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4x4 for Export
« on: June 12, 2009, 20:38:19 »
Hi

I'm moving to Sweden in August where I have a house in a remote spot and so I need to swap my Volvo saloon for a decent, brand new left-hand drive 4x4 before I go.  The only ones I can find in my area are Freelander 2s, about which I know zilch except that they are being offered for what appears to be a very reasonable price (I can pick one up for about £18,000)!  I am open-minded and i have to say that they look good have heard that they are thirstly, unreliable and costly to maintain.

I'm not sure (a) whether i should get one to export and (b) if so, what sort - 3.2 petrol or diesel, having regard to the fact that in Sweden, road tax for a diesel is about four times of the equivalent petrol vehicle, although the fuel is cheaper.

Any advice is welcome.

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Re: 4x4 for Export
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 15:51:57 »
Thanks for all the advice, everyone.  I don't know what I would have done without it!

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Re: 4x4 for Export
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2009, 16:13:46 »
I can only assume we don't have too many Freelander 2 owners on here!
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Re: 4x4 for Export
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2009, 10:25:12 »
A bit late - but, FL2's are great to drive and perform well off road both Petrol & Diesel
If you go for Petrol, bear in mind they are all auto
However - I thought that import taxes on cars into Sweden were a bit over the top (or at least they used to be)
Colleagues used to get cars via Germany, and if I remember rightly, the car had to be in Germany for a period before bringing it to Sweden (to save money)
not sure of all ins & outs but could find out for you

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Re: 4x4 for Export
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2009, 17:40:47 »
G3ORGE

Thanks for that info.  I've now bought a new Freelander 2 petrol and it is automatic and LHD.  It is certainly great to drive.  I intend to keep it as long as possible on British plates and then register it in Sweden when I absolutely have to.  I have paid my UK tax on it so, as I understand EU rules, they shouldn't be after me for Swedish tax at all, although I wouldn't be too surprised if they don't ask me to cough up.  Hopefully, it won't be too much and, if you can find anything out, that would be useful.

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Re: 4x4 for Export
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2009, 18:49:16 »
Enjoy it
The petrol FL2 is a dream to drive - a mate of mine has one.

Watch out in Sweden though as there is not many places you can take it offroad legally. They don't really have 'green lanes' which is a shame as most of the country is forest & lake.

Look out for the crayfish parties - it's the only shellfish I know that gives you a hangover  :lol:
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