Importing a BMW, the costs and process.

[skank]

Hi people,

Here is a dirty rundown on the costs and procedurefor getting a Beemer into SA on a Collectors permit.

You need in the following order;

1. Import Permit and Letter of Authority, affidavit too
From www.springbokimports.co.za
R3000

2. A car. lets say R50000 for a decent one, I would recommend buy ing from a reputable dealer not an individual as I did, it gets messy and customs are more forgiving.

3. Transport to docks R2500

4. Shipping on RoRo to Durban R11000
wisemovesltd.co.uk

5. Clearing agent R7500

6. Insurance R1500 (3% of value)

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000


For a total of ~R86000 with the keys in your hand. Tax is UP TO 40% of vehicle value.

Would I do it again? Yes, it took 6 months because I had to fix the car. I would buy a better car next time and suck up the tax. It might even be worth flying over for a holiday and sorting a car then. It's really not as complicated as the Government makes it seem, you just pay the right people to make it happen and go car shopping!
Cheers,
Rick.

:thumbs:

 

[msm]

Now to find that E30 M3 ...

 

[NavZ]

An E30 M3, M3 CSL & a 335d comes to mind :rollsmile:

 

[skank]

An E30 M3, M3 CSL & a 335d comes to mind :rollsmile:

you will only be able to get the E30 M3 in on collectors, maybe the CSL.

 

[Wes]

Hi people,

Here is a dirty rundown on the costs and procedurefor getting a Beemer into SA on a Collectors permit.

You need in the following order;

1. Import Permit and Letter of Authority, affidavit too
From www.springbokimports.co.za
R3000

2. A car. lets say R50000 for a decent one, I would recommend buy ing from a reputable dealer not an individual as I did, it gets messy and customs are more forgiving.

3. Transport to docks R2500

4. Shipping on RoRo to Durban R11000
wisemovesltd.co.uk

5. Clearing agent R7500

6. Insurance R1500 (3% of value)

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000


For a total of ~R86000 with the keys in your hand. Tax is about 40% of vehicle value.

Would I do it again? Yes, it took 6 months because I had to fix the car. I would buy a better car next time and suck up the tax. It might even be worth flying over for a holiday and sorting a car then. It's really not as complicated as the Government makes it seem, you just pay the right people to make it happen and go car shopping!
Cheers,
Rick.

:thumbs:

And then licensing and registration once its here? Any difficulties?

 

[rayven_king]

An E30 M3, M3 CSL & a 335d comes to mind :rollsmile:

R32 gtr :fencelook:

 

[skank]

Hi people,

Here is a dirty rundown on the costs and procedurefor getting a Beemer into SA on a Collectors permit.

You need in the following order;

1. Import Permit and Letter of Authority, affidavit too
From www.springbokimports.co.za
R3000

2. A car. lets say R50000 for a decent one, I would recommend buy ing from a reputable dealer not an individual as I did, it gets messy and customs are more forgiving.

3. Transport to docks R2500

4. Shipping on RoRo to Durban R11000
wisemovesltd.co.uk

5. Clearing agent R7500

6. Insurance R1500 (3% of value)

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000


For a total of ~R86000 with the keys in your hand. Tax is about 40% of vehicle value.

Would I do it again? Yes, it took 6 months because I had to fix the car. I would buy a better car next time and suck up the tax. It might even be worth flying over for a holiday and sorting a car then. It's really not as complicated as the Government makes it seem, you just pay the right people to make it happen and go car shopping!
Cheers,
Rick.

:thumbs:

And then licensing and registration once its here? Any difficulties?

Got a man for that too. R1500 or so, about a month, job done.

 

[Prev]

Thanks. Really good info. Who determines what car qualifies for a collecors permit?

 

[Andy1GP]

Where do you import from? This is always a hot topic.

 

[Slamz]

Hi people,

Here is a dirty rundown on the costs and procedurefor getting a Beemer into SA on a Collectors permit.

You need in the following order;

1. Import Permit and Letter of Authority, affidavit too
From www.springbokimports.co.za
R3000

2. A car. lets say R50000 for a decent one, I would recommend buy ing from a reputable dealer not an individual as I did, it gets messy and customs are more forgiving.

3. Transport to docks R2500

4. Shipping on RoRo to Durban R11000
wisemovesltd.co.uk

5. Clearing agent R7500

6. Insurance R1500 (3% of value)

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000


For a total of ~R86000 with the keys in your hand. Tax is about 40% of vehicle value.

Would I do it again? Yes, it took 6 months because I had to fix the car. I would buy a better car next time and suck up the tax. It might even be worth flying over for a holiday and sorting a car then. It's really not as complicated as the Government makes it seem, you just pay the right people to make it happen and go car shopping!
Cheers,
Rick.

:thumbs:

And then licensing and registration once its here? Any difficulties?

Got a man for that too. R1500 or so, about a month, job done.

Give this man a bells

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[kabal]

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000

40% on a R50K car is R20K :dunno:

 

[Guetzer]

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000

40% on a R50K car is R20K :dunno:

+1

 

[skank]

7. Taxes, Ad Valorum, VAT and customs ~R10000

40% on a R50K car is R20K :dunno:

that's why I usesd the '~' My taxes were about R10k, my car was less than R50k. The taxes are variable. Sorry I should have put "UP TO 40%"

 

[Guetzer]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

 

[skank]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

Only if you don't buy a dog of a car that needs a ton of TLC like I did!!!

 

[Guetzer]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

Only if you don't buy a dog of a car that needs a ton of TLC like I did!!!

haha oh ok i see, so if i buy a well looked after e46 330i for example it will be cheaper than it costs here and hopefully in better condition than the ones over here? :fencelook:

 

[wikk3d88]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

Only if you don't buy a dog of a car that needs a ton of TLC like I did!!!

haha oh ok i see, so if i buy a well looked after e46 330i for example it will be cheaper than it costs here and hopefully in better condition than the ones over here? :fencelook:

Good luck importing that. This process applies specifically to classic/collectors cars.

 

[Guetzer]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

Only if you don't buy a dog of a car that needs a ton of TLC like I did!!!

haha oh ok i see, so if i buy a well looked after e46 330i for example it will be cheaper than it costs here and hopefully in better condition than the ones over here? :fencelook:

Good luck importing that. This process applies specifically to classic/collectors cars.

Yeah that's sort of what im trying to figure out... so its not worth importing something like that then? :/ if anyone knows..

 

[wikk3d88]

awesome! so is it cheaper overall to import the car (all costs included) than buying one here second hand?

Only if you don't buy a dog of a car that needs a ton of TLC like I did!!!

haha oh ok i see, so if i buy a well looked after e46 330i for example it will be cheaper than it costs here and hopefully in better condition than the ones over here? :fencelook:

Good luck importing that. This process applies specifically to classic/collectors cars.

Yeah that's sort of what im trying to figure out... so its not worth importing something like that then? :/ if anyone knows..

VEHICLE?


The criteria laid down by the South African government on who may import a used car would be as follows:

- Returning RSA-citizens (must have worked / studied in the foreign country)

- People immigrating to South Africa
Should you live in South Africa, you can only import a used vehicle if the vehicle can be classified as a:
-Collector’s car (e.g. Mazda RX7 Turbo)
-Vintage / veteran vehicle (must be older than 40 years)

-If the car is an inheritance

 

[Guetzer]

hmmmmmm damn lol.... doesn't a e46 330i qualify as a collectors car?