wats the importing story??

[nvs_evo]

hey guys new to this forum jst moved here from nz 6 months ago i need a boost fix fast

whats the rules in regards to importing cars from overseas japan/usa??

heres a few sites im looking to buy off

www.tau-sales.com
www.w-a.co.jp
www.kadoco.co.jp

ive looked at a couple of evo3s but not really inrested in payn 26k for one i paid that 3 years a go for my old e3s

any help wud be appreciated

thanks

 

[CLuTZ]

Welcome to Australia.

You wont be able to import anything between 1988 E39a VR4 and EVO 6.

Unless they're a personal import (Gold Plate) or been registered before the loophole was closed that allowed the cars in between to be rego'd in Aus.

Then there's the EVO's going around with Aus delivery plates riveted onto the firewall.

Then there's a converted GSR's to EVO spec.

I've seen some cheap VR4's going around lately, can you handle a tank?

dre

 

[nvs_evo]

thanks for the reply, ive heard that if the car is 15yrs or older you can bring the car into the country is this correct?

im not looking to bring a evo into the country i really want a mitsi eclispe and convert it to right hand drive, is there a place in melbs that can do this?

is there any importing websites for info regarding importing?

cheers

 

[Entaran]

You'll never get an eclipse into Australia... period.

Unless you find a sucker with a raws workshop who is willing to not only import & comply, but perform complete mirror conversions to the steering etc.

Eclipses were only ever made LHD so it will require a LOT of custom work.



Your chances are between nil and zero. Sorry

 

[olly]

or you could wait for the new eclipse to come out?

 

[Street Surgeon]

A lil' off-topic but if I were to move to Aus, could I bring an Eclipse in as a personal import since I've owned a few here?

 

[Entaran]

Yes, but you couldn't register it until it was converted to RHD.

 

[3zercrowd]

I ve seen a LHD eclipse, the 2003 model here in townsville...had to have a double take at it DEFINATELY LHD.

Ive seen it a few places around town....Diplomats i bet?

 

[Street Surgeon]

Yes, but you couldn't register it until it was converted to RHD.

Wow, I don't know if that's possible.... Well, for a reasonable amount of money anyway

 

[nvs_evo]

yup i know they are left hand drive how ever id like to do one of these up or import one from the states or japan(yes they have them there lhd tho) all ready done up.

ill do sum research myself and see what i can come up with

cheers for the reply'/s

 

[3zercrowd]

Hey mate try this place>>>

http://www.sportsluxurycars.com.au/mainpage.htm

Give Craig Dean a call :wink:

 

[VR-4-PLAY]

Yes, but you couldn't register it until it was converted to RHD.

unless u moved to WA, we can register LHD here no worries.....

 

[Ian O'Connor]

Any news about importing eclipses
I know you can get lhd on club plates