OMG WTF 15yr rule GOOOONE!!!!1!!one!!11

[predator]

by request

:ufo:

[strutto]

WTF? Since when?

[Nexus9]

omfg is this true????

[predator]

Omffffg?! I Don't Even Know Wat I'm Talking About?@!@!@

Where Did This Thread Come From?

[Keegs]

very true....many of the importing ppl, j-spec, prestige, imports 101 etc sent emails about it today. The minister for transport issued the statement today....f'ing tool!

[Keegs]

L11/05

Monday February 7 2005

MINISTER ANNOUNCES CLOSURE OF CAR IMPORT LOOPHOLE

A plan to tighten Australia’s vehicle importation laws that will reinforce motor vehicle safety and emission standards was announced today by the Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, Jim Lloyd.

“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.

“Importers of these cars were using an exemption that allows hobbyists and enthusiasts to import classic and historic cars. This exemption exists as these vehicles generally perform low mileages and are limited in numbers, and therefore represent a minimal risk to overall Australian vehicle and safety goals.

“Without such an exemption, the private importation of these types of older, collectible cars would become uneconomic.

“The closure of this loophole will only apply to those vehicles which do not fit in the classic and historic category, thus preserving the ability of hobbyists and enthusiasts to obtain older classic cars and historic vehicles.”

Mr Lloyd said a transitional arrangement would be provided for other vehicle importers who had current commitments to bring in vehicles under the old rule.

“The changeover is being introduced gradually, to allow importers and consumers time to react to the revised focus of the exemption,” Mr Lloyd said.

Under the new rule:

Vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1989 may be imported without restriction.

Vehicles built during 1989 (or later) will need to qualify under the Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS) and will need to be certified as complying with Australian Design Rules (applicable at the date of manufacture). To qualify under RAWS, vehicle models must meet the specialist and enthusiast criteria.

The buffer period (between collectible vehicles and mainstream vehicles) will be gradually extended over time – up to a maximum of 30 years.

A transitional arrangement will also be established. Those importers who have already made a financial commitment before today on a vehicle manufactured in 1990 intended for future import, will be allowed to bring the vehicle into the country under the old rule up to the end of December 2005.

“This new rule will re‑instate a ‘level playing field’ within the industry. Vehicles supplied to the same market will be subject to the same regulatory environment, substantially reducing cost pressures on mainstream businesses,” Mr Lloyd said.

Media inquiries:

Mr Lloyd’s office: Fiona Telford 02 6277 7060

Technical inquiries:

Department of Transport and Regional Services: Justin Bryan 02 6274 7426

[SmoothLine]

OMG!! The pope is reading this thread!!

[Keegs]

OMG!! The pope is reading this thread!!

never seen him so enthusiastic in my life....hes keen for a high hp gtr........thats never gonna happen now. His realised this and thats why hes now in hostpital, theres not much left to look forward to for him.

[Nismo_Boy]

OMGWTFBBQSAVINGS. - Such is life.

My four door just went up too $15k now

[dangerous_daveo]

OMGWTFBBQSAVINGS. - Such is life.

My four door just went up too $15k now

Damn right! So imagion what mines worth!

(eyes turn to dollar signs...)

[NismoGirl]

I guess it's kind of a good thing for people like us that already own imports and might look to sell in the future. But also if we wanted to import an R32 GTR or something, those dreams are dashed!

[funkymonkey]

omg... wtf... when did this happen?

sorry... i couldn't resist...

[Iopia]

No

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When

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Learn

[666DAN]

After clarification with DOTARS, it seems that we have received a temporary reprieve.

Just got this e-mail....are 101 getting into the council speak too?

[Josh. H]

Just got this e-mail....are 101 getting into the council speak too?

Does everyone reckon that the value of 32's will go up i bought one from imports 101 but im safe as it was purchased before the date. Might make me a bit of money what you reckon?

[predator]

Sorry, this thread wasn't really constructed for serious conversation..

I motion to the council that it may be removed.

[strutto]

Sorry, this thread wasn't really constructed for serious conversation..

I motion to the council that it may be removed.

Motion granted... This thread has served us well these past 12 hours and hencewith shall be presented with a gold padlock...