Harry: A 2002 Volvo V40 for 5,000zl? That sets off all sorts of alarm bells!
It sets off a lot of alarm bells! It's almost certainly going to be a cut and shut wreck for that price - the average price on Allegro at the minute is 20,000zl.
OLLiN: gumishu: There is a ridiculous loophole in the British law, allowing anyone with a car not registered in the UK to drive it for 6 months with no charge on roadtax, but if the car leaves at anypoint for 24 hours then returns, the 6 months is topped up.
It's not so much a loophole, more simply the British aren't interested as long as the car is legal somewhere in the EU.
OLLiN: Delphi: Cars are much cheaper in Poland than the UK. for a 2002 Volvo V40 the UK price is £2750, in Poland it's half that, and the car was in much better condition.
Whoever quoting you that price is quite frankly lying through their teeth. Second hand cars in Poland are at least 20% more expensive - I've just had a look now on Allegro and found the average price for a 2002 Volvo V40 to be in the region of 20,000zl, or about 5000 pounds. You do see "bargains" in Poland - but these are almost certainly written off cars that have major structural failings, yet have passed the technical check because someone knows someone.
Even my own example - a plain, dull Astra, is worth about 30% more here than in the UK.
Harry: A 2002 Volvo V40 for 5,000zl? That sets off all sorts of alarm bells!
Can you say "scam"? :)
It's hard to even get a pre-2000 Ford Ka for 5000zl in decent condition!
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