self-import a new car, anyone?
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Hi MaxPower
I am just curious to know of the following
a. Were there costs savings compared to buying from the local PML dealer?
b. Did you experienced like any push back from PML when it came to servicing your self-imported model?
c. Was LTA's paperwork very easy to administer and fill in (ie did LTA made it very very difficult so as to discourage a trend to self-import?)
Pls advise... - much appreciated
Hi MaxPower
I am just curious to know of the following
a. Were there costs savings compared to buying from the local PML dealer?
b. Did you experienced like any push back from PML when it came to servicing your self-imported model?
c. Was LTA's paperwork very easy to administer and fill in (ie did LTA made it very very difficult so as to discourage a trend to self-import?)
Pls advise... - much appreciated
MaxPower
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Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
hi,
i do recall there were savings, but cannot recall the numbers to be honest ... it HAS been over a decade ...
like i was a leper !!! it became a MAJOR exercise to get them to do anything ... and the freakin' attitude ... bloody hell !!!
couldn't have been easier ... in fact, the ladies at the desk went out of their way to ensure a speedy completion. i was impressed ...
hope this helps.
hi,
michaelp;401341 said:
i do recall there were savings, but cannot recall the numbers to be honest ... it HAS been over a decade ...
michaelp;401341 said:
like i was a leper !!! it became a MAJOR exercise to get them to do anything ... and the freakin' attitude ... bloody hell !!!
michaelp;401341 said:
couldn't have been easier ... in fact, the ladies at the desk went out of their way to ensure a speedy completion. i was impressed ...
hope this helps.
Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
The requirements and procedures to do self-import are here:
ONE.MOTORING - Self Importation & Registration
The requirements and procedures to do self-import are here:
ONE.MOTORING - Self Importation & Registration
datsunking
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Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
import a gumpert apollo... hehehehe....
YouTube - Top Gear - Gumpert Apollo with 700 HP !
import a gumpert apollo... hehehehe....
YouTube - Top Gear - Gumpert Apollo with 700 HP !
DriveAllDay
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Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
Hi
I self imported a Boxster from UK 2009. Bought direct from AD there. Savings was about 30%. But that's due to a combination of good FX, UK pricing and COE. Likely less arbitrage delta now. You can search my earlier postings for details. You can also search my postings on www.porschesgforum.com on this topic.
Warranty wise, important thing is to get your name registered in the manufacturers system. If you buy direct from say UK authorized dealers then you are automatically in the system - Stuggart then honored the 2 year warranty, no issues. I guess PML would have to do likewise. If you get it from other dealers then Local dealers can refuse repair. They can also charge you about 10-15k adoption fee.
You can just about DIY everything in the import process EXCEPT freight clearance. You need TradeNet for that. Local freight company will do it for a couple of hundred bucks..
Do note you have to pay everything cash - don't think you can get a loan.
Also there are some steps you cant miss or you will suffer when the car reaches Singapore. Example you need to have manufacturer original certificate of emission compliance. Even for homologated cars. No cert, no entry. The certain takes months so you have to ask upon ordering.
Also different countries have different export schemes. Make sure you check. In UK insist on VX302 to save yourself 20% VAT. Freight should be about 3000 SGD and must be declared as part of OMV.
Last I enquire, the Porsche UK route is now closed since Stuggart complained to PORSCHE - they can't sell cars to Singaporeans anymore. Other Marques, I dont know.
Good luck!
Hi
I self imported a Boxster from UK 2009. Bought direct from AD there. Savings was about 30%. But that's due to a combination of good FX, UK pricing and COE. Likely less arbitrage delta now. You can search my earlier postings for details. You can also search my postings on www.porschesgforum.com on this topic.
Warranty wise, important thing is to get your name registered in the manufacturers system. If you buy direct from say UK authorized dealers then you are automatically in the system - Stuggart then honored the 2 year warranty, no issues. I guess PML would have to do likewise. If you get it from other dealers then Local dealers can refuse repair. They can also charge you about 10-15k adoption fee.
You can just about DIY everything in the import process EXCEPT freight clearance. You need TradeNet for that. Local freight company will do it for a couple of hundred bucks..
Do note you have to pay everything cash - don't think you can get a loan.
Also there are some steps you cant miss or you will suffer when the car reaches Singapore. Example you need to have manufacturer original certificate of emission compliance. Even for homologated cars. No cert, no entry. The certain takes months so you have to ask upon ordering.
Also different countries have different export schemes. Make sure you check. In UK insist on VX302 to save yourself 20% VAT. Freight should be about 3000 SGD and must be declared as part of OMV.
Last I enquire, the Porsche UK route is now closed since Stuggart complained to PORSCHE - they can't sell cars to Singaporeans anymore. Other Marques, I dont know.
Good luck!
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DriveAllDay
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Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
New second hand? Oxymoron?
Importing used cars has two issues
- it attracts an additional 10k tax
- your 10 OMV starts from the day of original registration in foreign country, not Singapore. So say the car is 2 yrs old, the PARF only lasts 8 yrs.
pasir;411968 said:
New second hand? Oxymoron?
Importing used cars has two issues
- it attracts an additional 10k tax
- your 10 OMV starts from the day of original registration in foreign country, not Singapore. So say the car is 2 yrs old, the PARF only lasts 8 yrs.
Re: self-import a new car, anyone?
From what I know... if you import the car urself and you have warranty issues pml will honor it... But you have to pay an adoption fee of 10 - 30k before they do anything... And you also have to pay for the repair first before BMW asia return you the money... Therefore i think if you wanna import yourself then dun go back to pml...
From what I know... if you import the car urself and you have warranty issues pml will honor it... But you have to pay an adoption fee of 10 - 30k before they do anything... And you also have to pay for the repair first before BMW asia return you the money... Therefore i think if you wanna import yourself then dun go back to pml...
