[Oz,herewecome]

Has anyone out there exported a car to Oz. I am going later this year and would appreciate any comments either good or bad about the idea of exporting.

[Don]

That 100% voter was me! First in line (always full of garbage and waffle!)

Because if you've got something really special - go for it! Rarity value/ love for the car could justify the cost. I mean some kind of antique car or something.

If you're just trying to save on the Aus car prices for something luxury, I don't reckon it's normally worth it unless you can load the car into a container with all your other stuff and 'save' on transport costs.

[cresta57]

Originally posted by Oz,herewecome Has anyone out there exported a car to Oz. I am going later this year and would appreciate any comments either good or bad about the idea of exporting.

just sold my V8 powered Ford Pop last night To make things worse the guy insisted on one last blast up and down the street ahhhhhhhhhhh the sound of that tuned v8 on open headers it brought a tear to my eye [you'd have to be a sad hot-rodder to understand]
Anyway before I digress from the topic too far and end up accused of posting anything other that Australian facts. I looked into shipping her across the big pond and it was just not practical/cost effective in my case. There have been loads of threads on this subject do a search and you'll find names and prices of shippers/importers.
Good luck
Sean

[chippy]

Originally posted by Oz,herewecome Has anyone out there exported a car to Oz. I am going later this year and would appreciate any comments either good or bad about the idea of exporting.

As I understand it new cars in Aus are much cheaper. Second-hand not so good.

[Davenshell]

Originally posted by cresta57 just sold my V8 powered Ford Pop last night To make things worse the guy insisted on one last blast up and down the street ahhhhhhhhhhh the sound of that tuned v8 on open headers it brought a tear to my eye [you'd have to be a sad hot-rodder to understand] Anyway before I digress from the topic too far and end up accused of posting anything other that Australian facts. I looked into shipping her across the big pond and it was just not practical/cost effective in my case. There have been loads of threads on this subject do a search and you'll find names and prices of shippers/importers. Good luck Sean

Just think of the clevelands you can have fun with. Aussie quench 2v heads are highly tuneable.Am taking my torquer II inlet and 850 dp.Was using Clevelands for a while in my escort XR3i!.
David

[cresta57]

Originally posted by Davenshell Just think of the clevelands you can have fun with. Aussie quench 2v heads are highly tuneable.Am taking my torquer II inlet and 850 dp.Was using Clevelands for a while in my escort XR3i!. David

Someone posted a link for an online free-adds site and I was looking for a crew-cab ute first search turned up a 49 chevy pick-up mmmmmm ideal for resto or rodding

[renth]

Originally posted by cresta57 just sold my V8 powered Ford Pop last night To make things worse the guy insisted on one last blast up and down the street ahhhhhhhhhhh the sound of that tuned v8 on open headers it brought a tear to my eye [you'd have to be a sad hot-rodder to understand] Anyway before I digress from the topic too far and end up accused of posting anything other that Australian facts. I looked into shipping her across the big pond and it was just not practical/cost effective in my case. There have been loads of threads on this subject do a search and you'll find names and prices of shippers/importers. Good luck Sean

Don't worry cresta57, that V8 sound will be heard again as soon as you get here. Particularly on Friday or Saturday nights, or if it has been raining (wet weather madness they call it).

Whether it's you making that sound or someone else - well, that's just up to you and what car you get when you're here...

[cresta57]

Originally posted by renth Don't worry cresta57, that V8 sound will be heard again as soon as you get here. Particularly on Friday or Saturday nights, or if it has been raining (wet weather madness they call it). Whether it's you making that sound or someone else - well, that's just up to you and what car you get when you're here...

Yes very true, from what I read on the forum the racing isn't confined to the dragstrip
Same problem exists here though we don't call them "hoons" Mainly they seem to be "twocers" in borrowed cars had a spate last year when a local gang were playing "snooker" steal a red car then follow it up with a colour, black being most valuable points wise. Never had a car stolen but had a couple damaged by them.
I prefer to keep the racing confined to the strip.

[Andy ZR]

Did you have any luck exporting the car.....???
Ive been told that to export a car to OZ you need to prove that the car has been constuctivly used for 12 months.. I suppose to prevent dealers from buying and selling cars..
My problem is that The car I want to export to OZ is only 2 weeks old and we want to move to export the car and move to OZ in 5 months.
Another thing Im not sure what sort of proof they want do they want insurance documents, Logbooks to prove your the owner for the last 12 months, Tax disc's, Petrol receipts..
Im totally stumped with this but We like the car and we want to take it with us.. Does anyone have any ideas??
Cheers Andy

[evorobin]

Originally posted by Andy ZR Did you have any luck exporting the car.....??? Ive been told that to export a car to OZ you need to prove that the car has been constuctivly used for 12 months.. I suppose to prevent dealers from buying and selling cars.. My problem is that The car I want to export to OZ is only 2 weeks old and we want to move to export the car and move to OZ in 5 months. Another thing Im not sure what sort of proof they want do they want insurance documents, Logbooks to prove your the owner for the last 12 months, Tax disc's, Petrol receipts.. Im totally stumped with this but We like the car and we want to take it with us.. Does anyone have any ideas?? Cheers Andy

Been there done that got the only mk2 golf gti campaign in oz to my knowledge. Anyway it's simple and I've posted some stuff on evo about this so I'll just paste it down for you

Basically it goes like this

1. Application to Canberra, once approved you put in container

2. It arrives and you are charged taxes

3. Compliance work is carried out ie child anchor points and an extra brake light

4. Car gets examined by state adr standards

5. You register and insure car and drive home. Good work fella

This is a simple guide BUT if yuo know these five points you won't be in for any shocks!

