Gorrington 24 Report post Posted January 20, 2020 Does the 20 year rule count from the build date or first registration in country of origin.? Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 99% certain it’s from when first registered. I vaguely remember looking at something that was over 20 years old from Japan, but it had only been registered in Japan when it was about 4 years old (presumably imported from somewhere else), so it couldn’t come in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 Pretty sure it’s from first registration. Go to www.nzta.govt.nz and search on there, that will tell you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 148 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 From Japan it is the ‘model year’ which is literally the month and year manufactured. They can’t control when a car is registered so for safety reasons that’s the date used. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gorrington 24 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 This is a UK import.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted January 22, 2020 This customs document clearly states its 20 years from first registration overseas. But, does also state its got to be 20 years before entry to nz, so seems like you're screwed If you bring the car in before it's hit 20 years, even if you wait until that 20 years is up it wouldn't be allowed. https://www.customs.govt.nz/globalassets/documents/fact-sheets/fact-sheet-29-advice-on-private-motor-vehicle-imports.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
