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Karrathamick · 06-01-2009, 06:58 AM

G'day Guys,
Let me start by saying I'm scared and desperate, scared the new Camaro isnt coming to Australia, and just desperate to get one.

So, this is what I'm thinking of doing, any suggestions to help with this plan, please add.

1. Fly to LA in early August, visit a dealer, test drive, put down deposit.

2. Whilst in LA check out some good quality workshops who could do RHD conversions.

3. Arrange for Shipping after conversion for newly delivered Camaro to Australia.

4. Arrive in Australia and drive off into the sunset a very happy man. WTF?

So if any Aussie's got some better ideas or suggestions, then chuck em in, cause I'm not seeing any other way of getting one over here.

Supermans · 06-01-2009, 06:59 AM

Expensive proposition but if you have enough money to spend I say go follow your dreams..

*mlee* · 06-01-2009, 07:02 AM

Sounds like a plan... Cheers

CamaroScotty · 06-01-2009, 08:25 AM

Dealers here can't sell to people outside the USA. Especially when it's for export. You'd need a US address, and US identification.

Chevyrocker · 06-01-2009, 08:38 AM

And you have to pay taxes and keep it registered here for 3 months minimum.

OUR72GTO · 06-01-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroScotty

Dealers here can't sell to people outside the USA. Especially when it's for export. You'd need a US address, and US identification.

And NO accent.

SSOOCH · 06-01-2009, 12:06 PM

I got it...move to America!!

Karrathamick · 06-01-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the replies Guys, I have a relative in the states who may be able to assist with some of these exporting problems.

Does anyone have a direct contact with someone at GM who can asked questions and get some straight answers about RHD models are going to be delayed or totally scrapped?

gazbradshaw · 06-27-2009, 05:50 PM

how did u go with the plan to get a camaro to oz???im in the same desperate posistion,ive heard a few companies like performax in brisbane are goin to import and do rhd conversions but ur talking well over 100k,i dont want to pay that if i can get a lhd or if holden manage to get some over for gm?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SRFnSNO · 06-27-2009, 06:22 PM

We had a member get a AV and with Some help form members and dealers had his new AV shiped down under.
Then the modifications started to happen. Every thing in the Cabbin and Engine compartment was fliped. If I rember there were some lighting modfication required front and rear.
So a little over one year Later he recived the AV (Chevy Avalanche).

So it can be done; all good mods come in time.

Best of luck.

*mlee* · 06-27-2009, 06:42 PM

If you have the dough... Hennessey ships all over the world... Your mods will be complete and all. Check out their website...

gazbradshaw · 06-28-2009, 05:32 AM

cheers ill check the hennessey site out!!

06-01-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
Karrathamick Drives: Old heap of junk Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Flying to US to buy a new Camaro??? G'day Guys, Let me start by saying I'm scared and desperate, scared the new Camaro isnt coming to Australia, and just desperate to get one. So, this is what I'm thinking of doing, any suggestions to help with this plan, please add. 1. Fly to LA in early August, visit a dealer, test drive, put down deposit. 2. Whilst in LA check out some good quality workshops who could do RHD conversions. 3. Arrange for Shipping after conversion for newly delivered Camaro to Australia. 4. Arrive in Australia and drive off into the sunset a very happy man. WTF? So if any Aussie's got some better ideas or suggestions, then chuck em in, cause I'm not seeing any other way of getting one over here. Last edited by Karrathamick; 06-01-2009 at 07:03 AM. Reason: Add stuff

06-01-2009, 06:59 AM	#2
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	Expensive proposition but if you have enough money to spend I say go follow your dreams.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

06-01-2009, 07:02 AM	#3
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	Sounds like a plan... Cheers __________________

06-01-2009, 08:38 AM	#5
Chevyrocker Weekend Rockstar Drives: Depends on the day... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 1,444	And you have to pay taxes and keep it registered here for 3 months minimum. __________________ *Shortcuts can slow you down...*

06-01-2009, 12:06 PM	#7
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I got it...move to America!! __________________

06-01-2009, 08:25 AM	#4
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Dealers here can't sell to people outside the USA. Especially when it's for export. You'd need a US address, and US identification.

06-01-2009, 08:26 PM	#8
Karrathamick Drives: Old heap of junk Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies Guys, I have a relative in the states who may be able to assist with some of these exporting problems. Does anyone have a direct contact with someone at GM who can asked questions and get some straight answers about RHD models are going to be delayed or totally scrapped?

06-27-2009, 05:50 PM	#9
gazbradshaw Drives: ute for work at the minute Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 3	how did u go with the plan to get a camaro to oz???im in the same desperate posistion,ive heard a few companies like performax in brisbane are goin to import and do rhd conversions but ur talking well over 100k,i dont want to pay that if i can get a lhd or if holden manage to get some over for gm?????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-27-2009, 06:22 PM	#10
SRFnSNO Drives: Blown & Flamed Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jerzy Posts: 654 View My Garage	We had a member get a AV and with Some help form members and dealers had his new AV shiped down under. Then the modifications started to happen. Every thing in the Cabbin and Engine compartment was fliped. If I rember there were some lighting modfication required front and rear. So a little over one year Later he recived the AV (Chevy Avalanche). So it can be done; all good mods come in time. Best of luck.

06-27-2009, 06:42 PM	#11
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,497 View My Garage	If you have the dough... Hennessey ships all over the world... Your mods will be complete and all. Check out their website... __________________

06-28-2009, 05:32 AM	#12
gazbradshaw Drives: ute for work at the minute Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: melbourne australia Posts: 3	cheers ill check the hennessey site out!!

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