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MELBOURNE
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March 2005
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IMPT: Crown models in the SEVS list of DOTARS
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Sat, 05 November 2005 02:58
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Hi guys,
To all the Crown freaks out there in the forum:
I did some research on the internet yesterday and found that the Crown is not in the SEVS list of DOTARS. It is also not found in the "LIST OF VEHICLES IELIGIBLE FOR IMPORT UNDER SEVS".
I presume that this means the Crown can be added to the SEVS list if an application for inclusion of the car is made. This most probably has to be done by a compliance workshop.
Another important thing: The main condition for a vehicle being eligible to be imported under the SEVS is that it should not have been produced in Full Volume in Australia. The Crown satisfies this condition.
I found that the Supras, Skylines, Soarers, etc all are included in the SEVS list and they are all newer than 15 years .... they are all being imported without any problems.
Theoretically, the Crown CAN be added to the SEVS list. So why not take some initiative on this guys ???
Just imagine .... if the Crown 1990 and later models were added to the SEVS list .... our selection of available models would be amazing !! The UZS 141, 151, 177, 186 etc ..... wow !!
Here is a link to an online Japanese auction website with username and password, to see how many Crowns are listed !!
Website: http://218.251.122.73/files/OnePrice/GA/
Username: autosquare
Password: x7j6fh
Also, here is the link for the SEVS list etc:
http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/
Waiting for your thoughts on the inclusion of the Crown on the SEVS list guys !! I have also had a look at the form for application to include a vehicle in the SEVS list. It should be available at the URL I have included above.
Will wait to see your thoughts back in this thread !! Thanks.
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: IMPT: Crown models in the SEVS list of DOTARS
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Sat, 05 November 2005 03:19
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what does SEVS stand for?
Specialistand Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme
a crown is hardly a special or specialist vehicle for the purpose of SEVS (although neither are all the american big name brand cas on there  ), but remember that an application can also result in the car being BANNED from being imported.
check out table 1 at the end of this document
http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/Circular0-2-12.p df
it is worth a go, but why don't you do it 
for example, this is why an ARISTO is on the banned list:
http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/SEVS/NOT_ELIG/NE24- 00.htm
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Regulation 24(4)(b)(ii)(A) and 24(4)(c)(ii). Model of vehicle has not been supplied in MA Category to the Australian market in Full Volume but does not meet 2 out of 4 criteria.
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ie, the criteria set out in 4.1.2.2.4.2
difference in appearance
unusual construction (both compared to other models in that CLASS)
better performance
or "featured in specialist motoring magazines etc"
the thing is there must be SIGNIFICANT difference, and that is subjective.
good luck!! (don't get it on the banned list  )
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1st street on the right
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November 2002
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Re: IMPT: Crown models in the SEVS list of DOTARS
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Sat, 05 November 2005 10:41
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Show me another v8 4wd Station wagon that looks and has the features of a UZS17x
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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: IMPT: Crown models in the SEVS list of DOTARS
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Sat, 05 November 2005 10:52
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4wd and V8 are specifically mentioned as not being relevant to the decision
the merc wagon looks remarkably similar, and i doubt the crown wagon has a significant performance benefit over it  . they both probably have traction control and ABS and sat nav and whatnot....
the problem is that SEVS is there to cater for Specialist and Enthusiast vehicles...
just being enthusiastic about a crown wagon doesn't make it eligible
on the bright side.. just live in japan for a year and you can bring back anything you want 
or just apply for inclusion... at worst it will get banned and drive up prices (not that there are even theat many 4WD crown wagons in existence anyway.. they are not popular)
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Brisbane
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February 2004
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Re: IMPT: Crown models in the SEVS list of DOTARS
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Sat, 05 November 2005 14:55
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Quote reason for exclusion:
Featured in Specialist Publications eg High Performance Imports Magazine No 37.
Editorial comments do not constitute a feature article. Feature articles are a distinctive part of a publication and are the central topic which usually appears advertised on the front cover.
Why would a car that nobody can import, feature in an import magazine?
Pretty hard to do an article on one if nobody has one, or am I missing something?
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