POM on the way to Sydney
03-04-2005, 11:57 AM
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POM on the way to Sydney
Looking for fellow 964 owners, so I can get an idea
where to service and get help !
Anyone out there !
Pip (currently in UK)
1990 - 964 C2 Cab Tip - on its way to Sydney very soon !
03-05-2005, 01:45 AM
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Hello fellow Pom!
I'm in Melbourne but the Owners Club in NSW should be able to help. http://www.porscheclub.org.au/
DavidP
I'm in Melbourne but the Owners Club in NSW should be able to help. http://www.porscheclub.org.au/
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03-07-2005, 11:51 PM
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hi Pip,
Just read you post. which part of sydney will you be living in?
i have only just bought my 964 but i know of a couple of blokes that are supposed to be very good that other 964 owners have recommended.
i have the phone number for Grant from Autohaus in Dee Why. (02) 9905 1455
I have spoken with Grant a few times and he is very helpful.
there another bloke called Andre who is in South sydney who i have been told is very good too however i do not have his phone number.
hope this helps
cheers
Al
Just read you post. which part of sydney will you be living in?
i have only just bought my 964 but i know of a couple of blokes that are supposed to be very good that other 964 owners have recommended.
i have the phone number for Grant from Autohaus in Dee Why. (02) 9905 1455
I have spoken with Grant a few times and he is very helpful.
there another bloke called Andre who is in South sydney who i have been told is very good too however i do not have his phone number.
hope this helps
cheers
Al
03-08-2005, 10:01 AM
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Hi Pip
I am heading down soon for a holiday/job search. Al (Sydney911) was good enough to give me some info and I am going to meet him for a drink.
Just out of interest how are you shipping (Container) and whats the cost?
Thks
Rob
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I am heading down soon for a holiday/job search. Al (Sydney911) was good enough to give me some info and I am going to meet him for a drink.
Just out of interest how are you shipping (Container) and whats the cost?
Thks
Rob
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03-09-2005, 05:08 PM
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Hi guys thanks for that information,
(damn I didnt receive a notification for your replies !)
Sounds like a meet up and beer is required !!!
Not sure where I will be yet, no plans yet !!! (Australia is my oyster)
Just sold house here, so will be on my way by end of May.
Container - and waiting on Australian Documents to return, then will start to get some quotes, looks like in the £2k mark ! (container) - allowing me to bring some junk with me... ;-)
keep in touch !
Pip
(damn I didnt receive a notification for your replies !)
Sounds like a meet up and beer is required !!!
Not sure where I will be yet, no plans yet !!! (Australia is my oyster)
Just sold house here, so will be on my way by end of May.
Container - and waiting on Australian Documents to return, then will start to get some quotes, looks like in the £2k mark ! (container) - allowing me to bring some junk with me... ;-)
keep in touch !
Pip
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03-14-2005, 11:13 AM
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Hi again...
Can you give me some sort of cost, dont want any suprises when I arrive !
Car Insurance...
Any sort of car/road tax...
MOT ??? (if they have it)...
Average hourly rate for service...
Cheers
Pip...cant wait to arrive !!!
Can you give me some sort of cost, dont want any suprises when I arrive !
Car Insurance...
Any sort of car/road tax...
MOT ??? (if they have it)...
Average hourly rate for service...
Cheers
Pip...cant wait to arrive !!!
03-15-2005, 06:14 AM
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Hi Pip,
I found car insurance far cheaper in Melbourne than in the UK.
In Victoria you have to pay registration each year which costs about the same as Uk road tax, not sure about NSW, but have a look at http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/ for more info.
MOT is called road worthy,
You will also have to resit your drivers test if you are going to live down here!
Servicing costs should be around $75 an hour depending on where you go.
DavidP
I found car insurance far cheaper in Melbourne than in the UK.
In Victoria you have to pay registration each year which costs about the same as Uk road tax, not sure about NSW, but have a look at http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/ for more info.
MOT is called road worthy,
You will also have to resit your drivers test if you are going to live down here!
Servicing costs should be around $75 an hour depending on where you go.
DavidP
03-15-2005, 06:26 AM
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Cheers Dave...
That gives me a ballpark !
I have a mate in Melbourne, so probably come visit at some point, have to catch a beer !
P.S. I emailed "Owners Club in NSW" and got nothing back lol, their site didn't even have a 964 section...so made me laugh !
That gives me a ballpark !
I have a mate in Melbourne, so probably come visit at some point, have to catch a beer !
P.S. I emailed "Owners Club in NSW" and got nothing back lol, their site didn't even have a 964 section...so made me laugh !
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I am in the process....I have sent of the paperwork to the Australian import office, and waiting a come back, I have had the car for 8 years, its now 15 years old and I'm emigrating "residence visa", so hopefully I'm in a better situation than most !
It would be expensive if I was just buying the car for import and wasn't gonna be living there for good...I guess...
It would be expensive if I was just buying the car for import and wasn't gonna be living there for good...I guess...
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Ah I'm in the Uk so the car is the same spec as the Australian version, so changes will be needed, I'll keep ya posted on how it goes...dont wanna have to sell it...yet ! (kinda got attached to it)
03-16-2005, 11:28 AM
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It shouldn't be a problem, my brother in law has shipped 2 Merc's down to Oz from Hong Kong over the last 5 years and the only requirement was for him to empty the gas from the airconditioner, one is a 300SL. Also I gather if the car is over 15 yrs old their is no import tax. I intend to ship mine when we leave here and can't wait to drive it on some long roads.
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03-20-2005, 07:22 PM
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hi Pip,
I haven't been on here for a few days but i see David has answered some of your questions which is great.
in NSW too you have to pay your rego once a year or you can opt for a half yearly.
befor you can pay your registration to the RTA though, you have to get CTP (compulsory Third Party) Personal insurance from an insurance company of course.
The costs of this vary depending on your driving record, age, is you have comprehensive insurance with the same insurance company etc etc.
you should be looking at between $500 to $1000 max for your CTP and Rego for a year combined.
With comprehensive insurance obviously it would depend but if you have a 60% no claim bonus(not sure if your UK driving record will be taken into consideration (it should) you should be able to insure your car for about $2500/- for a value of about $65000/- to 70000/- this is for a 1992 model 964.
These is just a rough guide but i hope it helps.
cheers
Alan
PS: my mail to your email address bounced.
I haven't been on here for a few days but i see David has answered some of your questions which is great.
in NSW too you have to pay your rego once a year or you can opt for a half yearly.
befor you can pay your registration to the RTA though, you have to get CTP (compulsory Third Party) Personal insurance from an insurance company of course.
The costs of this vary depending on your driving record, age, is you have comprehensive insurance with the same insurance company etc etc.
you should be looking at between $500 to $1000 max for your CTP and Rego for a year combined.
With comprehensive insurance obviously it would depend but if you have a 60% no claim bonus(not sure if your UK driving record will be taken into consideration (it should) you should be able to insure your car for about $2500/- for a value of about $65000/- to 70000/- this is for a 1992 model 964.
These is just a rough guide but i hope it helps.
cheers
Alan
PS: my mail to your email address bounced.