Importing from New Zealand

[AdamGill]

Hi all

I am considering importing a car from NZ and was looking for advice from members who have been down this path.

Top of mind are:

1. Did you get a PPI / go and inspect / both
2. Who did you ship with (I am in Melbourne)
3. What was the true cost landed and registered
4. Anything you would do differently

And no, it's not a P car.

Cheers
Adam

[SM911]

Adam,
Just today I got a car delivered from NZ - an Aus delivered 71T coupé that was privately exported to NZ many years ago.
Answers to your Qs:
1. I got a PPI and inspected it personally. I found it easy to arrange a PPI in NZ. And flights there are generally just as cheap as Aus domestic flights so personally inspecting is affordable.
2. I used Mainfreight. They have weekly RO-RO ships going to Aus. Mine went via Melb on its way to Brisbane. Their service was good.
3. Total cost to ship was around $4000, and this varies with size of the vehicle. Don't forget GST is payable too...
4. Remove anything valuable that is easily removed. Some wharfie/ship's crew ar$3hole stole the Kenwood head unit out of the car.

[AdamGill]

Thanks Scotty and congrats on the new car!

Would welcome advice from other members too.

Cheers
Adam

[ELSPORTO]

Hi Adam.

I can't find the post but someone on here just bought in a LHD 1968L in from NZ ... member name was Mario something maybe?

If I find it I'll let you know - otherwise maybe someone else can remember?

[ELSPORTO]

Adam,
Just today I got a car delivered from NZ - an Aus delivered 71T coupé that was privately exported to NZ many years ago.
Answers to your Qs:
1. I got a PPI and inspected it personally. I found it easy to arrange a PPI in NZ. And flights there are generally just as cheap as Aus domestic flights so personally inspecting is affordable.
2. I used Mainfreight. They have weekly RO-RO ships going to Aus. Mine went via Melb on its way to Brisbane. Their service was good.
3. Total cost to ship was around $4000, and this varies with size of the vehicle. Don't forget GST is payable too...
4. Remove anything valuable that is easily removed. Some wharfie/ship's crew ar$3hole stole the Kenwood head unit out of the car.

Pics please Scotty!!!

[ELSPORTO]

Found the thread - might have to PM him to see what he figured out in the end ...

http://www.typ901.org/showthread.php?t=5984&highlight=mario