andrew63

Which is better?
Nothing special.
I have a 3-year old renault scenic.
Would I be better to bring it or buy a similar one when I get there?
I am going to Brisbane and the car does have a/c.
Thanks in advance

Andrew

marco121068

From what I've read it costs an arm and a leg to import a car to Oz, as well as huge servicing costs etc as it's a European model.

cooks

This is something I am also looking into. From what I can find out it doesn't look to complecated a process and not too expensive. The only slight concern that I have is that apparently the dials must be in km only. As all UK cars are MPH this will need modifying. If I was you I'd have a quick look at the aus equivilant of autotrader and see what you could pick one up over there for. After including shipping costs it may prove cheaper to sell yours here and buy another over there.

ScuntoBris

Although I have not looked it up, I can not recall anybody on this forum bringing their car over, at least not a "run of the mill" car, as nice as your Renault maybe.

Vegemite Kids

Def buy similar once here !!!!

We imported our car - Nissan Patrol - (cos my ex company paid my relocation expenses and it costs us nothing to bring the car down as a personal effect ) but Chris is already partly wishing we hadnt and the car isnt even cleared customs yet !!!!! But thats partly cos he is drooling at the thought of all the utes and other 4x4s that are available for a bargain here.

Having said that I havent seen that many MPV's on the streets of Perth, (dont know what other cities are like!) so I guess it depends what your needs are for.

The advice about checking out autotrader is excellent. Def need to do that and then make your own call, but for what its worth based on our experience, if you have to pay the transportation costs (plus import duties - large amount of money) yourself its not worth it.

Regards
M

hevs

had to at that one!!!
Its pretty standard here in Oz on that age car aswel ya know
European cars are few and far between= high parts and repair costs.
I know mazda do an mpv and also the Chrysler PT cruiser..........

Jimbo9

It won't make financial sense to bring it over. On a 3 yr old car there is no depreciation allowance, so you'll be charged duty and GST on the full price you paid for your car. Taxes will be over 25%. Add approx £800 shipping costs and a few other extras and it won't make sense.

It's a real shame - cars seem very dear in Oz, new and second hand

andrew63

Thanks all for your comments
I think I'll leave the car here!

Is the Aussie Autotrader on line? I can't seem tofind?

Re: A/C - I know that - I just meant I would not dream of taking a car over to Oz without it!

Andrew

Vegemite Kids

try here

http://www.autotrader.com.au/

hevs

Second hand yes. New, well european models yes, Japanese (toyota etc) no. I think new defo cheaper on a like for like.........

renth

The consensus is to sell it in the UK and buy over here.

That's what I did but I regret not having imported my VTEC Honda Prelude. I would have made a huge profit importing it and flogging it in Perth.

I would have had to have sold it anyway as there is no way I 'd be able to fit my 8 foot 6 surfboard either in or on it.

marco121068

Costs aside, I was disappointed to learn that I wouldn't be able to bring my convertible to Oz as it's LHD. Still, I'm sure I'll be able to find something suitable.

cooks

mines also soft-top which is the reason I'm taking it. Checked on the aussie trader and my car would cost an extra £6k over there yet only costs in total £2k to ship it over. Looking forward to letting the roof down for more than a week a year!!

Timber Floor Au

If u can afford it classics are well worth taking, mgbgts, the old volvo sports cars, lotus etc, jags, austins , theres a huge contingent of passionate folllowers of classic cars and a fortune can and is made !

My mate runs Mr Cranky Custom Crankshafts in Brissy, hes forever on ebay getting parts for his Barracuda, current valuation on this MONSTER is approx $100,000 auds

melaniee

We think cars are expensive here but it depends what it will all add up to when you pay the other costs. Would recommend anyone to bring a small diesel over-can't get them at all here.