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Old 10-08-2003, 05:26 PM
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Default American S2k Owner Moving to New Zealand, Help

I am moving to Auckland in January for University and have an S2k dilemma, which I need some opinions on and saw some Kiwi postings in this forum.

I currently own an S2k in the States and just can
Old 10-08-2003, 05:39 PM
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Iggy has recently been in NZ and reports that the import car situation there is extremely favourable. Sounds like you should sell there and buy in NZ.

Then again, you couldn't have picked a worse time to sell in the US. Start of winter and imminent release of the '04. Get ready to be burned.
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The import car situation in NZ is very favourable, but apparently S2k's are quite rare.

Cars that are exceptionally cheap are Mitsu Evo's, Supra's and various skylines.

I would personally try to track down an EVO 6 or R34 GTR.
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Having driven a fair bit in NZ my choice would be a Subaru. WRX or STi depending on budget.
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jman,

Yes, shipping the car would be a bad idea.

1999-2001 S2000s are around $NZ 39000-43000 at the moment it seems. Log onto www.honda.co.nz, and look under 'used cars'.

I am sure that's a reasonable price compared with what you have in the US (or is it with the exchange rates these days). However, I am not sure you'd want to buy another s2000 when you drive all the evos and stis.

Try contacting KIDS2000 - he is located in Auckland.

Good luck!
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Thanks for all the input, it is extremely helpful. I
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If you are a student and can afford a convertible believe me, you do NOT have a problem.
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