I am looking into importing a Corrado

[wolfsburg]

Just FYI, I too love the look and like what I am hearing from owners of this model of VW. I have contacted an importer in Melbourne about getting a late model 94+ VR6.

Will keep you all informed as news unfolds. I will be restoring my Mk1 once I can get a Corrado landed.

Bring it on!

[GoLfMan]

AWESOME

[OEM G60]

Mate you won't be dissapointed with one, just hold out for a sub 70K one if possible, with FVWSH.

The best place to find one will be on the biggest community forum where the enthusiasts sell them

https://www.the-corrado.net

Great place to learn about them aswell, give me a shout if you think i can help in any way, i've not much to do for the next 3 weeks, will be in Sydney on the 21st ............

[wolfsburg]

Thanks Carpoid, I spent most of the weekend going over the various resources online. It seems the Corrado is a love / hate relationship, but what car is not to an enthusiast

I think I will try to get one from Japan.

I will try to hold out for a low K one. :roll:

Cheers.

[OEM G60]

Cool - was assuming you get a UK car, forgot about japan having Corrado's !! I take it hey are RHD ? Any differences in spec ?? The UK VR6 is 190BHP, is the Japanese the same ??

[GoLfMan]

yup jap cars are all RHD and mostly low km's cos they turn then over quick

[wolfsburg]

i got an email today from importer I cannot import one. Though I find that strange as the Corrado is listed on the desirable vehicle list. So may have to wait till it is 15 years old.

[OEM G60]

That is odd - as you say its on the 'Specialist/Enthusiast' list. Can you not contact the people who decide directly and find out ??
I think the 15 yr old rule only applies to new residents etc but i could be wrong.

Don't give up !!
Hang in there !!

[wolfsburg]

This is the listing taken from Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS)



170/00 MA Volkswagen Corrado Corrado 1989 - 1995

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/index.html

I will follow this up a bit more to see what the go is.

[GoLfMan]

ye dont give up now dude!!!

[imported_brackie]

The List

By my understanding if it's on the list you can import any year without compliance. That's the whole idea of the list.

[OEM G60]

I was reading it earlier, i've got feeling this might be part of the new 15yr old rule - ie if your car is on SEVS and is built before or in '89 then it can be imported.

[wolfsburg]

What I will do is contact the relevant department / people and ask. I do not have a cams lvl 3 licence for race imports (yet).

But at the moment it does read that a Corroda should be eligable for import. However they can strike cars from this list overnight and maybe the webmasters are slow to reflect a change? or maybe a conspiracy :roll:

[peter_j_g]

I've imported two cars from Europe to Australia over the years so I have some experience.

The rules change from time to time so it's important to have the latest information (in writing).

At the moment there are three options for private imports:

1. Own and use the car for 12 months abroad. (This is the option I've used in the past)

2. The car is at least 15 years old.

3. The car is on the SEVS list.

If you don't meet any of the above criteria then one further option is to apply to have the make/model included on the SEVS list.

Cheers!

[aprr32]

corrado

I believe that a lot of european cars imported to Japan were LHD, in fact the two corrado's that I know about in Australia from Japan are LHD.