Shipping 964 from UK to Australia
03-19-2010, 02:15 AM
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Hi, I returned to Australia in 2003 from the UK and imported my 1996 993. Yes the paperwork was daunting and the total cost including registration was around $16k. Adding this to my purchase price in the Uk I was still in front as 993's command a good price here in Australia. It's currently valued at $88k for insurance. I was worried about the valuation for duties but it's based on the wholesale value, not retail. Do the sums, if the purchase price plus extras in getting it into Australia is less than you would pay for one here go for it, at least you know the car and wont have to start over again. Hope this helps.
03-21-2010, 07:11 AM
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If you want to import something worthwhile, pick something exclusive, and that can't be imported to Oz under the SEVS scheme or pre-89 scheme. (if you look at the SEVS list, you'll see its possible to import ferrari's, lambo's, maserati's etc. without doing the Personal Import thing)
If you want to bring a fun car that will hold (or gain) its value well, then something rare and desireable in Oz, which can no longer be bought here.. e.g.
BMW M3 CSL would be a very good choice at current UK prices
993 of any type, especially rarer ones like Turbo or GT2
996 GT2 or Mk1 GT3
968 CS
928 manual GTS
03-21-2010, 11:31 AM
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+1 - cayenne's aren't that expensive in Aus, and due to the fact that they're selling like hotcakes here, your import will be worthless forever..
If you want to import something worthwhile, pick something exclusive, and that can't be imported to Oz under the SEVS scheme or pre-89 scheme. (if you look at the SEVS list, you'll see its possible to import ferrari's, lambo's, maserati's etc. without doing the Personal Import thing)
If you want to bring a fun car that will hold (or gain) its value well, then something rare and desireable in Oz, which can no longer be bought here.. e.g.
BMW M3 CSL would be a very good choice at current UK prices
993 of any type, especially rarer ones like Turbo or GT2
996 GT2 or Mk1 GT3
968 CS
928 manual GTS
If you want to import something worthwhile, pick something exclusive, and that can't be imported to Oz under the SEVS scheme or pre-89 scheme. (if you look at the SEVS list, you'll see its possible to import ferrari's, lambo's, maserati's etc. without doing the Personal Import thing)
If you want to bring a fun car that will hold (or gain) its value well, then something rare and desireable in Oz, which can no longer be bought here.. e.g.
BMW M3 CSL would be a very good choice at current UK prices
993 of any type, especially rarer ones like Turbo or GT2
996 GT2 or Mk1 GT3
968 CS
928 manual GTS
as we know Japanese cars in general are all exceptionally low mileage (on average say 2500km per yr), forcibly well maintained (gov't "shak-ken" system)
and there is a wealth of these types of special cars there.
shipping distance is small, and prices generally (at least for porsche which is market I know best) are lower than/on par with Euro market.
03-21-2010, 11:41 AM
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long answer..
almost impossible for brokers to import late model cars that were sold here new.
individuals can - with conditions
Xlot's post covers our limited options.
03-21-2010, 05:10 PM
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just click on any picture to get more detailed pics/information
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/sea...1994&YMAX=1998
here's my personal favorite....89 from the factory flatnose turbo with 27,000km...approx US$ equiv 80,000
http://www.carsensor.net/usedcar/det...226/index.html
