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The Autosure policy I have has no claim limit. From memory, car needs to be less than 10 years old and under 120km. Even if you can't get an unlimited policy, make sure you get one with no excess. I've heard horror stories about people getting charged several excesses for coils, and seperating out other small repairs and trying to claim an excess for each one. No excess also lets you "enjoy" the policy more, claiming stuff that you are not too worried about, like a faulty interior item.

The funniest standard issue I have seen is "ANL247" on an old Skyline. I wonder if he chose it to advertise his sexuality??

Looking nice and tasteful (for a change!)

I'll place my bet on it selling for $16k. How can you not have enough money to warrant and register it? Its not a $500 sh*tter... Seems a bit odd, just like when people sell cars with supposed easy fixes that they can't complete because they are "too busy"

What happens if you blow a head gasket, pop a cambelt, drop a transmission? Or in the case of the Touareg the air suspension fails? Surely these things would be more than $4k. Shop around for a no excess policy with no claim limit, or a claim limit of the value of the vehicle.

$13,800!!! Heavens, what on??

$1500 3 year no excess with Autosure is what I have. PM me if you want to be put in touch with a seller of them. They have been excellent for everyone I know who has one. I haven't had to claim yet. If you do get a warranty, get a no excess one. Also make sure your car has a mechanical check at the commencement of the policy, this clears up any arguments with the warranty co later down the track as whether a repair is a "pre-existing" fault. I think this topic has been covered quite throughly in other threads... Good luck.

All 1 and 2 character plates are blue. Also, symmetrical plates or plates of a special series are blue. E.g. AAABBB, 101010 etc. These were marketed by Personalised Plates Ltd in the early to mid nineties and some people paid silly money for them. E.g there is a guy selling a 2 character blue plate on plates.co.nz asking $1800. I spoke to him and he says he still has the receipt for $25k when he bought it in the early 90's! I wouldn't put too much value on them now. Again, as mentioned, plates are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them.

I agree. The people who advertise something, but refuse to list it at no reserve, have no faith they will get what they want for their vehicle. Surely this should tell them what they want is not what they will get! On the flip side, i've sold many things on $1 Reserve and have got quite a bit more than what I thought I would get / what I was originally gonna list it for. Also, watching it can add a bit of excitement to your week.

"Hot" maybe. But I bet it would feel like driving a loaf of bread... I could think much better uses for $7.5k!

Someone could pinch this quite cheaply... WOF and Reg too. TradeMe linkage

I have always been interested in personalised plates, and have owned a few over the years (including some blue ones). People seem to have a very wide range of opinions of them though... The only plates I would own would be name (initials, surname etc), car (make, model) or blue investment (cool looking symetrical stuff). However, I could never own something like PLAYA, BAGGED, DA MAN etc etc etc The one thing that does astound me is the amount listed on Trademe. Some are cheap and tend to sell, others have been listed, im sure, for a couple of years. I guess like the other thread on TradeMe Dreamers, people are unrealistic. A few which had me laughing were; MARNUS $5k, TR1AL R $9k, 1LUVNZ $14k and 0JESUS $100k.... Oh, and for those of you that are wondering... "BMW" - 1996 323i "M3" - 1989 M3 (but plate hasn't been used since '96) "M5" - 1986 535i (not used since '93) A shame the last two are stuck in someones garage and not on the road...

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At Turners Hamilton. Turners Link Anybody seen this car / know about it? Is it the genuine article?

$348,000.00 EURO = $700,971.43 NZD.... Ouch!

