Rob Frain Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Hi Iron Chef Please advise: - year of manufacture 2018 - make, model & variant Kia Stinger GT LineS 2.2 Diesel body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Sedan - engine size & fuel type 2199cc diesel - transmission Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) Rear wheel drive - mileage 54,000 miles - any special features, options or modification Standard car Alloys, Air con Climate control, cruise control, lane control etc etc etc... - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £20,000 - Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range) They dont appear to do a Diesel Stinger in Australia? - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $38,000 - which Australian state/city Perth, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 8 minutes ago, Rob Frain said: Hi Iron Chef Please advise: - year of manufacture 2018 - make, model & variant Kia Stinger GT LineS 2.2 Diesel body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Sedan - engine size & fuel type 2199cc diesel - transmission Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) Rear wheel drive - mileage 54,000 miles - any special features, options or modification Standard car Alloys, Air con Climate control, cruise control, lane control etc etc etc... - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £20,000 - Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range) They dont appear to do a Diesel Stinger in Australia? - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $38,000 - which Australian state/city Perth, WA We never got the diesel Stinger here so if you absolutely love the diesel, bring it over because you won't see another one. If not, it's pretty breakeven, financially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 10 hours ago, Iron Chef said: We never got the diesel Stinger here so if you absolutely love the diesel, bring it over because you won't see another one. If not, it's pretty breakeven, financially. Cheaper to run - servicing every year or 12000 miles compared to every 6 months or 6000 miles. Do you know what would happen with the warranty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 5, 2023 Author Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Rob Frain said: Cheaper to run - servicing every year or 12000 miles compared to every 6 months or 6000 miles. Do you know what would happen with the warranty? The official line will be that if you remove a car from the country where it was originally sold, the warranty is no longer valid. That being said, manufacturers have sometimes been prepared to honour warranty work, especially if it's a safety issue. Edited July 5, 2023 by Iron Chef Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerVoice Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 06/07/2023 at 07:49, Rob Frain said: Cheaper to run - servicing every year or 12000 miles compared to every 6 months or 6000 miles. Do you know what would happen with the warranty? Diesel is around 10-15% more expensive at the pump here which is a bigger price differential than in the UK, so if you're going to be doing a lot of miles then I'd factor that in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 7, 2023 Author Share Posted July 7, 2023 2 hours ago, InnerVoice said: Diesel is around 10-15% more expensive at the pump here which is a bigger price differential than in the UK, so if you're going to be doing a lot of miles then I'd factor that in too. Good point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 7 hours ago, Iron Chef said: Good point 9 hours ago, InnerVoice said: Diesel is around 10-15% more expensive at the pump here which is a bigger price differential than in the UK, so if you're going to be doing a lot of miles then I'd factor that in too. New faster Stringer it is then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstWorldProblems Posted July 8, 2023 Share Posted July 8, 2023 Any recommendations on best cars to bring from UK @Iron Chef? I'll be buying new or nearly new early next year and will own for two years before our planned move back to Australia. I don't have anything particular in mind. Maybe another Velar or a Range Rover Sport. Perhaps embrace my mid-life crisis and get a Jag F-type. I'm weirdly drawn to the new VW ID Buzz long wheel base too. I would typically sell once 3 years old, 4 at the most, so would welcome your advice on anything that would get a good re-sale price. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 On 07/07/2023 at 17:53, Rob Frain said: New faster Stringer it is then! The Stinger does look a great car. It is a shame it is being discontinued so long term value may be unknown. A Ford Mustang would be worth considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Frain Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 01:05, Parley said: The Stinger does look a great car. It is a shame it is being discontinued so long term value may be unknown. A Ford Mustang would be worth considering. Prefer the stinger to be honest as it's so rare over here. I know the police use them over there so maybe not that rare when I get there. I was at a meet yesterday up in the lake district with 10 other owners and they have all made a profit out of their cars if they were to sell today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 21, 2023 Author Share Posted July 21, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 00:44, FirstWorldProblems said: Any recommendations on best cars to bring from UK @Iron Chef? I'll be buying new or nearly new early next year and will own for two years before our planned move back to Australia. I don't have anything particular in mind. Maybe another Velar or a Range Rover Sport. Perhaps embrace my mid-life crisis and get a Jag F-type. I'm weirdly drawn to the new VW ID Buzz long wheel base too. I would typically sell once 3 years old, 4 at the most, so would welcome your advice on anything that would get a good re-sale price. Thanks A bit of a tough one to answer, but it seems as though UK built prestige cars seem to cop a fair depreciation hit over there but hold