Iron Chef Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 3 hours ago, laf said: Hi Iron Chef Please advise: - year of manufacture 2021 - make, model & variant Volkswagen T-Roc Black Edition Tsi Evo Sa, Grey metallic body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV - engine size & fuel type 1498cc petrol - transmission Auto dual clutch - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) Front wheel drive - mileage 12,000 - any special features, options or modification Black edition, wheels, trim, logos - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £26,000 - 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) $34,000? Couldn’t find a match - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $41,000 - which Australian state/city Sydney, NSW Hi laf, just spotted your email too. I'll get Cory to send you through a quote, but if you can get GBP26,000 for it, you might be better off selling it before you leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Hi Iron Lady, My family are in the process of planning a future move to Aus in a year or so. Neither of my current 2 x cars stack up to take but I could swap one now in anticipation so weighing up options - I know I need to own any car for a year and that shipping costs and exchange rate may change in that time but I'd appreciate any thoughts on the following: 1. Is it possible to import electric cars to Aus (eg Tesla) or are there any particular restriction/considerations. 2. Is it possible to import a classic car that has been converted to electric? And any considerations. 3. Are there any particular cars you have spotted that make most sense - I spotted late model Jaguar XKR over here for c. £30k that seem to be on Carsales.au for AUD110k - 150k - does anything beat that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 26, 2022 Author Share Posted July 26, 2022 On 22/07/2022 at 19:36, AliG said: Hi Iron Lady, My family are in the process of planning a future move to Aus in a year or so. Neither of my current 2 x cars stack up to take but I could swap one now in anticipation so weighing up options - I know I need to own any car for a year and that shipping costs and exchange rate may change in that time but I'd appreciate any thoughts on the following: 1. Is it possible to import electric cars to Aus (eg Tesla) or are there any particular restriction/considerations. 2. Is it possible to import a classic car that has been converted to electric? And any considerations. 3. Are there any particular cars you have spotted that make most sense - I spotted late model Jaguar XKR over here for c. £30k that seem to be on Carsales.au for AUD110k - 150k - does anything beat that! Hi Ali, in order: 1. Yes it is, shipping is still possible. We've done a number of them. Bear in mind that Tesla gets a bit sooky about doing over-the-air updates on vehicles that have been sent overseas. We currently have a past customer speaking to the ACCC about Tesla's reluctance to give his vehicle updates. 2. Only one consideration - get your import approval sorted before it gets converted, or you won't be able to bring it in. 3. Late model British sports cars make a lot of sense, money wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 On 04/07/2022 at 02:07, Iron Chef said: Hi laf, just spotted your email too. I'll get Cory to send you through a quote, but if you can get GBP26,000 for it, you might be better off selling it before you leave. Thanks Iron Chef, I only just spotted your reply too. I did receive the quote. As you suggest I think we will sell it. Unless we can be sure it will definitely be beneficial it's one less hassle. Our exact "special" model isn't available in Aus to get an exact match. We'll really miss it as we're German brand fans and not so keen on the Nissans, Mazdas, Toyotas, Kias and it's only 18 months old. Still another thing we'll have to be flexible with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 9 hours ago, laf said: Thanks Iron Chef, I only just spotted your reply too. I did receive the quote. As you suggest I think we will sell it. Unless we can be sure it will definitely be beneficial it's one less hassle. Our exact "special" model isn't available in Aus to get an exact match. We'll really miss it as we're German brand fans and not so keen on the Nissans, Mazdas, Toyotas, Kias and it's only 18 months old. Still another thing we'll have to be flexible with. VW does sell the T-Roc here in Australia too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laf Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 22 hours ago, Iron Chef said: VW does sell the T-Roc here in Australia too Yes who knows we might buy the almost identical vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 On 11/08/2022 at 07:52, laf said: Yes who knows we might buy the almost identical vehicle. Just bear in mind the lead times are huge at the moment, so don't expect to be able to get a new one quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_P Posted October 7, 2022 Share Posted October 7, 2022 Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2006 - make, model & variant Alfa Romeo Brera V6 body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Coupe - engine size & fuel type 3.2L Petrol - transmission 6 Speed Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) AWD - mileage 125,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £6000 - £7000 - 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) $8,200 - $10,200 - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $38,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Sydney, NSW Many thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 9 hours ago, Tom_P said: Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2006 - make, model & variant Alfa Romeo Brera V6 body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Coupe - engine size & fuel type 3.2L Petrol - transmission 6 Speed Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) AWD - mileage 125,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £6000 - £7000 - 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) $8,200 - $10,200 - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $38,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Sydney, NSW Many thanks Tom Hi Tom, a V6 manual Brera with AWD?! Hell, I'll buy it off you now rare as chicken lips in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Hi Iron Chef - a quick question on timing: I understand you have to have owned the car for 1 year - but is this at the point of shipping from UK or at the point of arrival to Aus? Im looking at moving to aus in just under a year - if I buy a car today, it won't be a year old at the time I leave the country (and would want to ship the car) but it would be a year old at the time it arrives in Aus.. Thanks in anticipation. PS A stock 2007 Jaguar XK coupe (2wd 4.2L auto) with 100,000km on the clock is <£12k ($26k) over here and in Aus $25-36k on redbook and $55-$60k on Carsales - I'm guessing that's gonna make sense to take to QLD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted January 27, 2023 Share Posted January 27, 2023 On 26/01/2023 at 19:12, AliG said: Hi Iron Chef - a quick question on timing: I understand you have to have owned the car for 1 year - but is this at the point of shipping from UK or at the point of arrival to Aus? Im looking at moving to aus in just under a year - if I buy a car today, it won't be a year old at the time I leave the country (and would want to ship the car) but it would be a year old at the time it arrives in Aus.. Thanks in anticipation. PS A stock 2007 Jaguar XK coupe (2wd 4.2L auto) with 100,000km on the clock is <£12k ($26k) over here and in Aus $25-36k on redbook and $55-$60k on Carsales - I'm guessing that's gonna make sense to take to QLD? Unless things have changed you had to prove ownership and use (or at least access to the car) at the time of application for the import. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliG Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 27/01/2023 at 23:41, rammygirl said: Unless things have changed you had to prove ownership and use (or at least access to the car) at the time of application for the import. Thanks I suspected that might the the case - And I'm guessing you need the paperwork in place to get the car on the boat (rather than submitting the application while the car is on its way)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 On 29/01/2023 at 18:11, AliG said: Thanks I suspected that might the the case - And I'm guessing you need the paperwork in place to get the car on the boat (rather than submitting the application while the car is on its way)? My apologies, I missed this one! Yes you need to have the import approval before the car goes on the boat (I'm sure you can imagine how bad it would be to have a car refused an import approval while it's half way to Australia!). There is a little bit of leeway in some circumstances. Email us if you like, and we can have a look at your situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzbomb Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Hi Iron Chef, Looking at 2 cars if you can help? Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2006 - make, model & variant Porsche Cayman S body type (coupe, convertible, etc) 2-seater Coupe - engine size & fuel type 3.4L Petrol - transmission Tiptronic Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) RWD - mileage 50,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £15000 - 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) $29,200 - $41,200 - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $65,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Perth Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2017 - make, model & variant BMW 2 series body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Convertible - engine size & fuel type 2L diesel - transmission 6 Speed Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) RWD - mileage 55,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £14000 - 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) Cant see it! - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $35,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Perth Think the last one pretty much answers itself! Not leaving for 15 month or so, anything you'd recommend to bring? Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 13, 2023 Author Share Posted June 13, 2023 On 08/06/2023 at 20:51, Fuzzbomb said: Hi Iron Chef, Looking at 2 cars if you can help? Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2006 - make, model & variant Porsche Cayman S body type (coupe, convertible, etc) 2-seater Coupe - engine size & fuel type 3.4L Petrol - transmission Tiptronic Auto - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) RWD - mileage 50,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £15000 - 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) $29,200 - $41,200 - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $65,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Perth Hi Iron Chef, - year of manufacture 2017 - make, model & variant BMW 2 series body type (coupe, convertible, etc) Convertible - engine size & fuel type 2L diesel - transmission 6 Speed Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) RWD - mileage 55,000 miles - any special features, options or modification None - does it have aircon Yes - realistic current UK market value £14000 - 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) Cant see it! - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) $35,000. (Closest matching vehicle had lower mileage) - which Australian state/city Perth Think the last one pretty much answers itself! Not leaving for 15 month or so, anything you'd recommend to bring? Much appreciated! Hi Fuzzbomb, and welcome! In short, bring over the Cayman, sell off the BMW and buy something a little more lucrative if you still have 15 months to go 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coos Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Hi Iron Chef, We're planning on moving over at the end of December. Where we move to is still up in the air a bit depending on employment, but fall back is Perth for now. I've heard there's virtually no demand for manuals over there, but thought no harm in checking. Thanks, Marcus - year of manufacture - 2021 - make, model & variant - F56 MINI 3-Door Hatch Cooper S Exclusive LCI II - body type - 3 door hatch - engine size & fuel type - 4cyl 2.0L Turbo Petrol - transmission - Manual - drive type - FWD - mileage - 12500 miles / 20120 km -any special features, options or modification - Manufacturer options: Enigmatic Black, MINI Yours Leather Lounge, Navigation Plus Pack, Comfort Pack, 18" Pulse Spoke 2-tone / runflat tyres, Nappa leather steering wheel, Heated Front Windscreen, Roof in Body Colour, Piano Black Exterior, Darkened Rear Glass, Anthracite Headlining, Harman/Kardon Surround Sound - Aircon - Yes - realistic current UK market value - Carwow.co.uk valuation - £18,924 - Australian RedBook value - $41,500 - $45,200 - Australian market value - Closest match on carsales is only 8000km and an auto with sunroof for $55,880 - which Australian state/city - Perth currently