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Where would i begin to get info on how to import a car from NZ ? Am i allowed to import a car that is already made in aus ? ( New Zealand had a v6 and aus only got the 4 ) Im planning to import a 89 mitsubishi v3000 so i can tranfer the engine over to my 89 magna elante. I just hope everything is a direct swap over.

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importing from NZ is no different to importing from japan... same laws, same restrictions.

The only catch that might get that car in is if it was either manufactured in 1988 (and you can prove it) or if it was manufactured in Australia, which means it'll already have australian ADR compliance plates on it, and all you'd be doing is reimporting it.

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Where would i begin to get info on how to import a car from NZ ? Am i allowed to import a car that is already made in aus ? ( New Zealand had a v6 and aus only got the 4 ) Im planning to import a 89 mitsubishi v3000 so i can tranfer the engine over to my 89 magna elante. I just hope everything is a direct swap over.

good question!! I also want to know how can i import skyline ER34 from NZ

Beer Baron Grand Master

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funky moneky just explained it above?! it doesn't matter where you are importing a car from. what matters are the laws in this country. have a look at the DOTARS website if you want info on what is eligible for import into australia.

funkymonkey Grand Master

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the laws apply to cars coming from any country in the world outside of australia. new zealand is one of these countries... as is hong kong... and singapore... and the UK... and south africa... and any other country you can think of as an alternative to japan.

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cars older than 15 years are easy....shouldn't be a hassle at all...don't know about engine swapping or anything like that, but I'm sure some guys on here can give you more info about it.

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david

Where would i begin to get info on how to import a car from NZ ? Am i allowed to import a car that is already made in aus ? ( New Zealand had a v6 and aus only got the 4 ) Im planning to import a 89 mitsubishi v3000 so i can tranfer the engine over to my 89 magna elante. I just hope everything is a direct swap over.
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no they are not. there is no 15 year rule in australia. to be imported freely cars must be manufactured in 1988 or earlier. so no, you can't import 15 year old cars without restriction any more.

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