Jump to content
SAU Community

Why Is This Evo V Registered Wrong

starwarz
 Share

Recommended Posts

starwarz Proficient

starwarz

Posted
Posted

Hi guys i come again with a problem, im looking at this Evo 5 on the weekend did the usual Registration and

History Check, Its a EVO V GSR and its registered as a 2010 WHITE MITSUBISHI LANCER CS SERIES SEDAN.

The details for the vehicle you entered are displayed below.

  • Date of manufacture: August 2010
  • Date first registered in NSW: October 2011
  • Tare weight: 1400 kg
  • Gross vehicle mass

My last R34 coupe was listed as a sedan didn't really think to much of it, but

this is an entirely different year, model. What the hell is going on, educate me pls.

Thanks.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/428753-why-is-this-evo-v-registered-wrong/
Share on other sites
xntrq Veteran

xntrq

Posted
Posted

During the tech night at JLM, apparently they no longer go off the build date on the plate. All imports are now to be registered to the year that it was imported in.

So if you go and import a R34 today, the build year would be 2013 (sweet!). Judging by that, it was imported 3 years ago, would have sat in a yard for a few months, then to dealership for a few months before it was bought for the first time, in Australia.

Those who also attended the JLM tech night about importing, if I'm wrong, please correct.

starwarz Proficient

starwarz

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

I see, i think its stupidity and confusing but im guessing it would be to complicated/expensive for them to do it properly for imported cars, probally

just following a general template and cant be bothered modifying it for imports. I dont even know what a CS lancer is lol. On another note that seems

like a long wait between it being shipped here and then being sold, might have been months before they got around to compliance.

Edited by starwarz
Iron Chef Grand Master

Iron Chef

Posted
Posted

No that's not correct, imported cars are registered as the year that they're built, not the year they're complied. Either there has been an epic stuff up at the RTA or that, dear friends, is a rebirth.

For a short time (about 10 years ago), there was a loophole in the import regs that allowed whole cars to be imported as wrecks then cars here could be re-shelled semi-legally, but I've only ever seen examples of these cars registered in Vic. The importer responsible clocked up fines somewhere in the six figures for what he did. The duped owners were allowed to keep their cars registered in Vic, but they can't be registered elsewhere.

I would be steering WELL clear.

starwarz Proficient

starwarz

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Seriously hate buying cars, especially when i have to deal with stuff like this. Last thing

i want is a rebirth but how would they allow a rebirth to be registered ? i thought that was

illegal.

Edited by starwarz
starwarz Proficient

starwarz

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

I let the owner know my concerns, he has sent me via email copies of all the import, compliance and rego papers car seems very legit

considering most of these documents you would be hard pressed to come upon, seems to me its the incompetance on the side of the RTA thats caused this fuss.

All thats left is to inspect it and hopefully buy and get this car hunt over with.

Edited by starwarz
Redline_GTR Veteran

Redline_GTR

Posted
Posted

I let the owner know my concerns, he has sent me via email copies of all the import, compliance and rego papers car seems very legit

considering most of these documents you would be hard pressed to come upon, seems to me its the incompetance on the side of the RTA thats caused this fuss.

All thats left is to inspect it and hopefully buy and get this car hunt over with.

At least that sounds like you've made some progress as the reason behind that.

Hopefully smooth run from here.

starwarz Proficient

starwarz

Posted
  • Author
Posted (edited)

Sounds ilke a rebirth more than anything, does it have an import sticker?

The car was imported by http://glamgroups.com.au/ i have the import approval letter

given to Glamgroups under the vehicle standards act 1989, which authorised the import of the

evo v the car and vin is on that letter and is signed, then i have the compliance work sheet etc.

The company seems like a legit business and is ISO certified (meaning they need to be audited

if they apply for contiuing ISO certifiction, the last thing a dodgy business does is seek ISO certification lol) ,

i will also be checking import stickers and the rest on saturday, but im sure so far this car is legit, its got the legal document.

Edited by starwarz

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Kapr
      Possible swap on R34 RB20DE NEO?

      By Kapr · Posted

      Hi. A little bit of an update. It maybe(hope not) looks like i would need a new tranny(it would be "maybe" a cheaper or better option anyway) So i need some info. I know i need a different propshaft(i can make custom one) LSD is not a problem cuz the engine will be still(for now) N/A RB20. So if i buy RB25DET NEO tranny...is there something else i need? I read something about push/pull type but i do not know if i need to "change" something or i can just plug n play onto my engine a go? Thanks for the advice  
    • OakvilleGTR
      Turn signal wiring question

      By OakvilleGTR · Posted

      Good morning all, Bit of a random question but figured I’d finally throw it out after wondering for a long while. Before I start, I'm hoping to do this purely out of personal preference. I think it would look better at night, and don't mind at all spending a few hours and dollars to get it done. I've copied this from a non-Skyline specific forum, so I apologize for the explanation of our headlight switch setup that we all know. Here we go: Zero lights (switch off) Parking lights (switch position 1) being a rectangular marker on the outside of the housing, my low beam being the projector in the centre (position 2), and a high beam triggered by my turn signal stalk. Most North American cars I’ve owned of this era have power to the amber corner (turning indicator) light as part of the first switch (parking lights). I’d love to have these amber corners receive power when the headlights and parking lights are on (headlight switch), yet still blink when using the turn signal which is of course a separate switch. Hopefully I’ve explained my question correctly. Is anyone aware of a way in which I might be able to achieve this? Thanks in advance
    • Kinkstaah
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      My heads are cathedral port! It's likely possible, but I don't want to add any extra moving parts (I know they don't move) between the heads, manifolds, etc. It will also affect how injectors/fuel rails etc sit and I don't really know if it would change how the FAST manifold goes/sits/fits. I have the LS6 steam pipes already as I have a very late LS1 block so it should be fine. I couldn't find anyone who had ever actually used one for this purpose, it seems 100% of people grind the water pump. The thermal spacers are 12mm and are half way to the cost of the newer water pump anyhow... so if it comes to that I suppose I'd rather buy a new pump. The bearing in the pump I do have is a little.. clunky, but it hasn't done that much time and I never noticed it when the car was together in the past few years, so..
    • sonicii
      Lower A arm Skyline v35

      By sonicii · Posted

      The bushing has failed, not all that uncommon for a car of this age.  Any mechanic should be able to push in a new bushing for you, or you can probably buy the entire lower control arm, complete with bushes.
    • The Bogan
      Mistakes were made, my R34 Story

      By The Bogan · Posted

      Could you not use "thermal" spacers to give the clearance, like the ones I used between the blower and head? That raised the manifold height by around 10-15mm Albeit the ones I used were for cathedral ports, but I assume they have similar for rectangular ports????
×
×
  • Create New...