From Imports 101 Regarding 15yr Rule

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The dreaded news we were all waiting for arrived this afternoon 7/2/05. The Federal Government changes to the 15 year old import rule have been announced and unfortunately they aren't what most of us wanted to here.

In a nutshell they read:

*Any vehicle built before 1/1/89 is still eligible to be imported under the new rules

*Any vehicle built after this date but already purchased as at 7/2/05 is eligible to be imported until 1/1/06.(existing purchases have not been affected)

HOWEVER

*Any vehicle purchased to be imported under the new rules must satisfy the SEVS criteria to first be eligible and be complied in a RAWS workshop according to the applicable ADR's at the time of manufacture.

The exact implications of this ruling and how it will affect the actual compliance process is not confirmed yet, however it will no doubt increase the cost and decrease eligibility of cars.

[stÖrmy]

this is one reason why australia is ****ing gay.

[Cake]

it's over

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...ead.php?t=63817

[teejay]

no more 89 shitters for aus.

[Hiroshima Screamer]

surely on the other hand that means for the already now owners of the car the resale value goes up?

[stÖrmy]

surely on the other hand that means for the already now owners of the car the resale value goes up?

that sux to

now ppl will be charging double for a bloody 15 yo old car.

[mitchy_]

well, it was supposed to be annouced ages ago, some time last year.. so its not like we didnt know about it...

[R32Skyliner]

Yay, my car's value actually went up

[JH32]

i doubt that it'll go up

[Guest]

Now R32 compliance will be viable since the "shitter" 15 year old's cant freely come in and later models are cheaper than what people have been paying for 89's so it wont be that bad compliance will be more but car should be cheaper and you get a better car.

I have been looking for a 92/93 test car but was put on hold till ruling came out so I know what they cost and yes I know they have to be standard.

[Gemini]

So why did they bring in this law ?

Is there a legit reason for it or what ? there must be some kind of loophole that would allow us to bring one in.

[teejay]

yeah there is, go to japan for a year, and own the car there.

[Guest]

http://www.j-spec.com.au/FAQ.pdf