Newer T2\'s made in Mexico/Brasil - Australian Importer?

6 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 22 Jun 2007, 11:26 pm

#598475

I've been reading with interest about "band new" T2's being made in Brazil/Mexico.

Now I realize that such pale imitations could never hope to achieve the character and purity of a "proper" T2. However I would be interested in finding out more about the option - does anybody know if there is an Australia importer?

I can only find links to UK importers:

http://www.beetles-uk.com/camper.html

Thanks fellas!!

Wild1 Wolfsburg Wizard

448 posts · joined Jun 2006 · 23 Jun 2007, 12:57 am

#598478

Be sure to check whether they comply with ADR's, esp with regard to emissions. They might not.

vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 23 Jun 2007, 12:01 pm

#598510

if you own it for 12 months you can import 1 as a personal import. the brazill vw's are good but when / if you get one, strip it rust proof it and fit everything back properly, i saw a couple in the uk and the finish just wasn't 100% but still a good vw!
i think importing 1 from uk might be easier than gettin 1 from brazil.

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 23 Jun 2007, 12:05 pm

#598511

they still have to meet the adrs even as a personal import and i can tell you now they have a lot of work needed to meet the current standards as they will due to the build date. not worth the trouble in oz im afraid try contacting fermans in sydney i know they had a twin cab body sitting there that they imported a couple of years ago

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yellow box of doom Learner Dubber

6 posts · joined Jun 2007 · 24 Jun 2007, 1:38 am

#598586

Thanks for the warning about the ADR etc. Will avoid this option. Also it some how seems soulless to buy a modern imitation of an old classic - like buying a "new mini" or "new beetle" and expecting them to have the same character. 🙅

Its just not going to happen.

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 24 Jun 2007, 7:14 pm

#598699

It is not necessarily like buying a "new mini" or "new beetle", as they only borrow some style lines, and that is about all.

The Brazil bus is not too far removed from being a reproduction of bay busses. It has many panels that are same, and many that are interchangeable. It is the quality that is different, and the ADR minefield and cost would just not be worth it for the outcome.

Pre ADR27 (1972) busses and pre ADR27A (1 July 1976) busses make life so simple, and there are many still very available for a fair price.

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greedy53 Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,062 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 24 Jun 2007, 8:53 pm

#598727

love this site so much knowlage so cheep

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Jun 2007, 10:18 am

#598775

You could 'restore' a rusty Aussie one using as many new parts as possible - inlcuding of course a new shell

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garycookson Commited Dubber

60 posts · joined Oct 2006 · 25 Jun 2007, 11:33 am

#598781

Not eactly a cheap option is it when you look at the prices but they are really interesting especially the water cooled engine.

How about buying one in the uk and then driving it back to oz, write a book, get someone famous involved, have a tv show too.

I'd buy one - the book anyway!

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 25 Jun 2007, 4:58 pm

#598824

garycookson wrote:Not eactly a cheap option is it when you look at the prices but they are really interesting especially the water cooled engine.

How about buying one in the uk and then driving it back to oz, write a book, get someone famous involved, have a tv show too.

I'd buy one - the book anyway!

Vehcile wouldn't be legal for rego, no matter how you got it here...

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221 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 23 Jul 2007, 10:13 am

#603286

could put in on club plate surely! yes i know whats the point

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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 23 Jul 2007, 8:26 pm

#603406

still has to meet the same standards by my understanding

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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 23 Jul 2007, 10:08 pm

#603437

Ok, I'll stop dropping hints and spell things out REAL FRIKKEN SLOW, SCOTTY

:duh

Convert it to RHD, install an old engine and weld an Aussie chassis number onto it

😎

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Flintstones Custom Title Time!

1,077 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Jul 2007, 11:31 pm

#603461

VWCOOL wrote:Convert it to RHD, install an old engine and weld an Aussie chassis number onto it

😎

You suggesting that he do a number job...tut tut tut 😉
Shame on you 😂

Cheers

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 24 Jul 2007, 10:02 am

#603492

Flintstones wrote:
VWCOOL wrote:Convert it to RHD, install an old engine and weld an Aussie chassis number onto it

😎
You suggesting that he do a number job...tut tut tut 😉
Shame on you 😂

Cheers

lol... no, I'm suggesting he restore an old Kombi using ALL NEW PARTS!

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Warrenm Wolfsburg Wizard

466 posts · joined Aug 2004 · 24 Jul 2007, 10:04 am

#603493

Figures have been worked on these a couple of years ago and it would be over $AUD50,000 landed before registration problems.
You could buy a good one here and spend $20,000 and still be in front.

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