Tuscan n Hong Kong

[maranellouk]

Hi everyone.

First post to the forum and first (of many) questions.

Just moved to hong kong and on the verge on buying a Tuscan. I have seen one Aston DB7 and a few elises. I am dying to get the Tuscan on the road and see what the Skyline and Subaru culture make of it.

Does anyone know anything about exporting to Hong Kong or know where should look.

Thanks n advance

[Botthom]

Welcome to the board.
Do you know who you are going to buy the car from?
If not I think TVR diplomatic sales are appropriate for this:
www.tvr-mads.co.uk/
Don't know if they supply out of Europe though.
Good luck!

[maranellouk]

Thanks for the help. I was thinking about coming back to London and sorting it out on home soil. It will be my first TVR and I have heard that some Tuscan examples can be suspect (build, niggles). Anyone know what to look out for. I know hand made doesn't mean perfect but I want to try and avoid a lemon for Hong Kong.

Everytime I see and hear a TVR (esp. Tusc&Cerb) in London (or rather hear THEN see) it brings a smile to my face. Considering getting a 360Modena but would prefer to fly the flag over here.

*On another point, I was moaning about gas prices last month in London after coming from Florda. All is forgiven. It is way more over here.

[craigw]

have fun in Hk, great place. Make sure you take the car out onto the Clearwater bay road in the new territiories, wicked road.

[maranellouk]

Thanks for the road tip. It's a real pain keeping tabs on decent cars via magazine as Evo and the like cost 8 pounds. And no bloody pound sign on the keyboard!

Do you know anything about getting one here(HK)? Seeing as it's RHD I thought it MIGHT be easier.

[cho]

Hi

Chimaera is built in Malaysia and apparently is better built than UK versions. Import tax is quite high in HK,about 200% i think, but considering the fact that you were thinking about getting a 360 I suppose that doesn't matter. There are no TVR dealerships in HK and the existing air-con will definitely not survive the heat and humidity even with the roof off. Hope I don't sound too negative, as I considered doing the same thing. Know a friend who knows someone who does 'scrutineering for personal imports into HK. Might be able to get more info from him if you need.

Cho

[tvrinbfg]

TVR-MADS.co.uk would supply you (or anybody hence this public answer) with a new car UK tax free for export. We would recommend that you (or us, or a member of your family/friend) run it in in UK (the first 1000 miles)and have its first service here, before shipping. It would then require a service every 6000 miles. Our mechanic would fly to HK and have a weeks holiday and service your car. You'd have to arrange ramps and access to some tools, pay his flights and accommodation (so your service bill might be a little higher). To combat the heat and humidity, we can remove the heater and replace it with a second air conditioning unit. We'd arrange the shipping, but you would be responsible for import, registration and any HK taxes.
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