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    03-12-2012 05:02 AM #1
    I have a usa reflex silver jetta trunk and was wanting to get a euro. trunk lid. If anyone is up for the trade get at me through a message or my cell. 503-260-0771

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    03-12-2012 09:26 AM #2
    Two things.

    1) most of us are American and drive us spec vehicles.

    2) I can get you a trunk no problem.... But the problem is due to its size and weight it will have to be cut in half to be mailed to the states.

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    03-12-2012 02:22 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by hinshu View Post
    Two things.

    1) most of us are American and drive us spec vehicles.

    2) I can get you a trunk no problem.... But the problem is due to its size and weight it will have to be cut in half to be mailed to the states.
    how do you put your guys rear plates in then? You could ship it without cutting, it would just cost more. If you let know how much a trunk would be for shipping that would be great
    All mk4s smell a bit like crayons/candles. All mk3s smell like hot plastic and crayons. All mk2s smell like water damage, and all mk1s smell like mold and electrical fires.
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    03-12-2012 03:33 PM #4
    Quote Originally Posted by vrisk View Post
    how do you put your guys rear plates in then? You could ship it without cutting, it would just cost more. If you let know how much a trunk would be for shipping that would be great
    The long plates are not the only plates you can get in Europe, buddy. There's at least 3 different sizes.

    Shipping would, I would estimate, around 300 euros through DHL based on the size and weight. It's too big for USPS.
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    03-12-2012 05:39 PM #5
    Quote Originally Posted by s2kvondeutschland View Post
    The long plates are not the only plates you can get in Europe, buddy. There's at least 3 different sizes.

    Shipping would, I would estimate, around 300 euros through DHL based on the size and weight. It's too big for USPS.
    I would be willing to pay 300 euros for a reflex silver trunk lid with the longer plate cut out, let me know guys
    All mk4s smell a bit like crayons/candles. All mk3s smell like hot plastic and crayons. All mk2s smell like water damage, and all mk1s smell like mold and electrical fires.
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    03-12-2012 08:02 PM #6
    A buddy of mine wanted to have a carbon fiber hood shipped from the US a few years ago...he got quoted almost $1,000...

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    03-12-2012 09:47 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by vrisk View Post
    I would be willing to pay 300 euros for a reflex silver trunk lid with the longer plate cut out, let me know guys
    I'll do some hunting for you when I get back to Germany. If I find something you'll need to PayPal me the cost of the trunk and at least 300€ for shipping. After that I'll find out how much it will cost to ship it, if more is needed I'll let you know, if it cost less I'll refund you the money.

    If that sounds good then we can press forward. It's going to take me sometime to find this, so it won't be a quick process. Once it's located I'll let you know.

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    03-12-2012 11:25 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by hinshu View Post
    I'll do some hunting for you when I get back to Germany. If I find something you'll need to PayPal me the cost of the trunk and at least 300€ for shipping. After that I'll find out how much it will cost to ship it, if more is needed I'll let you know, if it cost less I'll refund you the money.

    If that sounds good then we can press forward. It's going to take me sometime to find this, so it won't be a quick process. Once it's located I'll let you know.
    Sounds good if its a reflex silver trunk! and not too spendy, used is fine
    All mk4s smell a bit like crayons/candles. All mk3s smell like hot plastic and crayons. All mk2s smell like water damage, and all mk1s smell like mold and electrical fires.
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    03-18-2012 06:16 AM #9
    €300 sounds a little like a pipe dream.

    In reverse, I asked ECS for a quote on shipping a rear valence and was quoted damn near $500.

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    03-22-2012 11:47 AM #10
    Yeah, I just tried to ship my wife's 11 pound chihuahua/dachsun to her from Frankfurt to Alabama. I got quoted $1500!! **** those people!! ****in idiots!
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    03-23-2012 02:58 AM #11
    Um... Yeah I paid almost $60 in shipping just for a intake I ordered a rear valence a few months back for my R and I didn't pay no where near $500
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    03-23-2012 12:54 PM #12
    Quote Originally Posted by vacationdave#1866 View Post
    Um... Yeah I paid almost $60 in shipping just for a intake I ordered a rear valence a few months back for my R and I didn't pay no where near $500
    Shipping here is different than shipping stateside. I assume you bought your valence from a company, and some of them have contracts in place that allow them to ship larger items.

    But believe me, you can't ship a bumper, core support, trunk, or a dead hooker USPS if it's over a certain size and weight. Only route is DHL and it's €€€€

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    03-23-2012 06:25 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by 88Jetta350 View Post
    A buddy of mine wanted to have a carbon fiber hood shipped from the US a few years ago...he got quoted almost $1,000...

    Hope this helps.
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    €300 sounds a little like a pipe dream.

    In reverse, I asked ECS for a quote on shipping a rear valence and was quoted damn near $500.
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    04-18-2012 02:35 PM #14
    I just got a cai for my whip, and the shipping was only 20 bucks. From Cali to Germany I

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    04-18-2012 04:12 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by boostbro24 View Post
    I just got a cai for my whip, and the shipping was only 20 bucks. From Cali to Germany I
    You're talking small stuff. Shipping a cold air intake is NOT the same as shipping a trunk.

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    04-19-2012 11:01 AM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by 88Jetta350 View Post
    You're talking small stuff. Shipping a cold air intake is NOT the same as shipping a trunk.

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    yeah thats so true the box only weighs 8 pounds. I will also keep an eye out for a trunk

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    04-19-2012 08:54 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by boostbro24 View Post
    yeah thats so true the box only weighs 8 pounds. I will also keep an eye out for a trunk
    Well im selling the jetta, thanks though!
    All mk4s smell a bit like crayons/candles. All mk3s smell like hot plastic and crayons. All mk2s smell like water damage, and all mk1s smell like mold and electrical fires.
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    04-21-2012 08:35 AM #18
    Shipping a trunk through DHL is 68€ ($90) if you bent the top edges, because it's a bit to long. DHL ships up to 120cm, a trunk is around 123cm at the longest side.

    Got a DIY kit for an euro trunk laying around, lmk if you're interested. Plate cutout, wiring loom and trunk inlay for warning triangle.
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