their value in Oz, so I would start there (add Aston Martin to your list). The ID Buzz is great but in 3-4 years' time it will probably be available new here in Oz too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheery Thistle Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 Hi Iron Chef Please advise: - year of manufacture 2018 - make, model & variant Audi A4 Allroad Quattro 2.0 TDI body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Estate (Wagon?) - engine size & fuel type 2 litre diesel - transmission Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 4WD - mileage 45000 - any special features, options or modification AC, heated seats, electric windows, all leather interior - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £20,000 - Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range) $38-42k - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $45000 - which Australian state/city Brisbane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 On 07/08/2023 at 18:59, Cheery Thistle said: Hi Iron Chef Please advise: - year of manufacture 2018 - make, model & variant Audi A4 Allroad Quattro 2.0 TDI body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Estate (Wagon?) - engine size & fuel type 2 litre diesel - transmission Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 4WD - mileage 45000 - any special features, options or modification AC, heated seats, electric windows, all leather interior - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £20,000 - Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range) $38-42k - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $45000 - which Australian state/city Brisbane Hi! That's worth bringing, at those numbers. The estates have a devoted following here, and aren't easy to find, which helps your cause. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheery Thistle Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 13 hours ago, Iron Chef said: Hi! That's worth bringing, at those numbers. The estates have a devoted following here, and aren't easy to find, which helps your cause. Great thanks will give it some thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarp Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hi Ironchef, What's your take on bringing a campervan/motorhome that is owned less than 12 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 11 hours ago, Jarp said: Hi Ironchef, What's your take on bringing a campervan/motorhome that is owned less than 12 months? It can possibly be imported via SEVS but you'd need to send us the make/model details to check (via the website, in my signature). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarp Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Thanks, will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeds07 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Hi Iron Chef, loving your work. Any thoughts on the below, please? - year of manufacture - 2017 - make, model & variant - Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) - Hatchback - engine size & fuel type - 1.4 Petrol - transmission - Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) - FWD - mileage - 45000 - any special features, options or modification - Heated front seats, heated steering, rear parking sensors (no modifications) - does it have aircon - Yes - realistic current UK market value - £7500 - Australian RedBook value - can’t see it - they only have the 2013 (Opel) model, I think closest match is Holden Barina at $8400-$10050 - Australian market value - can’t see it here, Barina is $14500-15000 - which Australian state/city - Melbourne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted October 31, 2023 Author Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, jbeds07 said: Hi Iron Chef, loving your work. Any thoughts on the below, please? - year of manufacture - 2017 - make, model & variant - Vauxhall Corsa ecoFLEX - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) - Hatchback - engine size & fuel type - 1.4 Petrol - transmission - Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) - FWD - mileage - 45000 - any special features, options or modification - Heated front seats, heated steering, rear parking sensors (no modifications) - does it have aircon - Yes - realistic current UK market value - £7500 - Australian RedBook value - can’t see it - they only have the 2013 (Opel) model, I think closest match is Holden Barina at $8400-$10050 - Australian market value - can’t see it here, Barina is $14500-15000 - which Australian state/city - Melbourne Hello and welcome! Although the numbers *almost* work on it, I would suggest leaving it behind, mainly because it would be a bit of an orphan in Australia. Sometimes that still works if the car is collectible, but a Corsa would only really appeal to UK-car tragics, many of whom are my friends, and they're all tight as fish's bums Edited October 31, 2023 by Iron Chef Typo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeds07 Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Thank you! Think we’ll leave it, can’t bear to see him being orphaned! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drysdale87 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 What I need from you: - year of manufacture - 2019 - make, model & variant - Range Rover Velar, P300, Dynamic SE - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) - SUV - engine size & fuel type - 2.0, Petrol - transmission - Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) - 4WD - mileage - 44,000 - any special features, options or modification - N/A - does it have aircon - Yes - realistic current UK market value - £32000 - Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range) - $53,000 - $58,000 - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) - $70,000 - which Australian state/city - QLD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinby Kent Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 I have an antique car... is it Ok to transport from UK to Perth with no hassle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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