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Date:         Fri, 3 Aug 2001 18:48:31 -0000
Reply-To:     John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Pronk <john_pronk@STRATOS.CO.NZ>
Organization: Stratos New Zealand Ltd
Subject:      Re: New Zealand
Comments: To: kelian <kelian@IPRIMUS.COM.AU>
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Hi Ian, T3 were never sold new in New Zealand, the ones you will find here are all private imports from either Aus, S.A., US or Germany. I have a Westfalia that originally came from Austria! Mechanical parts are available from various dealers, but in some cases there may be a 2 to 3 week wait for parts that are not on stock in the country, less if they can be sourced from Australia. Example: Front radiator hose, bottom one avaialble, top one ex Aus or VW Singapore. 10 day wait. There are various VW shops that are up with these models, but definitely not your normal "all models serviced" shops. As an example in Auckland you have the official VW dealer, Continentals, or a non VW dealership shop but still a VW Audi specialist such as Qualitat motors. I have a brother that works at Qualitats and he has personally rebuilt several WBX motors, and is in fact doing one at present. I am sure there are equivalents in Wellington. Importing should be straight forward, I think at most you would have to pay GST (12.5%) on the freight costs to NZ when you land the vehicle. It would need to be "Vinned", that is checked it complies with NZ laws. This would basically consist of a check on its road worthiness, seat belt compliance and maybe a high stop light. Cost is around the NZ$350.00 mark. You can then get it registered. Registration for 12 months cost about NZ$280.00. We have a 6 monthly "warrant of fitness" check here which would be mandatory for your vehicle, cost is about NZ$35.00. My advice would be to get any mechanical defects fixed before you import it to New Zealand and make sure the van has NO rust. If you want exact details on import procedure and costs I could inquire on your behalf on Monday. Hope this helps Regards John. Auckland, N.Z.

----- Original Message ----- From: "kelian" <kelian@IPRIMUS.COM.AU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 03, 2001 06:39 Subject: New Zealand

> Hi all, > > I have a request for information. > > I am currently in Oz, but have an opportunity to move to > Wellington in New Zealand. A cousin living there has info on > most things, but not VW's! > > Can any one help with the following : > > - Were Wasserboxer T3's ever sold in NZ? > - Are parts available, even if only from a dealer? > - Do any mechanics know anything about them? > - Anyone know anything about importing one into NZ? > > Veronika the 1990 GL auto is just about as I want her, and > it would be a shame to have to start again, and sell at a > loss. On the other hand, the original motor (and heads!) are > now at 165000km, so I need to know that I can get them done > sometime.....! > > I would be grateful for any help or advice. > Thanks. > > Take care + have fun, > Ian >


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