What Other Costs Involved For Imported Car?

[bravia]

Hi guys,

I will import a car from overseas. Disregarding the costs of customs duty & tax, what other costs do I have to pay?

- Registration

- Insurance

- Anything else?

And how much do you think registration normally cost for an imported car? Just for reference, my car is a 2000 Mercedez S320 which costs about $65K in today's market price.

Thanks for any inputs in advance,

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Ok I'm assuming you are aware that an S320 would be a personal import, you'd need to satisfy the normal import requirements, etc etc.

But once it's landed and compled most of the costs are no different to other cars.

In NSW you'd be looking at:

- Blue slip for an imported vehicle costs $116.80 incl GST

- Green slip (Compulsory Third Party Insurance) costs anywhere from $300-650. Exact cost from the CTP calculator here

- Registration fee is based on weight, for a car 1505kg to 2504kg it's $373. Plus whatever number plate fees you get.

- You would also pay stamp duty on the car, currently $1350 plus $5 for every $100 (rounded up) over $45000 (based on the greater of sale price or market value)

- and then you would have the option of taking out Third Party Property or Compulsory Insurance (check with insurers).

[HotPlates]

An alarm would be a good investment too!