Importing a Cvic Type R from NZ

[qiky]

Hi guys,

I have been surfing around and noticed that you can get a civic type r 2002 in NZ for as low as 22,000 NZD, is this possible to get complied in Australia as i know they are bringing them in from japan, i just figure the freight etc etc would be cheaper from New Zealand BUT I know they get both jap and UK versions over there, would it matter which one is brought in? Secondly does anyone know the rough price of compliance?

Thanks for the help on the N00b question. :D

[dsp26]

yes it can according to DOTARS http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/410-00.htm

best call them and ask for a workshop that can comply them or call one of the few dealers who have been selling them already

[ek4-guy]

have you looked at the exchange rate how mutch in aussie dollars

[qiky]

The exchange rate brings 22,000 to about 19,300 which looks allot less than the 29,000 dealers are charging here, plus it is allot easier for me to call an english speaking car yard in NZ than to deal with an importer \ auction house in japan?

[z3lda]

SSV in melbourne doesnt compliancing for EP3's and they charge $3,000

[micka]

the 19,300 will quickly increase once you factor in shipping, import duties, gst, etc
Then costs associated with compliance and new tyres. I am not going to suggest dealers don't make money out of selling the cars, but they don't make that much. You'd probably save about $2000ish if you import direct from Japan.
Also note as the car is less than 10 years old the dealer has to give a 3 month warranty on the car, if you import yourself there is no warranty. That is the risk is on you, rather than the dealer.
If you still want to import yourself have a look at J-Spec there are Civic Type Rs for around 1,600,000 Yen FOB (Auction grade approx 3.5-4B/C). They deal with the Jap end to alleviate any language barriers.
If you're needing a loan that can also become an issue, as you'll need to send money to different places (including overseas) at different times. There are project loans available from some banks, generally at a higher interest rate than a personal secured loan. You won't be able to use the vehical as security until it is landed and complied.

I hope that is of some help.

[ek4-guy]

my bad your right last time i looked the $ wasn't so strong

[ek4-guy]

lol flights are cheap enough i'd go over and arrange it

[90LAN]

last ive seen ep3's were going for asking price in brisbane for 25k
so less hassles if u shop around

[qiky]

last ive seen ep3's were going for asking price in brisbane for 25k
so less hassles if u shop around

Really? That is not bad at all, is that dealer or private?

When you think about it 3,000 compliance, 2,000 GST I am already up around the 24,000 mark without duty and freight. Buying from QLD might be cheaper?

[90LAN]

there is only this one available left in qld the car yard has 26999 on it

http://www.autotrader.com.au/iteminfo/adnumber_W119127191814_kw_civic+type+r_loc_locRZSQ regtAVSCdistRZSQAVSCstateRZSQ4AVSCregRZSQ_off_1_se ct_Automotive_sort_otRZSQ1BJDZfdRZSQSearchDisplayP riorityIndAVSCotRZSQ1BJDZfdRZSQFirstPublished_sqt_ 0_stpg_1_subs_Used+Cars_

[micka]

unfortunately GST isn't really 10%... you'll be paying whatever the car costs FOB, Shipping, warf and customs fees, then import duty (approx 10% I think)... then on top of import you pay GST. That is for example:
$20,000 (shipped passed customs) + $2,000 (import duty) = $22,000 + GST
= $24,200
and that's assuming $0 shipping and customs costs, then add compliance and new tyres registration and stamp duty (inc GST)

Damn, the ATO do very well out of this :(

[dsp26]

^^^ + rego + green slip + insurance

[philBo]

unfortunately GST isn't really 10%... you'll be paying whatever the car costs FOB, Shipping, warf and customs fees, then import duty (approx 10% I think)... then on top of import you pay GST. That is for example:
$20,000 (shipped passed customs) + $2,000 (import duty) = $22,000 + GST
= $24,200
and that's assuming $0 shipping and customs costs, then add compliance and new tyres registration and stamp duty (inc GST)

Damn, the ATO do very well out of this :(

you mean the government in general do well out of it?