Dyl 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Has anyone imported an E30 M3 from Japan or for that matter know anything about importing early M3s into NZ? I am exploring my M3 purchase options and was hoping some of you wise members might be able to add some valuable advice. Cheers guys (and gals)!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Skool_Bmw 0 Report post Posted March 26, 2009 I imported my e30 M3 from Japan about 3yrs ago. PM me if you would like. Laurence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ari Gold Report post Posted March 26, 2009 Dylan, I know a couple of people that can help out, i'll have a word with them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted March 27, 2009 I take it you've seen the few on trademe at the moment mate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted March 29, 2009 Cheers guys (above) I have PMed you. If anyone else has connections; either special vehicle importers or general E30 M3 know-alls I would love to have a chat!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mops 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 AFAIK these are not registrable in NZ due to the year of manufacture + LHD. only good to strip it and make it a track car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Cars older than 20 years can be imported under special importation laws for cars deemed classic or collectable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dyl 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Cars older than 20 years can be imported under special importation laws for cars deemed classic or collectable. Cheers mate, yes you are right. There are no issues surrounding importing an M3 as long as the date of manufacture is over 20 yrs from date of importation. trick is, finding a good one!! Cant wait, just need to sell me audi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 92 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Cheers mate, yes you are right. There are no issues surrounding importing an M3 as long as the date of manufacture is over 20 yrs from date of importation. trick is, finding a good one!! Cant wait, just need to sell me audi Talk to Laurence AKA Old Skool because I think there is a little more to it. Just remember them talking about it fairly recently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mops 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 yes, i think you can import as classic, not sure whether it's 20 or 25 years old, and what other criteria have to be met. But apparently it's a pita if it's RHD. i guess you could buy normal e30 rolling shell and swap out dash and other stuffs, a bit of work but i suppose can be done... once you find out the details post back here, i'm interested myself. cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 LHD E30 M3s can be registered........ 20 years old from date of first registration, not manufacture date, this his has been discussed a few times on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mops 4 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 but I understand to drive a LDH car you need special license ? ot pass some test of some certification thing, right ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Fox 43 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Wrong, anyone can drive LHD cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
