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[mrterrific]

I'm moving to Cyprus in December, and still can't decide whether to buy a decentish second hand car in Cyprus, or in the UK and import it.

I'm thinking about a fairly bog-standard 1.4 litre (such as Rover 45, or smallish peugeot) to keep excise and reg duties small, and age 2-3 years.

I reckon that to import such a vehicle, and pay the duties due (I won't be entitle to a duty free vehicle), will cost arount CYP 1500. Will this be worthwhile the hastle, or am I better off waiting till in Cyprus (i.e. price of similar vehicle in Cyprus is approx same as in UK + CYP 1500).

Appreciate anyone's opinion on this; problem I have is formulating an impression of prices of similar cars in Cyprus.

Thanks.
MrT

[Main_Source]

Think I heard various people say that importing a car was a lot of hassle.

[mrterrific]

Yes, but is the hassle worth it? i.e. given the costs of import together with excise duties and registration fees, do you still potentially save a significant amount of cash.

[Main_Source]

I dunno, I live in north London.

[Svetlana]

The difference in cost will be neglible; buy in Cyprus.

Lana

[mrterrific]

Thanks - I may well do.

[Steve & Dawn]

you say the cost difference is small but what can you buy out there and for what price. How much would i have to pay for 2001 Mitsibushi Evloution 7 GSR ?