On the subject of a VAG COM group buy,

Richo_Downunder · 01-14-2003, 06:34 PM

It has been mentioned previously that a group buy of VAG COM is being investigated. It will be interesting to see what the costs will be.

I have been speaking to customs and DHL (Ross-tech's courier) to see what duties etc... will be payable.

Basically if the entire value of the goods inlcuding shipping is less that AU$250.00 then no entry feee or GST is collected. If the value is over AU$250.00 then entry fee of AU$55 and GST of 10% will be added by DHL. There is no duty to be paid as this would be considered computer equipment.

So a group buy will most likely collect these extra fees. I will speak to Ross-tech about how they declare their values on the shipping docuementation, but techincally as they are only shipping the hardware, the software cost should not be declared. Thus keeping under the fee threshold of AU$250.00.

This may mean it is actually cheaper to not do a bulk buy unless Ross-tech are willing to ship individually.

Just some thoughts ....

STASIK_A4 · 01-14-2003, 06:37 PM

Black A4TQ · 01-14-2003, 06:58 PM

Richo_Downunder · 01-14-2003, 08:03 PM

That is for the software and hardware. The software is not shipped, you have to download it. Therefore only the value of the hardware should be declared. They sell the software for US$99 by itself, therefore the hardware is US$100. With delivery and current exchange that should be about AU$210.00.

Again, I will have to check with Ross-Tech to see if this is the case.

SilverPas · 01-14-2003, 10:56 PM

s4gotten · 01-15-2003, 03:09 AM

I just got it delivered 4days after placing order..no tax US$30 Delivery DHL

SailorHoops · 01-15-2003, 11:08 AM

I am waiting to pick up my first Audi (A6 4.2 Quattro) sometime next week. Can't wait.

I have noticed a few people discussing a VAG, can someone please explain what it is?

Thanks.

Richo_Downunder · 01-15-2003, 12:37 PM

There a 3 ways to do this.

- Purchase genuine tool VAG1552. (~AU$2000)
- Purchase generic OBDII tool. (Doesn't do everything)
- Purchase VAG COM by www.ross-tech.com .

SilverPas · 01-15-2003, 09:41 PM

Richo_Downunder · 01-16-2003, 12:58 AM

the HEX COM which is dearer again

apparently the ISO COM won't fit unless I modify the surrounds of the plug in my car, which I don't want to do.

01-14-2003, 06:37 PM	#2
STASIK_A4 AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 818	yea but isnt the cable and the software 199 US whish would come to somewere close to 400 au? __________________ I don't intend to grow old there's no future in it....

01-14-2003, 06:58 PM	#3
Black A4TQ Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 845	Sounds good to me __________________ Work - Audi S Line Avant Play - Maverick XLT SWB

01-14-2003, 08:03 PM	#4
Richo_Downunder Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	Yes, but .... That is for the software and hardware. The software is not shipped, you have to download it. Therefore only the value of the hardware should be declared. They sell the software for US$99 by itself, therefore the hardware is US$100. With delivery and current exchange that should be about AU$210.00. Again, I will have to check with Ross-Tech to see if this is the case.

01-14-2003, 10:56 PM	#5
SilverPas New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 115	Its safe I didn't get charged any duties or taxes

01-15-2003, 03:09 AM	#6
s4gotten New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 11	Re: Its safe I didn't get charged any duties or taxes I just got it delivered 4days after placing order..no tax US$30 Delivery DHL

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01-15-2003, 11:08 AM	#7
SailorHoops New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 25	Excuse my ignorance I am waiting to pick up my first Audi (A6 4.2 Quattro) sometime next week. Can't wait. I have noticed a few people discussing a VAG, can someone please explain what it is? Thanks.

01-15-2003, 12:37 PM	#8
Richo_Downunder Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	Diagnostic Tool for accessing the vehicles computer (more) There a 3 ways to do this. - Purchase genuine tool VAG1552. (~AU$2000) - Purchase generic OBDII tool. (Doesn't do everything) - Purchase VAG COM by www.ross-tech.com .

01-15-2003, 09:41 PM	#9
SilverPas New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 115	After exhange rate delivered to my door cost was $475au

01-16-2003, 12:58 AM	#10
Richo_Downunder Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 49	After consulting with Ross Tech they recommend .... the HEX COM which is dearer again apparently the ISO COM won't fit unless I modify the surrounds of the plug in my car, which I don't want to do.

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