What Are My Options?

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Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me decent suggestions on what to do about my situation, basically Im 18 and just got my red ps. I know I'm not suppose to drive a turbocharged car but my dad has given me his R33 skyline gts-t as he cannot drive anymore.

I can't really sell the skyline as it will lose alot of value and at the monment I can't afford another car. I live in rural area where there is no other transport and I live with my elderly dad who occasionally needs to be driven to the hospital. Has anyone got any Ideas on what I should do? I can't really afford to lose my licence either for driving a car im not suppose to. Ive heard that there are exemptions for situations like this but im not sure

[N1GTR]

Buy a crappy runaround and use that instead. (Note i didnt say sell the r33, if you're in a rural area you could just store it somewhere. R33 GTST's are all losing money right now and they'll never appreciate in value anyway so just keep it and have something to look forward to when you get off your P plates)

[burkill]

you should research those exemptions, otherwise, i'd store it and buy a round around.

[eeiko321]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me decent suggestions on what to do about my situation, basically Im 18 and just got my red ps. I know I'm not suppose to drive a turbocharged car but my dad has given me his R33 skyline gts-t as he cannot drive anymore.

I can't really sell the skyline as it will lose alot of value and at the monment I can't afford another car. I live in rural area where there is no other transport and I live with my elderly dad who occasionally needs to be driven to the hospital. Has anyone got any Ideas on what I should do? I can't really afford to lose my licence either for driving a car im not suppose to. Ive heard that there are exemptions for situations like this but im not sure

i personally would do the right thing just to be on the safe side....

not worth going through the consequences. you could always buy it in a few years time when it is alot cheaper

[Sl!m]

call the rta.

[gizzmo]

Just think you won"t be driving anywhere if you lose your liceance.............................

[nismopwr]

Easy, under your circumstances id at least try and apply for an exemption. They can only say no, and if thats the case...

Buy one of these:

Store the 33 and get it once your off your P's.

[gcg7861]

Like others said. Call the RTA and explain your situation.

Possibility you might be exempted for that particular vehicle only.

Definitely not worth getting caught. The 7 points $496 fine or whatever it was.

[Modena]

Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone could give me decent suggestions on what to do about my situation, basically Im 18 and just got my red ps. I know I'm not suppose to drive a turbocharged car but my dad has given me his R33 skyline gts-t as he cannot drive anymore.

I can't really sell the skyline as it will lose alot of value and at the monment I can't afford another car. I live in rural area where there is no other transport and I live with my elderly dad who occasionally needs to be driven to the hospital. Has anyone got any Ideas on what I should do? I can't really afford to lose my licence either for driving a car im not suppose to. Ive heard that there are exemptions for situations like this but im not sure

Get a corolla man... ull love it.

[The Bogan]

Buy a tow car (commawhore or simular) and trailer, drive your tow car around and put the 33 on a trailer and come to trackdays/driver training, you dont have to go stupid fast, just get it out and have some fun.

My 2 cents.

[Cassbo]

Buy a old diesel cab chassis LandCruiser and put a crate on the back of it. You know, something in between waist and shoulder hight and good for leaning on and holding onto

The R33 is going to depreciate weather you sell it now or later so it doesn't really matter. I would keep it if it was exactly the way I wanted it (for me this would mean as stock as possible and immaculate condition, you may see things differently). If it wasn't the way I wanted it I would sell up and buy either the aforementioned LandCruiser or a Subaru of some description.

Then again, it would be good to see some fellow Riceliners when I go on epic treks to the bush

[br3tt]

Apply for an exemption. Read the following though:

An exemption may be granted to:

A country driver who requires the use of eight or more cylinder Four Wheel Drive (4WD V8) vehicles if there is no practical alternatives

A person who can prove they owned the prohibited vehicle prior to 11 July 2005 or before an interstate/overseas licence transfer (attach proof of acquisition).

Note, only a provisional who has never held a NSW licence before his/her licence transfer can apply for this exemption

A person who can demonstrate any other exceptional circumstance, (attach any information necessary to support your exemption request).

An exemption from the prohibited vehicle condition will not be granted simply on the basis that the only vehicle available in a household is a prohibited vehicle.

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Obviously in your case, you might get in under the "eceptional circumstance". If your dad is sick or whatever and needs a lift to the hospital every so often, i would be getting a letter from a doctor to support this, especially outlining that YOU are the only one or main person who needs to drive him, and then attaching the proof that the R33 is the only car in the family that can be driven.

If you have another family member at the same address with a non-prohibited vehicle, you have very little to no chance.

Here is the application form:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downlo...mption_dl1.html

FYI, it costs $30 to apply for the exemption, and you don't get it back if you get denied.

Hope that helps. All the best with it.