Import Laws

[Joker]

 "Orion" said:

Just a heads up for anyone interested - from Jan 1st 2013 the "20-year emissions rule exemption" (for used imports) is reverting back to a rolling year system, to bring it in line with the current rolling year systems for frontal impact and LHD exemptions.

So instead of only being able to import and register vehicles manufactured before Dec 31st 1989, from next year vehicles manufactured up until 1993 can be brought in and registered. In other words, no more SIV permits will be required for 1992 Skyline GT-Rs etc.

(and 1991 FC3S Infini IVs...)

and 22B\'s!~ eventually

[newsuba]

and exotic Euros.

;D

[familyman]

I can finally get my Suzuki Cappuccino!!!

[Sequence]

Think I would be able to import a 2000 V6 RA? Only 2000 made

[DacerX]

 familyman said:

I can finally get my Suzuki Cappuccino!!!

Make that a matching set

[newsuba]

 Sequence said:

Think I would be able to import a 2000 V6 RA? Only 2000 made

Maybe in 7 yrs time.

;D

[Sequence]

 newsuba']

[quote name='Sequence said:

Think I would be able to import a 2000 V6 RA? Only 2000 made

/quote]

Maybe in 7 yrs time.

;D

New import laws, They can be classed as high performance and less than 20000 made which meets requirements

[newsuba]

But doesn\'t the car have to be at least 20yo to qualify for emissions and frontal impact exemptions ?

An Impreza is not likely to qualify as a SIV.

;D

[boon]

 newsuba said:

But doesn\'t the car have to be at least 20yo to qualify for emissions and frontal impact exemptions ?

An Impreza is not likely to qualify as a SIV.

;D

You would be surprised, given the limited-ish production runs of STI and special models, relatively high performance etc they tick all the relevant SIV boxes as far as I\'m aware.

EDIT: Must meet 3 of these 4:

The vehicle (or its make, model and submodel) is identified as being a collector\'s item in one of the following magazines or their respective websites – Australian classic car, Car and driver (US), Automobile (US), Motor (Australia), Motor trend (US), New Zealand autocar, New Zealand classic car, Road and track (US), Top gear (UK), Top gear NZ, Unique cars (Australia) or Wheels (Australia).

The vehicle\'s make and model has been (or was) manufactured in annual volumes of 20,000 units or less.

The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a two-door coupe or a convertible.

The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a high-performance vehicle.

I believe the yanks consider early (GC/GF) STIs as fairly rare/collectable cars but if you get a coupe then you don\'t even need the collectable classification as you easily tick the other 3.

[Joker]

LOL coupe makes it SIV? thats wack

[Sequence]

 boon']

[quote name='newsuba said:

But doesn\'t the car have to be at least 20yo to qualify for emissions and frontal impact exemptions ?

An Impreza is not likely to qualify as a SIV.

;D

/quote]

You would be surprised, given the limited-ish production runs of STI and special models, relatively high performance etc they tick all the relevant SIV boxes as far as I\'m aware.

EDIT: Must meet 3 of these 4:

The vehicle (or its make, model and submodel) is identified as being a collector\'s item in one of the following magazines or their respective websites – Australian classic car, Car and driver (US), Automobile (US), Motor (Australia), Motor trend (US), New Zealand autocar, New Zealand classic car, Road and track (US), Top gear (UK), Top gear NZ, Unique cars (Australia) or Wheels (Australia).

The vehicle\'s make and model has been (or was) manufactured in annual volumes of 20,000 units or less.

The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a two-door coupe or a convertible.

The vehicle is, and was manufactured as, a high-performance vehicle.

I believe the yanks consider early (GC/GF) STIs as fairly rare/collectable cars but if you get a coupe then you don\'t even need the collectable classification as you easily tick the other 3.

How can I go by finding out more info and getting an accurate answer on being able to import and register the car. I would look at importing one if this is possible!

Cheers Mate

[newsuba]

NZTA

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/app-recognition-siv/

Be prepared to join a queue as there are only a limited number of SIV\'s allowed per calendar year.

An acquaintance has recently imported a Lancia Integrale that can\'t be registered until next year.

From the above link

 

Important:

A maximum of 200 special interest vehicles will be granted in any one year.

A special interest vehicle must be border inspected and/or certified for entry into service in New Zealand no later than six months after the date of issue of a special interest vehicle permit.

Might be easier to find a car already landed in NZ ?

[Sequence]

 newsuba said:

NZTA

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/app-recognition-siv/

Be prepared to join a queue as there are only a limited number of SIV\'s allowed per calendar year.

An acquaintance has recently imported a Lancia Integrale that can\'t be registered until next year.

From the above link

 

Important:

A maximum of 200 special interest vehicles will be granted in any one year.

A special interest vehicle must be border inspected and/or certified for entry into service in New Zealand no later than six months after the date of issue of a special interest vehicle permit.

Might be easier to find a car already landed in NZ ?

Cool thanks Mate, Will check it out. I will look for one in NZ first but there so hard to find in immaculate condition

[Guest]

 Sequence said:

Think I would be able to import a 2000 V6 RA? Only 2000 made

Dont you already have a V6 sti?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-539506522.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-515806053.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-538173095.htm

[sultan]

I believe Subaru is the make, impreza is the family, wrx/sti is the model, ra is the sub model or trim level. There were 16 billion of them made, the fact that a few were made with blue seats and wind up windows or what ever does not make it a rare car. Have no idea why you would even want to import a car that if you trip over in the middle of the street, chances are you will be run over by one. Import something unique and cool by all means. Like the intergrale that was mentioned, or on that note the stratos I was looking at the other day. Or a us muscle car!! I\'m going to bring over a camaro or firebird soon