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I know about the form, thresholds and so on, but only by originally having stumbled across it. I suspect the majority of people are surprised to be hit for duties on anything and won't have the faintest idea that you're supposed to register before buying anything of value. What purpose does this serve, other than to feed an already over-bureaucratic process? What is the different end result? Duties are still paid, but now there is more effort for everyone (other than the sender, but that's coming!) involved.

Most frustrating thing for me was the whole NZCS224 form that (apparently) must be used when purchasing anything with value over $1000. How is Joe Average supposed to know about this, and what happens if (s)he orders something with higher value, without completing the form ❓ And then the palaver about "Who is your customs agent?" comes into play. Why would I need a customs agent? I accept I'm being reamed for tax - just let me pay it!

The saddest thing is I suspect there are more people who don't want PG or JT (collectively) than do. But the significant number of Mayoral candidates will dilute the voting sufficiently that one or other is most likely to win. CL has made some excellent points, but he's certainly struggling to get the media representation that the big 2 receive. Talking to someone who was visiting Hawke's Bay from Auckland, they'd not heard of him. Whether he'd be a better prospect is another matter.

Our E46 320d could well be available... OK, 4 cylinders and automatic, but it'll do the around town bit very economically. Well within budget. Needs a WoF as it's not been used for a while. One of those 'I'll get around to it things' but until it's needed, it's not happened.

Offset difference doesn't appear to be a problem. (et35 for bottlecaps; et45 for the MX5.)

There's a black automatic 4-door on FB now, with peeling paint and mismatched wheels. $4200...

And this is the problem. So many E30s advertised are at least as bad as this one, and often at higher prices.

I think they're awesome. M3 junior. A pity (in my opinion) that BMW didn't make a lot more of them.

It was a nice idea, but seems unlikely to fit Miss M. Looks like a lovely jacket. GLWS.

@Miss M - probably fit you?

I like it.

Do excuse me, but I believe the word you were looking for is 'rassus'. Aint ne'er gonna bin nah racin' rarn hair. Fo shizzle. (Whatever that means.)

Yup - they are ridiculous. Cult following though, to the point where there are 911 owners who won't countenance any other Porsche as being worthy of the name. (They hate being reminded that the 928 was the first ground-up design by Porsche, for Porsche... )

The E30 world has finally gone completely berserk. 1990 325i manual convertible. 15,600 miles (25000km). • Finished in Granite Silver Metallic with crimson leather and a black soft top• Equipped with PAS, ABS, electric windows, and central locking• Leather steering wheel, leather gear knob, original Pioneer stereo, front fogs• The original toolkit, warning triangle and First Aid Kit factory wrapped• Once the property of rock legend, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai • Full BMW/Specialist service history with 20 stamps in the book Just sold for... £42188. That's knocking on $80000.

Kerry at Mosen in Hamilton is worth a call, too.

Same here.

Yup. I'll just add the whole 'deetz' thing. Text speak. Abbreviated bro-speak that lacks any sort of meaning. Learn to write properly or don't bother. Deliberate poor grammar is just lazy. If you can't be bothered to make sense when writing, what chance is there that you've looked after whatever you're selling? Yes - I'm having a bad day.

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