Its like any law change, if it's fair (which it is in theory) and put into practice well then it will probably benefit most people. However knowing the NZ government they'll rush it through and make a cock-up of it as usual. If it is across the board and not applicable to the year of production then it will be a total disaster. Imagine an old 1200 (like mine) which had virtually no emmissions equipment new trying to reach the same emmissions as a late model EFI car. Not even the best catalytic converter is going to help there. Imagine all the classic/vintage car owners that would be screwed over. I'd imagine ultimately its another way to get more money from already ripped off NZ'ers, just like radars and increased traffic cops who are 'saving us from the deadly boy racers'. Mind you the NZ govt are closing schools and spending $40million restoring an Antarctic explorers station, or the thousands of bludgers this country seems to have (its amazing how many sickness beneficaries can still commit crimes ) -great priorities. Seems like in the car community here there are a lot of idiots and only a few enthusiasts, so we all get screwed over.Why even own a different car when you can buy a white Toyaota Excelsior/ Merino/ Romney ? Why modify your car at all when you can renovate your house and increase it's value- just like Auction Squad -wow! Then you can sit round with your friends and have sad-ass conversations about how much equity you've built up and talk about real estate like everyone else, it's just SO fascinating after the first hour.. Maybe they might print a booklet "how to life your life in NZ" and then we won't have to make any choices at all. Screw the NZ govt. and screw all the conservative, lazy old-fashioned,narrow minded NZer's and their #### attitudes.