Suzi Vitara help needed
Submitted: Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 08:42
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Sandgroper71
Hi all
Im going to be getting a Suzuki Vitara 1993 5 door wagon 120,000kms never been offroad in few months time from my uncle in Qld and was wanting to know if anyone new of a good car carrier to get it from the
Gold Coast to
Perth metro
Also what are these cars like offroad and anything to watch out for on this model ?
Whats the best way to get this car from Qld rego to Wa rego ?
Cheers
Ben
Reply By: rob1 - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:07
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:07
Hi Ben,
Is it really worth it to pay to get a car from the
Gold Coast to
Perth? There must be a few good Vitaras around that way without going to all the expense & hassle (unless your uncle is giving you the car for nothing).
Check with your state Roads & Traffic Authority as to whats involved in transfering the rego.
Car carrier? Sorry, no idea.................. try the Yellow Pages?
Rob
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:18
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:18
got to agree unless its really cheap I would guess that it would be a grand pluss - to get it from queensland and then coz it is from interstate its gotta go over the pits also have an immobilizer fitted. Your cheap good buy could easily have 2 grand added to the price
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Reply By: Sandgroper71 - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:54
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 09:54
Yeah I forgot to add yes Im getting the car for free :) nice uncle hey
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 10:06
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 10:06
How busy are you? I would much prefer to spend a grand or so meandering back from QLD than pay for it to go onto the back of a truck
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Follow Up By: Jeepster-WA - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 13:04
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 13:04
Get your uncle to send a receipt or Stat dec saying he has given the car to you. Then drive to the nearest Department of Planning and
Infrastructure centre for inspection.
If the car is still in rego drive to a reccomended mechanic or service centre first though and tell them you are going over the pits and they can clean up any oil weeps and advise on what will need fixing prior to attending pits. This will save you going back and forwards to the pits which can be a hassle. Queensland rego I believe is cheaper but they won't recognise a WA based registered owner.
Regards
Jeepster
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 15:16
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 15:16
You dont need the stat dec and you will still need to pay stamp duty. You have to get the vehilce registered in WA within 3 months whether the owner lives interstate or not
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Reply By: Member - Stephen M (NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 10:55
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2005 at 10:55
If its for nothing then it's a bargain, as was said above rego will be a point as inspection required, is it a 1.6L or the V6 2.5L ? Either way very capable off road if not fitted try and get yourself a guard for the fuel
tank very proned to getting punched up,great little motors virtualy trouble free personally I think the 1.6 is more reliable than the V6, as I have had both,V6 had a lot of oil leaks the 1.6 there was none, V6 use to leak around the exhaust manifolds alot,fuel wise there about the same, is it auto or manual ??. I found ground clearance was the biggest let down even with a
suspension lift, unless you spend some $$$ and get that plus a body lift but you need to check with rta what the legal requirements are.As for transporting it there is a couple TNT car carriers,TDG car carriers, and numerous others. as said check your phone books or get on the net and see what is also in queensland and ring them and see if they have any trucks coming back towards you.Got yourself a great bargain and a great little 4wd.Shame this was not on here about a week ago, just through out a heap of spares when I cleaned out my shed before xmas and dont know any body with one so chucked it all in the bin oil filters, radiator hoses, fan belts etc, would of sent over to you for nothing would prefer to see them get used than throw but had been sitting there for 12 months so out it all went ah
well. Have a great new year and enjoy your new vehicle. Ps just double check over the car really
well when it comes over make sure there is no damage done that wasnt there ask your uncle what /if there is any damage prior so you know some of these truckies can be pretty rough or they can be vandilised over night if parked some where. Regards steve M
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