Buying Cars Interstate

[Frank rb25 zed]

Can anyone tell me the best way to buy a car in the Eastern States and import into WA.

Both for new and second hand cars.

I have been told that I will need to pay stamp duty twice or else that unless I can prove I live in, say Victoria, I can't transfer or register the car into my name.

Obviously people buy cars in ES and bring them to WA.

Can you help?

[.:: GimpS-R34 ::.]

Yeah.. Drive car from whatever state.. Then get RWC in your state.. Rego in your state.. Pay stamp duty in your state..

Just check rules for WA.. i beleive some QLD cars imported under certain papers require a re-compliance in other states, etc...

[Frank rb25 zed]

Yeah.. Drive car from whatever state.. Then get RWC in your state.. Rego in your state.. Pay stamp duty in your state..

Just check rules for WA.. i beleive some QLD cars imported under certain papers require a re-compliance in other states, etc...

Thanks.

Frank

[260rsstagea]

i bought my 260rs stagea form QLD and live in WA drove it back and just put it over the pits here so could be registered in WA and that was it

[Jonno34]

hows everyones experience been with this?

im thinking of bringing a car in from the eastern states, they seem to be alot cheaper and there's a whole lot more of them.

are they usually pretty fussy about the RWC and rego'ing the car here?

i would be bringing in something older around the 5k mark, so the car is likely to not be 100% roadworthy ..

[10 4]

hows everyones experience been with this?

im thinking of bringing a car in from the eastern states, they seem to be alot cheaper and there's a whole lot more of them.

are they usually pretty fussy about the RWC and rego'ing the car here?

i would be bringing in something older around the 5k mark, so the car is likely to not be 100% roadworthy ..

lol

+shipping 1500

rego 6 months ~250

pit fees ~80 if you past first time

fix car (buying sight unseen)

etc..

[Jonno34]

theres not much range locally though and for the same price the eastern state ones seem to be alot better

what if i drove it over?

[10 4]

$$$$$ fuel, food, motel etc..

I'd come, but you'd have to buy something that is relatively fast

For 5k, i'm doubting... especially with your choice in cars..

[Jonno34]

I do have odd taste in cars ...

but this time my budgets increased and i no longer need a daily! so its time for something more fun

just cant decide between a nice old classic Torana or something like the older MA60/70 Supras

dont really know what else I can get under 5k that will be good fun

[Mayuri Krab]

$$$$$ fuel, food, motel etc..

Not much I can think on for fuel... but,

Food = just bring with you 1 month supply of instant noodles (or the like) & leech hot water from the resturants/locals where ever you go.

Motel = just sleep in your car. If you want a shower go to those petrol stations that also have showers in them.

Thats what a family friend did when he needed to make a trip to the eastern states & back.

Good luck

Edited September 11, 2011 by Mayuri Krab

[Jonno34]

that would actually be an incredibly fun trip - james when are your uni holidays? LOL

perth has soo few cars and they cost a ton

im just worried about geting a RWC in perth when i bring the car over, my budget for this next cars like 5k so obviously its not gonna be 100% perfect, and might get picked up at the pits for a whole ton of stuff .. that would be annoying!

[10 4]

RWC is Perth is non-existent lol.

Just pits.

Uni holidays 3rd Nov

[Jonno34]

what dya rekn the chances of getting a 5k car from ES to pass the pits are

dont you guys have a study break now?

mines the week after i think..?

Edited September 11, 2011 by Jonno34

[10 4]

HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!! Only 1 week, but tis good!

I think chances are low...

[Jonno34]

yeah guess ill just stick to local

im seeing melvins integra this coming weekend hopefully