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Author:  _666_ [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:17 pm ]
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has anyone looked into importing a mini from the UK i was just then and the prices of mini's over there are rediculously cheap compared to over here... anywho im pretty sure i get the gist of the GST and LCT on arrival, but i can find out much details bout actually getting it shipped or flown over..
Author:  fuzzy-hair-man [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:22 pm ]
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There have been various topics on this so do a search.

A couple of the people on here have imported minis and some actually have a business doing it but by all accounts it is not an easy process and you really need to find someone with experience with dealing with the authorities.

Also the general jist was Japan is a better source of mini imports than the UK but do a search and you shall find :wink:
Author:  aznpride [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:26 pm ]
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Is there a restriction on which overseas model's you can register here in Aus?
Author:  Harley [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:59 pm ]
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You can't import anything built after '88.
UK minis are all rust buckets, even the good ones. This is because of the salty wet conditions in the winter.
The transport fees will be more than the car.
It's just not woth it.
Author:  aznpride [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:01 pm ]
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I thought so. Probably better off just sourcing one locally.
Author:  _666_ [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:09 pm ]
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yeah but i can get a running working mini for like $300 over there without MOT, and over here i get a dented basically floorless (due to rust) roundnose shell for $200
Author:  Harley [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:20 pm ]
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The car price is $300.
To your door will be $5000 and 3 months minimum.
Then you will need to replace every panel on the car because the rust is so bad.
Believe me, a $300 running car in britan is an absolute crap heap.
Author:  min13k [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:20 pm ]
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then the 1000 to 2000 to import it just blows the import out of the water
makka
Author:  aznpride [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:23 pm ]
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Damn. By the time it's out here and delivery costs have been taken into consideration, still have to restore it. Better off buying one that's already restored or one that doesn't need "much" work.
Author:  willy [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:32 pm ]
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:lol: People just don't realise. :roll:

Theres really no such thing as a "bargain" in this life anymore.

And use the search feature, theres plenty of topics on this subject already.





That is all.
Author:  mad-mk1 [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:40 pm ]
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exactly and rememba it might say 300, but its pounds not aud times it by 3 for a rough estimate, usually round 2.7
Author:  _666_ [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:57 pm ]
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nah i went to www.xe.com for a propper conversion wich equalled $300 AUD
Author:  Harley [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:16 pm ]
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So the car is 120 pounds then?
It's worse than I was saying it is! :D
Let me guess, a k reg (70-84ish) car? Ideal project? :lol:
Author:  feralsprint [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:45 pm ]
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well as someone who imports classic english sports cars for a living its not that hard to import a car as long as its pre 89, you apply for import approval $50 then arange shipping $2000 if its drivable or about $2500 for a share container, pre 72 there is no duty just GST and probably fee's for cleaning (rip off for Patricks) after they inspect for AQIS. Not that hard really

Jon
Author:  Mick [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:55 pm ]
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What so less than 3000 dollars?

Not so bad.

I don't know if I trust pommy salesman though...."oh yeah mate, there's no rust, and the engine's a pearler!" or "I'd keep it myself except if it wasn't for my very sick muvver"
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