To Let Go In Malaysia Or Ship To Sydney?

[sanGK]

Hi everyone, I would like to get your advice.

I'm moving to Sydney in about 10 days, and am in a huge dilemma.
I have a 260z 2+2 with an RB25det conversion (done by the previous owner).

It's still a work in progress (engine is basic but runs well but wiring, axles, suspension, fuel tank, meters, seatbelts, electrical need to be redone). I am worried about the cost of getting these done in Australia. 

I started the project with a rebuild of the floor panels, rockers, gearbox tunnel and firewall (all rotten). Didn't touch the body, so there's bound to be rust beneath all that cement.

If I ship it, it would cost me about AUD 5k.  If i sell it before coming i'd get approx AUD 14-15k (depending on the exchange).

Would it be worth letting this go and finding one in Australia? Or should I sell a kidney and bring mine over and get the rest done?

Thanks.
 

[gav240z]

If you are not particularly attached to this car, sell it locally. If you really want to keep it ship it. Labour is much more expensive here so you may get a shock at the cost of building /fixing a car here compared with Malaysia.

 

260z 2+2s can still be found cheap compared to 2 seaters, but supply is drying up and they are becoming more difficult to find.

 

I'd take your money for selling it and buy something like these..

 

2 seater

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/golden-grove/cars-vans-utes/eoi-1973-datsun-260z-2-seater/1097816438

 

Nice 2+2 - I've seen this a couple of times crossing Anzac bridge in Sydney, looks good. Although I haven't seen it up close it certainly looks nice on the road.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/glebe/cars-vans-utes/1974-datsun-260z-coupe/1097702065

[d3c0y]

I would definitely sell locally. There have been a few of these come up with turbo motors for less money over here recently.

[sanGK]

Thanks guys. Have to be practical about these things. 

Fingers crossed about being reacquainted with this beauty over there :-)