Hi,
We are think of importing our 2004 Toyota Prius from CA, USA to NZ. According to http://www.ltsa.govt.nz/factsheets/12.html, we should be able to import it without requiring to change to a RHD car.
LHD vehicle on New Zealand roads. OK if meet the followings:
- A gross vehicle mass of not more than 3,500 kilograms
- Imported by you, for your own personal use
- Manufactured less than 20 years
- You have registered, owned and operated the vehicle overseas, for 90 days or more
- In a five-year period, you can only register one such vehicle in New Zealand
- The vehicle must be registered in the importer’s name (i.e. your name) for at least five years after it’s first registration in NZ.
Also checked the car's recall history & frontal impact protection. No problem here. There are Prius in NZ, should be fine with service & repair.
Transport and import cost might be the deciding factor. Any number from anyone?
Does anyone imported and been driving a LHD car in NZ? What are the problem you have encounter ?
Thanks
Maggiepie