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Posts: 52
Since: 20/6/2010
Region: melbourne mcv#128
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ORIGINAL: Chicka
Seriously you guys are tops - great feedback - thanks so much....its due into AUS at the end of January and will get the last 6 digits to check out full specs...dont forget everyone our economy & FX stacked up - so we are benefiting from the $....my concerns also include the Australian spec difference is the, salt rust, cooling system, air-con and obviously the local availability of parts.....anyone from AUS had difficulty with these together insurance finance and re-sale on their 'personal imported' luxury vehicles.....? Thanks again!
-Parts available from UK/USA for approx 1/2 the price of local stealers, more common items readily vailable. Some subtitute (by that i mean rebranded) products are available ie common with Alfa.
-Insurance s/b ok Shannons or Lumleys subject to history & age etc
-Finance cannot comment as most im aware of are purchased outright. Check out b4 commiting as various coys. have different policies on value & imports
-Seen several imports, no visible sign of rust. There is a known bubble rust problem under the rear of each tailight, minor but expensive to fix -check carefully for any sign or if a patch up job has been done. Also around the guards where stone chips may have exposed the metal
-OZ specked cars are basically the same, one point of note is local delivered cars all seem to have the cruise control as std where as imports may or may not. Can be retro fitted if u can find the part. Imports will need to comply with the local requirements ie child restraints, cats may need to be replaced, new tyres, air con gassed - all should be done by the imported (IMG).
Majority of compliance requirements
:: Brake fluid replacement
:: Fitting of new brake pads if the wrong or worn pads are fitted
:: Fitting of new tyres
:: Reutrn the vehicle to manufacturer's specification (standard) format
:: Complete service (air, fuel and oil filters and fluids)
:: Fit a new catalytic converter
:: Fit an unleaded fuel filler restrictor and Unleaded Fuel label
:: Engine tune and test
:: Evaporative emission test
:: Exhaust emission test
:: Replace seatbelt if worn or incorrectly fitted
:: Fit child restraint anchorages and clip fittings
:: Check vehicle lights (head, brake, indicatiors) for conformity
:: Remove gas discharge headlights and replace with halogen headlights
:: Ensure that the vehicle is in roadworthy condition
:: Fit a Used Import Plate to the vehicle
After leaving the workshop the vehicle may still require internal and external detailing, minor paint repairs, and some minor work to ensure it meets the requirements for registration in your state.
(added compliance requirements)
< Message edited by adam01 -- 6/1/2012 10:46:56 >
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