madmurdock

Has anyone imported a LHD car to NZ?

Im looking to import a 2011 RS. The NZ transportation site isn't too clear. I figured I would ask here before making phone calls.

Thanks in advance!

nzskater

Hey madmurdock. There is reading available here: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/fa...l#requirements

The headline being that importing an RS should not be a problem at all. Are you moving to NZ? Be worth posting in the ongoing thread in this sub forum and introducing yourself.

Requirements that the vehicle must meet

To issue a vehicle with a Category A LHD vehicle permit, the Transport Agency must either deem it to have historic value, or it must be a vehicle that was not manufactured in right-hand drive form that meets three of the following four requirements:

+the vehicle (or its make, model and submodel) is identified as being a collector's item in a commercially produced motoring publication
+the vehicle's make, model and submodel has been (or was) manufactured in annual volumes of 20,000 units or less
+the vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a two-door coupe or a convertible
+the vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a high-performance vehicle.

The Transport Agency may issue up to 500 Category A LHD vehicle permits per year.

madmurdock

Thank you nzskater! I'll view the link when I get home. We have a similar system here. Very interesting.

racoguy

Of course if you owned the car for a year or more in your name it is easier as you could bring it over as personal goods and register it.

madmurdock

Good to know, thanks! Hasn't been a year yet, but that is good to know. Can always store it here and ship her down when the time is up.