but could change to east coast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 20, 2023 Author Share Posted June 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Coos said: Hi Iron Chef, We're planning on moving over at the end of December. Where we move to is still up in the air a bit depending on employment, but fall back is Perth for now. I've heard there's virtually no demand for manuals over there, but thought no harm in checking. Thanks, Marcus - year of manufacture - 2021 - make, model & variant - F56 MINI 3-Door Hatch Cooper S Exclusive LCI II - body type - 3 door hatch - engine size & fuel type - 4cyl 2.0L Turbo Petrol - transmission - Manual - drive type - FWD - mileage - 12500 miles / 20120 km -any special features, options or modification - Manufacturer options: Enigmatic Black, MINI Yours Leather Lounge, Navigation Plus Pack, Comfort Pack, 18" Pulse Spoke 2-tone / runflat tyres, Nappa leather steering wheel, Heated Front Windscreen, Roof in Body Colour, Piano Black Exterior, Darkened Rear Glass, Anthracite Headlining, Harman/Kardon Surround Sound - Aircon - Yes - realistic current UK market value - Carwow.co.uk valuation - £18,924 - Australian RedBook value - $41,500 - $45,200 - Australian market value - Closest match on carsales is only 8000km and an auto with sunroof for $55,880 - which Australian state/city - Perth currently but could change to east coast Welcome! Yes that's worth doing, based on those numbers, especially if you end up in Perth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJubby Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Hi Iron Chef I am in the process of applying to move to Australia (Perth) and wondering if it is worth bringing my vehicle with me. It is approximately 2 years before the move so could sell and buy something worth bringing over if this isn't. Recommendations welcome. - year of manufacture 2017 - make, model & variant Ford, Edge, Sport - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV - engine size & fuel type 2.0l Diesel - transmission Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 4WD - mileage 27000 - any special features, options or modification Lux package - 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) Not found Australian equivalent - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) Not found Australian equivalent - which Australian state/city Perth Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 7 hours ago, MJubby said: Hi Iron Chef I am in the process of applying to move to Australia (Perth) and wondering if it is worth bringing my vehicle with me. It is approximately 2 years before the move so could sell and buy something worth bringing over if this isn't. Recommendations welcome. - year of manufacture 2017 - make, model & variant Ford, Edge, Sport - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV - engine size & fuel type 2.0l Diesel - transmission Manual - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 4WD - mileage 27000 - any special features, options or modification Lux package - 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) Not found Australian equivalent - Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle) Not found Australian equivalent - which Australian state/city Perth Thanks for your help Welcome to PIO! I would recommend leaving that one in the UK. It was sold here as the Escape (no idea why the different name) - you would have the only manual diesel one here, which may hold some appeal, but they didn't hold their value that well here. Only bring it if you can't bear to part with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJubby Posted June 30, 2023 Share Posted June 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Iron Chef said: Welcome to PIO! I would recommend leaving that one in the UK. It was sold here as the Escape (no idea why the different name) - you would have the only manual diesel one here, which may hold some appeal, but they didn't hold their value that well here. Only bring it if you can't bear to part with it. Thank you fir the welcome. Its a very nice car but not something I can't bare to leave behind. Could you recommend a good size family car that would be worth bringing over? Or something that is highly sort after? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted June 30, 2023 Author Share Posted June 30, 2023 47 minutes ago, MJubby said: Thank you fir the welcome. Its a very nice car but not something I can't bare to leave behind. Could you recommend a good size family car that would be worth bringing over? Or something that is highly sort after? Thanks Luxury brands are a good bet. I would look at a late model Jaguar, depending on your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 17 hours ago, Iron Chef said: Luxury brands are a good bet. I would look at a late model Jaguar, depending on your budget. Is it actually profitable to buy a car in the UK especially to bring out to Australia? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 1, 2023 Author Share Posted July 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Marisawright said: Is it actually profitable to buy a car in the UK especially to bring out to Australia? We'd probably be out of a job if it wasn't 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerVoice Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Marisawright said: Is it actually profitable to buy a car in the UK especially to bring out to Australia? 1 hour ago, Iron Chef said: We'd probably be out of a job if it wasn't I was wondering if someone had previously lived here and then moved back to the UK for a while, would they be allowed to ship a car to Australia if they then decided to return here? (or is that option only available to new migrants?). My understanding was that you needed to own the vehicle for year or more before you left. Edited July 1, 2023 by InnerVoice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted July 4, 2023 Author Share Posted July 4, 2023 On 01/07/2023 at 13:59, InnerVoice said: I was wondering if someone had previously lived here and then moved back to the UK for a while, would they be allowed to ship a car to Australia if they then decided to return here? (or is that option only available to new migrants?). My understanding was that you needed to own the vehicle for year or more before you left. You can bring in a car second time around moving over, bearing in mind it needs to be 5 years in between vehicles if you've already brought in a personal vehicle the first time around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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