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02-06-2009, 12:36 PM
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Has anyone looked into the possibility of importing a 2009 RS Focus into Australia? Do you have to own the car in the UK for 12 months for a private import?
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02-06-2009, 01:11 PM
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Some have imported their own Nissan GTR so they must have fallen under a different Grey import law ruling.
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02-06-2009, 02:22 PM
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Yes, if you own one (and live) in the UK for 12months, then move back here, you can bring one in I understand. Would have to do a couple of things to make it compliant, but can be done.
If I was rich, young, and single (and I'm none of those) I'd go to the UK for 12 months and work, just so I could bring one back!!
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02-06-2009, 11:12 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
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I believe there is one coming in to WA. no idea what h is doing to get it here.
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07-06-2009, 09:37 PM
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Finally rollin on 20's
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Probably the same guy who has the LR RS.....
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07-06-2009, 10:17 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
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08-06-2009, 02:46 PM
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Quote: "I've seen the LR and it is stunning."
Is it W.A. based??
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18-06-2009, 03:28 AM
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isnt an rs like an xr5
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18-06-2009, 03:29 AM
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i did some research and they look pretty similar
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18-06-2009, 03:29 AM
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i think they have the same engine but different body kits
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18-06-2009, 03:30 AM
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and i looked into the laws about importing cars. you have to own it for 12months in the uk unless you get a licenced importer to import the car
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18-06-2009, 03:31 AM
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it must comply wih all australian laws thou
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18-06-2009, 07:14 AM
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do more research
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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18-06-2009, 07:15 AM
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and try to
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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18-06-2009, 07:15 AM
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put you thoughts
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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18-06-2009, 07:15 AM
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into one post!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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18-06-2009, 07:46 AM
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pretty sure to import one like what they have done with the skylines the local manufacturer must not offer that model here already
i.e. nissan didn't have a skyline in their model range so people could bring them in - until nissan starts to offer them, then it is no longer possible until they become a grey import (i.e. 10 years or more.. or is it 15?) so i'd imagine becuase ford offer a focus here already it would not be possible unless you do it as a private import. |
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18-06-2009, 08:57 AM
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zyweik, i think you're spot on there. But there's bound to be a way around it, you just need deep pockets to make it happen.
They are FAR more than an XR5 with a different body kit. I can't be bothered going into the details as its been done here before (and on the xr5 forums too, and i know you are a member over there abdulwahed88.) btw steve, you mustn't be much of a morning person. your last err.... 4 posts were riddled with spite.  :
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20-06-2009, 05:18 PM
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same "ENGINE" design, different internals, different running gear, different setup, different interior, different brakes, different manufacturing origin, different company, different price, as far as it goes it looks the "SAME" only for bogans who cant tell the difference and who cannot understand differences and hot hatch performance. ie FALCON IS GOD mentalists. the XR5T is no ware near or ever will be in the same stature as the RS.. so please... research more than merely looking at pictures...
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20-06-2009, 08:24 PM
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And TJ reckons I'm a grumpy !
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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20-06-2009, 08:24 PM
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And TJ reckons I'm a grumpy !
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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21-06-2009, 12:03 AM
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Gees steve, keep your nonsense all in one post!
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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21-06-2009, 11:54 AM
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Sarcasm aside, i just realised that's bloody cheap for the jump you get from Focus-ST to Focus-RS. I need a get-rich-quick scheme..... AND QUICK!
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21-06-2009, 01:55 PM
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I'm going to Germany next year. I wonder if I can fit one in my bag.
Might incur a slight oversize baggage charge tho.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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2009 RS Focus
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