01-24-2019, 01:30 AM | #15 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
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Paris: honestly, I hope I don't have to service this car ever again by GM folks, but history doesn't support that. Thanks.
Finally acquired a car and some miles on the autobahn...unfortunately, the vehicle of choice was a Fiat 500 rental. Nonetheless, the famous unrestricted autobahn sign greeted us...as we passed 120....KPH (about 72 mph). Winter is an unpleasant time to move...don't recommend it. |
01-24-2019, 04:47 AM | #16 |
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I know that road...
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01-25-2019, 06:21 AM | #17 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
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My current transportation during winter months...
2006 BMW 318i Touring with a mighty 127 HP (unsure with 160,000 miles!) and 6 speed. Bought for $4100. The seller admitted a routine 35 mpg...it is no power house! BMW claims 129 mph...bit surprising at the low hp rating...will wait until the winter tires/wheels are replaced. |
01-25-2019, 12:04 PM | #18 |
Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016
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Hey Tim hopefully I will be in a similar situation to you soon as I'm waiting to see if I'm going to get a slot at Ramstein! If all goes well I may have to hit you up with some questions, but for now about your shipping cost on the car, it looks like under $2k as long as you don't run into anymore issues which is WAY less than I was expecting. I have a Colorado ZR2 (which I hear is a literal unicorn in Europe) as well as my 1LE and was assuming it wouldn't be worth it pay to ship that after having the AF ship my car but if it's only $2-3k I would probably be inclined to just take both.
Anyway hope everything goes well for you and if I end up over there too it will be good to potentially know another 1LE guy fairly close by haha
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01-26-2019, 01:34 PM | #19 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
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FNxR3DNECK: Wish you luck on the possibility. Ramstein has several benefits...Ring is quite a bit closer and better services (USAF!).
My auto has yet to arrive so can't say if my price is a good deal or not. May also look at containerized shipping. It is not much more, but takes a bit longer lead time to coordinate. You can easily call them for a quote - based on cube and weight from some standardized references. Some have said tires sticking past the fenders is a big failure item. Unsure of the ZR2 situation. Even the Camaro I've got concern. PM me if you want further specifics...happy to report my failures/lessons learned. Good luck! |
01-31-2019, 01:52 PM | #20 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
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Received notification the car is on the boat (HOEGH TRIDENT).
Also received Onstar notification that the tire pressure is low...likely due to the temperature changes...(or the nails I picked up in the dirt lot of the port escort). Also verified I can use a US size plate offset on the front of the car. I ordered a OEM front plate, but drills into the plastic bumper cover...rather not. ZL1 Addons mounts on the front tow hook mount - sturdy aluminum as well...should withstand the autobahn runs this car will experience. Paid the shipping bill as well...$1623 (with credit card fee included). There may be additional fees upon arrival into Bremerhaven/German customs. |
01-31-2019, 03:18 PM | #21 |
Drives: 2018 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Birmingham, AL
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I'm really interested in seeing how this turns out. Thanks for posting! My wife and I are considering moving there after spending a month in Europe last year, but there is a lot to consider. You're helping my research
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01-31-2019, 04:53 PM | #22 |
Drives: '18 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2017
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02-01-2019, 12:38 AM | #24 |
Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: FL Panhandle
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Here's mine. I dropped mine off in January of last year, and had it in storage this whole time... So, I haven't driven it since January 2018...
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02-03-2019, 09:38 AM | #26 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
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Boost Creep: Thanks for posting the link...shipping company provided similar. Interesting to track the ship...at such a slow pace!
JeromeS13: Stored the car for a year! Wow...I'm a bit impatient after only a month. |
02-03-2019, 09:41 AM | #27 |
Drives: 2017 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: FL Panhandle
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Yeah. I'm currently finishing up an unaccompanied, remote tour... So she's been in storage this whole time...
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02-04-2019, 02:39 PM | #28 |
Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
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Jerome: of course - should have known. You are much more deserving of a 1LE lap of the ring than I. Great overseas homecoming...
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