Tristan

There's a thread for this discussion guys, keep it on-topic in here because it's just a can of worms, really. http://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/46634-euro-plates/?hl=%2Bgerman+%2Bplates#entry506096 NB Dave, same thing happened to me. Dangerous as f**k.

Who is Aaron Lawson and Geoff?

I was getting sh*t-sick of my iPhone 4 which had similar problems to your wife's. I was considering changing to Android because I was so annoyed with Apple. In the end, I got a 5S and couldn't be happier.

Much better! Very clean

If that were true they wouldn't have the option on there at all for manual.

OOM5OO E34 in OGGB. Got an exam today or are you staff?

Most people aren't enthusiasts. They don't drive purely for pleasure and enjoy the journey. They want to get to the supermarket.

What great timing!

I looove 458s.

Yes you're both right; I was more (and admittedly I wasn't explicit) referring to situations like the E60 M5 where if the box goes it's a massive fork out. But then the argument could go to "Is an SMG an automatic".. /opencanofworms

Simple answer is that if you can't afford to own it, you shouldn't own it.

Now to figure out if the Quaife is $500 better

Gearbox

Awesome man, before reading your post looking through pictures I was thinking the front end is the only thing 'off' about the car. Good score.

Yes it's by no means an "automatic". SMG II was in the E46 M3s; it was updated to SMG III in the E60 M5s. From memory they were offered in manual to the US market.

Anyone on here interested at $61.5K? Looking to buy something and need this with its new owner first.

Buy it

Like the wheels. Assuming they've been on for awhile?

Not sure, I don't keep up with Porsche new prices because I'd never buy one new haha. Just look at that depreciation...

This thing destroys my car in every way shape and form (other than comfort). It handles like it's on rails, totally glued, planted as. It's a totally different machine, and my old man's priced it to sell. Still got the original receipt... $319,000. Haha

Thanks Rob - Yep, looks like it's already got an interested party wanting a PPI. Not sure why this was moved to TM discussions...

Hi everyone Porsche 996 Carrera Turbo $61,500 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=695460045&ed=true Thanks for looking.

I drove the R8 V8, it's a nice car to drive but nothing "special" (I imagine the V10 is a different story). The things I liked were the mid-mount engine and 4WD, since driving one, I wouldn't consider a V8 model again. I drove a 2010 RS5 and it was boring, has it changed? If you were getting a 997 Turbo I'd be going for a manual, rather than the first-gen automatic. If I wanted an auto I'd go PDK which is 2010 onwards I believe, but then they're still quite expensive here (not sure about Canadian market). I loved the 997 Turbo I drove, I wouldn't discount the 996 Turbo though. They are quite different cars. I'd almost compare the relationship to the E46/E92 M3, one is raw and the other refined if you know what I mean. R35 GTR was fast and fun but lacked character. I think I'd get bored with it within a week, and the interior is not for me. I'd probably be looking at the Porsche's if it were me.. Happy to answer any other questions about the cars if I'm able.

Looks great Jooles!

Bastards!