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CDTi · 9th October 2007, 23:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I haven't found any retailers yet for the AVN2227P - where did you see it please?

A quick look at Google gave me these:

https://wwws.autoshop.nl/winkel/html...0navigatie.htm

http://www.shop.doronel.cz/store/goo...0089A$00000001

http://www.sundsvalltuning.se/?ViewProduct=15572

http://www.carbonize.se/catalog/inde...acturers_id=26

All about €1000.

CDTi · 10th October 2007, 10:45

First European version I've seen on eBay:

http://translate.google.com/translat...QQcmdZViewItem

€899

Raistlin · 10th October 2007, 11:18

So if they are available in continental Europe, I wonder when their release in the UK will be?

CDTi · 10th October 2007, 11:54

The European side of their sales seems to be more biased more towards the continent rather than the UK and Ireland. There is an english version of the site, though.

I don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't pay €1000 for one of these - even if the radio did work properly :lol:

Raistlin · 10th October 2007, 12:08

I certainly won't

Depending on import duty, the USA variant (and price) is certainly attractive, whether or not the radio works properly.

I daresay it could be easily corrected with a firmware upgrade anyway, assuming the tuner is digital.

CDTi · 10th October 2007, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I daresay it could be easily corrected with a firmware upgrade anyway, assuming the tuner is digital.

I hope so

No sign of the unit being delivered as yet. The USPS tracking still shows it in customs but I don't know how updated/reliable their tracking system is.

JohnDotCom · 10th October 2007, 15:30

I usually find it takes a good few days to be on its way from the States.
If I ever use snail mail I'm always back home before the Letter arrives (or forgotten Birthday card, Ouch).

CDTi · 12th October 2007, 08:28

Update on delivery of the package:

It has finally cleared customs after three days of incarceration

. Not looking good for escaping duties, I think.

Anyhoo, its now out for delivery so I should have it today at some stage.

More info later....

Here is a live European model on eBay if anyone wants to take a punt

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=018

JohnDotCom · 12th October 2007, 08:34

As I said CDTi it normally takes a few days to clear in US.

Hope you escape charges, I have just received a US Import which says on Customs statement Value $15!! I wish thats what I had paid. (and no couldn't pick it up when over there, its The Genesis Live Concert CD's/DVD's).

CDTi · 12th October 2007, 08:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

As I said CDTi it normally takes a few days to clear in US.

Hi John

Do you mean to clear customs at the US side or over here?

According to USPS tracking, the package arrived here in Ireland on the 8th and was not released until last evening (the 11th). This is my first time getting anything this large from the US, but from reading on a few BBS, 24 hours seems more normal.

Maybe they were admiring the unit for a few days

Or trying to figure out how to change the tuning step

10th October 2007, 10:45	#42
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	First European version I've seen on eBay: http://translate.google.com/translat...QQcmdZViewItem €899 __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

10th October 2007, 11:54	#44
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	The European side of their sales seems to be more biased more towards the continent rather than the UK and Ireland. There is an english version of the site, though. I don't know about anyone else, but I wouldn't pay €1000 for one of these - even if the radio did work properly :lol: __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

12th October 2007, 08:28	#48
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Update on delivery of the package: It has finally cleared customs after three days of incarceration . Not looking good for escaping duties, I think. Anyhoo, its now out for delivery so I should have it today at some stage. More info later.... Here is a live European model on eBay if anyone wants to take a punt http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=018 __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

10th October 2007, 11:18	#43
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	So if they are available in continental Europe, I wonder when their release in the UK will be?

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Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I certainly won't Depending on import duty, the USA variant (and price) is certainly attractive, whether or not the radio works properly. I daresay it could be easily corrected with a firmware upgrade anyway, assuming the tuner is digital.

10th October 2007, 15:30	#47
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I usually find it takes a good few days to be on its way from the States. If I ever use snail mail I'm always back home before the Letter arrives (or forgotten Birthday card, Ouch).

12th October 2007, 08:34	#49
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	As I said CDTi it normally takes a few days to clear in US. Hope you escape charges, I have just received a US Import which says on Customs statement Value $15!! I wish thats what I had paid. (and no couldn't pick it up when over there, its The Genesis Live Concert CD's/DVD's).