Originally posted by itsnotagsr
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Dealers won't refuse to service them, they'll take money off you for that no problem. New car warranty is the grey area.Jaguar XJR, Freelander 2 HSE, Jaguar XKR, MINI Cooper S
Originally posted by nutttr
People must assume you are some sort of drug dealer with all these nice cars turning up to a fibro home -
So......what's the go with SEVS etc? Will the process change for adding cars to their lists, and will the pre 1989 rule ever change? Surely you would think it would move each year we progress into the future...
That's what I don't understand, nobody's going to import some shit heap from overseas if it's 10-15 years old unless it's a sports car or something rare/ unusual etc. Does the government think we're queing up to bring over a 1998 AE111 Corolla or something?Comment
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Another article, not sure if repost http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/c...c_location=ufiJaguar XJR, Freelander 2 HSE, Jaguar XKR, MINI Cooper S
Originally posted by nutttr
People must assume you are some sort of drug dealer with all these nice cars turning up to a fibro homeComment
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They opened the floodgates to grey imports nearly 25 years ago.Originally posted by rj_astra View Post
THEN is when you need to compare to now. They were nearly at 20 years for the average age. Thatlinked PDF doesn't go back anywhere near far enough.Soft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.Comment
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It would be far too sensible a thing, for them to actually do it. Or as I see it, they'll up the associated taxes along with it.
Surely it would have to be capped, also.Comment
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I know everyone else on PF is buying $300k+ cars ... but for people like me who aren't ever going to be able to afford that, the result of this change would be "meh".Originally posted by BLO 767 View PostSoft roaders represent an excellent compromise between the needs of the hardcore 4x4 user and the convenience of a city hatchback. Its clear to see why they have become so popular in todays society.Comment
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I think the only real game changer would be if they opened it up to LHD cars.Originally posted by SComment
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No one has mentioned options either. For example lower spec (eg engine) cars sold in Australia compared to Japan, Europe or US.
Manual US-spec M5s FTW."If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough horsepower." - Mark Donahue Penske Porsche 917
"In Japan we no give fark for Subaru" - Trust Japan Technical Director
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"You can never have enough power. I remember when we had Group B cars... THEN we had enough power!"
Juha Kankkunen - Rally of Argentina '02Comment
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Not necessarily STi Forester can't be imported through SEVS because the Forester was already brought in by Subaru but never in STi spec which changes just about everything on the car (Engine, Gearbox, Brakes, Suspension, Interior, Exterior Bodykit, Wheels). 3-Door Prado, Toyota Altezza (different engine, gearbox and diff to what was sold here) all caught in the same boat.Originally posted by Jack Nicholson View PostComment
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In for corolla blade or other cheapo jap sports oddballOriginally posted by RdynoOriginally posted by TripperComment
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Jap spec LC70 with petrol V6 - $35k! How does a diesel engine increase its cost by double?
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Because aussies want a 3dr 70.. not a ghey prado. They sold a few. I think the 3dr pajeros did better.Originally posted by RdynoOriginally posted by TripperComment
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