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Dont convert your E30 M3 to RHD. There are many reasons for this which include steering racks, brake servos and the general bastardisation of a cult classic. Most importantly, the value of these cars lies in their origionality - they were never builty in RHD. They are best left alone. The LHD thing make them even more special here in NZ. If you did do the RHD conversion it would be $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (Not sure exactly how much). Then youd have to get a LVV cert for it. Seems silly when you can get it registered and complied as a LHD with no hassles.

.................but to answer your question: M3 over 20 years old = registerable in NZ as a Category B LHD vehilce. Exempt from emissions and impact regs if it is in fact in the above category

Hi Andrew. I have just imported my second E30 M3 and have been driving it here now for a month. Give me a PM with you number and I will give you a text/call. Better if we discuss over the phone I think but I went from Zero to M3 and I am happy to talk you through the process anf give advice on what to look out for and where to buy them

Ooooooo you KNOW what that s14 carbon airbox sounds like too.....

If you ever want to have a chat about importing a car PM me and I'll give you my number. I sourced my M3 overseas and have now gone through the process right from purchase, importation to compliance and registration. Like the other guys have said you can import just about anything but you may not be able to register it for the road. Anyway, happy to help.

Lovely... I like hell red

Nice spotting Kieran, was Phils locale of choice! I think it works James, PM me your email address

You're not wrong Josh. The 1M is brutally fast yet seems to reward your driving abilities to no end... kinda like the E30. I love the 1M, I think it is a masterpiece, if only a little too quiet. It was pretty mean lining them up and taking them for a 'leisurely dawdle'.

Sorry boys, like phil said it was pretty impromptu. Definitely keen for a repeat

Cheers mate I think ive seen ur gti around the hood also. Very nice I think that M1 will be at Hampton next month. At least One will be. That black e30 m3 in Wellington, have we IDed the owner here yet? Looks nice.

Love your work there mate

Your right, my car is a 200bhp 2.3L stock M3. It does have sport evo lead covers which I thought was a nice touch but not the other bits and pieces A sport evo...you wouldnt have change out of $100k now I reckon

Sooo good. That E30 V8 is impressive

Oh my lord that is awesome. I'd put a tow bar on the M3 for that bad boy

You miiiiiight have a couple horse powers on us!

Thanks everyone for having such nice things to say! I will inevitably put it on the track at some point but for now I'm looking forward to the January BMW thing at Hampton Downs. You're not wrong Graham, I wanted it to stay clean for the photos haha.... I'll wont be keeping it as a garage queen though!

I am hugely excited to share with you my new car: 1988 M3, Lachssilber, 80km. I wont go into its background too much here but I look forward to bringing it to meets and telling you all about it in person. Its a good little car! Huge thanks to the master photographer, Phil.

Josh at the Foos. Mean gig!

Nice one Ryan!! You got the preview. Unveiling next week

Awesome! Lets hope Hampton Downs in Jan is on par!!

I very nerly bought this car. Glad its gone to a good home.

I would like to buy some good tyres - 205/55R15 and I'd rather give my money to a member than "the man". Anyone have some tyres lying around?? I would like 4

Now thats my kind of surf wagon

Bummer dude.. I had some nob steal two centre caps from my basket weaves during the refuse collection. Bastards.

Another fine choice in BMW... you wont regret it mate. See you on the track!