why no corvette imported to sg?
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Hi,
do anyone know y? it is such a good sports car and prices will be at least half of porsche.. -
I'm not much of a fan of Corvette. I can't stand cars which use Leaf Springs same as LORRY or Trucks
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Availability only in LHD seems to be quite a big obstacle.
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No willing distributor.
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for the same reason why they dun sell hummers or vipers or mustangs there
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whats the reason why they dun sell hammer or viper?
i did saw one hammer on the road..think is the american embassy one.. -
more like the sultan of somewhere in malaysia's one. these vehicles aren't allowed because they do not meet local emission regulations.Originally posted by letstwistagain:whats the reason why they dun sell hammer or viper?
i did saw one hammer on the road..think is the american embassy one.. -
Well it is debatable that u would be able to afford half a porsche but i'll let it slide..
corvettes are built onl in left hand drive format... so its a no go in sg. -
I always thought US emission regulations are stricter than ours? Can you educate me on the Singapore and US emission regulations?Originally posted by HENG@:more like the sultan of somewhere in malaysia's one. these vehicles aren't allowed because they do not meet local emission regulations.
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dey got sell hammer in hardware store wad..Originally posted by letstwistagain:whats the reason why they dun sell hammer or viper?
i did saw one hammer on the road..think is the american embassy one..
i also see hammer b4... -
not true. UK's standards are higher, and i believe sg follows UK standards. that is why most american muscle cars aren't sold in UK or Sg.Originally posted by JackOT:I always thought US emission regulations are stricter than ours? Can you educate me on the Singapore and US emission regulations? -
UK allows most American cars to be sold provided they are modified to pass the emissions test.They are much more liberal with the LHD ruling, meaning ordinary citizens can drive a LHD car in UK.Read the below info..
Importing A Vehicle
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency [/url]
1. How do I import my vehicle into Great Britain. The vehicle is to remain in GB?
A vehicle which is permanently imported in to GB must be registered and licensed as soon as possible after it arrives in this country. The application for registration should be made using a V55/4 form for new vehicles, or a V55/5 form for used vehicles, which are available at your nearest DVLA Local Office.
You will need to take along the following, the foreign registration document and any other papers you have for the vehicle, customs clearance form if required, a valid certificate of insurance issued by a member of the UK Motor Insurance Bureau, a valid British MOT certificate if needed, and the payment for the vehicle excise licence. To speed up the registration process of personally imported vehicles less than 6 months old or having travelled less than 6000 kilometres you may submit your customs notification direct to the DVLA Local Office at the time of registration rather than at a Customs Office.
The vehicle must also comply with the National Type Approval requirements, there are some exemptions and these are explained in PI5 Booklet, also available at the DVLA Local Office. If you require further clarification on type approval please contact the Vehicle Certification Agency on 0117 9515151. On receipt of a completed application the DVLA Local Office will allocate a registration mark appropriate to the vehicle's date of first use abroad and issue a vehicle excise licence. The papers will be forwarded to DVLC and you will receive a registration document for the vehicle within 4 weeks.
IMPORTANCE NOTICE: From 17 June 2003 Type Approval or SVA will be required for motorcycles, tricycles & quadricycles -
and becos most manufacturers of American musclecars don't really want to modify them(read: lower their power), they simply do not bother to import them into UK. hence, no great cars like the viper, the vette and the mustang.
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wont be surprised if displancement tax has anything to do with it
vettes run like 5.7 litres and the vipers a crazy 8 litre -
Funny thing is, British fuel is more potent and of a quality better than US gas. The 2500cc US WRX engine develops 30-50 more bhp using the former! So I don't think their fears are valid.Originally posted by HENG@:and becos most manufacturers of American musclecars don't really want to modify them(read: lower their power), they simply do not bother to import them into UK. hence, no great cars like the viper, the vette and the mustang. 
Besides, the 'Vette is sold in left-hand drive only. I don't like American cars because many have dodgy quality/chassis/both. But if you like, pray that Chrysler decides to sell the RHD 300C Hemi here next year. -
Ya true, the guys at covette seems to have some crazy obsession for fitting a truck engine in a car.Originally posted by kidmccoy:wont be surprised if displancement tax has anything to do with it
vettes run like 5.7 litres and the vipers a crazy 8 litre -
but petrol is really expensive. X_XOriginally posted by Kuali Baba:Funny thing is, British fuel is more potent and of a quality better than US gas. The 2500cc US WRX engine develops 30-50 more bhp using the former! So I don't think their fears are valid.
Besides, the 'Vette is sold in left-hand drive only. I don't like American cars because many have dodgy quality/chassis/both. But if you like, pray that Chrysler decides to sell the RHD 300C Hemi here next year. -
Corvette is from Chevy right???
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yupOriginally posted by D16Z6:Corvette is from Chevy right??? -
Yes.
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It started back in the 60's, when big engines ruled the streets...Originally posted by free4ever:Ya true, the guys at covette seems to have some crazy obsession for fitting a truck engine in a car.
Chevy says they're continuing that tradition...
BTW, it was Dodge that fitted a truck engine into it's Viper... -
There are Corvettes in SG. The last ones registered in 1985, Chevrolet Corvette from the A-Team series.