Importing a car + Qs for you Brits

[Jarred]

If only. you should be able to bring a fair bit back in a container. they're pretty big, so two cars, + a buck load of stuff, but you'll have to pay tax on stuff you import I believe if it's over 1000 worth. (2 sets of wheels, and you're already over..)

I've seen a few pop up for sale in australia, and I honestly think for the price of importing + tax + fees + more tax + other shipping , basically about 4-5K worth, you could prbably get a one in Oz, that won't have rust in it cause of the salty roads! and the conversion rate isn't too favourable going from pound to AUD, so you'd loose a bit just buying the car. I think it could easily end up being nih on 10K before you even realise! which is quite a bit unfortunately.

What about the US? they have mk 2 3drs, that should be in decent nick, and the conversion rate is much more favourable than the pound. sure it's LHD, but with RHD steering compents, should be a straight swap, as the car was origonally built for both LHD and RHD. (I belive that's correct anyways)
Although yes, you won't actually be in the US to organise any of this.

and Steve, why would you bother importing a mk 1? We have quite a few. and I think (I'm basing this on the euro builds that I see on vortex and etc) pretty much all of them are rust buckets! needing pretty much full floors and sills in quite a ruber of cases, as well as wheel arches and window sills. The cost of a decent one would set you back more than what it's worth, in the hassle, and monitarily.

Anyways, that's just my opinion. happy to be proven wrong in any case!

[Jarred]

are there any reasonable mk1 sciroccos still out there? If so any indication of what theyre going for these days?

If they're from the UK, count on a fair bit of rust, unless they've been repaired/restored. this would go for roccos and caddy's. which means importing parts would be a pain if you have to do it separate, as Matt said.

Don't know a cost though

[Tim]

there is only really any value in bringing a car in if its something your heart desires. Cars never make financial sense.

What im after is something thats just a little bit unique even if it does set me back a few grand more than its worth.

[velly_16v_cab]

are there any reasonable mk1 sciroccos still out there? If so any indication of what theyre going for these days?

rust rust and rust mate....not many good ones left in the uk...and if you find one it will cost you a bomb.

88/89 16v GTI's would be the daddys to look at. my old 89 16v sold for 250 quid!!!

[Jarred]

my old 89 16v sold for 250 quid!!!

! what condition was it in?

I was thinking a decent one (ie, no work needed, and pretty clean looking, complete and running of course) would set you back about 1000 quid?

[aliasmk2]

It all seems like a big effort to me, for the sake of 2 doors

[bsting]

Anyone want this '88 16v GTI 3door ? (no salted roads in winter in nz)
In 3 tone tornado pink!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Volkswagen/auction-148375862.htm?key=672796

[velly_16v_cab]

you can pick up a good valver for a grand, mine had seen better days but is still running strong

[Mischa]

yeah it ends up being effin expensive hey.

tell me if im missing something here. (everything in aud)

2500 for the car
10% customs on that
add 2000 shipping
calculate 10% gst on all that
(2500 + 250 +2000) x 1.10 = $4750

so is it unrealistic to expect that i could have a very good 3dr 16v landed here for 5k aussie including the purchase price of the car?? cos i could stomache that...

[gareth_oau]

yeah it ends up being effin expensive hey.

tell me if im missing something here. (everything in aud)

2500 for the car
10% customs on that
add 2000 shipping
calculate 10% gst on all that
(2500 + 250 +2000) x 1.10 = $4750

Mischa, you might want to double check how they calculate import duty.

I have a funny feeling that the 10% duty is applied to the landed cost, i.e you have to include the value of shipping, gst etc and the duty is then applied. not sure, but have a funny feeling, check with an import/shipping agent

[Mischa]

Mischa, you might want to double check how they calculate import duty.

I have a funny feeling that the 10% duty is applied to the landed cost, i.e you have to include the value of shipping, gst etc and the duty is then applied. not sure, but have a funny feeling, check with an import/shipping agent

what you're thinking of is gst. according to this (pdf from aussie customs) http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/re...eprivownmv.pdf the customs value is only the value of the car + mods. gst is the thing that does you up the rear but 10% on 4k for gst isnt the biggest bank breaker although its still a bloody scam.

[jayjay]

that 3dr in NZ looks pretty clean.. are the issues exactly the same with shipping something in from NZ? i mean, it seems that the only advantages shipping something in from the UK would have, is greater availability and cheaper purchase cost.. i would think that shipping from here to NZ would be a fraction from here to UK

[bsting]

....and with the NZ car you could get on a plane for about $450 return and check it out as apposed to buying one ex-uk sight unseen.
ie putting your trust with strangers...But hey this 16v is but one of what is available here, finding one in better (restored) or worse condition will not be an issue.

Keep an eye on the website that its listed on, others will pop up from time to time as will 3door 8v GTI's and digi 8v's, maybe drop a 16v to one in australia?
The UK market will offer way way more choice though.

[jayjay]

haha. is this your mark 2..? sneaky...

[Jarred]

....and with the NZ car you could get on a plane for about $450 return and check it out as apposed to buying one ex-uk sight unseen.
ie putting your trust with strangers...

yea good point. or we could get you to check it out for us eye bro?! hahah



Mishca. I think 5K is too little. I would budget on 7-8K but IMHO,I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up being 10K once you include all the little details, inculding getting it reg'd here, and various things you'd have to do in the UK.

Maybe NZ is a viable option.

OR in Oz. Wait for the right car. IMO for about 5-6K you could by an 8V and put a 16V in it, and still have enough change for some mods.