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Guys, I know there is some work in importing, but is this an alternative to the trademe car... http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/alpina/2006-alpina-b5-222-supercharged-v8-500bhp-top-spec--full-sytner-bmw-main-dealer-history/2457609

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/190847-who-has-most-miles.html Some impressive figures!

Thanks guys for the kind comments. The E39 M5 sure is a great car.

Car runs very well, pics as promised. http://imgur.com/a/Ka6bg

Hi Clinton, Yes, all costs to me are there except the cost of the car and the gst on the cost of the car. Hope this helps, Dave

Ok, thanks Ray

Ray, the seller supplied mufflers off another car but I'm missing heat shields and a couple of mounts. I thought if someone wanted to do a complete system swap it would save a few hassles. I'm open to suggestions.

Initially I got advice from a car consultant at AA and he encouraged me to apply for the SIV permit on the basis that NZTA will consider cars of "desirability".I prepared my application on the basis that the E39 M5 is rare in RHD as only 2595 were made and the fact that they are particularly rare in NZ. Production numbers weren't a problem and neither was the performance vehicle requirement. I found articles in the listed magazines like "Top Ten Cars" that backed up the "desirability" I talked to the man at the compliance place and his comment was that this is why the SIV exemption exists, for guys like us. All good, Dave

The car runs well and has a quiet engine. It's a 2003 carbon/caramel 87,000 miles and has had three owners of which one had it for eight of the ten years. For them it was a family car and shows signs of minor wear. It really needs a good machine polish, can anyone recommend someone in Auckland?It has had the rear mufflers removed by the owner that I purchased it from which I want put back to OEM if any M5 owners want to swap. i've tried to upload some photos without success so I'll get my son to take a look and help me.

Guys, here are the costs I have on my M5;Application to NZTA for SIV permit $165 or there abouts Pick up and deliver to port UK $463 International freight $3500 Marine insurance $350 Steam clean $241.50 NZ Customs Import Port Entry Transaction Fee $33.50 Compliance costs $469.25 MAF and delivery to compliance costs are included All the above include GST Plus GST on the purchase price of the car. I went with McCullough Ltd in Auckland to handle the import process. Joe Steele (manager) was extremely helpful and I recommend them totally. I hope this helps anyone considering importing from the UK. Regards,Dave

NZ citizen and have lived in NZ the whole time

I can't give you all costs until I have been invoiced but I have quotes as follows; Pick up of car and deliver to port GBP250 Shipping NZ$3500 Marine insurance $350 Compliance $500. GST CIF Rego I can confirm costs next week.

In the process of doing it. Car landed last week. SIV permit issued.

I would encourage you to go further on this as I have imported an E39 M5 from the UK under SIV criterion. Dave