Hafid, remember that classics are obtainable in Aus for reasonable prices.

 

Yeah....there's nothing like a good bunch of fish and chips wrapped up in butchers paper on a hot summer day at the beach...

except take out the 'hot summer day at the beach' bit, and it'd be even better!!!

 

ooh...quick reply.......I was halfway through my post when I realised NAM dosen't have 'quick' reply.....

nice one Mark!!

 

It's a thought, but I'll probably go with a newer car for this stint. When (or if) I come back to the US, i'll look into a classic.

 

Or buy one in Aus and ship it back when you leave.

 

Surely that'd cost more than buying one in the US or Canada?!!

 

I've been to Wollongong, Sydney, Perth, Freemantle, Darwin, and Townsville. I think I might qualify as an Honorary Aussie, no?

 

Sure thing - it looks like you're #15....

How did you find yourself in the 'Gong and Townsville????

 

Townsville I can see if you are former US Army, but Wollongong? Musta been a day trip when staying in Sydney.

Hafid, I'm not sure what the cost to ship a Mini from Aus to the US is, but the NZ sellers on eBay quote about US$1200 landed in LA.

 

A nice Mini in top condition can sell for US$15k or more. The most expensive Mini I ever saw for sale in Aus was an absolutely gorgeous genuine original Cooper S with the walnut dash, twin tanks, immaculate paint and interior (and boot interior) which was AUD$12k. The most I paid for a Mini in Aus was $2,100 for a good replica Cooper S with a roll cage, 1275, twin tanks...

 

In Australia, if you've owned the car overseas for more than 12 months, lots of the import duties are waived too, as it's considered your personal car, and not an 'import' for sale..

There are still registration implications.

I know someone who bought a 2001 325 convertable in Winnipeg, and then took it down to Florida. He had such a hard time selling it, he had it shipped back to Canada to be sold (obviously the KM/H thing was painful) - you'll have the same problem with Aussie cars (however, old mini's are likely to be in mph).

Australia may be a good place to restore the mini too - as there's probably more resources here to do that...

 

Can I have one please... Thanks

Hi Agro, hope all is going well, if i ever get over there. (looking at a summer roadtrip) I see if I can fit a carton of VB in

Batgirlwildcat...hmm I have this idea of know you or herd of you, Did i meet you at the Dragon last year?

Snoopy

 

My ship spent a week in each port, and we pulled right into Wollongong on the way to the persian gulf, and Townsville on the way back from a different deployment. Good times... Well, not really. I lost all my deployment money in a Casino my first night in Townsville.

 

I have a uncle that lives in Melbourne, his family has been in AU for over 30 years orig from England What # can i be My Cuz fought for Auz in TKD

 

Snoops...you're #16.

Wrks - #17...

 

Cheers "Mate"

 

I'm sorry...i've been trying to work it out...

"TKD"??

Korea??

 

Tae Kwon Do in World championship she came 3rd years running and reserve for the Olympic team(never fought in said event) Last name Treadwell

 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!! I NEVER wold have guessed that....I was waaay off...

 

No, but you met and navigated for my brother, Matt (miniwildcat), in his PW/B MCS "Snowball II"! He keeps asking me if you are on this thread.

 

Arvo all

 

Morning.

 

Yo! Thank Gawd it was cooler today....only 32degC!

 

Ah... OK then yes the great team that won the Nav run (still can't believe we won that). Speaking of Matt , hope he is doing well and frezzing his you know what's off, as it looks like a cold winter in some parts. Out here it is a warm 33 deg C to 38 deg C with is not bad beach weather

Tit thank you for my number, now if i can just work out some computer stuff I will put it to good use.