Hi from Melbourne

[VMSRTI]

Hi all
I'm hoping to buy a 4200 coupe or a gransport in the near future but know very little about what to look for when buying one. Are there any independent mechanics in melbourne that you guys would trust to look over a car in order to give the green light on cars I may look at?
If there are any members here that can give me ANY advice on what to look for I would be grateful.
I'm in the western suburbs but happy to travel if need be.

 

[adam01]

Hi all
I'm hoping to buy a 4200 coupe or a gransport in the near future but know very little about what to look for when buying one. Are there any independent mechanics in melbourne that you guys would trust to look over a car in order to give the green light on cars I may look at?
If there are any members here that can give me ANY advice on what to look for I would be grateful.
I'm in the western suburbs but happy to travel if need be.

Yes there are a number - will PM u a list. Prices will vary so check with each


BTW if u are looking to import a vehicle from the UK (suggest u seriously consider this route) , Dicky Grace is your man

Richard Grace carsales

 

[VMSRTI]

Wow that was fast!!!!
Many thanks I really appreciate it

 

[Geofflyn]

Yes a number of us have imported cars so in addition to Adams good advice regarding using Dicky Grace to source a car we can provide you info on compliance and other costs. Not sure exactly how much has Adam has sent you but PM meif you need more

 

[VMSRTI]

Yes there are a number - will PM u a list. Prices will vary so check with each


BTW if u are looking to import a vehicle from the UK (suggest u seriously consider this route) , Dicky Grace is your man

Richard Grace carsales

I had not thought about importing a vehicle. I was under the impression that the imported ones had rust issues?
I'm assuming importing them is a cheaper option? How much would one save going down this path on say a 2005-2007 gransport?
How long does the process take from the time a vehicle is sourced?

 

[VMSRTI]

Yes a number of us have imported cars so in addition to Adams good advice regarding using Dicky Grace to source a car we can provide you info on compliance and other costs. Not sure exactly how much has Adam has sent you but PM meif you need more

Thanks Geoff ,
Adam is putting the list together so I haven't actually received it yet. I was just thrilled to get lightning fast responses from you guys. Did you import a car through Dicky grace?

 

[adam01]

I had not thought about importing a vehicle. I was under the impression that the imported ones had rust issues?
I'm assuming importing them is a cheaper option? How much would one save going down this path on say a 2005-2007 gransport?
How long does the process take from the time a vehicle is sourced?

-yes cheaper but differential getting closer as UK prices seem to be creeping up and ours still dropping

-Go to the OZ section,think i posted an import calculator. this will give u a pretty good indication of final cost, add approx $10k aud for local compliance
or a quick way is GBDprice/ fx rate *1.3 + 10k (1.3 cover local import taxes)
ie say (gbd25000/.64 *1.3)=50,000+10,000 = 60000aud then check on carsales.com.au for local ricing

-time to locate and ship, guess 2 months

e&oe

 

[lozcb]

-yes cheaper but differential getting closer as UK prices seem to be creeping up and ours still dropping

-Go to the OZ section,think i posted an import calculator. this will give u a pretty good indication of final cost, add approx $10k aud for local compliance
or a quick way is GBDprice/ fx rate *1.3 + 10k (1.3 cover local import taxes)
ie say (gbd25000/.64 *1.3)=50,000+10,000 = 60000aud then check on carsales.com.au for local ricing

-time to locate and ship, guess 2 months

e&oe

Or buy a £100 raffle ticket and keep your pinkies crossed lol


regards loz

 

[RossWA]

Hi,
I recently brought in a 3200 from the UK, and whilst it was a bit cheaper, the big difference is choice. The number of cars for sale in the UK means that with a little patience you can find exactly the combination of interior and exterior and get a car that is in excellent condition. I also used Richard Grace to source my car and can thoroughly recommend him. Rust will not be a problem because the car that you buy will have been well looked after and stored undercover.
Good luck, it is worth the wait to get a good one.
Ross

 

[dickygrace]

Thanks for the recommendations guys, have a few 4200's and Gransports in at the moment and a couple more arriving soon.

 

[bigbob]

Hi

Have friends in Melbourne. Say they see a few GranTurismos now and then - school drop off et al - but cannot believe what they cost locally.

 

[Andyk]

A bog welcome to the forum..Good luck with your search.

 

[DaveT]

A bog welcome to the forum..Good luck with your search.

That's some welcome!

 

[bigbob]

That's some welcome!

Must be raining in the SW.

 

[Geofflyn]

I only know of one of our members in Oz who dealt with a small rust problem and that was on an Australian delivered car. .... but he's a perfectionist. Seriously though, as someone has already posted rust is not a issue with these cars.

 

[VMSRTI]

Hi

Have friends in Melbourne. Say they see a few GranTurismos now and then - school drop off et al - but cannot believe what they cost locally.

Yes a few around and boy do I wish I had one of those!!!

 

[VMSRTI]

And a big bog thank you Andy

 

[VMSRTI]

Hi,
I recently brought in a 3200 from the UK, and whilst it was a bit cheaper, the big difference is choice. The number of cars for sale in the UK means that with a little patience you can find exactly the combination of interior and exterior and get a car that is in excellent condition. I also used Richard Grace to source my car and can thoroughly recommend him. Rust will not be a problem because the car that you buy will have been well looked after and stored undercover.
Good luck, it is worth the wait to get a good one.
Ross

That's very reassuring Ross I'll have a chat with Dicky

 

[VMSRTI]

Thanks for the recommendations guys, have a few 4200's and Gransports in at the moment and a couple more arriving soon.

Dicky I will email you

 

[Geofflyn]

Thanks Geoff ,
Adam is putting the list together so I haven't actually received it yet. I was just thrilled to get lightning fast responses from you guys. Did you import a car through Dicky grace?

No , as a regular visitor to the UK I was able to look at a few cars and I was lucky enough to find one I liked whilst I was there. If it hadn't worked out that way then Dicky would have got the job of finding me one.