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Shawnster · Nov 30th, 2003, 01:33 PM

It looks like I may be moving to New Zealand from the US. Can I bring my MINI? Does anyone know what it would cost to ship it, laws, taxes etc? Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Shawn

swamos · Nov 30th, 2003, 08:35 PM

Firstly Shawn, not being from NZ I've got no idea about what the laws there are like. I think the biggest thing against this idea though is that you'll have a right hand drive car in a left hand drive country

Neeshil · Dec 1st, 2003, 12:57 AM

plus New Zealand has more sheep than people... but that is another matter

warped · Dec 1st, 2003, 01:29 AM

Shawn

I'm afraid swamos is probably right

I very much doubt you will be able to drive a left hand drive vehicle when a right hand drive model is already sold in the country ... NZ car prices while less than Australia are still going to be a nasty shock for someone coming from the US. A much smaller local market, increased freight costs and not so good exchange rate contribute to some larger numbers than what you might be used to ...

Mind you if you are bringing a fist full of US dollars you will probably be doing more than OK for youself

And Neeshil, at the risk of giving away my origins, I would suggest that you be a little more accurate with your facts ... Australia actually has substantially more sheep than New Zealand

so don't go starting that discussion

tm75tm · Dec 1st, 2003, 02:21 AM

I actually think that Tasmania has more sheep than NZ too! But I could be mistaken.

-t.

alan earnshaw · Dec 1st, 2003, 03:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shawnster

It looks like I may be moving to New Zealand from the US. Can I bring my MINI? Does anyone know what it would cost to ship it, laws, taxes etc? Any help appreciated.

Thanks, Shawn

I lived in New Zealand for a couple of years. There are lots of left hand drive cars on the road in NZ (as well as sheep). I'm not too well up on the laws but I think you will be O.K. there seems to be a lot more privately imported cars there than here in Australia which is quite strick on car importation. I tried to import my cooper 's' from NZ to Australia but it just wasn't worth it with thing's like import tax and goods and services tax. But again I think NZ are a bit easier on Taxes. Good Luck.
PS New Zealand isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from there.

alan earnshaw · Dec 1st, 2003, 03:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

Firstly Shawn, not being from NZ I've got no idea about what the laws there are like. I think the biggest thing against this idea though is that you'll have a right hand drive car in a left hand drive country

Shouldn't that be the other way around ?

Neeshil · Dec 1st, 2003, 06:08 AM

hehe.. yeah i know.. we got way more sheep... but you weren't meant to tell anyone!

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Shawn

And Neeshil, at the risk of giving away my origins, I would suggest that you be a little more accurate with your facts ... Australia actually has substantially more sheep than New Zealand

so don't go starting that discussion

Boo · Dec 1st, 2003, 06:25 AM

If you are moving to NZ for a while then i would suggest you definitely have a Mini as daily driver... The South Island has the most fantastic roads to hammer along....

Harry Morant · Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:01 AM

Although Australia does have more sheep than New Zealand (115,000,000 compared to 60,000,000) you have to consider the human population base (19,000,000 vs 3,500,000). This works out to be approx 6 sheep per Australian and 17 sheep per New Zealander - in fact New Zealand has the most sheep per head of population for any country in the world.

Seriously though re importing cars to NZ try:
http://www.customs.govt.nz/traveller...es/default.asp
http://www.aironaut-customs.co.nz/

IML337 · Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:24 AM

damn it you beat me to the punch - I knew there were more sheep per capita in NZ

Harry Morant · Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:45 AM

Awwww sorry IML337 too baaaaaaaad -

swamos · Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:58 AM

Fleeced again!

