Options of getting 4x4 fr0m Australia to Vladivostok
 

Hi There,
Planing Vladivostok to Europe for one of these days with my 4x4, and trying to put together some cost estimates first.
I am aware that there are two ways to get a car to Vladivostok from Australia; direct, or via South Korea. Has anybody done this lately? Which would be the cheaper option? And more secure option?
Thank you.

Please define 'cheaper option'?

For the ship to South Korea option .. does it include;
fuel around South Korea
food around South Korea
accommodation around South Korea
ferry from South Korea to Russia
and probably other stuff I have forgotten.

The advantage of the South Korean option is seeing South Korea, if that is worth the extra cost to you I don't know.

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As prices change for individual tastes ... you will probably need to asses this yourself?

Good Luck.
Shipments by travellers (http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/get...o_type=country) would suggest direct to Vald is cheaper on a pure $ terms.

Thanks for the reply, by cheaper I mean purely on $ basis for transportation, port to port and between.

Travel around South Korea would be a bonus, if time allows, cost associated with that would be under different category.

Cheers

David

Then South Korea should be cheapest on a port to port basis.

Reason: lots more ships go to South Korea taking new cars away, and some second hand cars from Japan. More ships = cheaper prices.
Reason: Vlad is a longer distance.

Pick your departure port to minimise your costs, e.g. Sydney ... you may find the cost would be cheaper if you departed from Wollongong rather then Sydney itself.

i worked this 4 or 5 months ago for my car, with help from Wendy chu ?. and Ivan from bikesabroad. Comparing transport only, south korea was almost 50% cheaper.
how ever there's other cost you need to consider. from what i remember
-car lands busan and you need to drive to donghae ?
-you need a temporary declaration and insurance ?
-accommodation ? throughout korea and whilst its in customs
-the ferry from dong hae to vladivostok

For me it was just extra work and worry for something i didnt really want to see.
But i understand everyone is different and looking for something different.
GL

So may I ask, did you get your car shipped to Vladivostok in the end? How much did it cost you and who did you use as a contact?

I am playing with the idea of going through Korea, one more country to see, but I might be stressed for time, so might have to give it a miss.

Thanks

I car hasnt left yet, it leaves in a month and arrives around aug 16.
Im dealing Ivan from Bikeabroad.com.au
Roro is $3500 and i think im expecting around another 500 for customs at Vlad.
container was something like $5000 !
months ago I did spam emails to every shipping agency i could find for quotes only one other was comparable, i dont know the name but off the top of my head but can find out.

keep in mind my car isnt a 4wd its just a small passenger car.
Grahams.

Thanks for that. I will keep it in mind. Mind you I am not that keen to send my 4WD via RORO, as it ill be full of accessories, tools, spare parts, camping gear etc. So it will have to go in container :-(. Not cheap, crap. Anyway, what car you are sending over?

Sending over a Mitsubishi Mirage (dont Laugh), a small hatchback.
i think ill have enough adventure traveling (mostly) by myself through russia.
you can check out my story @ Graham – Torq and Twaddle

. !f you go via Korea you must have an international driving licence to get the temporary import permit. If it is possible, take the ship from Sokcho that calls at Zarabino and get off there. The customs is so much easier and cheaper.


At home, find a forwarding company that will allow you load the car into the container yourself and do the customs documents yourself while they arrange the slot. Get a quote from the actual shipping line (Like China Shipping) and arrange the container with them.


When you load the car into the container, put a big padlock on the doors. In Busan they wont be able to take your car from the container without you and the key and you will save money by taking it out yourself, don't let them do it.


You can book the Dong Chun ferry online. Sure it's a bit of work but it is part of the adventure and you learn a lot!


Have a look at the book on Amazon "Russian Documents Mongolian Dust".
Ali.

Would it not be cheaper to get japanese import in Vladivostok? Or there is a special reason you want that car.

Sounds like you know what you talking about, sounds like a good advice. How long ago did you do this? I assume you have done this in Australia, right? I will do anything to save some money, especially as I have so little :-(. I will have a look at that book.

Edit..
Had a quick look at the book, very interesting!!!

Cheers