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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Hi Guys
Well I am permanently emigrating to Oz (Perth) with my family in two weeks time to start a new branch of my company over there. I am having to sell my D3 as transporting it over there costs too much in duties,etc . I will be looking for a used 2007-2009 D3 (maybe a V8!) once I am settled there. I have however loaded my Afrispoor trailer into my shipping container with all my household furniture and possesions
Thanks for all the comaraderie, humour and advice over the past few years. I will still be active on the forum and will be following your posts with great interest.
Cheers
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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16th Jun 2010 5:48 am |
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hls
Member Since: 29 May 2009
Location: Zwavelpoort, Pretoria
Posts: 263
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Doc wrote:Hi Guys
Well I am permanently emigrating to Oz (Perth) with my family
Does relocating to Perth still qualify as emigrating? I thought that by now Perth is considered as SA's 10th province.
Cheers Doc and good luck.
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16th Jun 2010 6:44 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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See ya doc
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16th Jun 2010 7:24 am |
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caverD3
Member Since: 02 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
Posts: 6922
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I am sure he will be supporting the Freeo Dockers. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
Ernest Hemmingway
D4 3.0 Active Diff, Adaptive Lights, High Beam Assist, Surround Cameras, Privacy Glass.
D3 2.7:Adaptive Headlights,Electronic Rear Diff,ARB Bar,Blaupunkt Speakers,JVC Powered Subwoofer,Removable Snorkel,Mitch Hitch,Pioneer After Market Head Unit,Steering Wheel Control Adaptor,Remote Adjustable Supension Rod System, Taxside Dual Battery System.
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16th Jun 2010 7:39 am |
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Baben
Member Since: 15 Feb 2006
Location: Kyalami
Posts: 2059
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Hey Doc, hope you prosper over there in the new world!
I am sure our paths will cross again
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16th Jun 2010 8:52 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Thanks guys for the good wishes
I think Perth probably does qualify as the 10th province of the RSA. I wonder what the Ozzies think of all the South Africans invading their country. I am not quite invading as my father was half Australian and I have aunts, cousins and all manner of relatives living in Oz. Our Ozzie family tree dates back to the 1880's
CaverD3, I have to love your humour
See all of you guys online
Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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16th Jun 2010 1:24 pm |
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oldsalt
Member Since: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 179
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Hi Doc, hope all goes well with your "relocation" to WA.....don't forget to check out the Australian Disco forum when you get settled... http://www.aulro.com/afvb/d3-d4-rrs/
cheers
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18th Jun 2010 5:41 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Thanks Oldsalt - I will have a look at the AULRO forum once I get settled. D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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18th Jun 2010 6:51 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Doc wrote:....I think Perth probably does qualify as the 10th province of the RSA..... I wonder what the Ozzies think of all the South Africans invading their country.
We don't treat you guys like the British did re:residence ; that was a disgrace .........
Have you fallen foul of the "less than 2 years ownership of vehicle rule ", regarding import taxes ?
.......... what's with this WA routine ? Australia is the East Coast
P.S. Did you consider Canada? We were required to re-sit exams and Prof Board for Canada
( they have a USA style Medical system/courses ) and consequently chose here , since it was
reciprocal with the UK .
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21st Jun 2010 10:15 pm |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Hi Neil
Even though the vehicle is older than 2 years (2008 model) the customs guys wanted to charge me 5% duty plus 10% GST on the deemed value of the vehicle (PLUS shipping & insurance costs). When I found this out, it just wasn't worth bringing the vehicle over. .
Perth is a great place and as I am involved with mining, oil & gas it made sense to settle in WA. Sidney is very beautiful but commuting through that traffic would kill me.
I did have to requalify in one particular field which gave me more points, but this wasn't too much of a problem. I also think the english tests are a good thing. If you want to live in an english speaking country then you had better be able to speak the language
Cheers Doc D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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22nd Jun 2010 6:22 am |
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Neil Pettersen
Member Since: 23 Nov 2007
Location: Cutting the grass
Posts: 1254
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Doc wrote:.......Even though the vehicle is older than 2 years (2008 model) the customs guys wanted to charge me 5% duty plus 10% GST on the deemed value of the vehicle (PLUS shipping & insurance costs).
In '87 it was a straight "bring-in" . Times have changed.
We didn't import because back in those days cars were heaps
cheaper in Oz than Britain . That's not the case now since EU
boarders have gone , and with it UK vehicle rip-offs are no more ......
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22nd Jun 2010 6:36 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Times have certainly changed and Oz is very strictly regulated D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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22nd Jun 2010 7:23 am |
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heine
Member Since: 07 Feb 2007
Location: Midrand
Posts: 4054
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Can't be that strict Doc ..... they let you in
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22nd Jun 2010 8:52 am |
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Doc
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 352
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Quote:Can't be that strict Doc ..... they let you in
Now that is not kind D3 2005 HSE V8 model, snorkel, nudge bar, uprated tow hitch (12T), Goodyear Wrangler MTR (MT) tyres, National Luna battery box, Outback roof-rack, Takla seat covers.
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22nd Jun 2010 9:00 am |
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