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    Import your own new Skoda from UK/Japan(?) from 2018

    Can't get that trick new Skoda model you see available in the UK? Never mind, soon (201 you'll be able to import it from the UK. 4x4 RS anyone?


    'Australian motorists will soon be able to save money through bypassing car dealers to source new cars from overseas.

    The Federal Government announced on Tuesday that parallel imports of new cars are part of planned changes to the Motor Vehicle Act that will go to parliament this year.



    Read more: Australian buyers allowed to import new cars from 2018
    Follow us: @drivecomau on Twitter | Drive.com.au on Facebook'
    2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI 4x4 wagon
    Bluefin 132Kw/385Nm, Racechips Response Control, Haldex Performance controller, H&R anti roll bars, Koni FSD shocks, SuperPro control arms & ball joints, subframe & gearshift mods, Full Dynamat interior, Polk Audio sound, Columbus, Bluetooth, MDI, parking sensors, camera. BBS SR 18x8" w/ 225/40xR18. 3M Crystalline tint.
    Tags: 2018, announced, cars, import, skoda
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    Yeah fun times without warranties though, car dealers here are going mental over this news. Not surprising though NZ has had it forever as they didn't have a manufacturing industry to protect.

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    • #3
      Part of the attraction of a new car is the warranty. I don't mind paying extra for peace of mind. Our Yeti has been back twice for DSG repairs, once for new cam followers and had the leads replaced. That would cost a fortune if you had to pay for it yourself.
      2014 MY14 Corrida Red Elegance Wagon TDI
      2009 MY10 Race Blue RS Wagon TSI 6 sp. manual. (Gone)
      2011 MY12 Yeti 77 TSI DSG.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by woofy View Post
        Yeah fun times without warranties though, car dealers here are going mental over this news. Not surprising though NZ has had it forever as they didn't have a manufacturing industry to protect.
        Yes but the imports from Japan werent always easy to get parts for even though quite often they were similar to what was legally imported by dealers.
        Frequently they were much higher spec than NZ cars that usually didnt have aircon etc. Ruined trade in prices as was cheaper to import one than pay a trade.

        I had several and for a long time Toyota wouldnt give part numbers for Jap imports. They realised there was money in it so got the CD's with all the info on them.. was easy after that as a lot were identical.
        2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
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        • #5
          Well, I want the following:

          RS AWD wagon with 19" black pack, roof, xenons, tech pack etc....
          in Ralyee Green!!!

          Come on Skoda Aust...give us the Green option, or we will just import them in ourselves from the UK!
          2018 Ralyee Green RS wagon. Fully optioned.
          Previous vehicles:2015 Volvo V60 Polestar (my one detour from VW/Skoda!)
          2013 Platin grey RS wagon / 2012 White Polo GTI / 2009 Black 125 Tiguan

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          • #6
            Blimey, if you have a look at the Skoda UK site there are 34 variations of Octavia estate available!

            Octavia vRS Estate - List prices - Å KODA

            I wonder if we could buy it VAT free too which would make the RS 4x4 £23,188 (A$47,366) before you even pay for shipping. Lets assume you could get it a bit cheaper - maybe $40-45k. Maybe a demo 5-10 less than that.
            2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI 4x4 wagon
            Bluefin 132Kw/385Nm, Racechips Response Control, Haldex Performance controller, H&R anti roll bars, Koni FSD shocks, SuperPro control arms & ball joints, subframe & gearshift mods, Full Dynamat interior, Polk Audio sound, Columbus, Bluetooth, MDI, parking sensors, camera. BBS SR 18x8" w/ 225/40xR18. 3M Crystalline tint.

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            • #7
              Article in the Sunday Mail today that sets it out with an example of a Corolla. Says it wont be any cheaper than buying here and you can only get one every two years.

              They say the only ones who will benefit will be those who buy expensive cars.

              The new rules are for NEW cars so if a demo has been registered it WONT BE NEW will it.
              2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
              Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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              • #8
                I remembered the 12 months bit, but forgot the under 500Km. So a demo is ok, but it has to be low km:

                'Cars must be right-hand-drive, less than 12 months old and have less than 500 kilometres on the odometer. '

                Read more: Australian buyers allowed to import new cars from 2018
                Follow us: @drivecomau on Twitter | Drive.com.au on Facebook
                2008 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI 4x4 wagon
                Bluefin 132Kw/385Nm, Racechips Response Control, Haldex Performance controller, H&R anti roll bars, Koni FSD shocks, SuperPro control arms & ball joints, subframe & gearshift mods, Full Dynamat interior, Polk Audio sound, Columbus, Bluetooth, MDI, parking sensors, camera. BBS SR 18x8" w/ 225/40xR18. 3M Crystalline tint.

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                • #9
                  In NZ the parallel imports or "Jap imports" as commonly known have to be complianced to the standard of NZ models. The seatbelts have to be replaced and other things done to make them legal. Cannot just bring it in and drive it, has to go through Vinz to get a new VIN number etc

                  Importing Vehicles - VINZ | Vehicle Registration and Testing in NZ

                  Hopefully the same will be done here.
                  Last edited by Guest001; 14-02-2016, 10:15 AM.
                  2021 Kamiq LE 110 , Moon White, BV cameras F & B
                  Mamba Ebike to replace Tiguan

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                  • #10
                    This is going to be great. Not only can I order the spec that is denied to me by Skoda Australia, but I don't need to deal with them in the process! Win win.

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                    • #11
                      My A4 1.8T FWD was a parallel import. Admittedly I owned it in the UK for 2 years first.

                      I got the CD player, Australia had a tape deck with optional CD stacker.

                      Wonder if I can get a manual tdi 4x4 RS.....
                      2001 - A4 B6 1.8T Sedan Manual - (sold @ 254,000km)
                      2008 - A3 8P 1.9tdi Sportback Manual - (sold 90,000kms)
                      2013 - Octavia RS wagon - 1z - Race Blue - TDI - 6M - Leather - MDI - Whispbar S44W - LED interior kit - RVC forward?/retrofit - Mk3 gear shifter
                      2021 - Q3 S-Line wagon - F3 - Daytona Grey - Westfalia towbar - no other options available.

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                      • #12
                        How about a RS 230 Estate with DSG?
                        Price comes out @$60KAUD before exchange/shipping/compliance fees.
                        OCTAVIA 3 PARTS FOR SALE:
                        Brushed stainless rear bumper & cargo protector, Octavia III Combi models

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by wfdTamar View Post

                          'Cars must be right-hand-drive, less than 12 months old and have less than 500 kilometres on the odometer. '
                          Under 500 KM on the odometer? Not a problem, there are a number of Jap import dealers in Sydney who appear to know all about how to arrange that!

                          Cheers

                          George
                          06 Jetta 2.0TFSI Killed by a Lexus!
                          09 Eos 2.0TSI DSG Loved this car but has now gone to a new home!!
                          14 EOS 2.0 TSI has arrived!

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