importing cars from NZ

SWAMP · Post by **SWAMP** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:08 pm

I have noticed that all the import cars are a lot cheaper in NZ, does anyone know if you can import models like the Legacy GT, and costs associated like frieght, compliance??

tim_81coupe · Post by **tim_81coupe** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:21 pm

Oversteer has done this.

There is a lot of legwork involved in bringing the car over then getting it ADR complied and registered.

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Mon Feb 06, 2006 11:18 pm

I beleive it is no longer possible. I'm not 100% sure of the particulars but I think OS only just managed to scrape the last car in before some law got changed.

seagull · Post by **seagull** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 12:36 am

I think you need to live there for a few years now ?

kiwi_subaru · Post by **kiwi_subaru** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 3:29 pm

hey i live there. do some homework and i might be able to help out.

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Tue Feb 07, 2006 8:46 pm

cars before jan 89 are easi-ish. get the vin# run it by dotars (or subaru as I did.) get the age of the car. apply for import , buy and pay for car OS organise shipping ($1700 ex CHCH.) pay tarrif and clenaing once it gets here ($624) tow it home.

was considering it again till I found waht I was looking for here.

newer ones require you to live where the car is for 12 months and be able to show that you were with the car.

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 2:56 pm

in SA is still has to comply with ADRs and be inspected before rego
seatbelts, brakes, tyres have to replaced and side intrusion bars fitted (if they are not alredy)

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 3:33 pm

same as qld. left that bit out.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 9:04 pm

kiwi_subaru... Are there any of the old MY hatch backs over there like mine??

Also what are side intrusion bars?

Dave

AndrewT · Post by **AndrewT** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 11:52 pm

Those are quite thick heavy metal bars built into the inside of the doors. They add an element of safety incase you get T-boned by another car or a pole whilst sidways. Otherwise you are only protected by the 2mm thick metal of the outside of your door and a small amount of other metal and door trims.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:27 pm

I recall someone telling me at work... was blabbing about it....... that if you want to import a car from overseas.. you have to live in that country for at least a year or more.. then you should be able to?

Not sure...
Cheers
AP

Chris_Rogers · Post by **Chris_Rogers** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 3:33 pm

http://www.dotars.gov.au

give that a read under importing cars.