mahiman 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Hi Guys, Has anyone here sourced a BMW from the UK. Would appreciate if you could share some info on where to buy and which shipping companies to use etc. Have to do this as I prefer manual and they are very rare in NZ. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Hi Guys, Has anyone here sourced a BMW from the UK. Would appreciate if you could share some info on where to buy and which shipping companies to use etc. Have to do this as I prefer manual and they are very rare in NZ. Thanks in advance be very careful with rust in uk cars.The salt on the roads in winter does damage we dont see in NZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 cant express the rust issue enough. i took an angle grinder to an ex-UK E30 (cutting it up to be removed for scrap) and a bread an butter knife would have been just as effective in both floor pans. What model are you looking at importing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Hi & Welcome Good time to look at UK imports as the GB Pound is relatively cheap at the moment. I have imported 2 BMWs ex UK and both have had no rust issues. It depends how old the car is you are looking at. Where to buy ... easy ... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buying_a_car.jsp There is a lot of info on UK importing on this forum so try the search function for threads like this one ... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;hl=uk+import Like most here, happy to give you additional info if the numbers stack up. Like Andrew asked , what model are you thinking about ? If you can let us know the estimated price in pounds, I can give you an indication on the NZ on road price will be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mahiman 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 Hi & Welcome Good time to look at UK imports as the GB Pound is relatively cheap at the moment. I have imported 2 BMWs ex UK and both have had no rust issues. It depends how old the car is you are looking at. Where to buy ... easy ... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buying_a_car.jsp There is a lot of info on UK importing on this forum so try the search function for threads like this one ... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;hl=uk+import Like most here, happy to give you additional info if the numbers stack up. Like Andrew asked , what model are you thinking about ? If you can let us know the estimated price in pounds, I can give you an indication on the NZ on road price will be. I am looking at getting a 330 E46 or possibly an E36 M3 (not sure if these meet compliance requirements though). I did consider rust, but I think most modern cars should be ok, will get it checked out beforehand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted January 31, 2010 I am looking at getting a 330 E46 or possibly an E36 M3 (not sure if these meet compliance requirements though).The E36 M3 cannot currently be imported and used on the road, need to wait a few years until they are over 20 years old and then can be road registered. E46 should be Ok if you can't wait until then.Another good site for more private sales, rather than the dealers on Auto Trader, is www.pistonheads.co.uk especially good for M3s and performance BMWs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianE39 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 Hi & Welcome Good time to look at UK imports as the GB Pound is relatively cheap at the moment. I have imported 2 BMWs ex UK and both have had no rust issues. It depends how old the car is you are looking at. Where to buy ... easy ... http://www.autotrader.co.uk/CARS/buying/buying_a_car.jsp There is a lot of info on UK importing on this forum so try the search function for threads like this one ... http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....mp;hl=uk+import Like most here, happy to give you additional info if the numbers stack up. Like Andrew asked , what model are you thinking about ? If you can let us know the estimated price in pounds, I can give you an indication on the NZ on road price will be. hey how about a 15k Pound E46 M3 ?? its like 33k in NZD but how much will it cost for shipping plus NZ road cost?? over 40k or 45k NZD ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mahiman 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 hey how about a 15k Pound E46 M3 ?? its like 33k in NZD but how much will it cost for shipping plus NZ road cost?? over 40k or 45k NZD ?? You can get e46 m3s here for around 40k so probably not worth it I would think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3NTIL 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 You can get e46 m3s here for around 40k so probably not worth it I would think. +1 i just got mine for under 33,000 so they are out there, just got to wait till some one gets desperate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianE39 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 +1 i just got mine for under 33,000 so they are out there, just got to wait till some one gets desperate damn thats so cheap !! 33k! does it have any issue or just high km?? haha i think UK Alpina will be the best choice xD B10 or B3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3NTIL 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2010 damn thats so cheap !! 33k! does it have any issue or just high km?? haha i think UK Alpina will be the best choice xD B10 or B3 it just had a small oil leak that cost me about $300 to fix otherwise its been pretty sweet and its just hit 114,000km on the clock so its not to bad i guess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 +1 i just got mine for under 33,000 so they are out there, just got to wait till some one gets desperate DAYIM! NZ New or Import? Gearbox? