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  2. Posted · Report reply

    Link is fixed. There's actually two I'm interested in, though the second has higher k's.

    318is number 2

    Both NZ new and manual, one has the 1.8 and one has the 1.9. Why should I look for a 1.9 motor, more reliable/power/economy?

    In my experience they are just much more fun to drive. The one you have linked looks nice, but overpriced IMHO

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    Close at 27k. Boxster S in Manual is the one you want.

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-495138408.htm

    Yes enquired about that yesterday, gutted to find out it was already sold. Will look out for a low km 2.7 I think as there aren't many 3.2's in my price range.

    325i Tick

    Manual Tick

    Facelift Cross (but chrome bumpers are where its at with E30s)

    NZ New Cross (but in better condition than most NZ new even rust wise - always been a summer only car)

    Under 150km Tick

    FSH Tick

    Been in family since new Tick

    Pic here..

    \/ \/ \/ \/

    Your does look like a nice one, but for some reason I only want a facelift.

    Now this one looks perfect, if only it was a 325i and in NZ! Maybe I should buy one in the UK, do a road trip around Europe and bring back. Sadly I don't think it will be old enought to get within the classic exemption for the compliance rules.

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    Good idea, ideally I would like NZ new with history but the one you have linked gives a lot of "bang for buck".

    I would love to get an E30 convertible, but I'm very fussy. If anyone knows of a 325i manual facelift NZ new travelled under 150km let me know!

    What about a TT something like this

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-354322506.htm

    those 1.8t motors are in everything and quite cheap to get parts or you can get the 3.2 6cyl

    lot more class than a mazda

    For similar money I would much rather go the Boxster

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    With regards to no room for a spare, pickup a mobility kit with the air compressor and tyre goo.

    Hahaha these don't always work... I went away for a dirty weekend, drove over a pot hole and ripped a tyre. Goo was useless and to make matters worse it was winter in Central Otago and the area I broke down happened to have no cell phone reception!

  7. Posted · Edited by Crockett · Report reply

    Does it have to be a Euro ? I have an 01 AP1 S2000 that's pretty fun and will be for sale soon.

    That could be an idea. I drove one years ago but at the time thought it was quite hard wok to get the power out of the vehicle. I should maybe drive one again to refresh my memory.

    I did think of MX5 for a moment, but to be completely honest couldn't be bothered justifying why I bought a hair dressers car!

  8. Posted · Edited by Crockett · Report reply

    I'm keen to get a weekend car that I can have some fun in for under $25k. I'm open to pretty much anything, but ideally I would like something quick and the ability to put the roof down.

    The one I keep coming back to is a Porsche Boxster, should be able to get a good facelift NZ new 2.7 within budget. Has anyone on her owned one? Are running costs reasonable.

    I haven 't driven a Z4, but if it's anything like a Z3 i'm not interested.

    A left field option would be a mid 90's Mercedes E Class cabriolet (W124), this won't go anywhere near satisfying the performance criteria, but there is something about the idea of cruising along in big four seater convertible and also a possible future classic?

    Also toying with the idea of a classic, but not sure whether the up keep could be justified. If I went older a Alfa Spyder floats my boat.

    Is there something I haven't thought of that could be a winner?

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    So I need to buy the wife a car pretty soon as she'll need one with the imminent baby on the way.

    To start with we/I had bandied the idea of either a Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, BMW 1 series, or a Peugeot 307 SW.

    Unfortunately you don't get much for your money with One Series in terms of age, spec etc.

    If it was my money, I would think outside the square a bit...

    You mentioned a Peugeot 307 SW, but for early $20's you could get a nice 08 or 09 308 HDi hatch with the silky 6 speed auto. These are a well spec'd car with features such as dual climate air and panoramic glass roof. Plenty of grunt and heaps of space.

    You are a lucky man that your wife is manual inclined! If she will settle with a smaller car you could get something really fun like a Alfa Mito or Mini Cooper S!

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    Typical stupid comment we see on forums these days.

    I don't think its that stupid:

    1. A 525i is a large car with average performance and more suited to an automatic transmission

    2. The cost would be prohibitive

    3. If you want to feel you are driving a performance car, buy a manual 330i, M3 or similar

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