A Porsche Cayman cost US$50000 in the US, which is around A$72000.
But in Australia it costs A$118000 - where does the extra A$46000 go? Where are Australians so badly ripped off?
2007-02-10 17:18:34 · 5 answers · asked by bensk3595 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The Import fees can vary from country to country.
It's not a matter of anyone being "ripped off" but the costs of importing fees and taxes WILL make a big difference in what the consumer pays for a product in one country VS. another country.
It is not very common to see American vehicles in part of South America for that very same reason. Due to the cost of importing the vehicle, it would impose a very preventive sticker price.
2007-02-10 17:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by rob1963man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where abouts in the world a car comes from as to how much extra you will pay for it. Importing fees and taxes are a big part of where the money goes but i also beleive its to deter people from buying foreign cars so the australian car manufacturers can make more $$$$. The parts are quite expensive for foreign cars too.
2007-02-11 12:49:53 · answer #2 · answered by loolabell_86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because Australia has import tariffs on European cars.
As well, European cars are better quality and shipped from afar.
2007-02-10 17:25:55 · answer #3 · answered by TheMetallian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Government taxes and import duties takes a lot
2007-02-10 17:23:21 · answer #4 · answered by swenson0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure.
2007-02-10 17:23:17 · answer #5 · answered by D.J. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