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Stv
91 posts
119 months
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Yeah - I see your point.
I would give the authorities a call to be sure, as I found them very thorough in our case. Looking forward to a photo of it on Aussie soil.
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pikey
7,600 posts
154 months
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Just to join in with this thread.. Am emigrating (Sydney) soon and am going through the motions to take a 2010 Porsche Cayenne out with me. So far I have all the forms, am aware of a lot of the problems (but not all, clearly!), know how much duty I will pay and have ensured any strange items with the car (ie. child seat anchor points) are covered. Porsche in Sydney have been helpful, which has been making it easier. I also have a very large dose of paitence bagged up and waiting for use! Unfortunately I'm still waiting for Porsche to produce a certificate of compliance, and until I get that I can't apply for an import certificate. But I couldn't anyway because I haven't sufficient documents to meet the points based criteria until I get over there (please supply electricity bill / nursery enrolement / house sale in UK / enrolement in medicare / etc..)! All seems a chicken & egg situation  Paitence, paitence, paitence! PS. Anyone want to buy some winter tyres?
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Freckles
2 posts
27 months
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Hey, I'm after some advice that will hopefully get the Mrs off my back and convince her to let me spend some money ;o)
We are planing to move from the uk to Perth September 2013, we have a 175 skilled migration visa and i am looking at buying a car in the next few weeks and then shipping it out there when we go (after 12 months ownership).
i'm looking at either a 2007 Audi RS4 or a 2007 M3. Do any of you PHs that are in Perth know which would be the best buy?
We want to use for it some weekends here and then for a bit once we arrive in Perth and then sell to on for a bit of profit.
Does anyone know the average resale for these cars when imported or can advise what may be a better purchase? I know shipping charges are up to 10k so I've got to make a bit of money back or the wife will give me the red light!
Cheers.....
Danny
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Bob the Planner
4,583 posts
139 months
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 said: .... But I couldn't anyway because I haven't sufficient documents to meet the points based criteria until I get over there (please supply electricity bill / nursery enrolement / house sale in UK / enrolement in medicare / etc..)! All seems a chicken & egg situation I will have a look at how I got to the points, I must have a copy of the form somewhere but certainly managed to get it sorted in the UK. [edit]Looked at the 2008 form and there was no 100pt requirement. If you need an Aus address we could be of assistance.[/edit]
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ezakimak
1,376 posts
106 months
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Freckles said: Hey, I'm after some advice that will hopefully get the Mrs off my back and convince her to let me spend some money ;o)
We are planing to move from the uk to Perth September 2013, we have a 175 skilled migration visa and i am looking at buying a car in the next few weeks and then shipping it out there when we go (after 12 months ownership).
i'm looking at either a 2007 Audi RS4 or a 2007 M3. Do any of you PHs that are in Perth know which would be the best buy?
We want to use for it some weekends here and then for a bit once we arrive in Perth and then sell to on for a bit of profit.
Does anyone know the average resale for these cars when imported or can advise what may be a better purchase? I know shipping charges are up to 10k so I've got to make a bit of money back or the wife will give me the red light!
Cheers.....
Danny
http://www.carsales.com.au/ http://www.drive.com.au/there are a few others as well, traiding post and the like, you might find that there is a 5% reduction in the price for a private import as people might perseive it as a lesser product for some reason. if it was me id test drive both and then get the one you like driving the best. My brother has an A4 1.8t quatro and i find that very front heavy and understeery, i quite liked the balance of the current m3 in comparison however it wasent a standard 1 i drove. I wonder if the estate version of the RS4 would be better balanced. Always had a soft spot for them.
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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Hmmm, been looking into this ownership malarky...
If you'd owned a car for 2 years, and used it for 1.5 years then spent 6 months working abroad (but using it on trips home & family using it), would it be a problem?
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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NSNO
30 posts
22 months
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Just submitted my application for apporval to import my car, so fingers crossed!
