lord_jagganath

we can check this out together mate

Got a new job, daunting uphill task ahead but more opportunities to grow.

Clarkson was astounded by the economy of those diesels.... Olaf, found a thread that may suit, http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php/131540-Buying-2008-A8-4-2-TDI Swirl flaps and variable vane turbo issues on these hmmmmm

I know this is another can of worms, but would you want to try importing an E61 Motorsport 535d ex UK ?

a Modern hatch has the active safety electronics, but the older euro possibly has the passive crumple zone engineering. one would think a design to surpass a standard would be better than one which was designed to merely achieve a minimum standard. Really though, accidents are unpredictable and can go seriously fatal in millimeters. I have seen a e34 5er flip in crosswinds (at possible extralegal speeds) and the chap who walked away was very lucky to have lived, as the initial impact hit soft earth, missing the hard concrete highway surface by a mere 500mm.

gstarped or brent....

would have been awesome refitted into a touring.

sub 100k km NZ New Models are (just) still available. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/bmw/auction-1267107388.htm for example. sure it has higher miles, but is also newer.

Remember this is a nearly 10 yr old turbo car. with low miles ex Japan. Will need to know where it came from and 2, how smoke filled the interior would be.

Soaking the lock in WD40? the chaps in UK have another solution, don't know if it is possible for NZ... http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/topic/67104-help-boot-stuck/

What about a 4wd ARX Stagea? They are an oddball car but are solid things with a good engine. they are more spacious too.

BP5 Legacy/Outback is a great car, but by no means it is as spacious as a soft roader. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-1266186247.htm self importing could be possible for these? or is that an unnecessary stress at this point.

Maybe worth taking out an MBI policy, just for peace of mind.

E70 7 seat oilers are coming down in price day by day.

That's a great little car there, John. was under the impression it has an EPS system for the 1.6? Cost is about NZD 1500 for the rack alone, before shipping ex uk.

Only really worth it if you don't do anything in the UK anymore...

Graham, have you sent them an email? I once had sent over a grand for some goods and was stung for fees but got it refunded as I sent them a very angry email demanding an explanation.

Moonbeams, but looks amazing. cmon lotto

33ks each way, SH20. 40-50 minutes. bugger it

There's a CR-V that may be right up your alley in Turners Hamilton...

Foresters are great AWD machines, a little on the low side though. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-1237140845.htm like this with them funny wheels, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/subaru/auction-1219511883.htm too . if you like dealing with turbo flat fours....

The first gen will be getting a little long in tooth imo .. .would 5k be too far? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/honda/auction-1237090079.htm I can check this out for you if you wish?