Buying a car outside of WA - advice
Submitted by John the Pom on Mon, 2011-04-18 22:50
I'm looking at buying a car soon (well a Pajero hopefully).
Been looking at prices on car sales, but someone the other day mentioned that you can get cars cheaper from NSW/VIC, pay for the shipping and still end paying less than WA prices.
Spent a bit of time googling this, but not come up with much.
Does anyone have any experience of this and if so could they let me know what they thought of it?
Also, anyone that has any general car buying advice for WA it would be much appreciated.
Cheers
Likc
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I’ve done it. Saved few
I’ve done it. Saved few thousands on it and got better car than what was available in WA. Shipping for 4x4 is bit more than for a “normal” car. Expect some $1300 from SYD. You can get quotes online. I flew over and drove it back and made bit of a holidays out of it at the same time. You will most likely have to take it over the pit here, which is not a big deal as cars over east are checked every year.
To get a certificate about no money owing on the vehicle is also good idea. About $30 online for NSW.
dodgy
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When I bought my Prado I was
When I bought my Prado I was prepared to buy from anywhere within Aus and drive it back. Perth auction prices are pretty sharp but there were just not too many vehicles around at the time.
Pickles and a couple of other sites allow you to register to bid online and watch the auction live. Might be worth a look.
I ended up finding the perfect car right here in Hedland for the right price.
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John the Pom
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Cheers.Might have a look at
Cheers.
Might have a look at that auction site.
Likc - are there any other costs invloved in shipping? How would you get it from the seller to where it's going to be shipped for instance?
Do you know of any dealers/companies who can wrap up the cost for the car and shipping in one, I did hear of a company who did this from Victoria but can't remember their name.
Ryan C
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pickles auctions
check out pickles auctions , i recently bought 3 ford ranger utes for the business from the government auctions (on wednesdays) and the prices were great, heaps of patrols there for good prices and i saw a few pajero's as well .
Likc
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Most of the shipping
Most of the shipping companies offer door to door service. Otherwise the seller will have to drop it off at the depot for you. Just google “car relocation” or something similar, there is many to choose from.
Rod P
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Quiet a few late model cars
Quiet a few late model cars re birthed after the floods. Mate nearly bought a 200 series. Only at last minute found out it was a ex flood car. Only up to the floor and seats but that model all the electrics run under the floor.
After flying over he eventually found one here.
Paul H
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Yep be carefull with the
Yep be carefull with the flood affected vehicles. May pay to have a look yourself or if possible get someone you trust to check the vehicle out for you if not sure.
I bought my VZ Berlina V8 through Pickles and got a bargin, Takes some nerve to bid for a car you have never seen. Pickles are good in that you can trust their condition reports (on body/interior etc) and for the mech side of things make sure it has a full service history and they are then usually in reasonable mech cond if average to low KM on the clock. I'm sure pickles would be wary of the flooded vehicles and pick this up in their report. My car was the third to last one listed so most of the dealers had their quota and gone home (sometimes you win). Mine was the third bid and nothing after that - suprised me as I wasn't expecting to get it. Came in under the sellers minimum and I then haggled with them. Got the car for $6,000 under value so if I had to fix a thing or two I wasn't fussed. Flew to sydney and drove it back to SA. only needed to replace a few pulley bearings and still going strong.
Good luck
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buschy
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Something else to consider
I'm sure it will not detract from the savings if you are talking thousands...but once the car is here you still need to get it over the pits (age dependant), purchase WA licence and CTP insurance and pay stamp duty. WA Stamp duty from memory is also the highest in the country...or right up there.
If you are purchasing a vehicle already licensed in another state then you may or may not be able to transfer that vehicle into your name in that state - each state has their own rules and regs. But if you do end up paying stamp duty in another state you obviously dont need to pay it again when you licence the vehicle here.
Might pay to check in with Licensing on 13 11 56 before you go ahead just to see what is involved from their perspective and if there are any other costs.
Cheers
Buschy
Dale
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My bro in law brings cars
My bro in law brings cars across for reselling here in his car yard quite a bit. But yeah, be aware of flood damaged vehicles. Bloke showed me a picture in a truck trader magazine of a 3 year old Kenworth for 50k. Fully equipted with the high tide line 3/4 of the way up the cab. But probably a bargain for someone who wants to put in the effort and clean it up.
Cheers
Dale
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