turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 keep getting teased with ads like this. I know mere mortals can't import cars cars from overseas 'younger' than 1989, but Jap imports are around, and prices are so much better, so has anyone here done it, or know a way you can? http://www.japan-partner.com/Auto/24200/Porsche/911/car-for-sale.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Feeling the LHD love? Mine's a Jap , but I didn't import it. It's a crapshoot, but if you're brave.... I got a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Feeling the LHD love? Mine's a Jap , but I didn't import it. It's a crapshoot, but if you're brave.... I got a good one. how did you get it into the country Tazzie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 how did you get it into the country Tazzie? A friend of a friend who knew a guy in Qld. Nah...bought it without PPI off a guy on the Gold Coast who collected 356s and stuck an extra P car in the container. Of course it had to be locally complianced (by him), but that's no drama . The headlights are the same as here . I don't think anything else was meddled with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 so you recon the guy had a special import licence to bring it in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 so you recon the guy had a special import licence to bring it in the first place? Is that a current requirement? One issue is you may have trouble communicating with the vendor. And little recourse if you get a lemon, and they are certainly out there. Low mileage cars with all sorts of problems ; same as here but how can they be appraised from afar by people with expertise? The cars sort of pile up on the docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Is that a current requirement? One issue is you may have trouble communicating with the vendor. And little recourse if you get a lemon, and they are certainly out there. Low mileage cars with all sorts of problems ; same as here but how can they be appraised from afar by people with expertise? The cars sort of pile up on the docks. I looked into importing from the UK and unless you have actually owned the car for at least a year and been in the country for most of that year the only way you can import is if the car is older than 1989, which effectively excludes 964's. I assumed Japan was the same, yet someone must be bringing them in because they pop up a bit for sale, so figured it might be dealers with a special licence. I guess I am wondering whether 'friendly' dealers will import for you for a fee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 and then I can flog them off to Fraz for a massively inflated price of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 see what I mean? Mixed bag, but this lot would last a couple of ours on carsales at these prices https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16329048/\ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16310876/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16310872/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16275118/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16142655/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16090361/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16066795/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/15639208/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Some time back I found a Japanese site that claimed it would take care of everything for O/S buyers (they sell thousands and thousands because used cars are like lepers in new-obsessed Japan). Unfortunately I didn't bookmark the site. Keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 Example of import requirements (state of WA) You may have to register as an importer so they can track whether you are legit (and tax your profits) and prevent private flipping. The same govt that makes the super laws... That said , the guys who've recently brought USA cars in should know the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 You're getting confused. There are no special rules for Japan. Any post 1989 car from Japan in Australia is privately imported under the 'own it for a year' scheme. No other way of getting it in, whether Japan, NZ or UK or Timbuktu. Country of origin doesn't matter. Tazzies car is a 197x so exempt, can be bought and brought straight in. There is a cap on how many cars you can bring, but I'm sure his mum/sister/dad/cousin 'imported' it. There are quite a few 197x and 198x LHD Japan cars getting around, and some RHD ones as well. You might get confused with 'Jap imports' like R33 Skylines which are post 1990 - these are brought in under the REVS scheme, where an importer can jump through the hoops to get type compliance on a specific vehicle - this type of compliance is available for vehicles which were never sold new in Australia. Hence those weird vans, Skylines, etc etc. There are Jap import specialists around so if you want to bring a <1989 car in, the smart move would be contacting one of those guys who have contacts on the ground and could give firm information on price/condition etc. Adverts usually in the back of unique cars or hang about a skyline forum for ten minutes and someone will come up. Those guys usually broker the sale and the freight and have it delivered to whoever can do the compliance work. It's your government, protecting you against the scourge of lower prices and greater choice in the marketplace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 I was looking at importing from Japan a few years ago & signed myself up with J-Spec. I would recommend him, he provided good advice & if he comes across something that fits your requirements he sends about 30 photo's of it & a report. I didn't end up pulling the trigger on anything