HeidiPatrick Posted September 5, 2018 Report Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) Hi All, I have a question which I know a few people have asked, but really need answers from only those who have successfully done this. We are over activating our PR VISA and have been looking at vehicles. We have a VW 4 motion long wheelbase Transproter crew bus in South Africa, which we ordered from new and it is just over a year old with a whole lot of ect’s we had fitted. We paid for our vehicle cash and it’s still has very low mileage and is in excellent condition. We looked at trying to get the same/similar vehicle here and there’s none that even come near to our ones configuration. The price of a kind of similar one here but short wheel base is AUD98 000, that’s nearly R1mil when converted. At this point we really considering just brining our one over, as it is paid for and the import will hopefully be cheaper then trying to replace it here, as well as if we sell it we won’t get what it’s worth and the exchange rate is not so great so we can’t even afford to buy one here then. VW has confirmed that they can get all parts for our vehicle as the do the panel vans like our vehicle which has the same engine and transmission ect. We are going to be living in WA, has anyone successfully brought a vehicle over and can point me in the rights directions for costs and process ect? Thank you 😊 Edited September 6, 2018 by HeidiPatrick needed to add tags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted September 14, 2018 Report Share Posted September 14, 2018 Hi there, I can't help but here's a few links that could provide some info on the process and costs: https://www.comparethemarket.com.au/blog/car/importing-a-car-into-australia/ https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/busi/cargo-support-trade-and-goods/importing-goods/importing-motor-vehicles http://www.prepareforaustralia.com.au/prepare-move/relocation/importing-car-vehicle-motorcycle.aspx My brother bought his car in (also almost brand new and very expensive to replace in Aussie $$ value) and he regretted it. That was many many moons ago so I can't even ask him what he had to do to import it. Cars here have very little value as soon as you leave the car dealer. It's not such a big thing as it is in South Africa. People tend to go for small, fuel efficient cars that serve a purpose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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