Thanks Ahmedsinc, - yes read up about Euro-Spec v US Spec. Totally different cars alright. This is a Jap Import LHD Euro Spec 3.0l, so nice car (althogh maybe not as nice as 3.2/Evo) but research today appears been through compliance but with outstanding repair issues around activated airbag light. NZTA want fixed with repairs disclosed and signed off by an approved NZTA Repair Certifier before will allow any on-road registration. Speaking to a Certifier, they suspect reason importer/dealer hasn't fixed already is because could be a hugely expensive job or caused by an accident etc. All speculation but unless NZTA are satisfied fully rectified and by the right repair methods, then how Dealer thinks he can get someone to part with cash and risk not been able to register car on road is beyond me! Told me if I bought car he'd fix airbag light, register and WOF but only way I'd consider car any further would be arrange an offsite pre-inspection at quality BMW indy or Franchise, using electronic diagnostics and physical inspection. But Dealer told me yesterday he wouldn't let me take car off yard and I'd have to bring a mechanic on site, so maybe that's why it has sat unsold for 18 months, not just because LHD! Research, research, research....
