Importing a Mk2 2 door

[DangerDan]

This is the quote i received from cargo online for RORO:

Shipping
Cost of Shipping by Roll On / Roll Off for Car £934.00
Origin
Origin Handling charges £25.00
Destination
Customs/Quarantine charges at destination Au$229.00
Local Valuation if required Au$605.00
Customs/Quarantine/DEWR Clearance Au$467.00
Steam Clean if required Au$302.00
Port/Statutory authority charges at destination Au$352.00
Delivery at destination (metro area) if required Au$396.00

Just need to go through with the payment for the car and then max out my credit card with fascicle costs.

[DangerDan]

If im importing under the pre 1988 rule, do i need a passport or is that a requirement of customs/quarantine.

Here is what it states on Karman Shipping:

For the Clearance of a motor vehicle then present to the Motor Vehicle Section of the Australian Customs Service: passport, original bill of lading, shipping line delivery order, UK purchase receipt or invoice, UK registration document or certificate of export, travel documents showing date of departure to Australia, shipping details showing date of handover for shipment in the UK, vessel, sailing, arrival dates, freight and insurance costs, driving licence, personal import authorisation certificate from Department of Infrastructure Canberra, any supporting paperwork and documentation, a detailed list of any other goods or personal effects packed inside the vehicle and, if necessary, the Australian landed valuation report.

[dado]

i saw a audi s8 in the city today with euro number plates wbc... sommething today.the euro number plates blend in with our nsw euro number plates the only thing that stud out was the left hand drive, then you could probably drive it home from the docks.

[DangerDan]

Well as far as i know i dont need a passport since im a permanent i.e born australia citizen and residency issues to not apply to people who are importing a vehicle prior to 1989.

WHO CAN IMPORT A VEHICLE - Personal Import approval will only be given by the Department of Infrastructure to Migrants with full residency visas, or to Australian Nationals or to New Zealand Nationals, who are of driving age in Australia. You will be required to provide proof of Australian residency by way of a passport or visa. If you are a migrant you will be required to provide proof that you have been granted Permanent Resident Status in Australia. Temporary residents and Companies are not eligible. Vehicles built prior to 1 January 1989 are exempt from the Residency requirement.

[dado]

I like what are you trying to do.You need to know you need keen people on the other side to help you push this thru.I know a few people in Japan that do this work on commision based thing,from parts, wheels,cars,bikes....whatever you want they will look for you ,buy it and send it over.commision is based on work and money involved but not to expensive as they are individuals and they work is 100% based on recomendation and reputation.Unfortunatly i dont know anyone in UK that does this kind of work.

[DangerDan]

Well I've emailed:

the guy whose folks will help me

Phil who owns the car and try and ring him, what time is best due to time difference(dont want to ring in the middle of the night)

Dotars about the VIA and the information needed

Customs and Quarantine about if I need a Passport and where to lodge a declaration

Cargoonline who seem to have a competitive rate and will offer RORO i think and have I forwarded the details on the car so they can get a more accurate quote

I will email Taurus Logistics who look like a really reputable company and their offer of $3000AU was for a medium sized car so could work out lower (they also deal with everything for you)

I think thats all for now, next week is when it will all start the happen I hope, and ill try to take my time too.

[DangerDan]

Also while im at it, does anyone know what a g60 motor is like. I've read up on them and understand the concept, will it be easy for cops to hear or notice it and pull me over, and lose my lisence and car.

Also, what do they go like, probably alot better then the restricted Aussie batch