See below for my full write up

For all the wannabe ozzies on the forum this is how I did it :-

I imported my car from the UK and have the satisfaction to prove it - VERY easy if you know what your doing. Lodge an application with DVLA in Canberra, ACT - costs £20. They approve in 2 wks.

Firstly you can ship for about £800. Then you pay an import tax (15% on purchase price) which you blag by making a receipt for less than the value of the car. The only problem I had was the steamcleaning. Get it done yourself someone trustworthy before shipping.

The car comes off the ship and is held in quarantine until inspected - mine took a week.

The car is then booked in to get compliance approval (phone them when it lands) which entails putting child anchors (plate containing thread) in the back and then having another brake light fitted to rear in centre. You get special road tax to drive during this time for the mods only.

APPROVAL TIME - Mine went through JUST as handbrake wasn't tight enough but it wasn't over the top inspection.

Once they approve it you can register (road tax) and buy your number plates. Custom plates are £50 so treat yourself, then you insure it and bob's your uncle. This sounds simple and to an extent it is and i will be doing again in another couple of years with something more exotic after a visit to the UK.

Personal imports are restricted to One car / person / year I think. Was it worth it - I had a golf gti worth £1000 in the UK and worth £4000 here so I think so yes. Not only that but I had modded (spent loads on it, new engine just a start) so someone else would have enjoyed it

If it sounds like effort don't bother but it worked for me, only tip is if it isn't standard don't tell them. Chances are if it's a rare car they won't know it's a performance exhaust etc:lecture:

[renth]

Originally posted by evorobin Been there done that got the only mk2 golf gti campaign in oz to my knowledge. Anyway it's simple and I've posted some stuff on evo about this so I'll just paste it down for you Basically it goes like this 1. Application to Canberra, once approved you put in container 2. It arrives and you are charged taxes 3. Compliance work is carried out ie child anchor points and an extra brake light 4. Car gets examined by state adr standards 5. You register and insure car and drive home. Good work fella This is a simple guide BUT if yuo know these five points you won't be in for any shocks! See below for my full write up For all the wannabe ozzies on the forum this is how I did it :- I imported my car from the UK and have the satisfaction to prove it - VERY easy if you know what your doing. Lodge an application with DVLA in Canberra, ACT - costs £20. They approve in 2 wks. Firstly you can ship for about £800. Then you pay an import tax (15% on purchase price) which you blag by making a receipt for less than the value of the car. The only problem I had was the steamcleaning. Get it done yourself someone trustworthy before shipping. The car comes off the ship and is held in quarantine until inspected - mine took a week. The car is then booked in to get compliance approval (phone them when it lands) which entails putting child anchors (plate containing thread) in the back and then having another brake light fitted to rear in centre. You get special road tax to drive during this time for the mods only. APPROVAL TIME - Mine went through JUST as handbrake wasn't tight enough but it wasn't over the top inspection. Once they approve it you can register (road tax) and buy your number plates. Custom plates are £50 so treat yourself, then you insure it and bob's your uncle. This sounds simple and to an extent it is and i will be doing again in another couple of years with something more exotic after a visit to the UK. Personal imports are restricted to One car / person / year I think. Was it worth it - I had a golf gti worth £1000 in the UK and worth £4000 here so I think so yes. Not only that but I had modded (spent loads on it, new engine just a start) so someone else would have enjoyed it If it sounds like effort don't bother but it worked for me, only tip is if it isn't standard don't tell them. Chances are if it's a rare car they won't know it's a performance exhaust etc:lecture:

My biggest regret about emigrating is not having brought my VTEC Honda Prelude with me.

I could have sold it for twice what I got for it in the UK.

[evorobin]

Originally posted by renth My biggest regret about emigrating is not having brought my VTEC Honda Prelude with me. I could have sold it for twice what I got for it in the UK.

Renth what are you driving at the moment?

I work for Europcar and have been driving the MX-5 so currently looking for a turboed version to slay the V8 taxis

Seriously driving in ozzy is the greatest. The Barossa has roads to die for. I'm off to watch Moss and Brabham battle it out this afternoon with my son. Gotta love this place...

[renth]

Originally posted by evorobin Renth what are you driving at the moment? I work for Europcar and have been driving the MX-5 so currently looking for a turboed version to slay the V8 taxis Seriously driving in ozzy is the greatest. The Barossa has roads to die for. I'm off to watch Moss and Brabham battle it out this afternoon with my son. Gotta love this place...

We've just got one car, a 98 Magna Wagon Advance (3 litre V6) which my wife mainly drives.

I'm looking for an old Falcon wagon for me, to pile in all my windsurfing and surfing gear.

No point having a rice rocket over here, I'd lose my license in a day.

[evorobin]

Originally posted by renth We've just got one car, a 98 Magna Wagon Advance (3 litre V6) which my wife mainly drives.

Yeah my wife has a 85 TP magna as she only really drives around town . We took the golf to Robe as the torque converter was acting up on the mitsi and I was dreading the bumpy roads but the stiff suspension wasn't too bad on the VW. Just glad I didn't lower it:scared:

Shame the sandmans are changing hands for silly cash now. I would have thought a split screen camper - fabulous furry freak brothers stylee is more your joint no?

[renth]

Originally posted by evorobin Yeah my wife has a 85 TP magna as she only really drives around town . We took the golf to Robe as the torque converter was acting up on the mitsi and I was dreading the bumpy roads but the stiff suspension wasn't too bad on the VW. Just glad I didn't lower it:scared: Shame the sandmans are changing hands for silly cash now. I would have thought a split screen camper - fabulous furry freak brothers stylee is more your joint no?

It would have been, 15 years ago, like when the pic in my avatar was taken. I'm a clean cut, respectable family man these days (boring square).