Anyone did self import car from malaysia?

[F1f2]

Hi..,

 

After I did 'search' most of common problem to self import car is shipping and insurance.

how about if self import from malaysia?

anyone did?

if import from malaysia, can direct drive and insurance also maybe easy to get for just drive 5-6 hours.

 

I see malaysia have some AD car model and type that not available in AD singapore, so thinking want self import it :)

 

 

 

[Kangadrool]

You need cash to pay for

 

- cost of good (car);

- transport/shipping/insurance;

- LTA test;

- Custom duties, ARF, roadtax, resgistration fees and GST;

- COE bidding and payment of premium

 

Standby $100K to chut chai.

Edited October 5, 2011 by Kangadrool

[Alheych]

if you're buying malaysian made, should be ok. many years ago the malay HOD in my school imported a perdana. till today it remains the only singapore registered perdana i've ever seen.

 

if you're buying others eg continental, might as well forget it. cos malaysian import tax also very high. car price might even be higher than singapore. once you add ARF and COE, won't be much cheaper i guess. better to import from country of manufacture.

[F1f2]

if you're buying malaysian made, should be ok. many years ago the malay HOD in my school imported a perdana. till today it remains the only singapore registered perdana i've ever seen.

 

if you're buying others eg continental, might as well forget it. cos malaysian import tax also very high. car price might even be higher than singapore. once you add ARF and COE, won't be much cheaper i guess. better to import from country of manufacture.

 

the purpose is not get the car cheaper, but prefer get some model car from AD and bring here.

as you know most of PI do 'very good' job, so I prefer buy from AD from nearest other country and bring it here by my self.

 

one of the rule mention at one motoring is, the car need to be de-register in origin country and register in singapore with-in 3 months.

mean after the car de-register, the car can not be drive in NSH right?

 

ha..ha.ha., i think to be safe (want to near/ see the car anytime during importing) need seat next to the car carrier driver for 5-6 hours to drive it to s'pore.

 

Appreciate if someone ever did can share step by step process :)

 

 

[Elfenstar]

the purpose is not get the car cheaper, but prefer get some model car from AD and bring here.

as you know most of PI do 'very good' job, so I prefer buy from AD from nearest other country and bring it here by my self.

 

one of the rule mention at one motoring is, the car need to be de-register in origin country and register in singapore with-in 3 months.

mean after the car de-register, the car can not be drive in NSH right?

 

ha..ha.ha., i think to be safe (want to near/ see the car anytime during importing) need seat next to the car carrier driver for 5-6 hours to drive it to s'pore.

 

Appreciate if someone ever did can share step by step process :)

 

I hope you realise that the "local" vehicles meant for Malaysian vehicles have a lower QC then their export vehicles, and that you're willing to put up with that.

[Beehive3783]

if you're buying malaysian made, should be ok. many years ago the malay HOD in my school imported a perdana. till today it remains the only singapore registered perdana i've ever seen.

 

if you're buying others eg continental, might as well forget it. cos malaysian import tax also very high. car price might even be higher than singapore. once you add ARF and COE, won't be much cheaper i guess. better to import from country of manufacture.

Sorry to burst your bubble.. Proton Singapore did bring in the Perdana long long ago, but only for a while. Unless you're talking about the Perdana V6 which Proton Singapore never brought it.

[Beehive3783]

I hope you realise that the "local" vehicles meant for Malaysian vehicles have a lower QC then their export vehicles, and that you're willing to put up with that.

The new Myvi looks damn swee for a small hatch, and Proton Singapore no longer have the Satria Neo. No chance to even smell the CPS version.

[Kurty]

The new Myvi looks damn swee for a small hatch, and Proton Singapore no longer have the Satria Neo. No chance to even smell the CPS version.

 

yeah, i like the new Myvi.. damn wick

i love Neo, especially the CPS version.. like you said.. stupid proton singapore

[Elfenstar]

The new Myvi looks damn swee for a small hatch, and Proton Singapore no longer have the Satria Neo. No chance to even smell the CPS version.

 

If you'll willing to put up with the problems the malaysians do, then ok But other than that, it should be fairly straightforward

[Cdior]

tis is easy, their tp only wan $.

throw @ them will do.

drive ur self!

 

 

one of the rule mention at one motoring is, the car need to be de-register in origin country and register in singapore with-in 3 months.

mean after the car de-register, the car can not be drive in NSH right?

 

[Beehive3783]

If you'll willing to put up with the problems the malaysians do, then ok But other than that, it should be fairly straightforward

Leaving the reliability and finishing issues aside, would you agree with me that the Satria Neo and the new Myvi are good looking cars?

[Elfenstar]

Leaving the reliability and finishing issues aside, would you agree with me that the Satria Neo and the new Myvi are good looking cars?

 

The Neo, most definately! It was on my shortlist when I bought my Demio. The Myvi, not so much though the new version is a lot nicer than the previous version. I prefer the baby godzila/yoshi the dinosaur look of the Sirion though

[Beehive3783]

The Neo, most definately! It was on my shortlist when I bought my Demio. The Myvi, not so much though the new version is a lot nicer than the previous version. I prefer the baby godzila/yoshi the dinosaur look of the Sirion though

That's the answer I was looking for!

 

Now if only P1 and P2 can step up on their reliability and build quality......

[Heartbreakid]

Sorry to burst your bubble.. Proton Singapore did bring in the Perdana long long ago, but only for a while. Unless you're talking about the Perdana V6 which Proton Singapore never brought it.

 

No. Perdana V6 did sell in Singapore. It was introduced at the same time with the Satria GTi. The only reason both didn't sell well is because no advertisement of them.

[KARTer]

Leaving the reliability and finishing issues aside, would you agree with me that the Satria Neo and the new Myvi are good looking cars?

Satria Neo R3 lagi best!!

[Elfenstar]

That's the answer I was looking for!

 

Now if only P1 and P2 can step up on their reliability and build quality......

 

Just came back from KL, ahahha I take back what I said on the myvi Don't really like its looks Build, fit and finish seem pretty decent though, looks and feels far better than P1's cars

[Good-Carbuyer]

Hi..,

 

After I did 'search' most of common problem to self import car is shipping and insurance.

how about if self import from malaysia?

anyone did?

if import from malaysia, can direct drive and insurance also maybe easy to get for just drive 5-6 hours.

 

I see malaysia have some AD car model and type that not available in AD singapore, so thinking want self import it :)

Common for manufacturers to dispose surplus in their own country. Those that meet the export QC specifications delivered to oversea AD.

[Beehive3783]

No. Perdana V6 did sell in Singapore. It was introduced at the same time with the Satria GTi. The only reason both didn't sell well is because no advertisement of them.

Hmm.. my bad then. But till date I have not seen a single local registered Perdana V6 on the road