Who pulled the short straw?

[pentae]

Just wanted to emphasise what s already been mentioned in this section regarding shipping.

Myself and three of my close friends have begun importing '89 model imports within the last few months, starting with myself.

1. My car, a very tidy stock as hell R32 GTR was purchased on the 12th of November and was elligible for immediate import, it arrives in: 3 weeks (22nd feb).

2. Mate One, a Toyota Celsior with a 2jz twin turbo supra engine conversion, and expensive aftermarket everything purchased his car during mid January and it will be here in: 2 weeks.

3. Mate Two, a 300zx TT purchased his car 2 WEEKS ago and it will be here in: 2 days!!

All cars are at different ports and using different vessles.

The Verdict: :bs!:

[RBN1]

there are worse stories than any of those out there. Count yourselves lucky.

[druzilla32]

i bought my car 6 months ago.. I am yet to have it registered!

[pentae]

Actually you missed the point, I was pointing out how out of three people buying cars, the earliest guy gets his car the latest, and the latest guy to buy his car gets his the earliest.

Lets not forget that I paid an extra $5k for my car than people who have been waiting 6-12 months..

[RBN1]

Lets not forget that I paid an extra $5k for my car than people who have been waiting 6-12 months..

Pentae - i'm not going to publicly post how much my car is but being a heavily modified GTR in good condition you can well guess how expensive it can get.

I paid for it 6 months ago and at the time of writing still havn't seen it. (hopefully in a few days)

[druzilla32]

oh i have seen my car, i have had it for a few months now..

DOTARS fudged something up and according to the computers my car isnt in australia.. and i couldnt register it. Even tho i had it parked out the front of qld transport when i went to register it!

[pentae]

Well i'm not that shy.. I paid about 22k for my stock standard 89 gtr in good condition that was bought through a supplier, not auction.

Similar condition to cars I saw in 2003 going for about $14k

However the guys who where smart and got in early saved a tonne of money had to wait up to a year longer than they thought..

[druzilla32]

not shy either..

I paid all up just over 23K. The actual car was fairly expensive and complience was just under $2000.

my car is stock, just has new clutch, dump pipe back zaust and hks boost guage. Its in shit hot condition tho!

[slow13dude]

Just wanted to emphasise what s already been mentioned in this section regarding shipping.

Myself and three of my close friends have begun importing '89 model imports within the last few months, starting with myself.

1. My car, a very tidy stock as hell R32 GTR was purchased on the 12th of November and was elligible for immediate import, it arrives in: 3 weeks (22nd feb).

2. Mate One, a Toyota Celsior with a 2jz twin turbo supra engine conversion, and expensive aftermarket everything purchased his car during mid January and it will be here in: 2 weeks.

3. Mate Two, a 300zx TT purchased his car 2 WEEKS ago and it will be here in: 2 days!!

All cars are at different ports and using different vessles.

The Verdict:  :bs!:

Like you said, all cars are at different ports. I guess some ports have a bigger backlog than others.

[Stirlo_GTR]

Hey Pantae if could all be alot worse see your pic below

[funkymonkey]

guess we have the document with the signature from a government office...

http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/jl/rele...ry/l11_2005.htm

specifically for those that wanna know...

http://www.ministers.dotars.gov.au/jl/rele...11_2005_faq.pdf

[blacky]

Thanks for the quick post Funky. Finally we see the demise of our beloved 15yr old rule. And isn't it a big surprise that they took the option we knew they would- that of shutting out all 1989 onwards cars, instead of the other, and in my view, fairer options.

Good on you Jim Lloyd and the Federal Government, again you serve your own interests over what the people of this country want. Did anyone other than the major automotive manufacturers (who I admit do substantially contribute to the Australian economy) actually object to the 15yr rule? Not one person I discussed this with (car enthusiast or otherwise) could find reason to agree with the Government's view of this issue. Sure, we can't deny that the increase in private importation (especially 15year old and older cars) has made *some* sort of dent in the local market (no matter how small) but the use of this as a reason is just ludicrous.

"The Government is closing a loophole that has enabled mainstream cars over 15 years of age to be imported in commercial quantities, and not subjected to safety and emission certification," Mr Lloyd said.

The above, to me, seems like a facade - as many have already stated, Japanese vehicles of equivalent age are usually far superior in safety standards than their Australian counterparts. And are the cars we import not made to comply with Australian Design Rules to meet required safety levels? Hello, comlpiance? Side intrusion bars? Seat belts? Emissions I cannot comment on as I havn't seen any data on it yet. So whats the real reason for closing the 15 year rule?

I'll leave that for others to comment on.

(unhappy) Blacky