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That's mega! I've been after one of these for ages, the only way to get one at sensible money seems to be to buy one on the continent and drive it back. I'll be watching this with interest, as I'm keen to see what it's like getting an EU car imported into the UK now that we're not in the bloc... Either way, well done on purchasing such a fine motor!

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Only on Autoshite would this be a compliment:

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 I knew I had a gem of a car, driving it is like a cross between my old 89 O Series Petrol Sherpa van and a 300tdi Defender, just a collection of all the worse bits of both of them!

 

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2 hours ago, jaycey001 said:

.... driving it is like a cross between my old 89 O Series Petrol Sherpa van and a 300tdi Defender, just a collection of all the worse bits of both of them!...

There's always something tasty in the Lada.

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Well bought, well driven, 10/10 would read the first post again.

Good job!

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5 hours ago, Rust Collector said:

That's mega! I've been after one of these for ages, the only way to get one at sensible money seems to be to buy one on the continent and drive it back. I'll be watching this with interest, as I'm keen to see what it's like getting an EU car imported into the UK now that we're not in the bloc... Either way, well done on purchasing such a fine motor!

Just the same as it was previously when buying from outside Europe, do a NOVA declaration, pay the tax and vat and register.

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10 hours ago, jaycey001 said:

Ive been in the market for a reliable, long distance cruiser for some time...

...something that would be reliable for driving back to England in several times a year (I know you are now checking the title of this thread, dont worry its not a glitch in the forums 🤣)

OP buys Lada Niva. You are on the right forum.

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1 hour ago, Dave_Q said:
3 hours ago, DavidB said:
Brought it where though?

From near Madrid back to Granada

Not in Madrid next to a Granada?

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3 hours ago, Dave_Q said:
5 hours ago, DavidB said:
Brought it where though?

From near Madrid back to Granada

Ah, that's a good bruy, well brought.

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7 hours ago, DodgeRover said:

Just the same as it was previously when buying from outside Europe, do a NOVA declaration, pay the tax and vat and register.

Can you take it straight through with you though or does it have to sit in customs until you’ve paid the customs fees? The Japanese stuff I used to bring in couldn’t leave the port until you had the NOVA. I’m hoping it’s different on the tunnel/ferries.

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Not all heroes wear capes etc.

You absolute LEGEND.

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9 hours ago, Rust Collector said:

Can you take it straight through with you though or does it have to sit in customs until you’ve paid the customs fees? The Japanese stuff I used to bring in couldn’t leave the port until you had the NOVA. I’m hoping it’s different on the tunnel/ferries.

Should be fine just to drive straight in and declare the Nova once it is here. I know of a few come in on trailers due to covid and German restrictions on travel and they had no issue.

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God I admire anyone who, when tasked with finding a comfortable means of crossing continents goes out and buys an elderly Soviet 4x4 instead. 
 

I myself spent years dailying a Series II Landrover and was the terror of the HGV community especially on motorways thanks to the old girl’s 50mph operational cruising speed. I was probably* referred to as Los Diabolos Verde.

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That experience of purchasing a second-hand vehicle in Spain is typical. Adverts placed are not exactly truthful. Parts can be removed before purchase. Cars can have debt or fines against them which are passed onto the new owner.

When selling I have experienced that shows  the (possible) purchaser never reads the advert correctly either.

 

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