flapsterhp

If you had a 6 year old 323i convertable (which I don't at the mo) would it be worth shipping it over to oz or not. Andy

bigjugs

If i had a £150000 boat(which i don't) would that be worth shipping??

flapsterhp

smart ass

bigjugs

Couldn't resist

JerrySpringer

What's your motive for wanting to take it?

There are plenty of BMW dealers in Melbourne, so they are a regular occurrence on the road, and servicing and parts won't be a problem. However, European cars are more expensive here so expect to pay for more parts.

Convertibles are quite common in the city although less common once you get into the hotter, drier areas and away from the cloud cover - sun too intense and too much dust (depending where you live of course)!

I thought you had to own a vehicle for 12 months to avoid paying GST on it, on top of the import duty?

flapsterhp

I was wondering if it would work out cheaper to take it over, from what I have read European cars are a hell of a lot more money in Oz, just trying to weigh up the pros and cons. Andy

jacknat

you'd be better sending it by air

Timber Floor Au

WHY? lol

do some research on like for like specs on say drive.com.au or carsales.com.au

i think theres even a auto trader oz version

Welshie

flapsterhp

Cheers for that, just had a look on drive.com.au. Definitely cheaper to ship over. Andy

Darren&Leanne

Hi there, i WOULD deffo ship it over, without a doubt.
I totally regret not taking mine, as the resale value is unbelievable.I could have doubled my money straight away.
I only had a 318se but they are so expensive over here it will be a while before i can afford another.
Also remember that you have to own the vehicle for at least 6 months before you can ship it.
Good luck
Darren

JerrySpringer

check out what import duty you will have to pay - I think vehicle import tax can be up to 25% of the value of the car (although certain conditions will apply), then add 10% GST on top, plus quarantine charges (including cleaning), state approval charges (to ensure vehicle is acceptable for use on Aus roads), plus of course your shipping and insurance.

best of luck

wanderingwombat

And then it is a grey import (not made for the Australian market) so the resale while be less than the equivalent model sold here. Insurance companies made also charge a premium.


WW

jad n rich

Forget it within weeks it will be scratched up, aussies dont care about other peoples cars, ram doors, trolleys into them all the time buy a bomb.

JerrySpringer

yeah, good point.
I'm sure when customs value it for import duty they value it according to its value in Australia, not the price paid in UK(could work in your favour tho if you sell it on.) Not forgetting also GST has to be paid on car value AND import duty AND shipping cost (not trying to be negative by the way!)

OP, check used car values on redbook.com.au