Hello to my fellow copen owners, I have owned a copen since 2012 and have finally taken the plunge into the forum world. I live in Sunderland, which seems to have its fair share of copen owners, so if you've passed me and flashed your lights or waved, hello again! I'll upload a pic of my copen tattoo, seriously, at some point too. However, my visit is not without a request / plea...the turbo charger has gone on my copen and I'm looking to get a replacement for a lot less than the 900 quid I've been quoted. Any advice or recommendations anyone can give would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Gareth
Hi Gareth, Welcome to Copenworld. A Copen tattoo! That must be a first. For as turbo I'd go for one from here: http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=261127865722 Be aware that you would pay import tax on it too. Still cheaper than £900. I'm sure someone has had one from this supplier, so would know what import tax they paid. I'll have a look for it.
Hi Gareth, Welcome to Copenworld. A Copen tattoo, that's got to be as first. For turbo check their links here: https://www.copenworld.com/vb3/showthread.php?t=1558&highlight=turbo
what will the import taxes be on £600? another £120ish? It might save you £150ish. I doubt you are going to save much more unless you know somebody coming back from Japan and space in their poacher's pocket. I thought I saw a new turbo from Germany, not that I'll need one, but can't recall how much.
Cheers for the info, seems I'm going to have to shell out. As much as I love my copen, it has cost me a fortune in tires, newe exhaust and now a turbo charger.
Hi onthehunt, great tatoo! Not that I am tempted but do let us know more about it. For turbos you might like to take a look at this collection of links, besides "STK Turbo Technik" which I recommend there are also possible sources in the UK (albeit not verified) worth a try. Andreas
Hello onthehunt, And wellcome on this wonderfull place I have, as you have, a 659 version When I see, as some other Copen owners, that you need a new turbo charger :-((, I have a question : do you know the reason you need to replace it ? But may be I will have the question on an other topic... Have a good time on this site, and behind your steering wheel Hello every Copen fan
