Hi,
On a recent trip to New Zealand, I viewed a brand new VX Limited demonstrator at a Toyota dealer. I was convinced that a similar specification is the model I want to buy to tow my caravan. Is there anyone that has imported the same or similar specification from the above countries and what experiences they have had doing it. We realise that there is about a £2500 shipping cost, IVA testing on arrival, 30% tax, informing DVLA and differences in specification compared to those used vehicles in the UK. Also we know foreign vehicles will be in km/h, the trip computer will be in kms and the Sat Nav may be dedicated to Australasia or Japan. The most that was impressive with at least the New Zealand spec is that a towbar is standard and the extra fuel tank is standard as well. Also we think Australasian spec vehicles have a duct under the bonnet which directs cooler air over the intercooler which has a vented cover instead of a solid one. Certainly some of the Australian models also have a 230 volt outlet in the boot. If I have got any of this wrong, I would appreciate being corrected. After looking on New Zealand websites only there are many more vehicles with this spec available and I have family members who would be able to check the condition of a used vehicle for me and manage its export so if I were to import a vehicle, I would favour this route. Please feel free to comment on any of this post.
Regards Phil
On a recent trip to New Zealand, I viewed a brand new VX Limited demonstrator at a Toyota dealer. I was convinced that a similar specification is the model I want to buy to tow my caravan. Is there anyone that has imported the same or similar specification from the above countries and what experiences they have had doing it. We realise that there is about a £2500 shipping cost, IVA testing on arrival, 30% tax, informing DVLA and differences in specification compared to those used vehicles in the UK. Also we know foreign vehicles will be in km/h, the trip computer will be in kms and the Sat Nav may be dedicated to Australasia or Japan. The most that was impressive with at least the New Zealand spec is that a towbar is standard and the extra fuel tank is standard as well. Also we think Australasian spec vehicles have a duct under the bonnet which directs cooler air over the intercooler which has a vented cover instead of a solid one. Certainly some of the Australian models also have a 230 volt outlet in the boot. If I have got any of this wrong, I would appreciate being corrected. After looking on New Zealand websites only there are many more vehicles with this spec available and I have family members who would be able to check the condition of a used vehicle for me and manage its export so if I were to import a vehicle, I would favour this route. Please feel free to comment on any of this post.
Regards Phil