taking car
#1
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taking car
hi al
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
#2
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by neiluk
hi al
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
You will need a container about £2000.00 plus taxes when you get there, + Cleaning of car +++.
I wouldn't bother unless it is something really special.
Suni
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Re: taking car
So you wouldnt bother taking the old reliabe Mondeo over, then?
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
Can't you sell the car and buy one over there with that money.
You will need a container about £2000.00 plus taxes when you get there, + Cleaning of car +++.
I wouldn't bother unless it is something really special.
Suni
You will need a container about £2000.00 plus taxes when you get there, + Cleaning of car +++.
I wouldn't bother unless it is something really special.
Suni
#4
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by neiluk
hi al
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
We are in the process of getting quotes for our packing and does anybody know the cost to have a car shipped over to perth we have been given the car so it seems stupid to leave it here.Has anybody shipped a car over and who did they use any help would be great.
thanks neil,lesley and boys hopefully heading to perth in october if the house sells.
As the previous poster said it might be worthwhile selling it in the UK and buying another here - however one word of warning is that although brand new cars are comparable in costs worldwide, the second hand car market in Australia is very very strong and you will pay a lot more here than a similar UK used vehicle.
Here is the link to the government form which you can calculate the costs of import - however bearing in mind you will have to pay for the shipping on top of this lot. If you are sitting down then click here...
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/re...ePrivOwnMV.pdf
#5
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Rachel & Paul
So you wouldnt bother taking the old reliabe Mondeo over, then?
#6
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Re: taking car
Would anyone recommend taking a car that wasn't available in Oz?
I have a diesel car, in Oz the manufacturer only sells petrol ones. I love the make and model of the car but I don't want to pay the high costs / environmental damage associated with petrol.
I'm trying to work out whether bringing the car will make it worth less or more on Oz. Mind you, I probably wouldn't sell it for about 10 years!!!
Cheers
Buzzy
I have a diesel car, in Oz the manufacturer only sells petrol ones. I love the make and model of the car but I don't want to pay the high costs / environmental damage associated with petrol.
I'm trying to work out whether bringing the car will make it worth less or more on Oz. Mind you, I probably wouldn't sell it for about 10 years!!!
Cheers
Buzzy
#7
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Would anyone recommend taking a car that wasn't available in Oz?
I have a diesel car, in Oz the manufacturer only sells petrol ones. I love the make and model of the car but I don't want to pay the high costs / environmental damage associated with petrol.
I'm trying to work out whether bringing the car will make it worth less or more on Oz. Mind you, I probably wouldn't sell it for about 10 years!!!
Cheers
Buzzy
I have a diesel car, in Oz the manufacturer only sells petrol ones. I love the make and model of the car but I don't want to pay the high costs / environmental damage associated with petrol.
I'm trying to work out whether bringing the car will make it worth less or more on Oz. Mind you, I probably wouldn't sell it for about 10 years!!!
Cheers
Buzzy
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Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Amazulu
What car is it?
Cheers
Buzzy
#9
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
It's a 2 year old Jaguar X Type 2.0 Diesel. I've calculated that so long as Oz authorities value it at the price I paid for it it will escape the Luxury Car Tax (just).
Cheers
Buzzy
Cheers
Buzzy
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Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Amazulu
Nice car. Jaguar are bringing out a diesel this year, not sure what model though, could be the X-type. Your car is quite specialised & I reckon quite desirable. They cost a lot here. Personally I'd bring it.
Can you tell me where you got the info from that they would be bringing them out?
If they do introduce the diesel in Oz I can compare the cost of buying one in Oz vs cost of shipping and decide whether it would be worth it.
Thanks
Buzzy
#11
Re: taking car
I've just imported my car from Japan, and the costs can add up..eg, after the shipping costs, and customs duty you will need to pay for Aus compliance charges, which for me was AU$2K. Add to that increased insurance premiums and the cost of renting a car whilst customs etc clear yours (6 wks in my case - another AU$1k5)....
.. it all adds up more than you know and can be quote stressful esp when you've just changed hemispheres.
I used complete car care in Sydney to to the compliance work and they are setting up a site re costs etc... PM if you want details etc.
.. it all adds up more than you know and can be quote stressful esp when you've just changed hemispheres.
I used complete car care in Sydney to to the compliance work and they are setting up a site re costs etc... PM if you want details etc.
#12
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Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
Thanks for that. I actually emailed Jaguar Australia last year and they replied to say they had no plans to introduce the diesel in Oz.
Can you tell me where you got the info from that they would be bringing them out?
If they do introduce the diesel in Oz I can compare the cost of buying one in Oz vs cost of shipping and decide whether it would be worth it.
Thanks
Buzzy
Can you tell me where you got the info from that they would be bringing them out?
If they do introduce the diesel in Oz I can compare the cost of buying one in Oz vs cost of shipping and decide whether it would be worth it.
Thanks
Buzzy
Source - http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...002663,00.html
Cheers
Buzzy
#13
Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee
It's a 2 year old Jaguar X Type 2.0 Diesel. I've calculated that so long as Oz authorities value it at the price I paid for it it will escape the Luxury Car Tax (just).
Cheers
Buzzy
Cheers
Buzzy
Suni
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Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
The problem is that they will not value your car until it gets to oz. I tried everything I could to have our two cars valued but could not get any answers from the people in oz
Suni
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Re: taking car
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
Can't you sell the car and buy one over there with that money.
You will need a container about £2000.00 plus taxes when you get there, + Cleaning of car +++.
I wouldn't bother unless it is something really special.
Suni
You will need a container about £2000.00 plus taxes when you get there, + Cleaning of car +++.
I wouldn't bother unless it is something really special.
Suni
I have a 3 series BMW and was thinking of shipping it, as it can be used to hold a lot of household stuff...kettle,toaster,photo albums etc.
We will sell all of our furniture here in th UK and only ship what fits in the car.
So in a way...the Car is being shipped for free.
TC