Moving from Perth to Brisbane

[Hood280zx]

Hi guys,

I have recently moved from Perth over to Brisbane for work and I am looking at moving my 280ZX over with me. Has anyone had any experience with the best/cheapest way to do this? As it's a WA registered car, is it worth keeping it as a WA registered car or transferring over to Queensland? 

Any advice would be appreciated!

Cheers,

Louis

[260DET]

https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ should help re rego, on transporting the Z the subject does crop up occasionally but I'm not sure if a search will pick the topics up.

[RAP260]

 

Firstly, welcome to Queensland

The whole state appears to be stuck in the 70's, but you'll get used to it. I'm from NSW originally, so I know what I'm talking about 

I'd absolutely transfer it to Queensland registration. We don't have annual inspections here. Register it.....then drive it till it has so much rust the wheels fall off.....that way you'll fit in with the locals.   Lol

Cheers, 

Rob 

 

Ps. Sorry I didn't have anything constructive to add. 

Edited June 19, 2018 by RAP260

[gilltech]

A car from another state must be registered for Qld within 14 days. One can apply for a refund on the previous registration. And one must also obtain a Qld drivers licence.

Edited June 19, 2018 by gilltech

[RAP260]

It's 14 days. Not worth the trouble not doing it. 

 

Cheers, 

Rob 

[gilltech]

Yes not worth risking a fine.

[RAP260]

Hey @Hood280zx

I've been doing some searching on this site for info on the transport costs, but not really finding anything. Maybe someone else can see something?. I'm sure I've seen something, but can't find it. 

FWIW, it cost me a $1000 from SA to here, when I bought my car . So I'd be guessing $2000 at least? 

Sorry I can't be more help. Hopefully someone here has done this. 

Cheers, 

Rob 

 

Edited June 19, 2018 by RAP260

[AndBir]

My son used Prixcars 12 months ago and was happy with their service, go to their website and you should get a price of ~$1,200 for a 280zx move Perth to Brisbane.

[Hood280zx]

Cheers for that guys, that gives me a good starting point!

 

[PZG302]

How long will you be in Qld for? If it's permament then look at transferring the rego.

If you still have a WA address keep the WA rego, Qld is now the highest cost rego in the country.

When I first moved up to Qld from NSW I kept one car with NSW for 12 months longer than I should of, got asked once why as it had been seen with the out of state plates for a few months, just said my work contract was extended.

For transporting the car, I can only suggest the usual suspects, you might be able to score a backload, or if there is nothing to be put in the car general freight companies may also look at it for a back load. I used to regularly send a Falcon ute fitted out with video gear for road surveys between Brisbane and Perth, it went by general freight companies on the back of a truck, in car carriers and by train in a container.