It has an alarm and we have 24- hour valet/security. There are much more valuable cars in that garage...

quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: Since you live in a condo where the garage is down stairs make sure and get a two way pager alarm.

quote Originally posted by yellowstone: But - nothing is ever perfect with a Fiero! Just as I pulled into the parking garage at home the engine overheat light came on and the car started spilling coolant from the front overflow tank.

It's like travelling with cats. Did you give it some Fiero Valium before the trip? I know with cats as soon as they get out of their travel crate, they'll puke and crap all over everyone due to stress from the trip.

Yes, I did have a ramp. Otherwise it wouldn't have worked at all!

quote Originally posted by randye: Just a stupid question if I may... You did have some ramps to get the car out of the container yes?

How did customs get the car moved to check behind it?

Brad

quote Originally posted by yellowstone: Yes, I did have a ramp. Otherwise it wouldn't have worked at all!

OK.
Like I said, it was a stupid question but worth asking anyway...
If you don't already have one, you might also consider running a colder thermostat and fan switch here in FL, (just a thought)

Question. In all, how much did it cost you to have the Fiero shipped back to the states?

I left a key in the car and told them where to find it...

quote Originally posted by twofatguys: How did customs get the car moved to check behind it? Brad

Comparing the recent cost to the states- do you think it will be more to ship back or is the cost the same either way? Also, since the container was nearly empty; do you think you could add additional items inside like 3800SC or something along those lines?

You can take (almost) whatever you like in the container. I have no idea re. freight rates to Europe but I have contacts if you want to find out. Be aware that I didn't have to pay import duties because I was taking personal belongings as part of a move. If you are not moving to Europe, you will have to pay duties (depending on the items) and VAT (e.g. 19% for Germany).

I did as much as possible myself which lowered the overall cost. If you outsource more it will cost more.

quote Originally posted by madcurl: Comparing the recent cost to the states- do you think it will be more to ship back or is the cost the same either way? Also, since the container was nearly empty; do you think you could add additional items inside like 3800SC or something along those lines?

quote Originally posted by yellowstone: I bought a new radiator cap and topped off the coolant system and all is back to normal :-) .

Good news...I predicted you would be okay after a top off.

Make sure you don't get too many speeding tickets getting used to the states again. Florida only lets you take defensive driving 5 times in your entire life. I know because I only have two left and I'm saving them for my retirement years.

quote Originally posted by jscott1: and I'm saving them for my retirement years.

Why you want to come down here?there is enough old farts here on Miami beach blocking the crosswalks at 1 mph

quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: Why you want to come down here?there is enough old farts here on Miami beach blocking the crosswalks at 1 mph

It's the law. When you turn 65, you have to move to Florida.
You also get a lifetime supply of dinner coupons at Denny's, but they can only be redeemed from 3PM - 6PM.

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quote Originally posted by Formula88: You also get a lifetime supply of dinner coupons at Denny's, but they can only be redeemed from 3PM - 6PM.

That's good, 6:30 is pushing it, I hate staying up late

First nice FL pix are in!

On Ocean Drive:



On McArthur Causeway towards Miami:



On the bridges to Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands:

It's looking good....hope to see you at Daytona next year....we are going to the car show/swap meet in Zephyrhills this Saturday.....

I have a new desktop pic (1280x800). If anyone wants it, too, here it is:

Thx yellowstone for the desktop pic .Happy to see you got your car safe to the US . Now you.ll have to have some Video on some drive down there . Be cool to watch .

Rob

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Congrats on getting the car here.

See ya at Daytona.

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Yellowstone, I wish I'd have run across this thread BEFORE you went through all that. I could have told you It was going to take longer than expected and cost more than you thought when I saw the picture of your ship. Did it really come over on the St. Louis Express?? You see I LIVE in St. Louis and I assure you that is an oxymoron. "St. Louis" and "Express" shouldn't be used in the same sentence. NOTHING in St. Louis moves quickly (except RRunners race car and he lives far enough from STL not to be sucked in by the slowness) also nothing in St. Louis is cheap. (except maybe the Cardinals front office, but, I'll reserve judgement until after we find out if Matt Holliday is staying or going) Yep brother you were doomed before it even left port.......


-T

I take that this was meant as a joke... :-)

The St. Louis Express has nothing to do with with the city other than the name. It's owned by Hapag-Lloyd, a German shipping line and usually runs between Houston/New Orleans/Miami/Charlotte and Rotterdam/Bremerhaven/London.

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Beautiful Car!!

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Now that the car is in North America, perhaps a trip to North Illinois is in order???

Honestly, the chop is not my cup of tea. Archies widebody sounds better...

I think yellowstone's is the only GT that doesn't look better with a chop... As it is, everything just fits.

Some thing not looking good about chopping that car , some of the chop tops looks disproportionate like they been run over by a steam roller, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

quote Originally posted by Boogaloo: Some thing not looking good about chopping that car , some of the chop tops looks disproportionate like they been run over by a steam roller, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

I guess...but when I look at a stock Fiero now it looks like someone grabbed the top and stretched it to unusual proportions.

The other thing on the GTs I prefer the tinted quarter windows. Otherwise when you look from the side the fastback looks even notchier than the notchback.

I guess it is all in the eye of the beholder.

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