Newbie from Melbourne looking into 4200/GS

[abyss]

Hi Guys, I have owned 3 Alfa Romeo in the last 10 years. 156 TS, GTV V6 and now 156GTA. I'm now actively looking for either 4200CC or GS as a weekender (will never sell my 156GTA)

I'm Still not sure if I should import one from UK or just get one locally. I have put a deposit down to a local car but subject to inspection check so hope it works out.

With import process, not sure if it is difficult or even worth it due to the duty& tax over here as well as compliance cost.

My criteria is it has to be Blue with light interior(Avoria)

Hope to get some advice from you guys. Cheers and great forum!!!

 

[Scarlan]

Hi Abyss,
I recognise your user name from the Ausalfa Forum.
There is a group here in Melbourne that have imported various models from the UK.
There are a few GS amongst them, so just a matter of catching the right person to talk to.
Will get in touch when I am back on the computer rather than the phone.
Love your 156.
Stephen

 

[Andyk]

Hi Abyss and welcome to the forum....................As an Alfa owner as well I can understand why you will never sell you Alfa............I'm sure you will get lots of advice on importing on here as a few have already done this...Great choice of Maserati by the way...Hope all goes well with your purchase.

Regards, Andyk.

 

[Geofflyn]

Hi Abyss
I just imported my from the UK and I figure I saved somewhere between 18000 and 25,000 over the same car locally after al taxes etc and it was fuss free so I think it's worth the effort. I had the advantage of being there on business so I was able to look at a few cars and choose.
If you want to Private MessAge me I can give you my number Happy totell you whatI learned but it was pretty easy. Took about three months from start to finish. Cheers Geoff

 

[Andyk]

Thats a big saving...Must be worth doing....

 

[Emtee]

Hi Abyss and welcome to the forum. Hope you get the advice you need from our knowledgeable Ossie members and that you find a way to get behind the wheel of a Maserati.

 

[abyss]

Hi Abyss
I just imported my from the UK and I figure I saved somewhere between 18000 and 25,000 over the same car locally after al taxes etc and it was fuss free so I think it's worth the effort. I had the advantage of being there on business so I was able to look at a few cars and choose.
If you want to Private MessAge me I can give you my number Happy totell you whatI learned but it was pretty easy. Took about three months from start to finish. Cheers Geoff

Thanks for the PM Geoff. I just remember I saw a car similar to yours in LEisure sports vehicle in Altona. Is yours red leather interior?

 

[abyss]

Thanks guys. Hopefully I will be a Maserati owner soon.

 

[dem maser]

Hi abyss and welcome to the forum....
A real alfa man hey?? I love the GTV V6, never should have sold mine.....

There is a great bunch on here that know the 4200 and GS very well and im sure you will get all the info poss out of them....good luck with the search....

 

[abyss]

Since you guys like Alfa. I thought I'll post a couple of mine.

 

[GransportFan1]

Welcome to the forum abyss, can i have your 156 GTA please. Stunning. Best of luck looking for your Maserati.

 

[ENZ525]

Welcome to the forum abyss,
Hope you are lucky in your search,
(love the colour combo you are looking for )
Regards,
Enzo.

 

[conaero]

Abyss, some fabulous cars and what stunning condition too.

If you do import one of the guys on here will be glad to go inspect it, just so you know exactly what you are getting.

Welcome and hope to see you become a regular poster.

 

[Andyk]

Since you guys like Alfa. I thought I'll post a couple of mine.

Lovely cars...WHat a nice little collection of Alfas...........Is the GTV a Cup or standard car with Cup kit.....I seem to remember Alfa bringing out Cups in different colours other than red outside the UK market

 

[dem maser]

Ohhhhhhh my!! You have me, what a nice GTV, what sexy car that is....
Im eager to know andys question, does look stunning, your going to get me looking at GTVs again as a gap car for when i get a GS....

156 aint bad either.....

 

[abyss]

Thanks guys for kind words on my Alfas. the GTV was a standard car and I put Cup Kit on recently. the car was in really bad shape and took me 10 months to restore it.

I still prefer my GTA over the GTV. Anyway I sold it 2 weeks ago.

I'll definitely be a regular poster.

 

[abyss]

Just thought to post an update that I'm the proud owner of the 06 Black GS from Nuvola. Nareman has been great to deal with.

Sorry to all UK members that another GS is going down under.

 

[Parisien]

Not sorry Abyss...congratulations....hope to hear your feedback and a few pics!!!


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[conaero]

Congrats Abyss, thats some stable of cars you have now.

 

[dickygrace]

Just thought to post an update that I'm the proud owner of the 06 Black GS from Nuvola. Nareman has been great to deal with.

Sorry to all UK members that another GS is going down under.

Nareman is a great guy who's cars are always prepared perfectly. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.