NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Post 84 => Topic started by: daniel42au on January 09, 2008, 08:37:04 PM

Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: daniel42au on January 09, 2008, 08:37:04 PM
Does anyone know what is the current cost of converting a C5 and/or  C6 to RHD?

In 2004/2005 'ish', I polled a couple of RAWs and was quoted about $35,000.... noting that one of them seems to have gone broke.

Also at the time a C4 cost about $15,000 for a flat dash mirror (i.e. thats what my C4 cost) and $25,000 for a late C4 asymmetric dash mirror conversion.... at the time the extra $10,000 for the RAWS conversion was put down to the RAWS accreditation overheads.

Someone has subsequently suggested to me that the cost is now about $70,000.... which I found incredible to believe considering the task basically remains the same, but.... I want to confirm this....

...Since like most, I like to dream a little BUT with the facts.... as they can make dreams achievable.   :-)
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: yolo on January 09, 2008, 09:31:05 PM
Performax charges 49500 including GST for a c6
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: Vette Obsessed on January 10, 2008, 10:56:48 AM
Wow.  When I looked into a conversion on a ZR1 a few years back I was quoted $26K and another "$6K or so" to allow for RAWS.  Mind you I am sure it would have blown out past that figure.

As for the $70K figure, that's quite something... ;40
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: Chromie on January 10, 2008, 01:10:19 PM
;ayThe cost of a conversion on a C5 or C6 is $42,500.00 + G.S.T.
With the compliance plate. This means that all that is required after that is what the RTA require in your state, For example in NSW it would be a blue slip, green slip and what the RTA fee is
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Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: stingray on January 10, 2008, 04:14:24 PM
I have been told that to convert a C5 in Melbourne is around $29,000.00
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: daniel42au on January 11, 2008, 02:28:56 PM
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Originally posted by stingray
I have been told that to convert a C5 in Melbourne is around $29,000.00


hi Stingray,  

that is a pretty competitive price.... do you know who is doing it for $29,000? Is that the GST inclusive price uder the RAWS or is it being undertaken as a 'Personal Import' conversion and hence less costly?  And finally, do you know if it is a full mirror conversion?
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: waks on January 11, 2008, 03:52:10 PM
$29k!!! If thats drive in/out, thats sensational pricing.

Even though there is alot of work to be done on a conversion, its hard to justify paying $30k+.  plus it seems to be going up and up each year to a point it wont be worth the expense converting vehicles.

Bring back the 15yr lhd rule I say & keep enthusiasts happy.
Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: Cameron 77C3 on January 20, 2008, 11:00:28 AM
Yolo's post's on his C6 Conversion have been moved into their own thread in this section

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Title: COST OF MIRROR CONVERSION C5 & C6
Post by: Panther on April 25, 2008, 05:33:16 PM
34 + gst for C5 and 44 + gst for C6 is the corrct price for nsw, but they are about to go under, I intend to make sure they do for C5