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DUB58 Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#667332
Does anyone know how much it would cost to import a car (yes bug) from the states (usa).

What are the issues/problems with doing it (if any).

Don't worry about the car being lhd as it would not be regisered (yes just a toy)😂

Any help or info would be great❗❗❗
If you drive an aircooled Volkswagen be proud of it and leave the aircooled engine in it!!!

'58 Bug 36hp, 70k original miles + as straight as a die!

Joel Now containing 100\% E-Wang

9,368 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·

#667351
theres plenty of LHD VWs getting around these days that are registered
there was a 67 beetle and a 60s karmann ghia at klubfest both LHD

a mate of mine thats a car dealer brings a few VWs back from the states
he said it costs him 3Gs but u know how much car dealers can talk out of their arse

vwjon Fahrvergnugen

914 posts · joined Jul 2006 ·

#667361
go to this link, theres all the importing info you need! exept costs!

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/EligibilityCriteria_2.aspx
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megalania Insano Dub Head

722 posts · joined May 2006 ·

#667380
from what i've read its between 3-4k to get a car in. Might have read about it on DSK

DUB58 Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#667381
Joel wrote:theres plenty of LHD VWs getting around these days that are registered
there was a 67 beetle and a 60s karmann ghia at klubfest both LHD

a mate of mine thats a car dealer brings a few VWs back from the states
he said it costs him 3Gs but u know how much car dealers can talk out of their arse

Yeah thats about what I had thought it may cost me, I have heard if you can break down the car so it resembles 'parts' the tax on it is heaps less, but I guess that means body off 😬
If you drive an aircooled Volkswagen be proud of it and leave the aircooled engine in it!!!

'58 Bug 36hp, 70k original miles + as straight as a die!

grogy Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#667420
about 2400 from la to here, 10 percent gst on total overall cost, 180 for inspection to make sure its clean. if its not it will cost for steam cleanin about 320

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#667479
I am bringing two cars over the next few months. The best price I found was $2,800 + GST per car all in. Plus I will need to pay 10% GST of the total declared value. You need to get the Import Approval BEFORE the car gets on the ship otherwise you risk customs sending it back an your own expense. I got mine myself. Not much work, just fill-in the form and send it to Canberra with a $50 cheque. Took about 3 or 4 weeks
Raf

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#667481
Also depending on the value of the car, you might be up for Luxury car tax if the value more than $57k. They will ask you to provide bank transfer details, etc to justify the purchase price so no one can under declare

DUB58 Commited Dubber

63 posts · joined Aug 2007 ·

#667526
Ok awesome thanks for all that not sure when I'll do it just looking at the possibilities at the moment, but thanks again for the info😁😁
If you drive an aircooled Volkswagen be proud of it and leave the aircooled engine in it!!!

'58 Bug 36hp, 70k original miles + as straight as a die!