GT R spec Stat Write off water damage only 250km

[Eaturbo]

As the title says next week a GT R spec will go to auction with only water damage. Link http://www.manheim.com.au/damaged-ve...=SearchResults

I am under the understanding that this can be put back on the road as its a rare car. It needs special permission which includes proof its a limited edition and an inspection as per a repairable write off. Car must have been a demo. Someone buy it and save this car from the wreckers.

[babyf6]

If only I could......

[jpblue1000]

I don't think it is re-registerable as its declared as statutory write off in the advertisement.
a repairable write off is another matter and could be re-registered after jumping through hoops

JP

[Herrod Motorsport]

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

I don't think it is re-registerable as its declared as statutory write off in the advertisement.
a repairable write off is another matter and could be re-registered after jumping through hoops

JP

you are right

[Nikked]

Depends what state you live in.

[flappist]

That looks like the one from up here. It was not going when it drowned, it was sitting parked. The rivers rose very quickly and caught a lot of people off guard.

I think it could make a rather cool GT-XRspec ute

[AndyXR6T]

Depends how big your backyard and wallet is

[last fairlane]

I checked out some write offs last week at Pickles here in Brisbane
some of the stat write offs were still in perfect nick
just the carpet smelled a bit
I was looking at an FG G6 on dual fuel that was unmarked but couldnt be registered because of the flood damage just smelled a bit
anyway talking to some older guys there said you could always buy them and send them off to NZ and not tell them about the stat write off
dont know how true that is but could be a little earner
I dont know what would be involved in exporting a car though
thanks John

[Pepscobra]

Such a shame.
But flood damage is such a big risk, especially with the amount of electronics in a car these days. Anyone buying it to put back on the road doesn't know what there're getting into. They might be lucky, might not be. Is it driving now or has the electronics been shot?
There'd be a hell of a lot of parts value there I'm guessing.

[Eaturbo]

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

I don't think it is re-registerable as its declared as statutory write off in the advertisement.
a repairable write off is another matter and could be re-registered after jumping through hoops

JP

You can reregister a stat write off providing you can prove that it is a rare build car. A bloke recently did it with TS 50 stat write off. You have to write to the transport department explaining that it would too big a lose to not repair the car due to its collectibility. Only 2 hoops for a repairable write off and that's safety certificate and wovr inspection it's that easy. Don't believe everything you hear. You would never be able to do this with a normal GT or other falcon.

[sneaky]

nice start for a track car

wish i had a bigger wallet and garage, or a more understanding wife..

[Nikked]

NSW Write-off Regulations.

Eligibility criteria

• The person applying for the Authorisation to Repair is an eligible person
• The vehicle is an eligible vehicle
• The vehicle has not sustained any non-repairable damage

An eligible person is the registered operator of the vehicle at the time the vehicle sustained the damage causing it to be written-off.

Eligible vehicles

• Hail damage
• Inherited
• Owned for more than 28 days by the registered operator.

Exemptions

• High market value.
• Low production run.
• First or last in production run or model range.
• Inherited or owned for five years or more by a member of a recognised enthusiasts club for vehicles of that type.

Non-repairable damage

• Excessive fire, stripping, water or structural damage
• Excessive structural damage to three or more of the following:
  • Roof
  • A pillar
  • Firewall
  • Longitudinal structural rails
  • Floorpan
  • The suspension components
  • The mechanical components (eg the engine block, transmission case differential housing and/or the axle housing)
  • Any or all of the activation or deployment of the supplementary restraints (eg airbags and/or seat belts).

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by last fairlane

I checked out some write offs last week at Pickles here in Brisbane
some of the stat write offs were still in perfect nick
just the carpet smelled a bit
I was looking at an FG G6 on dual fuel that was unmarked but couldnt be registered because of the flood damage just smelled a bit
anyway talking to some older guys there said you could always buy them and send them off to NZ and not tell them about the stat write off
dont know how true that is but could be a little earner
I dont know what would be involved in exporting a car though
thanks John

What a dog act of a thing to suggest... I hope you never do what you've suggested because karma will bend you over at some point if you do.

[JC]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

What a dog act of a thing to suggest... I hope you never do what you've suggested because karma will bend you over at some point if you do.

Where do you think the grey imports from Japan are sourced? Not usually brand new cars - repaired wrecks is fairly common. NZ is already a dumping ground for cars so the suggestion is not a bad one.

[XR Martin]

I though they stopped all those 2nd hand imports to NZ?

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by JC

Where do you think the grey imports from Japan are sourced? Not usually brand new cars - repaired wrecks is fairly common. NZ is already a dumping ground for cars so the suggestion is not a bad one.

Lol, I was involved in importing cars into NZ quite a bit, and repaired wrecks are not that common at all, and very hard to get legal on NZ roads.

NZ is hardly a dumping ground these days, you might want to do some research on what's actually allowed these days.

Sure back in the 90s anything was allowed but now they are quite strict, and having rolling age limits on what can be brought into the country.

