Author Topic: need import info (Read 9762 times)

87droptop · « **on:** August 05, 2008, 09:31:56 PM »

hi all, im going beirut, stockholm, new jersey, LA, leaving 20 august. my us stop is only 2 look 4 a 95/96 c4 convert. manual. now, what should i watch out 4 when buying one there, what forms or documents need i take with me, what roughly am i looking at for shipping, agents, and TAX, what other hidden fees, do i have 2 c someone to convert steering and obtain any documents before i go???

daniel42au · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2008, 09:42:37 PM »

can i be blunt....

Australian Customs thru DOTARS will not enable you to import a C4 into Australia built after Jan 89 because you will be subject to RAWS and no workshop has been RAWS acredited to convert a C4 Corvette.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings.....

Go for a C5 or a pre 89 C4. :-)

there are lots of posts on this site which will advise you of the pitfalls.

nifty · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2008, 12:13:14 AM »

sad but true the last i heard.....dan is correct....

87droptop · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2008, 07:18:22 PM »

Thanks guys, daniel, now i know what u mean. so my other options are to either buy one previously converted here, or buy a c5 as u mentioned. so a c5 is not any trouble to bring back and convert?? costs, any rough ideas ??

daniel42au · « **Reply #4 on:** August 08, 2008, 05:51:05 AM »

Yes that's basically it.... all those options are available to you.

A C5 will cost you $35,000 to convert but you also have all the costs associated with importing ... import duties, GST, shipping costs, transportation, and time (set aside 6 mths of your life). Having gone thru the process of importing, i'd think twice about doing it again but rather i'd buy a copy of Unique Cars or Just Cars at the newsagent and buy a car ready to drive. An acceptable car may not present itself right away but sooner or later one will come up.

gtc · « **Reply #5 on:** August 08, 2008, 11:48:51 AM »

Also, try

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx

You can setup and save your search criteria to quickly find all Corvettes for sale each time you acess the site:

http://sell.carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/!cs_content.alert_login

87droptop · « **Reply #6 on:** August 08, 2008, 06:05:22 PM »

ok....thank u all, been great help. looks like im going through the US window shopping 4 a vet... i'll stick to my 87 4 now, and like u said, buying one here might be the better option..

87droptop · « **Reply #7 on:** August 11, 2008, 08:37:07 PM »

new idea, whats the go with importing a 1968-69. obviously no need 4 dash conversion, what else involved in taxes, shipping etc.... ??

nifty · « **Reply #8 on:** August 12, 2008, 01:27:14 AM »

heaps of people are doing it now......best to talk to an importer.....they can take care of everything so all you do is pay a bill..... some will even deliver to your door....u2u me if you would like the name of a good friend who brings in some big doller cars.....

87droptop · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2008, 07:29:21 AM »

hi all , just got back from the states, bought a 1968 manual red convertible, i guess when it gets here it will be on the next run , cant wait...

72vet · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2008, 06:11:58 PM »

:ado Welcome to the C3 club 87 Droptop, any pictures of your new ride?

87droptop · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2008, 09:55:13 PM »

should have taken some while i was there...actually not a bad looking car at all, now the long wait to get the car here starts......