Anyone imported a car for parts?

sammynb · Post by **sammynb** » Tue May 17, 2011 4:04 pm

I've been watching an XT6 on one of the US salvage auction sites and it looks like it's going to go for a couple of hundred dollars at most.
So 5 stud hubs, an ER27 flat six with AWD auto box, the front end is bent but everything else looks spot on, so it would be perfect to gut.
But after doing some research because it's a complete vehicle, it comes under the classification of importing a motor vehicle, which from the customs website looks a hassle (http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page4371.asp).

Has anyone ever gone through the process? Is it worth the trouble? As it's an '88 XT6 it could be eligible under the pre '89 clause but nothing's guaranteed.

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue May 17, 2011 7:39 pm

Dont know if this is of interest but I will be disposing of an XTturbo or Vortex in your speak - shortly (less the parts I need to keep) But one part I will deffo not need is the auto AWD box and diff - the car was a driver till the engine was removed. (rear discs already gone:()
I could easy arrange shipping.
Interested anyone ? Reasonable offers invited.

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Tue May 17, 2011 8:19 pm

Hw much was your import Giles
Front cut aus to uk ?

Would have to be way less paperwork than a "whole" car if you could convince seller to send as a cut ie parts on a pallet

FROG · Post by **FROG** » Tue May 17, 2011 8:24 pm

Shivers !!! Nasty looking website that is

If your road vehicle has a value below the import entry threshold (AUD1000) it may be cleared by Customs by lodging a self-assessed clearance (SAC) declaration.* A VIA is required regardless of the value of the road vehicle.

^^ that may help tho ?

Traumatized after clicking that link

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:07 pm

FROG wrote:Hw much was your import Giles
Front cut aus to uk ?

Would have to be way less paperwork than a "whole" car if you could convince seller to send as a cut ie parts on a pallet

Shipping and duty and handling each end. The UK vat also payable was able to be reclaimed.
No great hassle - so certainly '' Used car parts'' is the way cheaper option.

Seen to think total up for me was £900 ish ?? Cant exactly remember !:rolleyes:

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Tue May 17, 2011 11:54 pm

"Can't exactly remember !"

That is lazy on my part since I learned to do quote boxes

That's in case Mrs Giles is cruising this site

I can just see Tsubaru searching for this bargain as it is somewhere in his territory.
Sammy, think I saw an ad in justcars at your local newsagent for about $5, for US imports and the cost just to transport whole car is about 3250$ to Oz.

sammynb · Post by **sammynb** » Wed May 18, 2011 12:06 am

steptoe wrote:"Can't exactly remember !"
I can just see Tsubaru searching for this bargain as it is somewhere in his territory.
Sammy, think I saw an ad in justcars at your local newsagent for about $5, for US imports and the cost just to transport whole car is about 3250$ to Oz.

Thanks steptoe but the company that is auctioning the car also arranges shipping, $1500US to Australia, hence why I'm considering it.

steptoe · Post by **steptoe** » Wed May 18, 2011 12:16 am

AWESOME! I reckon it would be a ballsy little unit to drive here in LHD

1111giles · Post by **1111giles** » Wed May 18, 2011 1:58 am

steptoe wrote:"Can't exactly remember !"

That is lazy on my part since I learned to do quote boxes

That's in case Mrs Giles is cruising this site

HaHaHa the very thought of my wife ''Cruising'' this site LoL !:mrgreen:

More likley a blinking house make over site looking for new wall paper or a settee or something ! - not many of those on here for her !

BTW Dont for God's sake even think about importing one of these !!! - make sure you are not having a drink when you click open the link ! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza-WA ... 3083672682

T'subaru · Post by **T'subaru** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:10 am

steptoe wrote:"Can't exactly remember !"

That is lazy on my part since I learned to do quote boxes

That's in case Mrs Giles is cruising this site

I can just see Tsubaru searching for this bargain as it is somewhere in his territory.
Sammy, think I saw an ad in justcars at your local newsagent for about $5, for US imports and the cost just to transport whole car is about 3250$ to Oz.

hehe, that thought crossed my mind immediatly....but no work = no play money:)

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Wed May 18, 2011 7:58 pm

[quote="1111giles"]HaHaHa the very thought of my wife ''Cruising'' this site LoL !:mrgreen:

More likley a blinking house make over site looking for new wall paper or a settee or something ! - not many of those on here for her !

Heeheheh just incase Mrs. Gilles does cruise this site here is something for her.
http://www.kingfurniture.com.au/collect ... ection.htm
Hylton:twisted:

olddog642 · Post by **olddog642** » Wed May 18, 2011 8:02 pm

[quote="1111giles"]HaHaHa the very thought of my wife ''Cruising'' this site LoL !:mrgreen:

More likley a blinking house make over site looking for new wall paper or a settee or something ! - not many of those on here for her !

Just in case Mrs. Giles is cruising here is something for her eheheheh
http://www.kingfurniture.com.au/collect ... ection.htm
Hylton:twisted:

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