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3NTIL 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 nz new and SMG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 11, 2010 Nicely done, I'd rather the Manual myself but still very good all the same. Where absolutely possible I'd rather a NZ New vehicle anyday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatjoez 3 Report post Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) Hi there Sorry if I'm jacking this thread lol, but I also am considering importing a bmw, from UK i guess I'm looking for a BMW 135i (only 1 used for sale, rest at dealers for $80k+) or BMW 125i (this model is not sold in nz) I'm just curious.. 1. what would the average cost be of importing a bmw from the UK if it's like 2008+ model (eg. 135i) 2. Is it just a matter of finding a dealer who's willing to ship it to us or what? 3. is autotrader.co.uk the place to look? or what about japan? i can't find a decent website that has japanese stock. can someone link me Cheers Edited February 12, 2010 by fatjoe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted February 13, 2010 Hi there Sorry if I'm jacking this thread lol, but I also am considering importing a bmw, from UK i guess I'm looking for a BMW 135i (only 1 used for sale, rest at dealers for $80k+) or BMW 125i (this model is not sold in nz) I'm just curious.. 1. what would the average cost be of importing a bmw from the UK if it's like 2008+ model (eg. 135i) 2. Is it just a matter of finding a dealer who's willing to ship it to us or what? 3. is autotrader.co.uk the place to look? or what about japan? i can't find a decent website that has japanese stock. can someone link me Cheers Those 135i's are supposed to be the jazz. I seen the review Australian Top Gear done on it a while back. Be good to hear how they are in the real world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 I'm just curious.. 1. what would the average cost be of importing a bmw from the UK if it's like 2008+ model (eg. 135i) 2. Is it just a matter of finding a dealer who's willing to ship it to us or what? 3. is autotrader.co.uk the place to look? or what about japan? i can't find a decent website that has japanese stock. can someone link me Cheers Allow $NZ 6k to handle shipping ex England in a container then GST & fees here at port. If serious, I can give you better indication in a spreadsheet once you tell me the cost in GBP.Best option is to buy it yourself in England on a holiday and I can give you advise on getting it back. It will be hard to buy ex England and ship doing it remotely. Autotrader is the Trademe equilivent. Japan is a WHOLE lot easier. Company to sign up with is ... http://www.kadoco.co.jp/ If you want to see listings, this is the link to the main site of 70,000 cars a week but if you have to ask Kadoco about what the pricing is going to be. USS auction data at http://bzl.cis6200.jp/e/ Please enter the homepage with ID number E72823 Best time to look at the selection available is on Wednesday Hope this helps Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lidistick 70 Report post Posted February 14, 2010 USS auction data at http://bzl.cis6200.jp/e/ Please enter the homepage with ID number E72823 Best time to look at the selection available is on Wednesday Hope this helps Ron OMG. Blue E34 M5 WAGON! 3.8L too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatjoez 3 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 no luck with that japanese one anyway I found one example on autotrader.co.uk http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...201006352246563 23,995 pound So how much you reckon that'd cost delivered to NZ including import taxes or watever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2958 Report post Posted February 15, 2010 ^^ Not sure if you noticed, but that dealer is in Northern Ireland, might make it a bit more difficult to import. Interesting place for a holiday as well ! One dealer to steer well clear of on AutoTrader is Big Motoring World, the guy has been around for years under different names, all starting with BMW, keeps getting taken to court by BMW Ag. not surprisingly. He specialises in used BMWs, but most are base model ex-lease or ex-rental with moon miles, some allegedly clocked back, chucks some replica alloys and a leather interior on them to sell as higher spec cars. Absolutely no interest in the car once sold, even threatened my mate with "I know where you live" just because he asked for the service books to the car he had bought and been promised!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted February 21, 2010 no luck with that japanese one anyway I found one example on autotrader.co.uk http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...201006352246563 23,995 pound So how much you reckon that'd cost delivered to NZ including import taxes or watever Sorry for delay - was in Akl at Top Gear On road in New Zealand incl everything .... $NZ 67,800 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wom 0 Report post Posted February 22, 2010 isn't that roughly the same as what the one on Trademe was going for? would be a lot easier, quicker and safer to buy locally wouldn't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatjoez 3 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for that. What about this. 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG. 14,995POUND. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...01008353275194/ Google says thats roughly 32,000NZD. What cost can i expect on this landed in NZ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvT 9 Report post Posted March 2, 2010 Thanks for that. What about this. 2003 Mercedes CLK55 AMG. 14,995POUND. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...01008353275194/ Google says thats roughly 32,000NZD. What cost can i expect on this landed in NZ? Have sent you a PM but for those reading the thread, it would land on road for $NZ 44,200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianE39 0 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 hey guys what about this HIGH spec almost fully loaded 330ci MT on autotradeUK http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv...201013355839397 £8975 about 19k NZD?? will 25k NZD enough to get it into NZ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
