View Poll Results: Would you export a car again to Oz
Yes, definitely worth it
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Depends on the car
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Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
Jul 29th 2003 | 6:18 am
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Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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.
Jul 29th 2003 | 6:27 am
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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.
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.
Jul 29th 2003 | 6:44 am
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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.
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.
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
Jul 29th 2003 | 6:55 am
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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.
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.
Jul 29th 2003 | 8:34 am
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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 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
David
Jul 29th 2003 | 8:56 am
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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
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
Jul 29th 2003 | 1:09 pm
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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 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
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...
Jul 29th 2003 | 6:14 pm
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Re: Exporting a car from the UK to Oz
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...
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...
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.
Nov 18th 2003 | 7:30 am
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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
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
Nov 18th 2003 | 11:24 am
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From: Adelaide, SA
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
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
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:
Nov 18th 2003 | 11:30 am
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From: Ilukapool. WA
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:
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.
Nov 18th 2003 | 11:51 am
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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.
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.
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...
Nov 18th 2003 | 12:01 pm
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From: Ilukapool. WA
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...
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...
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.
Nov 18th 2003 | 12:11 pm
#14
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Posts: 221
From: Adelaide, SA
Originally posted by renth
We've just got one car, a 98 Magna Wagon Advance (3 litre V6) which my wife mainly drives.
We've just got one car, a 98 Magna Wagon Advance (3 litre V6) which my wife mainly drives.
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?
Nov 18th 2003 | 12:19 pm
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From: Ilukapool. WA
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?
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?
