Time to bump this thread - 'cos my Turbo S is nearly here!

Will I be the first Aussie on the board with an S if I get it this week?

 

Maybe. Depending on which state your in someone may have beaten you to the punch though. Eitherway i'm envious . Enjoy!!

 

I'm sure you will be mhh. Can your dealer not find out from PCA how many TT S's are already in Country or ready to be delivered? Yours might not be the first one in Oz but I'm sure you will be the first in SA.

When mine finally comes in it will be my turn to bump start this thread

 

While I have a few knowledgeable P-car Aussies online, I have been offshore for 25 years and planning of returning to Aus (Melb) sometime in the future (3 years) and importing a CGT. What's the ruling for importing a 2005 car? Do they base it on market value or on some red/blue book guide? I heard that the CGT hasn't been crash tested in Aus and therefore has issues for road use?? Is anyone aware of the issues? How much would the nett price be after import/duties, assuming a US$450K car?

 

You can't register a CGT in Australia because it is LHD. Sorry, end of story.

 

Dammmm. The wife will be happy. Looks like I better stick with alternate plan... 120Y.

 

I thought LHD cars are registerable in WA

I know someone that had a LHD E30 M3 a few years back. But then again the regulations might have been changed.

 

There is an exemption for older vehicles > 15 years.

I've got a friend with a LHD 1999 Ferrari with special, limited-use registration in Tasmania. The NT also has some exemptions I believe. But, if you plan to live in one of the major cities, you would face being stopped by police on every outing in a modern LHD vehicle.

 

She's here - picking up tomorrow.

 

Congrats mhh. Don't forget the happy snaps, first drive impressions etc etc..

 

Looks sic. Bet you cant wait. Is that GT? I thought you were doing the IBM....or was that gerbs?

 

Yes, it's GT. I ordered IBM but switched when they told me I would have to wait till 2011.

 

Good move. I wouldn't have waited either. Plus things happen for a reason they say. Sleep well .

 

Out of curiosity how long did your S actually take to arrive in SA from the date she was built? I've been told to allow 3 months.

 

I think the guy up in QLD with a road registered GT would beg to differ..... but having said that, im not sure if his is LHD or RHD.