Sydney - Post Report Question and Answers
What kind of car do you recommend bringing to post, given the terrain, availability of parts, burglary/carjacking risks, etc.? What kind of car do you advise not to bring?
Buy a car here (since it's right hand drive) or just don't buy a car as noted above, any kind you like. - Dec 2020
We lived downtown, and relied exclusively on public transportation; we did not take a car. There's no parking at the consulate, so everyone takes public transit to work. You'll have to both buy and sell the car locally, so if you think you'll use it, go for it. - May 2018
You can't bring your car from the states, you can buy one here but it'll cost you, along with the rego (registration) and insurance!! Parking it also outrageous and you have to pay anywhere you park! - Mar 2015
Buy locally or not at all. Australia does not allow you to import left-hand drive vehicles, so you have no choice but to buy on the local market at exorbitant prices. If you can manage, live in the CBD and take public transportation. - Sep 2012
U.S. cars cannot be imported, but there are lots of new and used car options in Australia. People generally just buy a car after arriving in Australia. - Jun 2010