because something came up locally but thought he provided a decent service. Remember parts of Japan salt their roads too so you need to check under the cars for rust like a UK car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 14May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 just checked out his website and doesn't let you search for p-cars, although mentions you can do the pre 89 cars which you can do anyway yourselves. found a couple of pre 89 cars on their site - have PM'd them about later cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBGr4 Posted 14May, 2015 Report Share Posted 14May, 2015 When I found the 924 GT in Japan I had the guys at J-Spec arrange inspections, reports,photos, etc prior to making the decision to purchase. I found them good to deal with and would use them again if / when I ever find something "interesting". They arranged everything apart from the DOTARS certificate which I had to do via Canberra but that also went pretty smoothly. In fact it was easier bringing the car in (and quicker delivery) than sending it out to the states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 just had this reply from them. Still on the hunt then for the special importer of jap 964's"Hi Tom,These cannot be imported, only 1988 and earlier Porches are eligible for import under our current import laws." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatout Posted 15May, 2015 Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 Unless you can get it through SEVs. So something like a RUF or a Singer would get through.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 15May, 2015 Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 Coaster is on the money. So is Flatout with the SEVS on vehicles which meet the criteria. Even if you somehow slipped a 964 (or other post 1989 car) into the country or even "broke it down for parts", the VIN won't be on the NEVDIS system and you won't get it registered. Presenting the vehicle at registration will raise a request for your import documents, it can't be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poli84 Posted 15May, 2015 Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 see what I mean? Mixed bag, but this lot would last a couple of ours on carsales at these prices https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16329048/\ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16310876/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16310872/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16275118/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16142655/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16090361/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16066795/ https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/15639208/ But there are some awesome 964's for sale in Japan. What's with this frankenstein IB car with a 964 lower front bumper situation... https://www.tradecarview.com/used_car/japan%20car/porsche/911/16275118/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 I know the rules guys. But someone is getting them in because I know of at least 3 964 Japanese imports. All registered and all driving around.just trying to find out how they got here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15May, 2015 Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 I know the rules guys. But someone is getting them in because I know of at least 3 964 Japanese imports. All registered and all driving around.just trying to find out how they got here Personal imports. Lots of Australian people live in Japan. If you live somewhere OS for 12 months, you're mad not to do it. It's not hard to turn over ten grand for driving a Porsche for 12 months. Lots of HK, Singapore cars here as well. Why wouldn't you bring one back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 15May, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 Personal imports. Lots of Australian people live in Japan. If you live somewhere OS for 12 months, you're mad not to do it. It's not hard to turn over ten grand for driving a Porsche for 12 months. Lots of HK, Singapore cars here as well. Why wouldn't you bring one back? makes sense. I did hear that ZAG import Jap cars for their re-builds, but maybe theirs are all older Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 15May, 2015 Report Share Posted 15May, 2015 Both 'my' cars are yellow-stickered personal imports. I've seen plenty of others at car shows, snooping around workshops, things like that. The family wagon is an Oz-delivered car, and wears it's sunburn with pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 16May, 2015 Report Share Posted 16May, 2015 I would have thought it would be the same as bringing in any other late model grey import. There's a lot of ex Japanese skylines, Silvia's, Toyota soarers, etc. and those stupid looking boxes on wheels that have come in, been complianced, and are registered. Doesn't matter if it's a Porsche or anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 17May, 2015 Report Share Posted 17May, 2015 I would have thought it would be the same as bringing in any other late model grey import. There's a lot of ex Japanese skylines, Silvia's, Toyota soarers, etc. and those stupid looking boxes on wheels that have come in, been complianced, and are registered. Doesn't matter if it's a Porsche or anything else. Stew, all the weirdo Japanese stuff comes in under REVS, which is only avialable if the model was not originally sold in Australia. As Porsche has sold every model it makes in Australia, there are no eligible Porsche models to bring in. Revs is the same scheme under which f150s and mustangs and corvettes get here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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