Stratus650 is taking his car aborad !
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sorry for not being around for a while, was really busy... as Tbal says, im always hiding lol
Soo ! Yes, after thinking about it for a looong time, I decided to ship my 6er with me for the summer holiday to ******* ! well, let's keep this part until the car arrives, but hopefully you will like the Destination that I chose
Reasons ?
- was able to fight for a loong summer holiday, believe me, its difficult to do so when you work for a Telecom Company, specially Operations. so, its worth shipping the car abroad to drive it for a reasonable amount of time.
- Extremely cheap shipping rates after the global chrisis.
- had the worst issues with car rentals abroad. nearly complete card blockage specially for long periods, no refund. They offer a bimmer, and when you get there, you get an Opel or a Skoda.
- its different when its Your car
- other reasons to follow later !
So, got the car to Jebel Ali Harbor in Dubai last Saturday, got all paper work done, car inside a 20' container, waiting for departure on 16th April.
I'll be updating this thread with everything related to the trip (pics, vids, events, etc), so make sure you don't miss it !
some pics before finalizing the container at the harbor...
and finally, had to cover it for the long trip. that's necessary since the windows are slightly open to avoid increased heat in the passenger compartment...
Wish me the best. Will keep you guys posted !
Soo ! Yes, after thinking about it for a looong time, I decided to ship my 6er with me for the summer holiday to ******* ! well, let's keep this part until the car arrives, but hopefully you will like the Destination that I chose
Reasons ?
- was able to fight for a loong summer holiday, believe me, its difficult to do so when you work for a Telecom Company, specially Operations. so, its worth shipping the car abroad to drive it for a reasonable amount of time.
- Extremely cheap shipping rates after the global chrisis.
- had the worst issues with car rentals abroad. nearly complete card blockage specially for long periods, no refund. They offer a bimmer, and when you get there, you get an Opel or a Skoda.
- its different when its Your car
- other reasons to follow later !
So, got the car to Jebel Ali Harbor in Dubai last Saturday, got all paper work done, car inside a 20' container, waiting for departure on 16th April.
I'll be updating this thread with everything related to the trip (pics, vids, events, etc), so make sure you don't miss it !
some pics before finalizing the container at the harbor...
and finally, had to cover it for the long trip. that's necessary since the windows are slightly open to avoid increased heat in the passenger compartment...
Wish me the best. Will keep you guys posted !
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Wow you baller, shipping the car to your vacation destination! Nice, looks like you will be having some fun hehe goodluck with everything bro, make sure to post lots of pix! Where may you be going? 
hehe goodluck with everything bro, make sure to post lots of pix! Where may you be going?
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Baller ?? lol
but the complete shipping costs is exactly the same amount, if not less !, as hiring a 3 series for 6 weeks ! its just the same amount of money spend, just different car
lool... well, nice guesses, but let's keep it till the car arrives
Tony, Ill take special pics for you bro
but the complete shipping costs is exactly the same amount, if not less !, as hiring a 3 series for 6 weeks ! its just the same amount of money spend, just different car
lool... well, nice guesses, but let's keep it till the car arrives
Tony, Ill take special pics for you bro
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Way to go, love it! 
That's certainly one way of getting round the airline's luggage weight restrictions
That's certainly one way of getting round the airline's luggage weight restrictions
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='847769' date='Apr 15 2009, 11:32 AM
Way to go, love it!
That's certainly one way of getting round the airline's luggage weight restrictions
That's certainly one way of getting round the airline's luggage weight restrictions
