JugglingJohn

Hi guys,

We're moving to Aus in 2017 and considering shipping our car over. It's a 2015 Hyundai IX35 and when we looked at the same model in Australia, it's waaaay more expensive.

Has anyone got experience of doing this when they moved?

I've been quoted £1100 for the shipping fees but I know there are various other fees to pay when it arrives in Adelaide. Just wondering if it's worthwhile?

Thoughts?

rasen78

2nd hand car market is crazy here. If you don't think you will have the spare cash to buy another car of a similar type, then I would look at shipping it over. There are 2015 models available for circa $20k, but this is dependent on mileage, fuel, style etc. I'm not sure of the different fees you would need to pay.

pmpm

Moving car would cost anywhere between £6000-£11000 depending on price of the car, age, etc. Because apart from shipping, you would spending on customs, cleaning, registration, marine insurance, etc. There are so many tools online which would help you calculate if it is worth taking the car with yourself.

Kiwipaul

Don't forget you will loose access to the car for approx 3 months (time it takes to get here) and so will require to hire until it does.

Also does it have a/c as it's really needed in Oz.

Another cost will be replacing the fascia panel because the speedo must only show Kms / hour, it cannot be the dual type's like in the UK.

Their are numerous other requirements so IMHO it's not worth it.

xizzles

This is where digital dashboards are a godsend and lifesaver

pmpm

Some cars are worth taking them. dual speedometer is accepted though.

spuddyo

Sometimes they ask for A/C refrigerant to be evacuated before shipping, you may need documentation to show its been done. Then it will need re-gassing when it arrives. I had to do this on a car I imported a few years ago. Customs duty and GST is also charged on the value of the car, 10% plus 10%.

pmpm

Re-gassing is only needed for cars more than 10 yrs old

Dorothy

You can buy a brand new iX35 for about $25k. Or buy my 2013 model iX35 for $18k. It's very low mileage (approx 55000), full service history (shacked up with a mechanic so he takes great care of it), interior and body in excellent condition (leather seats, no scratches on the paintwork). I'm in Perth if you're interested in it.

moneypenny20

Ditto. Well except for the leather seats. Oh and mine's a 2014 for $20,000 but it's not for sale. Point being they are common cars and for the cost and hassle of bringing it over it isn't worth it. Different story if it's a high spec, high end car but not a bog standard Jap. Great cars though.