Neeshil · Dec 2nd, 2003, 12:40 PM

:O

good to see you are practicing your 'dad' jokes :P

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

Fleeced again!

warped · Dec 3rd, 2003, 12:55 AM

Jessh! Some people just never grow up

but then again I suppose I shouldn't expect anything more from people who live in a country which eats its own national emblems

swamos · Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Jessh! Some people just never grow up

but then again I suppose I shouldn't expect anything more from people who live in a country which eats its own national emblems

Yeah, well, even if a New Zealander could actually find a Kiwi, they are not exactly "family feed" size

More like an entree at best

Pretty wussy excuse for a national emblem if you ask me

*** Steve runs off to read "Why moderators should not stir the locals" by Paul Mullet ***

warped · Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

Yeah, well, even if a New Zealander could actually find a Kiwi, they are not exactly "family feed" size

More like an entree at best

Pretty wussy excuse for a national emblem if you ask me

*** Steve runs off to read "Why moderators should not stir the locals" by Paul Mullet ***

And the gloves are off

If you drive a MINI you should realise by now that size does not matter ... but if you want to talk about size I think you might find that proportionately the Kiwi has a much larger brain relative to its body mass (but then again I'm using big words which you probably find confusing

) ... probably explains why kangaroos are always playing chicken with the local traffic

swamos · Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

And the gloves are off

If you drive a MINI you should realise by now that size does not matter ... but if you want to talk about size I think you might find that proportionately the Kiwi has a much larger brain relative to its body mass (but then again I'm using big words which you probably find confusing

) ... probably explains why kangaroos are always playing chicken with the local traffic

Do the Kiwi's play fowl with the traffic??

warped · Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

Do the Kiwi's play fowl with the traffic??

That the best you can do?

Kiwi's have certainly been known to ruffle a few feathers when it comes to the driving skills (or lack of) of their Australian neighbours

Harry Morant · Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:48 AM

Is that all the thanks we get for being such nice neighbours - we give you guys the chance to always be the underdog at sporting events, a nice holiday resort for your unemployed, and and ......and we gave you our possums to play with which you've been breeding for goodness knows what reason

Nov 30th, 2003, 01:33 PM	#1
Shawnster The Works! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 151 Offline	New Zealand It looks like I may be moving to New Zealand from the US. Can I bring my MINI? Does anyone know what it would cost to ship it, laws, taxes etc? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Shawn 04 John Cooper Works MCS *Grab a gear and GO !* Quaife LSD - Madness Intake - Mania Stage 2 Clutch - Short Shift Kit - Ultrik Aluminum Flywheel

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tm75tm MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gold Coast Local Time: 08:23 PM Posts: 61 Offline	I actually think that Tasmania has more sheep than NZ too! But I could be mistaken. -t. MCS Silver/Black

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Nov 30th, 2003, 08:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Firstly Shawn, not being from NZ I've got no idea about what the laws there are like. I think the biggest thing against this idea though is that you'll have a right hand drive car in a left hand drive country

Dec 1st, 2003, 12:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Neeshil MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane AUS Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 264 Offline	plus New Zealand has more sheep than people... but that is another matter

Dec 1st, 2003, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Shawn I'm afraid swamos is probably right I very much doubt you will be able to drive a left hand drive vehicle when a right hand drive model is already sold in the country ... NZ car prices while less than Australia are still going to be a nasty shock for someone coming from the US. A much smaller local market, increased freight costs and not so good exchange rate contribute to some larger numbers than what you might be used to ... Mind you if you are bringing a fist full of US dollars you will probably be doing more than OK for youself And Neeshil, at the risk of giving away my origins, I would suggest that you be a little more accurate with your facts ... Australia actually has substantially more sheep than New Zealand so don't go starting that discussion

Dec 1st, 2003, 03:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
alan earnshaw Brass Cannons Join Date: May 2003 Location: At Sea Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 851 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shawnster It looks like I may be moving to New Zealand from the US. Can I bring my MINI? Does anyone know what it would cost to ship it, laws, taxes etc? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Shawn I lived in New Zealand for a couple of years. There are lots of left hand drive cars on the road in NZ (as well as sheep). I'm not too well up on the laws but I think you will be O.K. there seems to be a lot more privately imported cars there than here in Australia which is quite strick on car importation. I tried to import my cooper 's' from NZ to Australia but it just wasn't worth it with thing's like import tax and goods and services tax. But again I think NZ are a bit easier on Taxes. Good Luck. PS New Zealand isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from there.

