one with the right paper work.......
mlp141
05-20-2010, 07:38 AM
You can't import new Defender legally as far as I know -- unless there is some slick paperwork, ala it's a 1974 modified series III, etc.
Rob P
05-22-2010, 09:40 AM
Won't the insurance company be suprised to try to fit those 1974 parts on your 2009 D-110.
mlp141
05-22-2010, 01:45 PM
Yea, that's why I'm not interested in going that route.

I wonder if a CKD is an option?
mlp141
05-24-2010, 05:18 PM
You dont need to sneak them in. Just bring one with the right paper work.......

I see that you have a 110 TD5 listed as your vehicle. What year is it? How'd you get her into the country?
crazyfish
05-25-2010, 12:24 PM
Not really a public discussion, ya know?
mlp141
05-25-2010, 03:32 PM
You're probably right Sean, but when I read this:

"Originally Posted by tjfslaughter
You dont need to sneak them in. Just bring one with the right paper work......."

I thought maybe there was a simple and easy way that I wasn't aware of.
tjfslaughter
05-25-2010, 07:53 PM
I see that you have a 110 TD5 listed as your vehicle. What year is it? How'd you get her into the country?

The 110 TD5 is a Double Cab. in Epsom Green. It is LHD. They can be brought in and it is about a 4 month process. NJ inspection was no problems...

There is actually a guy in the US that can legally sell new-used Defenders, he has TDI's, Td5's and Puma's in country right now. If you are serious send me a PM. There are a lot of loop holes from the financing to the insurance.... but it was worth it for me.
Rob P
05-25-2010, 10:02 PM
Nothing money can't solve. I sure do miss my house though.