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31-08-2006, 09:03 AM | #1 | ||
Starter Motor
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I notice there are 2 companies that sell new Mustangs, Motorsport Australia and Mustang Australia. Has anyone information regarding their experiences with either one. Any problems experienced?
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31-08-2006, 12:08 PM | #2 | ||
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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You mean apart from them charging AUS $100k+ for a US $30k car?
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31-08-2006, 12:18 PM | #3 | ||
Towie F150
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I know "Sport & Lesiure Vehicles" in Ferntree Gully/Mountain gate, SE suburbs of Vic, Sell them, I think they rally in the dutton events
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31-08-2006, 02:31 PM | #4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Central Q..10kms west of Rocky...
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http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/mus...SECTION=MODELS
In America Mustangs start at $19.995:00 for the V6 Deluxe, and we pay THAT for a HYUNDAI !! up $46.500:00 for the Shelby. What we pay for an XR8!!!!! Even when you allow taxes,freight etc ,we are still being ripped off. Freight from LA to Brisbane, in a container is $3k, by sea, for a car. out: |
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31-08-2006, 03:00 PM | #5 | ||
Starter Motor
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I have lived in the U.S. and all consumer products e.g. appliances are much cheaper. By the time you get the exhange rate, $35,000 becomes $50,000, then there is the conversion which is quite costly. Then there is govt GST, and luxury tax, you quite quickly get up to $100,000 and yes the guys want to make a profit otherwise there is no point to it.
What I am trying to find out is how reputable these 2 dealers are, ie with their conversions and other fit outs. Anyone had experience with them? |
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31-08-2006, 03:03 PM | #6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: South Australia
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100k isnt cheap but you have to take into account ALL of the costs involved...
Base Car: AU40k + 3k Shipping + Duty + RHD Conversion (which is NOT cheap) + Compliance + GST + LCT It all adds up |
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31-08-2006, 03:05 PM | #7 | ||
Starter Motor
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Yes, particularly as to their conversion work and other refinements. Has anyone had experience with them.
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31-08-2006, 04:51 PM | #8 | ||
Foo Fighter
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Location: Wellington, NZ
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Do you have to convert to RHD in Australia? NZ doesn't require that.
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31-08-2006, 05:00 PM | #9 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Differnet states have different rules but in SA IIRC the car has to be 30+ years old
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