Is it worth bringing my car? The Iron Lady's trusty new calculator reveals all!

[mevans12]

Hi

Just wondered if it was worth shipping this?

2008
Honda
Civic EX
42,000
Air Con
2.2 Turbo Diesel
Manual
Hatchback
£7,500 - £8,500
$20,000?

Thanks

[Kakimoto33]

Hi

Just wondered if it was worth shipping this?

2008
Honda
Civic EX
42,000
Air Con
2.2 Turbo Diesel
Manual
Hatchback
£7,500 - £8,500
$20,000?

Thanks

As this model Civic was never sold in Australia with diesel engine it could be more hassle than it's worth unless you really love the car. The cost to get it here would mean that it would end up owing you more then $20,000 in total anyway, so again I would only consider bringing it if you are quite attached to it.

Regards,

Craig.

[garetgax]

1) 2004/nissan/350z/49000 miles/aircon/3.5v6 petrol/manual/coupe/lots of carbon and other mods
2) 7k
3) 60-70K

[Kakimoto33]

1) 2004/nissan/350z/49000 miles/aircon/3.5v6 petrol/manual/coupe/lots of carbon and other mods
2) 7k
3) 60-70K

The Australian price you have listed was the cost when new. A normal fairly standard 350Z similar to yours would be worth around $23,000 in Australia, however with all of the mods you have it could be as much as $28,000 so we will use around $26,000 as a basis for the calculations to get a fair estimate.
Based on these figures you would be looking at around $3,120 for shipping, insurance and customs clearance + around $3,417 for import duty and taxes + $2,190 for Australian compliance and road registration costs + $1,040 for import approval application and our fee. All up this would have the car owing you a fair bit less than it would be worth in Australia so it would be a "Category A" car which is a really good option to bring with you.

Please let me know when you are ready to start the process and we will be happy to help.

Best wishes,

Craig.

[icedgem]

Is it worth shipping:
1. 2010 Golf Estate SE TDI/7000 miles/air con/2.0 diesel/manual
Modifications: front and rear parking sensors, touch screen audio system for Ipod
2. 15,000 pounds
3.28-30 k

many thanks

[corkonian]

Have another one for you if you wouldn't mind...

0.99 litre 2005 Toyota Yaris, 135,000kilometres
Air-conditioning, petrol, five-door, manual, five gears
Market value in Ireland - €3,500
Market value in Oz - $8,500 - $10,000

Should mention that our sponsor is paying some relocation costs, which is why we’re actually considering taking the car…

[Kakimoto33]

Is it worth shipping:
1. 2010 Golf Estate SE TDI/7000 miles/air con/2.0 diesel/manual
Modifications: front and rear parking sensors, touch screen audio system for Ipod
2. 15,000 pounds
3.28-30 k

many thanks

Based on these figures it would end up costing a little more than a similar vehicle would be worth in Australia, therefore unless you are quite attached to this specific car I would probably suggest selling it before you leave.

Regards,

Craig.

Have another one for you if you wouldn't mind...

0.99 litre 2005 Toyota Yaris, 135,000kilometres
Air-conditioning, petrol, five-door, manual, five gears
Market value in Ireland - €3,500
Market value in Oz - $8,500 - $10,000

Should mention that our sponsor is paying some relocation costs, which is why we’re actually considering taking the car…

I think this car might be work around $7,500 to $8,000 realistically on the Australian market. The cost to get it here would be somewhere around $3,650 + $1,040 for import approval and our fee + $1,450 to get it on the road ($6,140 in total) which means the car would owe you more than $10,500 all up. Normally I would say it's not worthwhile however if the entire cost is being covered then thats great, otherwise if they only cover the freight costs then it's not a real winner.

Let me know if you need any more information or have any questions.

Cheers,

Craig.

[wonder]

Hi There,
1) 2010/peugeot 308cc SE/24000 miles/aircon/convertable/1.6/manual/5 gears/superb condition
2) UK Value: £12000
3) Market value in Australia : Private: $29k - $33, Trade: $24,5k - $27k

Moving to Melbourne

Also, if you could give me an idea of cost breakdown, have been looking for exactly this!

[axle]

Hi
Will be moving to Perth within the year so ;
Range Rover Vogue 2007
Supercharged
Air Con
UK value £28,000
Oz valur $75,200-$82,600.
No idea about the costs at all so a bit of a brake down would be loverly ,
Thanks.

[Kakimoto33]

Hi There,
1) 2010/peugeot 308cc SE/24000 miles/aircon/convertable/1.6/manual/5 gears/superb condition
2) UK Value: £12000
3) Market value in Australia : Private: $29k - $33, Trade: $24,5k - $27k

Moving to Melbourne

Also, if you could give me an idea of cost breakdown, have been looking for exactly this!

Based on the figures you have provided you should be looking at costs of just over $10,000 in total to get the car shipped to Australia with all taxes paid, certified to meet Australian standard and road registered in Melbourne. Here is a breakdown of the costs you are likely to see:

-- shipping costs --
$1,513 ocean freight
$193 shipping insurance (optional)
$1,500 customs & port fees
$1,088 import duty
$2,454 GST

-- road registration costs --
$750 ADR compliance
$150 roadworthy certificate
$600 registration (12 months)
$870 stamp duty

-- other costs --
$50 import approval application
$990 Iron Lady Imports fee ('A' Package)

We can help you import and register your car in any state of Australia, however being here in Melbourne myself means that I could off a little extra assistance if needed too, so please feel free to ask if there is anything I can help you with at all.

Regards,

Craig.

Hi
Will be moving to Perth within the year so ;
Range Rover Vogue 2007
Supercharged
Air Con
UK value £28,000
Oz valur $75,200-$82,600.
No idea about the costs at all so a bit of a brake down would be loverly ,
Thanks.

Working with the values you have listed I calculate the following costs you transport of your vehicle to Perth including everything needed to meet Australian standard and have it registered ready to drive:

-- shipping costs --
$2,028 ocean freight
$451 shipping insurance (optional)
$1,500 customs & port fees
$2,813 import duty
$6,154 GST

-- road registration costs --
$800 ADR compliance
$600 registration (12 months)
$3,656 stamp duty

-- other costs --
$50 import approval application
$990 Iron Lady Imports fee ('A' Package)

Looking at the current vehicle value and the costs involved in getting it to Australia and on the road with everything paid it works out that this car would owe you around $11,000 less than the lowest private sale market value you had listed. Considering the Range Rover models sold here in Australia are the same specification as in the UK it's very likely that you would be able to sell it for normal Australian market value which could get you more than $10,000 profit. Imported models usually only sell for less than Australian morels if they are a different or lower specification, have no service history, are in worse condition, etc. so assuming your vehicle is as good as expected for something only 5 years old then it should be a good option to bring it with you.

Please let me know if you are keen to get start with the process. Keep in mind that it will take around 3-6 weeks to get the import approval, then another 6-10 weeks to get it to Australia and on the road.

Regards,

Craig.