Jacko

New toy has been treated with this stuff - http://www.tfgroup.co.nz/Articles/7.html Im guessing its pretty old now. Few swirl marks in the paint, gas station car wash maybe, nothing major, according the interwebs you'll never need to polish/wax car again, but it needs it - EDIT, actually, it was done 18 months ago Anyone know if the standard cut/polish compound (and wax) is OK to use on it?

More fun the barrel of Monkeys, is mint underneath too. Bargain.

Done, back in the bimmer club again

want.

Are they good to drive? Online reviews contradict each other....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-940278017.htm Thoughts?, k's are getting up there but it looks pretty slick otherwise. Anyone know it?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-940278017.htm thoughts?

Dealer isnt playing ball, even offered the asking price cash, if he threw in a 12 month mech warranty, no joy.. too many unknowns with no service history to blow that much cash. Any ideas on cars I should be looking at? I want a small wagon/largish hatch, thats practical and FUN to drive. Manual only, preferrable low ks, RWD or AWD, sub 20k. Am in no mad rush, but will go after the right vehicle! Ive considered 2007ish legacy GT-Bs, newer wrx (too heavy and soft compared to GF8 though..) , 3/5 series wagons (but they all seem to be 318s in manual...) , Caldina GT4s (all auto), Lexus/Altezza Gita (anemic 2.0 or 3.0 autos...) Hard work finding the perfect car haha I guess I really want a minter E30 touring...

Cheers Allan, had a good listen on cold start up, no noises. Will keep it in mind for the clutch change. No fault codes stored on ECU, but it may have been wiped (I should have generated some new ones during the "spirited" drive though!) Underside of it looks clean, no rust, not even particularly dirty! Will look into the guide pins, gearbox feels nice, bit notchy between gates maybe but nothing that feels broken. Ill give it a good service if the dealer accepts my offer, plugs, all the fluids and filters etc, hopefully black goo doesnt come out of the haldex! Yeh, Its not "fast", I think the current WRX would leave it behind (it'd be close though), but it does drive nicer and the cabin is a much nicer place to be than the sea of cheap rattly plastic! Its fast enough to have fun with, quick 6 speed box, and such noise Hopped out of car with grin on face, which is what actually matters! Any thoughts on the price? Hard to judge whats cheap/inflated/bargain

Yeah I agree, the interior of the Mk4s is way cooler than the Mk5s too, awesome seats, and it has a proper gearbox Lower costs than fixing dead DSG's too. Mk4 is 8s quicker around nurburgring than the DSG Mk5 BTW, VW didnt advertise that! slower on top gear test track and 0-100 though. I do like the way it drives, good fun and sounds porn. Under steers in the wet when you throw it at a corner, same as most stuff, was surprisingly neutral otherwise. Looks clean and tidy and looked after underneath as well.... Hmmm

Cheers, Ill check em out

Heya Guys, Looking at this thing - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/volkswagen/auction-933404853.htm Just took for a test drive, it drives well, sounds cool too!, clutch feels very very light though. Has anyone driven one? Not to sure if thats just how they are or there is something going on with it. Any thoughts on what to look out for? Going to stick it on hoist tomorrow and check out its underside VASK Forum seems dead as doorknob :/ Cheers

Sold

Done. Windscreen is gone

No sorry

Pick up in onehunga Water squirter resevoir (version without the headlight washers) PFL Tail light, LH I think (need to confirm), MINT (looks new) Rear windscreen M20 radiator resevoir Various bits of chrome trim Front and rear PFL bumpers, OK condition, would look good with some elbow grease+autosol E30 4 spoke steering wheel 4 brake calipers.

Done about 2000k's on the RE002's, Liking them a lot. Great tyres, havent pushed them in the wet yet, but they seem very quiet and VERY sticky in the dry. This is one wicked peice of road BTW! Best peice of tarmac ive found in NZ, wicked windy switching banked corners on SMOOTH asphalt. Was so good I had to turn around and do it again! http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Maungataniwh...mp;t=h&z=14 SH1 between kitchen rd and mangamuka, EPIC!

This is the best thing about that crash - Epic media fail!

Looks shweet man, You'll like the noises it makes

Nah got a solid pay out, to fix all the problems. Should end up with NZ's mintest GF8 WRX in a few weeks! To get my money back wouldve required tribunal, wouldve been heard in January, with a decision up to 5 weeks after that! Which would leave me fuct for a car until then. The vehicle testing station owner ended up being a pretty decent guy, he called me up and apologised genuinely and also flicked me some money to cover costs. He did BS over the compressions, and wasnt exactly thorough with the pre purchase inspection! But, he did right his wrongs in the end. The car dealer remains a cowboy, who I wouldnt touch with a barge pole now. Hopefully he may think twice about trying to screw people now..... Maybe... Probably not...

All sorted, stressful mess, but got there in the end. Have a learnt a lot from this little woopsie. #0 - Most important - Before handing over cash on any vehicle, take copies of their advertisement, before they delete it! Misrepresentation of the vehicle is big point you can stand on. Without it to reference, you've lost a big chunk of your case. #1 - Dont trust anyone you dont know, even if they are "professionals" #2 - Dont trust used car salesman..... #3 - The MVDT is one hairy unfriendly monster you dont want to deal with, if it can be avoided. #4 - Used car dealers will use every dirty trick in the book to try to get you to back down. They will question everything and push every button they can. #5 - If you believe in your claim under the CGA and FTA, DO NOT BACK DOWN! Read the CGA and FTA from both sides (dealer and consumer) and note breaches you believe they have made. Its a grunty piece of legislation that is for the most part, on your side. #6 - Take copies of everything, record everything. Times/dates. Everything in writing (x5 if going to tribunal). Go buy a big f**k off folder to keep sh*t organised and ready to be pulled out and quoted quickly. #7 - If something is said over the phone, note it (time and date), and ask for it in writing if a major point #8 - Learn the legal meaning of the phrase "without prejudice" and use it where appropriate #9 - Keep a level head in all correspondence, the dealer will try to f**k you off and make you say something dumb. Take 5, write down what you want to say. Get someone else to proof read it. Then write it again. Then proof read it again. Rinse and repeat as necessary and then click send. #10 - Used car dealers are not as clever as they sound. Think about their correspondence too you, step back and look at it from the big picture. They are trying to f**k with you, dont let em. #11 - If your case is valid, they know it as well as you, despite what they say. They want to go to tribunal WAY less than you do. #12 - If you ever want to buy a car in Nelson, PM me first! Edit - Needed more proof reading

Thanks for that Johno, Subtech were brilliant, They knew what they were talking about, very through, and comprehensive, and at a totally resonable hourly rate. Highly recommended. Ill be taking any future Subarus to them for everything.

98 Subaru WRX - $9500 Failing two wof's -$100 Getting your ethics questioned by a used car salesman - Priceless.

Can be had for 150~200 $NZ on ebay.

Good little camera, they dumped the price on them as soon as the naff as new version with GPS came out. They can be had cheaper than at Hyper if you hunt around the interwebs. Most small ones have issues with changing light conditions, the contour deals with it really well though, Pretty good image if you dont mind the fish eye. The laser alignment doofas seem a little gimmicky, but are actually really handy! You really want a fast 4GB+ card in it, at full HD settings it chews up small cards quickly. Strapped mine to a glider on sunday