Dec 1st, 2003, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
alan earnshaw Brass Cannons Join Date: May 2003 Location: At Sea Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 851 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos Firstly Shawn, not being from NZ I've got no idea about what the laws there are like. I think the biggest thing against this idea though is that you'll have a right hand drive car in a left hand drive country Shouldn't that be the other way around ?

Dec 1st, 2003, 06:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Neeshil MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane AUS Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 264 Offline	hehe.. yeah i know.. we got way more sheep... but you weren't meant to tell anyone! Quote: Originally Posted by warped Shawn And Neeshil, at the risk of giving away my origins, I would suggest that you be a little more accurate with your facts ... Australia actually has substantially more sheep than New Zealand so don't go starting that discussion

Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Although Australia does have more sheep than New Zealand (115,000,000 compared to 60,000,000) you have to consider the human population base (19,000,000 vs 3,500,000). This works out to be approx 6 sheep per Australian and 17 sheep per New Zealander - in fact New Zealand has the most sheep per head of population for any country in the world. Seriously though re importing cars to NZ try: http://www.customs.govt.nz/traveller...es/default.asp http://www.aironaut-customs.co.nz/

Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Singapore Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 2,931 Offline	damn it you beat me to the punch - I knew there were more sheep per capita in NZ

Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Awwww sorry IML337 too baaaaaaaad -

Dec 2nd, 2003, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Fleeced again!

Dec 2nd, 2003, 12:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Neeshil MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane AUS Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 264 Offline	:O good to see you are practicing your 'dad' jokes :P Quote: Originally Posted by swamos Fleeced again!

Dec 3rd, 2003, 12:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Jessh! Some people just never grow up but then again I suppose I shouldn't expect anything more from people who live in a country which eats its own national emblems

Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped Jessh! Some people just never grow up but then again I suppose I shouldn't expect anything more from people who live in a country which eats its own national emblems Yeah, well, even if a New Zealander could actually find a Kiwi, they are not exactly "family feed" size More like an entree at best Pretty wussy excuse for a national emblem if you ask me *** Steve runs off to read "Why moderators should not stir the locals" by Paul Mullet ***

Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:19 AM	#17 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos Yeah, well, even if a New Zealander could actually find a Kiwi, they are not exactly "family feed" size More like an entree at best Pretty wussy excuse for a national emblem if you ask me *** Steve runs off to read "Why moderators should not stir the locals" by Paul Mullet *** And the gloves are off If you drive a MINI you should realise by now that size does not matter ... but if you want to talk about size I think you might find that proportionately the Kiwi has a much larger brain relative to its body mass (but then again I'm using big words which you probably find confusing ) ... probably explains why kangaroos are always playing chicken with the local traffic

Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by warped And the gloves are off If you drive a MINI you should realise by now that size does not matter ... but if you want to talk about size I think you might find that proportionately the Kiwi has a much larger brain relative to its body mass (but then again I'm using big words which you probably find confusing ) ... probably explains why kangaroos are always playing chicken with the local traffic Do the Kiwi's play fowl with the traffic??

Dec 3rd, 2003, 01:35 AM	#19 (permalink)
warped JCW No. 1459 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Neutral Bay, Sydney Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 869 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by swamos Do the Kiwi's play fowl with the traffic?? That the best you can do? Kiwi's have certainly been known to ruffle a few feathers when it comes to the driving skills (or lack of) of their Australian neighbours

Dec 3rd, 2003, 06:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Harry Morant The Iron Pyrite Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra ACT Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Is that all the thanks we get for being such nice neighbours - we give you guys the chance to always be the underdog at sporting events, a nice holiday resort for your unemployed, and and ......and we gave you our possums to play with which you've been breeding for goodness knows what reason

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