The Four-Door V12 Biturbo Stealth Super Sports Car With 730 hp (720 hp SAE net), 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft), 0 �" 300 km/h (186 mph) in 24.5 seconds and a Top Speed of More than 360 km/h (225 mph) Ultra powerful, ultra fast and conspicuously inconspicuous: The four-door stealth super sports car BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW offers performance superlatives like no other car on the market: The basis for the car is the body of the new C-Class sedan, covered with a special matte-black coating. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder engine was dropped into the engine bay with almost surgical precision. Performance is staggering: 3.9 seconds from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph), 24.5 seconds for 0 �" 300 km/h (186 mph) and a top speed of more than 360 km/h (225 mph). BRABUS (www.brabus.com) produces the BULLIT BLACK ARROW in small-series production starting at 348,000 Euros MSRP. The BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW ensures that the world’s fastest sedans continue to come from Bottrop. The BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW follows in the footsteps of the 330-km/h (206 mph) BRABUS E V12 based on the W 210-series Mercedes E-Class, the 350.2-km/h (219 mph) E V12 Biturbo of the new W 211 generation and the world’s current fastest sedan, the 365.7- km/h (227.2 mph) BRABUS ROCKET based on the Mercedes CLS. Numerous modifications to the reinforced body were necessary to install the turbocharged V12 engine in the C-Class engine bay. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine is derived directly from the BRABUS ROCKET and uses the latest Mercedes S 600 engine that has been completely reworked in the company-own engine building shop. Nothing beats displacement except even more displacement: A crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinder bore, and special pistons and piston rods increase displacement of the twelve-cylinder three-valve engine from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 385 cu. in.). Cylinder heads optimized for faster gas exchange and high-performance camshafts also contribute to the increase in power output. They are assisted by a more efficient dual turbocharging system, special manifolds, larger turbochargers and larger intercoolers. Because of space constraints in the C-Class body an entirely new stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with low back-pressure metal catalysts had to be developed. The BRABUS motor engineers used state-of-the-art engine test benches to program new mapping for engine electronics and on-board diagnostics. The new mapping ensures optimal power yield while meeting strict EURO IV emission limits. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine, lubricated like all BRABUS high-performance engines with ARAL Synthetic motor oil, produces 730 hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537 kW at just 5,100 rpm. The peak torque of 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) is limited in-car electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission and a BRABUS limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. Customers can choose from two final drive ratios. The BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW features all modern driving dynamics systems such as ABS, ASR and ESP. The matte-black stealth street rocket delivers unique performance: Just 3.9 seconds pass for the sprint from 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph), 200 km/h (124 mph) is reached after just 10.49 seconds. And after just 24.5 seconds the car shatters the 300-km/h barrier (186 mph). Top speed is more than 360 km/h (225 mph). At these speeds favorable aerodynamic properties are absolutely essential. The BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW was honed to perfection in the wind tunnel. The BULLIT front apron features large air ducts to supply cooling air for radiators and front brakes. Its sophisticated design further reduces lift on the front axle. Its aerodynamic counterparts in the rear are a three-piece rear spoiler and a rear apron with integrated diffuser. Both front and rear aprons are made from especially light yet highly robust autoclave-baked carbon fiber. A wider track optimizes directional stability so elementary at speeds beyond 300 km/h. The BRABUS designers have styled aluminum wheel arch flares for front and rear axle. They are seamlessly melded to the production body and add six centimeters (2.4 inches) to the C-Class width. BRABUS rocker panels optimize the airstream along the sides. They also feature integrated entry lights that make entering and exiting the vehicle safer in the dark. The visual appearance of the BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW is further characterized by the new aluminum hood. Its integrated ‘gills’ are not just distinctive features, they also ensure the engine’s thermal health. The wheel arch flares provide space for especially wide matte-black BRABUS Monoblock S light-alloy wheels with high-performance tires from technology partners YOKOHAMA or Pirelli. The 9.5Jx19 wheels on the front axle are shod with size 265/30 ZR 19 tires. The rear axle is fitted with size 10Jx19 wheels and size 285/30 ZR 19 tires. The height-adjustable coil-over suspension was developed specifically for the BRABUS BULLIT BLACK ARROW. The gas-pressure shocks feature ten selectable settings each for bound and rebound. They provide a sporty yet comfortable ride and safe handling in any situation. Sport stabilizers reduces body roll to a minimum during fast cornering. The BRABUS high-performance brake system can handle even the most extreme stress. It features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle that grip vented and grooved 380 x 37 millimeter (15 x 1.46 inches) brake discs. The rear axle stops with 360 x 28 millimeter (14.2 x 1.1 inches) discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers. Exclusive individuality also abounds in the interior of the BRABUS automobile: The standard equipment package includes a fully leather interior hand-crafted in the company-own upholstery shop from the finest Mastik and Nubuk leathers. The custom BULLIT seats offer a perfect combination of comfort and lateral support. Their carbon-fiber rear covers lend the interior an especially sporty feel. This look is complemented by carbon-fiber components on dashboard, center console and door panels as well as by the ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals and shifter.

Doesn't everyone think there car is a "mint condition example"?

HOW MANY KMS DID IT HAVE ON IT?

I feel ripped off now... I never got one!

Is the number plate SZ... ? I knew the car about 5 years ago when it was owned by a middle aged lady. From memory its Ex-UK and Auto. Not sure if it is the genuine article or just a few badges and kit.

Just like a Singaporean car, only buy an ex HK if it is very very cheap. I have only heard bad stories.

Oh, and my personal favourite is people who think they can recover what they have spent on the car. Whether its "bagging", chrome wheels, gearbox overhauls, service costs etc it will never be worth what you have spent.

Well either list it at no reserve, or lower the price considerably if you want to attract a quick sale. When listing at $1 reserve, your car would never sit at $1... But it could go for $500, $1000, $1500, $2000... The market will decide.

Put your balls on the line and list it $1 Reserve on TradeMe. That will tell you its market value. Looks like a tidy car, so you should get some decent interest. You could even be quite suprised to see what you may end up getting for the car.

In most cases, people are very unrealistic when listing cars on TradeMe. Many people tend to list their car "to see if there are any bites", but not with an urgent sale in mind. These cars will sit, sit and sit... The worst thing about this is that it breeds dreamers. E.g someone thinks to themselves, oh the exact same car as mine but in burgundy with 20k more on the clock is listed at $10k, so that means mine should be worth $12k.... What it results in is a very wide set of prices. The only benefit of this is that it makes a car priced properly looks very attractive, resulting in a quick sale. To see the true value of a car, look at the results of $1 reserve sales on TradeMe and also the Turners Best Price Guarantee sales results. I could talk all day on this subject, but sadly have work to do...