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Freckles
2 posts
27 months
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ezakimak said: Freckles said: Hey, I'm after some advice that will hopefully get the Mrs off my back and convince her to let me spend some money ;o)
We are planing to move from the uk to Perth September 2013, we have a 175 skilled migration visa and i am looking at buying a car in the next few weeks and then shipping it out there when we go (after 12 months ownership).
i'm looking at either a 2007 Audi RS4 or a 2007 M3. Do any of you PHs that are in Perth know which would be the best buy?
We want to use for it some weekends here and then for a bit once we arrive in Perth and then sell to on for a bit of profit.
Does anyone know the average resale for these cars when imported or can advise what may be a better purchase? I know shipping charges are up to 10k so I've got to make a bit of money back or the wife will give me the red light!
Cheers.....
Danny
http://www.carsales.com.au/ http://www.drive.com.au/there are a few others as well, traiding post and the like, you might find that there is a 5% reduction in the price for a private import as people might perseive it as a lesser product for some reason. if it was me id test drive both and then get the one you like driving the best. My brother has an A4 1.8t quatro and i find that very front heavy and understeery, i quite liked the balance of the current m3 in comparison however it wasent a standard 1 i drove. I wonder if the estate version of the RS4 would be better balanced. Always had a soft spot for them. Thanks for the reply, I was swaying more towards the RS4 estate due to the extra space for the 2 kids and all their stuff that we will need to ship about once we arrive, but the M3 would be nice for the odd track day here and there! I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on a couple of other questions that I have. Are imports more expensive to insure? Are there any track days that take place around Perth? I was also wondering if there is there much of a karting scene in or around Perth? Thanks again, Danny
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mikeyb13
95 posts
80 months
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I take it a 97 Honda'd Elise is a no? No matter how immaculate it is. Have owned it for over a year but theres hardly an original part on it so returning it to standard is more or less impossible.
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sensible
101 posts
53 months
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MikeyB13 As a personal import I think you will be ok. Fill in the paperwork and all they can do is knock you back, all you have lost is a few hours for your time Danny We have a sprint and hillclimb series here http://www.speedeventseries.com/ or most car clubs have there own days Karting is quite big here with 2 tracks in the local area and 2 others within a 2 hour drive of the local area
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mikeyb13
95 posts
80 months
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Thanks for the answer.
Not actually in Oz yet but its really the deciding factor as to wether we move or not(sad I know) Been discussing it with the Wife and the only thing thats stopping me is that I cant take my car.
Just thought that highly modified cars were a no no, been reading threads about putting standard parts back on cars so they would pass inspection and mine has a different engine in it???
Looking at Western Australia good to see theres a thriving trackday/hillclimb scene
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sensible
101 posts
53 months
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I think you might be able to get it under a ICV ( individual constructed vehicle ) Like how people get clubmans in
There is no harm in trying
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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Anyone recommend an Agent?
I have had some initial conversations with 'Iron Lady Imports' who are on PomsInOz and seem helpful.
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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Import Permit Application just submitted by email.
I'm now praying that the person who evaluates my case is in a good mood & likes TVRs! I think it's maybe 50/50 at the moment as to which way they will go.
I was told 4-6 weeks for a response, sound realistic?
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pikey
7,600 posts
154 months
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I'm waiting for a few Aussie resident docs and numbers before applying to bring mine over. Have decided to use www.karmanshipping.com to move it as they've been recommended by quite few people I know who've used them.
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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No need I thought, I can hit the required 100 points just based on my new job letter & old job resignation letter. I've also attached my NAB bank details for further evidence.
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pikey
7,600 posts
154 months
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We don't have anything as simple. I worked for myself in a Ltd. company..
Should have the required points proof soon though.
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S4simon
73 posts
99 months
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Just for reference. I couriered my import approval paperwork to Canberra from London on a Friday and the approval came through the following Friday. Must have been a good week. This was back in 2006 though.
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Mattt
14,894 posts
88 months
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Any idea on current processing times for permits?
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