Has anyone paid out of pocket to ship a POV to Germany when on unaccompanied 1-year orders?

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 11:15:26 -0400

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 21 at 2019 1:39 PM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 13:39:06 -0400

It's over a grand, plus fees. More if you want it delivered instead of driving it from port.
You can also buy a used car on post for about $1200-$2500 and sell it on the same lot when you leave.

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Sep 21 at 2019 1:50 PM

LTC Jason Mackay — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 13:50:12 -0400

In 2014 it was about $3K. Buy a beater off the lemon lot for $500 bucks. The owner will have to have it pass TUV inspection before it can be sold so you won't get screwed.

You won't be able to drive for two weeks anyway. That's the wait list for the driver course and exam for the USAREUR license.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Sep 21 at 2019 3:44 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 15:44:54 -0400

I have had three overseas tours and do not believe it is worth it out of pocket. I would either buy new in Germany and ship that back (some really nice options) or buy used. Study up on the driving test, it is like no other. It used to be 190 something, USAEUR (SP?) policy. Google it, the really arrogant people take 2-3 times to pass.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Sep 21 at 2019 11:09 PM

MAJ Javier Rivera — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 23:09:49 -0400

Why would you that? There are better option as mentioned here!

Response by SSG Brian G. made Sep 22 at 2019 9:50 AM

SSG Brian G. — Sun, 22 Sep 2019 09:50:14 -0400

You can and people have but honestly for the cost you will incur doing it and for the short amount of time you are there (1 year) you are better off getting a vehicle that is already in country and buying it. It's minimal expense, not near the hassle with the inspections.

If you ship a vehicle from the US before you can take possession of it it has to pass all tests. If you get the tests done before you ship it, you still will not be able to drive in USAREUR for something like 2-3 weeks as there is a wait on the course and license.