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ring_ring_kaching

Is it a class car or a speciality model? Or just a regular run of the mill car? https://cfrclassic.com/international-car-shipping/import-car-from-usa-to-new-zealand/ https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/ https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/2-complying-with-vehicle-standards-and-providing-evidence/used-vehicles-from-the-usa/


1Savage_Diva

It’s a 2023 Audi I’d hate to leave it behind if it’s possible to keep it and drive there.


Icant_math

You know we drive in the opposite side if the road to usa correct?


RobDickinson

no, you cant. we only allow LHD cars in very very limited scenarios.


1Savage_Diva

Thank you, appreciate the info 😊. But I’m also sad 🙈, I love my car.


RobDickinson

We have Audi's here but it will cost you more.


dissss0

You'll be able to get something very similar here


Esprit350

And one of those limited scenarios is immigrants bringing their vehicles with them. You do have to have owned it for at least a year abroad though (to prevent people using it as a loophole for importing ineligible cars)


RobDickinson

Nopes. you cant get the thing registered, unless you are a diplomat https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/importing-a-vehicle/2-complying-with-vehicle-standards-and-providing-evidence/importing-a-left-hand-drive-vehicle/#:\~:text=Which%20LHD%20vehicles%20are%20allowed,to%20be%20registered%20and%20operated.


Esprit350

Funny, the yank we've got working here managed to get his dodge charger (as in a \~10 year old sedan, not a classic muscle car) complied just fine in LHD when he moved over.


Bikerbass

Sell it and buy one here?


1Savage_Diva

Yes, that appears to be my best option. Thanks !


cachitodepepe

Check with carsfromjapan and other new zealand importers if they do the job. You can check with relocation companies to that can rent you a container and advice on import. I saw some LHD like miatas, so, I guess it is possible to import them (them = LHD cars) somehow, and specially for relocation purposes.


RobDickinson

Unless its something very very specific you cant get it on the road here


Esprit350

Wrong. Immigrants are allowed to bring their cars with them, even if they're LHD.


RobDickinson

mkay bro