[jpblue1000]

Originally Posted by Eaturbo

You can reregister a stat write off providing you can prove that it is a rare build car. A bloke recently did it with TS 50 stat write off. You have to write to the transport department explaining that it would too big a lose to not repair the car due to its collectibility. Only 2 hoops for a repairable write off and that's safety certificate and wovr inspection it's that easy. Don't believe everything you hear. You would never be able to do this with a normal GT or other falcon.

I wasn't talking from what I heard but personal experience. I have just put An AU Ute back on the road after purchasing it cheap as a repairable write off. needed new front arch, Drivers door, sill and 1/4 panel. $250 in second hand parts, a build diary of progress photos, and all of the reports. VIV inspection subsequently asked for a body straightness report despite the only cosmetic damage, report also looked for previous damage that if present and un-aceptable I would need to repair (it passed easily) and a safety restraint system report, safety belts (again passed easily as the car was stationary with no occupants when hit) also had to get an airbag status report) airbags didn't go off but the inspection was needed. I'm sure not everyone needs to jump through these hoops but I did. Car passed easily but the 1500 extra in 'reports' was almost too much to make it worth it, Had I not got the car as cheap as I did.
If the car in question could be re-registered by the good graces of the department it would be interesting to know what would have to be replaced, safety related electricals or the whole lot. It would also be interesting to know what a replacement wiring loom would be worth from Ford
JP

[XR Martin]

I think alot depends if it was saltwater damage or not, I suspect it wasnt.

[mik]

I would hate to be a recipient of a flood damaged car unknowingly, and then find 12 months/2 years down the track it`s getting rust breaking out everywhere and electronics and electrical connections all over the car are starting to fail from corrosion,
i would buy the car if cheap cheap use the good bits for spares or a rod/project, not that brave to buy as a daily fixer upper.

[FGII-XR6]

it would come up on a revs report as a repaired write off

Originally Posted by mik

I would hate to be a recipient of a flood damaged car unknowingly, and then find 12 months/2 years down the track it`s getting rust breaking out everywhere and electronics and electrical connections all over the car are starting to fail from corrosion,
i would buy the car if cheap cheap use the good bits for spares or a rod/project, not that brave to buy as a daily fixer upper.

[flappist]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

I think alot depends if it was saltwater damage or not, I suspect it wasnt.

No if it is the one from here, and I am pretty sure it is, then it is muddy toxic flood water from the May River.

One point to consider for all those who are drooling over it. It is very rare item and it is at a public auction.

Any of you who have been to a few auctions will be quite aware of "the idiot" with more money than sense who takes not winning anything he bids on as a personal affront and will pay far more than an item is worth just so he owns it and you don't.

Do not be surprised if this auction is actually the "the idiot" annual general meeting.......

[pottery beige]

ltd should buy this and jam all the bits on his 'lane project..

kick the windows out and stuff chooks in whats left..

[Johnnyboy]

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You'd think with that VIN it would have been a very lucky car....

[Full Noise]

Send it to the wreckers. I’ll take the engine for my little project, but for the rest of the car, just use the bits that aren’t affected by water damage.

As for rare, can anyone here please explain to me about what’s rare about any FG Falcon?

Do they still make FG Falcons?

[Nikked]

Ugh...yeah...

[buggerlugs]

Originally Posted by flappist

No if it is the one from here, and I am pretty sure it is, then it is muddy toxic flood water from the May River.

One point to consider for all those who are drooling over it. It is very rare item and it is at a public auction.

Any of you who have been to a few auctions will be quite aware of "the idiot" with more money than sense who takes not winning anything he bids on as a personal affront and will pay far more than an item is worth just so he owns it and you don't.

Do not be surprised if this auction is actually the "the idiot" annual general meeting.......

The "May" river ? Is that a new river up your way ?

[flappist]

Originally Posted by buggerlugs

The "May" river ? Is that a new river up your way ?

yeh the R was washed out to sea......

[xxx000]

even if someone was able to re rego that car it's a huge risk as any electrics like computers may fail later from corrosion and they can be expensive

plus the real world resale value of the car even re regoed would be far less than one not on the WOVR and the pool of buyers much smaller too.
Ask yourself if despite a lower price you'd take the risk of buying a car that's been water damaged but 'repaired'

[Bossxr8]

Being a GTR and packed full of electronics I wouldn't go near it, and Nissan are notorious for charging the earth for parts for these cars, AFAIK.

A different era but I remember Fred Gibson talking about how much Nissan charged him for R32 parts back in the day, like $2000 for a waterpump etc. The parts prices were just absurd, luckily he had the Winfield money to afford it.

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Being a GTR and packed full of electronics I wouldn't go near it, and Nissan are notorious for charging the earth for parts for these cars, AFAIK.

A different era but I remember Fred Gibson talking about how much Nissan charged him for R32 parts back in the day, like $2000 for a waterpump etc. The parts prices were just absurd, luckily he had the Winfield money to afford it.

Not sure if serious