E30 Zone

Any members from Australia?

I'm going to be migrating to Sydney in January and am considering shipping my E30 out. I'm just wondering how expensive parts are?

Hey fella. I'm in sydney.

Happy to answer any questions you have.

just be aware the state governments make a lot of money from private vehicle imports.

depending on where you are shipping the car, you'll be paying import duty, stamp duty, sales tax, compliance with ADR, plus registration.
Each state is different and the rules are always changing.

Off topic, any Sydney or Wollongong zoners fancy a pint? I'm over there soon.

sure Nickso... would be good to meet up.

mark_i wrote:depending on where you are shipping the car, you'll be paying import duty, stamp duty, sales tax, compliance with ADR, plus registration.
Each state is different and the rules are always changing.

If its his car and he's owned it more than a year then he won't pay duty on a personal import

You'll need to fit a Kph dash, not sure if the concession of the little kph indications on a mph dash will cut the mustard - google than one.

At least you'll know you haven't got a huntsman spider in it if you import and keep the windows and vents closed. ..

nickso wrote:Off topic, any Sydney or Wollongong zoners fancy a pint? I'm over there soon.

I remeber going to Wollongong Cliff top BBQ park, great views.
Only downside was the funnelweb spiders in the tin can toilets

You'll need to fit a Kph dash, not sure if the concession of the little kph indications on a mph dash will cut the mustard - google than one.

a good example of how the rules change.
in 2009 got the compliance with mph clocks but had to get a weighbridge ticket

Rav335uk wrote:

nickso wrote:Off topic, any Sydney or Wollongong zoners fancy a pint? I'm over there soon.

I remeber going to Wollongong Cliff top BBQ park, great views.
Only downside was the funnelweb spiders in the tin can toilets

Typical of you Rav, you had to and look for some 'gloryholes' !

pacerpete wrote:

Rav335uk wrote:

nickso wrote:Off topic, any Sydney or Wollongong zoners fancy a pint? I'm over there soon.

I remeber going to Wollongong Cliff top BBQ park, great views.
Only downside was the funnelweb spiders in the tin can toilets

Typical of you Rav, you had to and look for some 'gloryholes' !

Pete, when you're over there, you're told to look everywhere for the fookers.

huntsmen and funnelwebs are low on your list of worries.

$250 to customs for cleaning your wheels and tyres...

mark_i wrote:huntsmen and funnelwebs are low on your list of worries.

$250 to customs for cleaning your wheels and tyres...

The only thing the customs operatives cleanse properly is your wallet !

To add insult to injury, the £5 kosos do a better job .

mark_i wrote:sure Nickso... would be good to meet up.

Remember he's from the North of Scotland. You'll have to buy all the beers

and if you don't he'll probably headbutt you and steal your wallet.

and if you don't he'll probably headbutt you and steal your wallet.

...sounds like a normal Friday night in Sydney then

Customs will need to clean him and all. Imagine all the rust he is going to bring in !

Topblag wrote:

mark_i wrote:sure Nickso... would be good to meet up.

Remember he's from the North of Scotland. You'll have to buy all the beers

and if you don't he'll probably headbutt you and steal your wallet.

Shhh he almost fell for it.

pacerpete wrote:Customs will need to clean him and all. Imagine all the rust he is going to bring in !

Deox Gel bath as soon as I land.

nickso wrote:

pacerpete wrote:Customs will need to clean him and all. Imagine all the rust he is going to bring in !

Deox Gel bath as soon as I land.

Ooooohhhh Matron

Is that the primary purpose of your trip ?

Topblag wrote:

nickso wrote:

pacerpete wrote:Customs will need to clean him and all. Imagine all the rust he is going to bring in !

Deox Gel bath as soon as I land.

Ooooohhhh Matron

Is that the primary purpose of your trip ?

No there is probably far worse going to happen. The two mates I am visiting are simply mental.

Parts are expensive here if you use BMW dealers, a little cheaper if you use independent suppliers and probably cheapest if you ship them in from the US (Pelican, etc). The exchange rate is good at present so this makes things even more palatable.
Fill a container with (a) the car and (b) as many uncracked dash boards, genuine m tech parts, sports seats and 15" baskets and you will make a fortune!!

Where I am, duty does not apply due to age of car