Rider moving to NW UK from Charlotte, NC

I will be working for AstraZeneca in Alderly Edge, so I hope to move close to there. My husband is a BMW Master Technician and will look into possibly working at a BMW dealer. I know there is one in Handforth. I expect we will be very surprised but the rental prices there compared to here. Gabby

Alderley Edge is very very nice.

Alderley Edge Blimey verrrrry posh

[BillyC]

Gabby,

not sure if it's already been said, but don't bother to bring your motorcycle. To insure it here, it must be registered in the UK, certainly on the timescales you're talking. To do this it must have certain certificates that you may find extremely difficult to obtain (they are usually issued at manufacture). Then it must also pass an MOT, which it will fail in its current state. Lots of hassle...

You'd save yourself time, money and hassle by selling up in the US, and buying something here in the UK. Tough I know, but you are talking long term here.

Originally Posted by BillyC

Gabby,

not sure if it's already been said, but don't bother to bring your motorcycle. To insure it here, it must be registered in the UK, certainly on the timescales you're talking. To do this it must have certain certificates that you may find extremely difficult to obtain (they are usually issued at manufacture). Then it must also pass an MOT, which it will fail in its current state. Lots of hassle...

You'd save yourself time, money and hassle by selling up in the US, and buying something here in the UK. Tough I know, but you are talking long term here.

I imported a foreign car to the UK in 1991 (actually my family and I
moved to the UK in this car) and I drove it with foreign license plates for
18 months before it had to be destroyed due to customs regulations. In
my case it made sense because the car moved us and our stuff here +
the car itself cost me £250 (!!!) brand new. But I agree with BillyC that in
Gabby's case importing a bike isn't worth the hassle.

[mac608]

Alderley Edge - Verrry nice.

Reputed to have more millionaires than anywhere else in the UK, and thats sterling millions not dollars.

But aside, there are some excellent roads around that part of Cheshire, and its an ideal base for Derbyshire, North Wales, Lake District and even....Yorkshire

[timwilky]

Originally Posted by mac608

Alderley Edge - Verrry nice.

Reputed to have more millionaires than anywhere else in the UK, and thats sterling millions not dollars.

But aside, there are some excellent roads around that part of Cheshire, and its an ideal base for Derbyshire, North Wales, Lake District and even....Yorkshire

PLEASE PLEASE Dont advise anyone to ride in North Wales. whilst the roads, scenary etc are fantastic the same cannot be said for the local plod.

Said plod have in the past called me a f*cking english ******* and escorted me back to the English border and that was in the days before their chief constable decided that crime was too difficult so he would concentrate on speeding instead.

Originally Posted by mac608

Alderley Edge - Verrry nice.

Reputed to have more millionaires than anywhere else in the UK, and thats sterling millions not dollars.

Ah............me old home ground

Anywhere round there is nice, but as others have said, a bit posh and pricey. Prestbury, anyone? Wilmslow?

You could look at Poynton and Disley/High Lane. If you go to Disley then go in The Dandy **** pub for lunch and a beer or two - my sister is the landlady. Obviously, don't ask "Are you Jabba's sister?"

Originally Posted by mac608

But aside, there are some excellent roads around that part of Cheshire, and its an ideal base for Derbyshire, North Wales, Lake District and even....Yorkshire

Thinks..............Long Hill, Cat 'n' Fiddle, Whaley Bridge to Macclesfield via Kettleshulme..........

Thanks to all. I have come to the conclusion that buying over there will be easier than shipping over. Too bad. Also noted that the Alderly Edge area could be well out of my price range. Oh well. Have to start somewhere! It definitely wont suck if it turns out I CAN afford it!!! Gabby

Hi Gabby, I live in South Manchester, if you're working in Alderley you've got some great areas in Cheshire to look at for housing, Macclesfield, Congleton, Holmes Chapel etc are all a short distance away.

The North West also is home to a number of quality football teams and Liverpool are also nearby.

See you when you get over