Hello to fellas in Australia!

I've always wanted to live in Australia and for some weird reason it was my father's dream (it never came true for him though lol... poor guy). 2 years ago I had a real chance to study in University of New South Wales. I had the offer, the ticket and visa, but I faced some complications which I did not like at the time so I had to cancel the trip. Today, I am almost done with my studies in the U.K. Soon, it will be the time to look for a job, and once again I am seriously considering to move to Australia. I am not certain yet, but it is very likely that I will. I learned about its climate, economy and of course the nature. Climate and nature is probably the only reason I am considering this particular country. Although London is a great place to live, and I agree it is the financial hub in Europe a lot of deals come through here, local climate is just unbearable, no offence. The most annoying part is when it doesn't rain nor the sun is out - grey day in and day out We had 2 weeks of summer this year... Sometimes it is almost depressing... I haven't washed my car in 3 weeks now... it's been raining every 2 hours here.
Thus, I am going to Australia for about a month or maybe longer sometime in October - November. I would love to stay in the country for some time, travel around, meet new people get the taste of Australian lifestyle etc etc... Obviously, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne will be my primary places to visit. Perth on the west side is also of my interest. Since I will be travelling quite a bit, I am going to need a car. Now I would love to bring my RRS with me, but not sure about that (suggestions will be appreciated).
I saw some videos of guys offroading in Asutralia, and it looks just amazing. They are so lucky... they do not even realise it. Vadim A.

Drop me and 2nd Rower a PM when you are coming to Melbourne. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Likewise, PM me if your over in Perth

Cheers,

Gordon 2015 RRS SDV6 SE, Santorini Black, GOE 2-way HS rods, Traxide dual battery, 275/55R20 Nitto TerraGraplers

2015 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE - GOE 3-way HS rods, GOE underbody plates and sliders, 275/65R18 Courgia MT

Thanks guys!  Vadim A.

Vadim, i am currently dossing in the whitsundays, so feel free if you are up this way to buzz, i will pm you my contact details. I left just over 5 years ago and have not regretted it, Aussies are generally friendly, apart from the odd slight from the likes of BKHK on my English origin

In regard to bringing your car, i assume you mean when you move permanently There are a number of companies that can transport from the UK, i looked at one of the RO/RO car transporter companies about 5 years ago and was quoted 1600 pounds for a Disco2, that was from Southampton, it takes about 6-10 weeks depending on their schedule for picking up new cars to send down under. The only thing i could not get through was the minefield of legislation, taxes and duties, as well as any changes needed to met Aussie Safety standards, so start researching now.. I think there is a gentlemen on the D3 site possibly looking at that now under "moving to Northern Beaches" thread. i gave up and decided to buy new down here and sell mine in the UK as i just run out of time.

In regard to when you do your trip in October time, you can hire 4wd's here by the ton, usually Toyo's and Nissan's though.. Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

BKHK wrote:

Drop me and 2nd Rower a PM when you are coming to Melbourne.

You're never available for a coffee anyhow BKHK!

Always too busy flogging helicopters to millionaire's and playboy's

2nd Rower wrote:

Always too busy flogging helicopters to millionaire's and playboy's

No doubt BKHK is still waiting for that elusive customer Mr. SP  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

SP has to get his jet first! It's the military market that's popping more at the moment post GFC. The Government market would be OK if we had a Government  Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

@SP !



@ Vadim don't go there they are all ex inmates  
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Weren't you considering a move a little while ago Angel? Perhaps you had problems getiting a visa  Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

yeah they said i am to old and not wealthy enough  
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You must have spent all your Euros on changing cars  Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2009 Buckingham Blue RRS 2.7 TDV6
Gone - 2010 Alaska White RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Gone - 2017 Chawton White RRS 5.0 V8 Supercharged
Current - 2010 Java Black RRS 5.0 V8 Aspirated
Current- 2024 RRS P400 SE Dynamic

Zilch wrote:

In regard to bringing your car, i assume you mean when you move permanently .

Yes, that was what I meant. I actually did not realise it would be THAT difficult. Since the steering wheel is on the same side in the U.K. and Australia, I assumed taxes would be the only problem...

Anyway, thank you very much for your information, I am going to look into this ASAP.

Angel, come on, bud! You are not that old .....  Vadim A.

 
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Vadim, give me a PM if you need a place to bunk down in Canberra area. We're about twenty minutes out of town, and have plenty of room spare.
Gov 4wding only starts when you have to get out the cab. Everything before that is just driving on crap roads!