Can anyone speak German?!?

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 9:59 am

Oooh Alex you might become my new best friend!

I'm after a set of FK Highsport coilovers for my Ibiza and buying from Germany seems to be about Â£200 less than buying from the UK.

This guy sells them for a reasonable price.

Basically I need to know how much the Highsports for my Ibiza 6L TDI would cost, including shipping to the UK.

I've also seen these but half of the stuff in his post confuses me! I know he ships to the UK for 50 euros so on a good day I might be able to get these at just under Â£450.

Is there any chance you could roughly translate them to see if there are any funny bits in there, or if the first guy ships to the UK and possibly for how much?

If so I'll buy you a can of Coke at GTI Inters

Cheers dude!

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Sat Feb 14, 2004 4:35 pm

Haha, no problem mate, I'll try and translate...

Right.

The first seller says he'll ship worldwide. It does not say at what price. So you'll have to mail him and ask, keep in mind that some sellers charge shipping + packaging, and these needn't be reasonable figures. Just a warning.

There's nothing about getting him the money though, so you may have to explain the system of IBAN and BIC codes. He may or may not want to learn/get the codes but it's worth a try.

The second one has lots of confusing stuff. It's not 'off', but there's just lots of different bits of information there.

He says shipping is included with the prices stated, but only within Germany and only after payment in advance (not on delivery). So that's no good to you anyway.

UVP means 'unverbindliche verkaufspreis', or recommended retail price.

Again, you'd have to email this seller to find out the right shipping charge for the UK.

Both sell new kits. I faintly remember the second one (STG Loeber or something) as the guy I bought my KW's from. But I could be wrong. I'd have to check the receipt tomorrow to be sure. I could've just emailed him and never bought anything. Can't remember, dammit.

LOW PHAT SPREAD · Post by **LOW PHAT SPREAD** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 2:17 pm

Sorry! I know I'm a pain! Could u just tell me how 2 say the following in German Please? "I have been to the bank today to pay 495 Euros into your bank account, it will take approx 3-5days. Could you let me know when you have received it. Thanks."

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 4:39 pm

this post gave me an idea!

after 5 mins i found this

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... gory=28605

a G40 for 100 Euros!

but could someone translate this?

Der Motor stammt aus einem 92er Polo G40. Er wurde erst vor 25.000 komplett Ã¼berholt! Insgesamt hat er aber auch erst 100.000 km gelaufen. In dieser Auktion geht es um den kompletten Motor, allerdings ohne Auspuff, G-Lader, KÃ¼hler, Kabelbaum+SteuergerÃ¤t und KÃ¼hler! Dabei ist also: Einspritzung, Ventildeckel KrÃ¼mmer usw. Bei weiteren Fragen einfach mailen. Die Teile sind gebraucht und da ich Privatperson bin verkaufe ich ohne GewÃ¤hrleistung und RÃ¼cknahme. Keine Nachverhandlungen mÃ¶glich da jeder der hier Bietet die MÃ¶glichkeit hat sich vorher genau alles anzuschauen. Mit Abgabe von einem Gebot seid ihr nach neuem Eu-Recht ausdrÃ¼cklich damit einverstanden! Ebay geht natÃ¼rlich auf mich. NUR SELBSTABHOLUNG! Der Artikel muss innerhalb von 10 Tagen nach Auktionende abgeholt werden. Schaut doch auch mal in meine anderen Auktionen.

thanks in advance!

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:02 pm

check this out dude
http://www.freetranslation.com/
just cut n paste the text and it'll do the rest
has helped me purchase goods from germany by understanding wat the hell they are selling!!
Ben

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 5:20 pm

Or go to www.google.co.uk then click on "language tools"

Better than making poor Speedy do all the hard work!

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 6:59 pm

LOW PHAT SPREAD wrote:Sorry! I know I'm a pain! Could u just tell me how 2 say the following in German Please? "I have been to the bank today to pay 495 Euros into your bank account, it will take approx 3-5days. Could you let me know when you have received it. Thanks."

Until you guys get your German Translator Software thingies to work, I'll see what I can do...

--> Try this.

Es dauert 3 bis 5 tagen vor mein geld bei ihnen ist. KÃ¶nnen Sie mir bitte melden wenn es arriviert ist? Vielen dank im voraus.

(Roughly)

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:05 pm

KarlM wrote:Der Motor stammt aus einem 92er Polo G40. Er wurde erst vor 25.000 komplett Ã¼berholt! Insgesamt hat er aber auch erst 100.000 km gelaufen. In dieser Auktion geht es um den kompletten Motor, allerdings ohne Auspuff, G-Lader, KÃ¼hler, Kabelbaum+SteuergerÃ¤t und KÃ¼hler! Dabei ist also: Einspritzung, Ventildeckel KrÃ¼mmer usw. Bei weiteren Fragen einfach mailen. Die Teile sind gebraucht und da ich Privatperson bin verkaufe ich ohne GewÃ¤hrleistung und RÃ¼cknahme. Keine Nachverhandlungen mÃ¶glich da jeder der hier Bietet die MÃ¶glichkeit hat sich vorher genau alles anzuschauen. Mit Abgabe von einem Gebot seid ihr nach neuem Eu-Recht ausdrÃ¼cklich damit einverstanden! Ebay geht natÃ¼rlich auf mich. NUR SELBSTABHOLUNG! Der Artikel muss innerhalb von 10 Tagen nach Auktionende abgeholt werden. Schaut doch auch mal in meine anderen Auktionen.

"The engine is from a 92 G40. It's been completely serviced (may indicate rebuilt) 25000 km ago. It had run 100k before that. In this auction the complete engine is for sale, but not the exhaust, G-lader, cooling system, wiring loom. Injection system, camshaft cover, exhaust 4 in 1 are included. Any question? Mail.

All parts are used and since I'm a private seller I cannot give any garantees (or however you spell it). No haggling after the auction. Upon bidding you accept the new EU legislation. No eBay fees will be charged. Buyer collects! (No shipping). Must be picked up within 10 days after the auction ends. See my other auctions too!

dub envy · Post by **dub envy** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 7:51 pm

dooood..

you wanna be charging for your time.

I know I would.

Do you know how much translators are worth??

To the rest of you lazy doodooheads (especially Karl), go to www.babblefish.com and copy and paste.

LOW PHAT SPREAD · Post by **LOW PHAT SPREAD** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 8:42 pm

Thanks Speedlaw.
Will use one of those websites, was wondering if they exist (a method of translating on the net) now I know they do

polopowah · Post by **polopowah** » Mon Feb 16, 2004 10:15 pm

Lies

-Ben-

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:47 am

Thanks so much Alex!

I'm going to be sending a few emails about on payday

Speedlaw · Post by **Speedlaw** » Tue Feb 17, 2004 3:54 pm

No problem fellas.

New tagline:

Will work for Beer or Parts.

Melanie · Post by **Melanie** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 4:33 pm

@LOW PHAT SPREAD

If you still got problems, let me know.. iÂ´m from germany, and I hope my englisch is good enough to explain some texts for you...

Melanie

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Sat Feb 21, 2004 7:44 pm

Hi Melanie

Welcome to the club!

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Can anyone speak German?!?

I speak german