DECS E39 M5

Hey, Did you bring yours in as a returning resident with personal vehicle?

Do cars really need to be showroom concorse quality to get in to NZ?

I'm aware of salt/grit as been in london for 15yrs! I think cars should be judged on merits, not location but I appreciate all your comments good and bad. Believe me ice had many a sleepless night thinking of all these things. I'm nit planning on selling the car ever, so couldn't care about NZ import thing. I've dreamt of driving from Chch to Akaroa for a fish n chip run ever since I had it. I've thought about selling here and buying when I get there but I know the work I e done on this car in and out and don't want to go down the route of trusting another used.

your painting the picture making UK cars sound like rust buckets and NZ cars like Californian cars. There's plenty of rain back home too and I believe with these cars it's not the production date but the way its been looked after that matters? I get your point about avoiding problems but I'm confident mine will be good. I'm planning on getting a full inspection up on ramp by the AA here pre shipping just in case then I guess its fingers crossed! Appreciate the help

When you say pretty ugly underneath, what are we talking?

just had a full re spray with all rust work done. Had the jacking points done too

Perfect!. Mine should be fine as its well kept plus I'm currently getting timing chain, rod bearings and full vanos rebuild. Cheers mate

Hi Everyone, First time on here and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm moving back home in December from UK and planning on shipping my beloved 1999 E39 M5. I've spoken to VINZ already regarding emission entry criteria. I'm exept as I've owned the car for 5yrs in UK so can bring it in as a returning residence car and pay the $184 exception fee. What I'm trying to find out is if any fellow E39 m5 owners currently in NZ have any issues getting a W.O.F with their emmision output. Been dreaming of taking care from London to NZ roads since the day I got her so would really appreciate and advice. Cheers, Dec