Should I ship my bike to NZ??

[marcella]

Planning on moving to New Zealand (Auckland) nearer the end of the year.

I bought a new Kawa Z900 at the end of last year. Was initially going to just sell it as you have to pay a GST fee of 15% value of the bike if you haven't owned it for over a year. But by the time I am leaving it will be a year old so won't get this charge.

So considering taking it now. Will cost about 1k to ship it over but I imagine I'd lose more than that in depreciation over here. Will need to see the cost of registering it etc over there just wondered if anyone has done it and can share your thoughts?

[CypSIdders]

I shipped my FZ1-N out of the UK.
The shipping company told me all the costs up front, including all local taxes, registration costs etc., they couldn't have been more helpful.
Everything went to plan and came in on time.
Funnily enough the company I dealt with were an antipodean outfit, although my bike wasn't going there.
My bike is worth way more now than it would be in the UK, even taking the shipping costs into account!

[Esceptico]

Have just looked at NZ Kawasaki site. Z900 new is equivalent to £7300 compared to £8400 in the UK. Need to check if that is on the road price and no hidden extras but if true I don’t think any point taking yours. Sell it, take a hit but then buy new in NZ. Much less hassle. If you import you will have spent around £9500 on a bike worth £6000 second hand in NZ.

[bitcrusher]

Comes down to sentimental value I think - guy I sold my 328ci too was a Kiwi and has just gone home and put the car on a ship to take with him. Having a bit of a 'mare with their customs and excise people I think. He must really like that car...