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07-10-2003, 08:25 PM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
Whatever you do see if you can get a military voucher to avoid the VAT. If you can't then save your receipts and try for reimbursement once you get back. Unless you are in a hurry and want to deal with the airport offices and their fees.
Good luck to you. Considering the EURO vs the DOLLAR you may not get all at a price that you'll find over here. Its been known that these kinda currency fluctuations are sometimes absorbed, to a certain extend at least, by the company. Local shops won't comply since they will most likely deal in EUROs only. Or if they are next to a Base the excange rate won't be favoritable.
Whatever you do see if you can get a military voucher to avoid the VAT. If you can't then save your receipts and try for reimbursement once you get back. Unless you are in a hurry and want to deal with the airport offices and their fees.
Good luck to you. Considering the EURO vs the DOLLAR you may not get all at a price that you'll find over here. Its been known that these kinda currency fluctuations are sometimes absorbed, to a certain extend at least, by the company. Local shops won't comply since they will most likely deal in EUROs only. Or if they are next to a Base the excange rate won't be favoritable.
Excellent point on the exhange rate. We'll just have to wait and see.
07-10-2003, 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by alundo
Thanks!! What is the VAT? Is that some sort of tax? I know that european taxation is more liberal than here.
Thanks!! What is the VAT? Is that some sort of tax? I know that european taxation is more liberal than here.
(j/k)
Its in the double digits (~17%) and is inlcuded in everything you buy. Unlike the salestax over here which gets added at the end.
Me thinks that you have a lot more reseach ahead of of you.
Whatever you plan for - carry money for double so you won't get disappointed.
07-10-2003, 08:49 PM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
You've been to Germany and don't know VAT (Value added tax = Mwst = Mehrwehrsteuer)
(j/k)
Its in the double digits (~17%) and is inlcuded in everything you buy. Unlike the salestax over here which gets added at the end.
Me thinks that you have a lot more reseach ahead of of you. Whatever you plan for - carry money for double so you won't get disappointed.
You've been to Germany and don't know VAT (Value added tax = Mwst = Mehrwehrsteuer)
(j/k)
Its in the double digits (~17%) and is inlcuded in everything you buy. Unlike the salestax over here which gets added at the end.
Me thinks that you have a lot more reseach ahead of of you.
Whatever you plan for - carry money for double so you won't get disappointed.
I'm familiar with taxes always being included in purchases wich is great since you know exactly what you're paying up front rather than being surpised at the checkout counter. My experiences in Germany were all as a child and poor college student, and not as a responsible adult.
07-10-2003, 08:59 PM
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Originally posted by alundo
Hey, I've got 6 weeks to fill my nagen with info.
Hey, I've got 6 weeks to fill my nagen with info.
Originally posted by alundo
.... My experiences in Germany were all as a child and poor college student, and not as a responsible adult.
.... My experiences in Germany were all as a child and poor college student, and not as a responsible adult.
I glad to see you didn't write
*My experiences in Germany were all as a responsible child and college student, and not as a poor adult. *
Just messin' with ya. If you want some serious info PM me.
BTW, you do remember the rules of the road; review mirror and such. (j/k)
07-12-2003, 04:15 PM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
What branch of service. Just kiddin'.
Just messin' with ya. If you want some serious info PM me.
What branch of service. Just kiddin'.
Just messin' with ya. If you want some serious info PM me.
My childhood experiences in Germany were affiliated with the Air Force.
You sound like you've got an extensive background over there. Are you German? Do you have any kind of background with Mercedes? For me, owning a Mercedes was always a childhood dream since parents always drove Volvos. I still love my modestly sporty Honda, but it's time to move up.
07-12-2003, 04:45 PM
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Originally posted by alundo
My childhood experiences in Germany were affiliated with the Air Force.
Are you German?
My childhood experiences in Germany were affiliated with the Air Force.
Are you German?
07-14-2003, 06:09 PM
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Originally posted by TNblkc230wz
You will love the 3.2 Liter and 6spd combination
You will love the 3.2 Liter and 6spd combination
I'm curious if you've made any 0-60 timing runs on your car. I've read 6.8 seconds, but I'm wondering if ESP was engaged during those tests. Not that I advocate burning rubber, but I've heard unofficial times as low as 6.5.
07-14-2003, 06:12 PM
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Originally posted by amdeutsch
Born and raised. Several AF bases around where I grew up; Rhein-Mosel area.
Born and raised. Several AF bases around where I grew up; Rhein-Mosel area.
07-14-2003, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by alundo
I was actually born and raised there too, but I moved to the U.S. when I was 12. I lived in Rhein Main near Frankfurt, then we moved to Wiesbaden.
I was actually born and raised there too, but I moved to the U.S. when I was 12. I lived in Rhein Main near Frankfurt, then we moved to Wiesbaden.
