English guy needs import advice (again)!

English guy needs import advice (again)!

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Tuscan Six

Original Poster:

40 posts

229 months

Wednesday 26th October 2005
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Hi

I am likely to be moving to NZ late 2006 with soon to be NZ wife. I currently have a Tuscan but understand they are banned in NZ! Therefore I am considering bringing a new 111R or Exige with me as they are a lot cheaper in UK. As far as I can tell these cars are allowed into NZ without modification from UK spec. Can anyone confirm? Having driven around most of NZ I am keen to bring something fun with me!

Many thanks!

Kiwi XTR2

2,693 posts

239 months

Thursday 27th October 2005
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I'd hate to put you wrong so I'd suggest you look through :

LTSA - Importing

If you want any clarifications we might be able to help.

Once you've got a good idea I would then e-mail LTSA directly and get them to confirm your own individual situation.

There's a few Elise's in the local PH chapter so an Exige would be great.

jamieheasman

823 posts

291 months

Friday 28th October 2005
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I'd just add that you should make sure you've got your costings 100% sorted before deciding. Sometimes cars that look expensive here are expensive for a reason - pandering to the countries often ridiculous importation and certification process!

Having said this, I'd be surprised if anyone buys a Noble at $185,000!

Tuscan Six

Original Poster:

40 posts

229 months

Saturday 29th October 2005
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Thanks for the advice. I will have a big think before taking any action. I have seen the Turbo Exige on TradeMe that is tempting. Just want to have something special to enjoy the fab clear NZ roads in!

Looking forward to joining the NZ Pistonheads clan in 2006/7.

Esprit

6,370 posts

290 months

Sunday 30th October 2005
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Tuscan Six said:
Thanks for the advice. I will have a big think before taking any action. I have seen the Turbo Exige on TradeMe that is tempting. Just want to have something special to enjoy the fab clear NZ roads in!

Looking forward to joining the NZ Pistonheads clan in 2006/7.



The Turbo Exige I'd imagine would be overpriced compared with what you gan get one done for over in the UK? Roger is reknowned for sticking HUGE margin on his products.... PM PH user "drac" (Andy) he has looked into the Exige turbo kit here in NZ and has some info on it regarding the pricing etc

As for joining us, we'll certainly look forward to having you... the NZ clan grows almost weekly now with more UK ex-pats coming over