Yaris on the Autobahn? You betcha!

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by PK198105

i dont think he was comparing his Yaris to a BMW, he's just telling the Yaris can keep up at higher speeds. if YOU don't like the Yaris you shouldn't talk here, you don;t even own one

Cheers!

[yarswiss]

One question that seems to have eluded everyone: How on earth did you get it shipped over from the US? I might be moving over to Europe soon enough, and I'd hate to part with my baby, but haven't really been able to find a way of sending it. Do tell, please!

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by yarswiss

One question that seems to have eluded everyone: How on earth did you get it shipped over from the US? I might be moving over to Europe soon enough, and I'd hate to part with my baby, but haven't really been able to find a way of sending it. Do tell, please!

Well, generally, the Air Force (and usually the military in general) will send one car free of charge. Anything more than that and it's your dime.

But there are MANY companies here in my local area atleast, that specialize in 2nd POV shipping. It can cost anywhere between 1 to several thousand dollars. I haven't heard of anything more than 2 grand, and certainly no less than one. But there are plenty of folks here that have several cars, brought from the States no less.

I'd start with a google search on POV shipping. I assume you're not military, but I'm certian they'd love to have your business. Then again, it depends heavily on where you're headed.

GOOD LUCK!

[Forrest]

I got a good laugh out of the words, "Yank Tank" for the big gas hog vehicles. That's the first time I ever heard that and its funny !!!!

[nemelek]

What kind of milage do you get running at a constant 90 mph?

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by nemelek

What kind of milage do you get running at a constant 90 mph?

I've never done any real calculations. All I know that I can do the trip from Landstuhl to Hannover on a single tank with some to spare. That's quite a trip, especially at those speeds. Either way I'm pleased with the mileage.

I'll do some calculations and get back to you on this.

[Black Yaris]

I am kinda pissed I did not drive the ring when I was in Germany.... I was staying in Karlstadt not to far from Würzburg, and we drove to München..... hell I saw quite a few Smarts on the Autobahn, and a slew of A class Benz's

we drove a TDI Golf and V70 most of the time..... and 200 KPH on the Autobahn is fun, especially when you get passed by a Porsche or Lambo like you are sitting still

[MadMax]

Originally Posted by Black Yaris

..... and 200 KPH on the Autobahn is fun, especially when you get passed by a Porsche or Lambo like you are sitting still

I was cruising at around 200 KPH on the 'bahn one day on my motorcycle when a big Merc wagon goes by in the left lane. It had to be going 30-40 KPH faster than I was. The kids in the back were waving at me...

Cheers! M2

[MadMax]

I shipped our second Passat to Belgium in 2002, it cost around $1400 if I recall correctly. It went by boat, and took a while (4-6 weeks); but it was worth it as I loved that car! I also brought it back and kept it for several more years, only traded it in for the Yaris two weeks ago today!

The nice thing is that motorcycles can be shipped with the rest of your household goods, so I could take a bike with me without having to pay for it!

Cheers! M2

[cleong]

Get rid of your Yaris, and buy a Euro-spec 1.8 TS and bring that back instead.

[genethekiller]

Originally Posted by cleong

Get rid of your Yaris, and buy a Euro-spec 1.8 TS and bring that back instead.

That's the thing. I don't plan on coming back!