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My mate bought a 2003 BMW M3 for USD$21k when the same car here would cost approx AUD$100... :s
Nissan 370Z Aussie Ripoff
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Isn't there a way to import them yourself ?
There's no cost saving in importing a new daily driver yourself.
By the time they are made compliant with our ADRs, the costs have doubled.
You hear some horror stories around the car clubs.
Better to import a Classic over 30 years old, ... the compliance
rules are not so strict. Even LHD is permitted in some states.
By the time they are made compliant with our ADRs, the costs have doubled.
You hear some horror stories around the car clubs.
Better to import a Classic over 30 years old, ... the compliance
rules are not so strict. Even LHD is permitted in some states.
More like 60-70k, but yes it's still a ripoff.
As far as I know, you can't import a car that was sold on the local market, unless you haved owned it for at least a year (i.e. you were living overseas, and you're bring it across).
It could definitely be far worse, like Singapore or Denmark.
Yes the cheapest cars I think are from the UK... They are RHD... Its really only worth it when you import High end models but you still need to pay taxes on the perceived value of the car in Aistralia plus remove AC gas... That's about it I think... Oh you need an importation license or a friend who has 1
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So we can't import models that are being sold here? I don't think thats the case, alot of Jap higher end sports models are imported here second hand.
Sure, but how many of those models were being sold new here? They're mainly 90's models. I did a quick google, it seems some people have been importing the new GTR much to the anger of Nissan Australia. It's an exception though, as otherwise people would be importing Ferraris and Lambos from Britain for half the price.
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What are the tariff import taxes like on a Nissan 370Z?
Is it classified as a luxury automobile?
Is it classified as a luxury automobile?
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Isn't the cutoff for luxury cars at 60-70k? The 370Z is 80k+ right? so it should classify as a lux car
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Yes it falls in the price category for the "luxury car tax".
Even the new Volkswagon Golf GTI (mk6) crosses into the "luxury car tax" territory when you add a few options! (xenon lights, leather seats) It is the GST and stamp duty that pushes it into LCT range, so essentially you are being taxed on taxes
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Yes it falls in the price category for the "luxury car tax".
Even the new Volkswagon Golf GTI (mk6) crosses into the "luxury car tax" territory when you add a few options! (xenon lights, leather seats) It is the GST and stamp duty that pushes it into LCT range, so essentially you are being taxed on taxes
Yep. That's regrettable. Not as bad as the taxes and fees on super though.
At least you can enjoy the car before you turn 65. :knightrid
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Hahaha, true...
In fact you may as well spend an extra few k and get the Audi S3!
BTW there is no way I could afford these cars in the near future, but I am sure one day I will
In fact you may as well spend an extra few k and get the Audi S3!
BTW there is no way I could afford these cars in the near future, but I am sure one day I will
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Hahaha, true...
In fact you may as well spend an extra few k and get the Audi S3!
BTW there is no way I could afford these cars in the near future, but I am sure one day I will
How many different cars have you driven Gav?
And I don't mean test driven
Here's my list
Holden Commodore VL, VN, VS, Longreach
Ford Fairmont XC, XD, XE, XF (with 250 cross flow LPG modification)
Toyota Hi-Lux, Corolla
Hyundai Sonata, Excel, Tiburon coupe
Datsun 240 Z with V8 modification
Subaru WRX
Mitsubishi Magna
Daihatsu Charade
Honda Civic
Mazda 323, 929, RX7
For straight line speed I would take a Subaru WRX over a Porsche anyday.
For highway travel I would have to take the Magna for comfort over Ford or GM. Difficult to roll around corners too!
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I'm fairly sure you can import one car a year without an importers licence.
I'm not exactly sure of the rules now. A bloke I knew a Uni in the mid 1990's used to import one Maserati a year and have it modified to RH drive. He would enjoy it for 6 months and sell it at a premium after he had attracted enough female interest. But that was over ten years ago. Maybe there has been a legislative change since then. I dunno.
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This sums it all up. People are paying for the name, not for quality or performance.
Simply put you want performance get a wrx.
Comfort = Magna
Economical = Lancer
(dont even get me started on 4WD's)
If you want a fancy name, then get the name you want, just dont be disappointed when you are outperformed by the mid/lower price range cars.
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C63 AMG, M3 or Porsche 911 S ?????
I've driven all 3 and I really dont know, think I'll stick with the E500
I've driven all 3 and I really dont know, think I'll stick with the E500
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How about this Mr Burns?
You get your Porsche and I'll get a Subaru WRX.
Let's have a standing start and drag over 2 kms.
If I lose, you get everything I have.
If you lose of course, I get everything you have.
Deal?
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The Porsche will beat you 0-100 after that you can deal with the cops.
The C63 would leave you looking foolish as would the M3
Why would I want the pox and bad breath ?
