Bargain of the day?

[petem]

We all know that BMB are knocking out boats pretty cheaply. However there appears to be a further saving to be made by buying in Germany.

E.G. BMB 25DC is £45,000 in UK but only Eur 54,800 in Germany (both prices inc vat). Even if you spend £2000 getting it back here you still save a cool £5k.

At £40k it could make a nice little starter boat for someone. It's even got a little fridge for yer tinnies.

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[petem]

The plot thickens

Ancasta list the prices for the Petrol and Diesel versions as follows:-

1 x Volvo 5.7 GXI (320hp) Petrol £45,500 inc VAT
1 x Volvo KAD44 EDC (260hp) Diesel £56,305 inc VAT

However, in August 2003 MBY te prices were quoted as £38,280 and £48,985 inc VAT. How come the prices have risen by £7,000?

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[ccscott49]

Re: The plot thickens

but 11 grand between petrol and diesel, that seems a lot of difference in new engines.

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Re: The plot thickens

I think you can put that down to the recent fall in Sterling against the Euro, about 15% in the last year

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

The difference is even greater because I think I'm right in saying that VAT in Germany is 19.6% compared to 17.5% here. Must be the extra cost of changing from left hand to right hand drive

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[theguvnor]

Re: The plot thickens

perhaps for the extra £7k you get the diesel and the petrol as a spare!

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[whisper]

Think you'll find that vat in Germany is only 16%. It was, at this time last year, because I almost bought a boat there for that reason.

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Yes, of course, you're right. My mistake

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