Mark312

Fastest ever closing soft top @ the time, auto safety roll bar, fastest production 32valve v8 in 1989, ect

Yes, amazing cars, truly ahead in innovation at the time

Not a huge fan of the i8, dont like electric cars at the moment (design a bit ugly). The technologys just not good enough to replace the combustion engine. Then again amazing economy with a almost non existant carbon footprint, then again I would rather drive your V12 than an electric car. Regardless of fuel economy and enviromental footprints!

Thats so true, however I presume if TopGear was kept factual and had little/no entertainment in it i.e explosions, crashes ect, it would not have near as many viewers? but then again what would I know!?

Who plays playstation on here, someone must, whats ues psn names!?

I wouldn't say Clarkson is arrogant at all, in fact a very down to earth guy. Top gear atm has got the highest ratings in its history, however i would def agree with you that he has a unique view of things lol

Most of the passats are great cars, stay away from the W8 Passats tho, they have serious transmission issues

They weren't that bad, build quality was good however components and mechanical sensors were shocking. Better build quality than late 90's BMW hands down. No sagging hood lining, dull headlights, airbag sensors and false obc warnings! I love BMW, however Mercedes in the 90's hands down had a build quality worlds ahead, however im not sure about the 00's ...

You could part it out and sell parts for more than 5k?!

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=864577248 just saw this 5k e60 545i, sounds like trans is on way out. You'd be looking at another 5k+ for replacment...still cheap

Yea, they are good cars, build like a brick shithouse. Cl65 would have some serious grunt!

Ah, I heard on FB that he quit. Sorry, must of been a misunderstanding. Yes P.C bullshit, theirs nothing I hate more in the world than political correctness, i.e Auckland going to implement, no alcohol sales after 9.pm what a joke.

Nice cars the e60 m5, grey metallic looks amazing on them. Too overpriced, can get a E55, with same bhp for 10k less

For the same price you can get the W12 6l.....509hp! i think part prices would even be more than a e65! And even has fingerprint start! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/audi/auction-859001641.htm

Imo, for 25k you could import a Maserati Quattroporte from uk which is a lot cooler than the Audi. and btw, the 5.2 v10 only has 450hp not 530!

At the end of the day the shows doomed, James May has just said that he is no longer doing TopGear. I'd like to hope that another network would get the three and makes a whole new show. Apparently Jay Leno is a candidate?

Thats a downside to all euros, i.e an ignition module for my car is 7k! I spose its not a lambo v10, and id say lambo prices would apply!? At the end of the day, if I had 24k i'd have to buy it, regardless if I could afford to maintain it...its a impulse!

(might be a bit out of place, just thought some of you would be intrigued as much as I was) Wow, this is insane, these are not seen for less than 35k and this just sold for 24k... same engine as the lamboghini galardo and murcielago!! was 350k in 2006.... the sound system was a 16k factory option! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/audi/auction-860878330.htm

Anyone know anything about the mk5 gti golf? They are for sale for as little as 7.5k, thats for a 230hp 2005+ GTI! Ive heard that the dsg trannys can be a headache, as they are overcomplicated (same design as the trans used in Veyron) http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/volkswagen/auction-850837684.htm I ask as in about 6 months I will be looking for another car and want to see whats out there early! (Andys e34 is up there on the list!!!)

Wow, must be a pretty impressive project your wanting to do to sell up! Good luck

I would hate to think how much a hammer would cost nowdays! wow

Agreed, might paint them amber, ive seen this vht lense paint so ill give it a try...

You know, one thing i love about BMW is that unlike most car company's they actually care about the cars they've previously built and the enthusiasts behind them. Was watching this video about the E31 on BMW's YouTube channel and makes you think that they are not just out to sell you the newest thing to try and milk money out of you. Wish Mercedes-Benz were a little more like that, dont know about BMW salespeople but the merc ones are snobs lol! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hpDHN4bVqA0)

When you think of it, BMW underpowered the 5.0l v12 so much, it had only about 15 more hp than the v8. Mercedes v12 engine at the same era had 400hp...wonder why they underpowered it so much? Then again the benz v12's were 6litre

Yes, I looked at one and decided that the 500 was a better car, only 60hp power difference and the v12s had wiring harness issues, and other issues. So the v8 was a better option on the r129, however on the e31, thats a different story!