My UK S2000 Silverstone, 2004. Import it yourself, get it for $14000

#1 amdaman

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 08:34 PM

Hi guys,

I'm currently in Australia but I have my S2000 for sale in the UK so I can continue travelling. I've noticed how expensive the S2000's are over here and I'll sell my 2004 facelift for $14000 if someone wants to import in themselves. As AP1s go for $20000 this is BY FAR the cheapest facelift in Australia. Im currently travelling but I'm happy to answer any questions on 0412533919. I have a vague idea of costs involved but I know it's less than $5000. Facelifts look to be going for $25000+

I'd import it myself but I don't know how long I can stay in the country for yet and I think you need to own the car for a year before you can sell it.

The UK ad is here;

http://www.s2ki.com/...pest-in-the-uk/

Call me or email amitw1985@gmail.com if this is of interest to you.

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:06 PM

I recall reading a post on OzHonda maybe? About the lengthy process of importing a car. So it has been done successfully. Even if someone bought it in for a part out!

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:26 PM

or a TRANSPLANT? I wonder if it then would be Australian complianced.? :ponder:

Wait up 5900 gbp = 8670 aud, I think the OP needs to recheck his listing or does he mean all up $14k.?

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#4 alcollins85

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 09:37 PM

I looked into importing an S2000 from Ireland to Oz so did a bit of research and found this:

The shipping cost is a fraction of the overall price - heres real figures from a lad who transported an Elise

Vehicle import application - $50.00
Shipping cost (20ft container) - $3025.00
Marine shipping insurance - $1892.00
Australian Duty & Entry Fees - $6456.41
Port & Statutory Charges - $489.50
Transport of container (Warf to Depot) - $429.00
Depot Charges (Unpack Container) - $407.00
Australian Quarantine Inspection Services - $193.00
Customs and AQUIS formalities re Motor Vehicle - $412.50
Valuation of Vehicle - $605.00
Transport by tilt tray (Warf to mechanic) - $132.00
Admin Costs at Mechanic & Secure storage - $176.00
Blue slip for imported vehicle - $113.50
Personal Import Plate - $154.00
Visual inspection unit (VIU) at RTA - $187.00
Registration Fee - $51.00
Motor Vehicle Tax - $166.00
Stamp Duty (on a Value of $42,000) - $1260.00
Compulsory Third party insurance - $326.00

Grand total (Car is now on the road!) - $16,524.91

You also need to have owned the car in Ireland for at least 12 months, will need your original bill of sale, and also need to account for any time spent outside Ireland during that period. An application needs to be made to allow you to export it, if the car arrives in Australia and that approval isn't sorted out, you'll be having the car crushed more than likely!

This was from an Irish forum (see link below) and there appears to be a consensus on these prices. I dont think you are gonna import it for 5k.

http://www.boards.ie...hp?t=2055822103

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 07:32 PM

I would definately be interested. Have you owned the car in the uk for over a year? Ill give you a call over the weekend. Cheers. Paul

#6 amdaman

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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:52 PM

Hi,

I've owned the car for almost two years so yep.

Cheers

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Posted 10 February 2012 - 05:31 PM

ncmx5, on 09 February 2012 - 07:32 PM, said:

I would definately be interested. Have you owned the car in the uk for over a year? Ill give you a call over the weekend. Cheers. Paul

http://www.pistonhea......%20Hopefully!

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Posted 13 March 2012 - 08:13 AM

amdaman, on 08 February 2012 - 08:34 PM, said:

You have to have owned the car for 12 months prior to bringing a car in as a personal import, and you do not have to wait a year to sell the car on. Nobody on this site, without a traders license, can import this car except the owner.

I think someone linked to the Pistonheads site regarding all the red tape, its worth a read.