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<- potential problems w registration the UK?>
Assuming you have paid the VAT by now, I think there could be probs with a new one because of Type Approval or whatever they call it. It's got stricter lately and I think the 1HZ motor has bad emissions (it's might be a 1HD though). But then again, Germany can't be any more lenient than UK on emissions...
Worth checking before you buy. Do a search as it was discussed here before I believe.
If a used 78 before a certain year is UK registerable - I still think Australia is the best place to get them: 12v, a/c, twin tanks, snorkel and flippers - but split rims.
Or take the easy route and just get a nice 80 in the UK from £4-5k and enjoy a ride your granny would love - because being different aint cheap.
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What Chris says above is about right. Much better to get an 80. Fine car and much less hassle and cost to prep than a 78. And good 78s are hard to find at the right price as I found last year. Once committed to going for an 80, it took me 4 months of constant searching to find the right car and even then I had to move fast to make sure I got it. Its going to get its first work out this september in Maroc and Mauri.
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Will be sure to confirm if our options are 1HZ or 1HD - thanks for raising the issue.
Its the space and the simplicity of the 78 or even used 75 that we were looking for - doing more research on the complexity of import so hopeful to work it out...we'll see!
thanks much
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Slobo,
If you are looking for used 75 (already imported of course) there are some addresses in the Netherlands. RV4WD is a TLC 75 specialist who usually has a few on stock. Tel; +31 (0)341-413496. Also if you google some time, there is a Belgian guy who has many on stock. Furthermore I believe that if a car is already allowed on European territory that is has to be admitted to any EU country (not ab sure though).
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Great rec Noel - thanks!
RV4WD has a few of what we r looking for and am in contact
Ive tried to find the Belgian guy u mention thru Google - no luck, do u have a name or other info to pass on - would be terrific!
Thank much!
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Huge help to have the name - emailed them to send me the details in English :-)
Thanks so much-
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