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haggis Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#182835
I'm in the process of migrating to oz from scotland and plan to import my 99 2.0 left hand drive new beetle(uk spec).
The ride height has been lowered,runs 18"rims,rotor discs,stainless custom exhaust etc.. are these mods likely to cause a problem on import inspection.I realise that rules vary from state to state and i plan to live in the rockingham area of perth.
Does anyone have any knowledge of the above or know the limitations of mods that are accepted on import.
Any help would be most welcome.
cheers guys.

Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#182843
Dont do it ! You would be better off selling it and buy a car when you get here. Even if you manage to get it registered which would be a big hassle,the car would not be worth much. A new shape beetle you could buy for $15000, $18000. If thats what you want.

Southern Van Officially Full-On Dubber

243 posts · joined Apr 2004 ·

#182844
Dont do it ! You would be better off selling it and buy a car when you get here. Even if you manage to get it registered which would be a big hassle,the car would not be worth much. A new shape beetle you could buy for $15000, $18000. If thats what you want.

Y2K Wolfsburg Wizard

500 posts · joined Oct 2003 ·

#182931
Yeah im not sure it is worth it either. I have those mods as well and they're not a prob but i dunno how the left hand drive bit is going to go here. Also i had to be careful when buying tail lights cause they have to be of certain specs. (ie. i cant remember whether uk or usa were the right ones for aussieland)
Sorry thats not much help but their may be a website to look at.
Cheers
Maya
2000 New Beetle White (SOLD)
2004 NB Turbo Black, APR (SOLD)
2007 Passat Black shaggin wagon
1955 Beetle white VWOVAL
1956 Kombi, rusty n lichen

seagull Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,979 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·

#183002
dont do it sell it over there its not worth it .You will be in more shit than the first settlers conforming to ADR ie seat belts ,glass ,those black thing will not pass we run a diferant speed rating and compound * .and as well as these you need to put a bIG sticker on the back * warning left hand drive *
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haggis Learner Dubber

4 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#183283
Most appreciated guys.Looks like it's 4 sale in the uk.
Now all i need to do is find a splitty or bug for sale in Perth.

killakornkobb where's that clutch?

1,663 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#183346
thats the Spirit!!!

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#183358
With the exchange rate you'll be better off selling in UK and buying here. You could always bring your custom exhaust / rims over with you if they mean a lot to you (just bung stock ones on to sell the car).
1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper

ikube Wolfsburg Wizard

580 posts · joined Feb 2004 ·

#183384
Question: a New shape beetle cost around $15000 to $18000 (Second Hand) ? are u serious ? if so, I should start saving up the money for one ~!

Purple Martin Fahrvergnugen

913 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·

#183484
I just looked in autotrader website - they're all $25000 to $28000.
1959 red & white Beetle
1975 Kombi camper