I wish American pickups where cheaper down under..

"FalconHoon" (falconhoon)
08/11/2016 at 22:35 • Filed to: None

DISCUSSION (27)

CRider > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 22:40

Don’t you have to do a full RHD conversion to register them?

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 22:41

americans wish UTEs could be imported. the world is a terrible place

FalconHoon > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)
08/11/2016 at 22:46

I don’t want to kick you while your down but....

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/last-…

http://www.motoring.com.au/next-holden-co…

RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z) > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 22:50

in looking for a new car I'm debating between the 370z or a jeep but every once in a while my mind wanders and i realize how bad i really want a Maloo. life is not fair and neither are import laws

RallyWrench > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 22:57

I wish Australian Utes existed up over.

FalconHoon > RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)
08/11/2016 at 23:14

Don't expect the ones bought up to be given up soon either considering their imminent demise,

FalconHoon > CRider
08/11/2016 at 23:15

Yes. 2014 Mustangs converted for example go for over $100,000 up to $150,000.

The 2016 Mustang GT is available from dealers now for I believe around $85,000.

FalconHoon > RallyWrench
08/11/2016 at 23:16

Don't read my other replies then.

RallyWrench > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 23:29

Yeah I’ve read the doom and gloom, unfortunately. Maybe Ford and GM will find a way to get US trucks into your market without the mark-up. Given the popularity of Utes, maybe it’d pencil out for them to ship knock-down trucks there for final assembly to get around any tariffs.

Conan > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 23:29

That sucks. Syclones are even more amazing. I guess you can get some decent Japanese ones at least?

TheRealBicycleBuck > FalconHoon
08/11/2016 at 23:30

We wish American trucks were cheaper here in the U.S.

FalconHoon > Conan
08/11/2016 at 23:46

Well yeah pretty much all of them. At the moment I drive a 105 series Landcruiser myself (that's the solid front axled 100 series) but I wouldn't mind the new F150s and such.

FalconHoon > RallyWrench
08/11/2016 at 23:47

I hope that’s what they do. At the moment though only Dodge seems to have plans and they only involve the biggest models they have. I want the smallest ones they all have (with the biggest engines of course)

Dusty Ventures > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 00:06

I swear, every time I ask an Aussie what they’d most like to import down under they say a big pickup

Dusty Ventures > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 00:08

This makes me sad because V8 Utes Series

FalconHoon > Dusty Ventures
08/12/2016 at 00:14

There be a glimmer...

http://www.motoring.com.au/motorsport-tra…

FalconHoon > Dusty Ventures
08/12/2016 at 00:26

We are strangely lacking. also in affordable old muscle.

Amoore100 > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 00:41

Makes me wonder how much a conversion would cost. Surely it wouldn’t be ~ $80K since ‘14 GTs cost about $20k to $30k around here. Are you talking in US money or AUS currency?

FalconHoon > Amoore100
08/12/2016 at 00:46

AUD.

But they are still horrendously overpriced. I’m sure the market will fall out for older mustangs with the new Mustang available locally. I'd rather spend 20k modding a new mustang then buying a stock older model.

The trucks however.

Amoore100 > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 00:51

Yeah, although to be honest we’re missing out on a helluva lot more here in the States. We don’t a lot of European, Asian, or Australian classics from the ‘90s and on because of the stupid 25 year import rule. It’s unfortunate because pretty much everything I would ever want from overseas currently fits into that gap, although a pristine Citroen Traction Avant, DS, or CX would always be welcome in my garage ;)

FalconHoon > Amoore100
08/12/2016 at 01:01

In regards to Aussie classics there is another problem, due to our tiny population, we just never built that many of them.

Cé hé sin > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 04:52

Didn’t Ford sell F something-or-others in the past in Australia until they realised that the lack of demand didn’t pay them to make them specially in rhd?

FalconHoon > Cé hé sin
08/12/2016 at 06:27

Yes and for the exact reasons you mentioned there is a limited supply of locally delivered cars. I do have memories of my high school girlfriends father owning one, being someone espxcited to ride in it when I was labouring for his bricklaying business during the holidays. And being immediately disappointed,

Dru > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 08:36

Holy hell. A lot of people in Australia are losing their jobs.

FalconHoon > Dru
08/12/2016 at 09:05

Yeah...lots is going to shut down here at the moment,

Dru > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 09:17

Is it generally hard to find work there?

WiscoProud > FalconHoon
08/12/2016 at 11:22

I have a 2004 100 series and would love to know how the 105 rides compared to it.