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Well said Greg, my thoughts exactly.

Does it break on the 7th?...............

Then you're still pretending! (And you would have saved time and money just buying the real thing) There's nothing worse than trying to pretend you've got something that isn't. (I put replica wheels in that boat too) Pandora's box!

Ha! You're not wrong Josh, '92 DTM is the pinnacle

I should have looked at the pictures more carefully Ray. It's south of Hatfields beach judging by where Rangitoto is in the back of frame. I'm not much of a shorie so I'm stumped!

Hatfields Beach!

What Jon said. Sport Evo is far more collectable than the EvoII

Guido at BM Workshop is top notch.

Looking good Phil, the ACS Type 1 smash those RS though buddy

Considering what he paid for it not so long ago, I'd say it is too much to ask I'm glad he's come down a fair bit on his original asking price. I'd be keen on this family wagon! http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-472841205.htm

Josh has hit the nail on the head. Those tyres were on the car when it arrived from Japan, Willie and I scoffed at them when the car arrived, they were toast. As we never ran the car on the road they were removed straight away and replaced with a set of slicks. They spent the two years of our ownership in a stack with a sheet over them in the corner of the garage. I'm not sure why the chap who purchased the car wanted them, but it saved us having to go to the dump to get rid of them. Although we just scrapped through compliance with those tyres, it was noted that they wouldn't pass another W.O.F in 6 months time if we ran them on the road. Not that we would have felt safe in doing so anyhow.

^^ Yes he does.

Oops! Was just sent these links by a friend...... Car was sold in March to make way for a 996 GT3 cup car (which turned into a pregnant wife instead) Check out the small gif 'video' in the link below too Wellington, Seaview Sealed Sprints event. Anyone know more?

^ Cheers Marcus. Both those 330d's are sedans and hiddeous without even venturing inside to see the 'woodgrain' dash and cream leather. They're both well above the ceiling of $23,000 too. When you say 'better' engine are you talking in terms of power, torque and economy or more from a reliability point of view? I guess at the end of the day the car is for my wife so I won't be driving it at all so it doesn't need to be super powerful. Cheers, Ollie. *edit, typos

There's nothing Japanese that I think looks remotely decent.... Here's a link to the cars I'm thinking about for the wife. 2006 BMW E90 320i Touring Nice touring with M-Sport options,AUX Input, no leather, higher kilometres http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=517214190 2007 Audi A3 (5 Door) NZ New, Low kilometres, Full service history at Continental Cars, Manual, No leather, Only 1.6L http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=522432996 All the Golf wagons are basically the same, All have leather, sensible boot layout, tonnes of airbags, 2.0L turbo (GTi engine) 2007 Volkswagen Golf TSi Sport Wagon (Black) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=520474170 2007 Volkswagen Golf TSi Sport Wagon (Silver) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=503984454 2008 Volkswagen Golf TSi Sport Wagon (Black) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=520474140

*Bump* A bit of a revival so to speak lads. I've been back in the country for a week now and ramping up the car search. I *think* I've/ we've narrowed it down to one of the three following..... Trying to cap the budget at $23,000 ($20,000 seems a bit limited for options) Something 2006 or later E90 Touring 320i Audi A3 (5 Door) The one she's keen on is only a 1.6L Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 2.0 TSi (basically a Golf GTi but in stationwagon form) Any thoughts on the 320i Touring lads? Too slow, bearing in mind its for the Mrs... The difference in length from what limited info I can find on google between the three is bugger all (less than 300mm) Audi A3 (5 Door) 4,285mm BMW E90 Touring 4,526mm Volkswagen Golf Wagon 4,560mm

Some great posts lads, really appreciate it. Sorry I've not replied earlier, I'm currently working in Africa so busy at work and the whole time zone thing. Some interesting points made, I'm 6'3" and we're going to be buying that fancy Recaro Baby Capsule package so it doesn't sound like I'll fit in the front passengers seat by what you fellas have mentioned. Does the Mk5 Gokf sort this issue?

Fair points there chap. I agree that you don't get a lot for the money when it comes to a 1 series but wifey likes the look of the 1. We did 20,000kms driving in a brand new 307 HDi SW through Europe back in 2008 and that was a great car but the Mrs prefers the look of the 1 series. I'd probably prefer the 307 SW (I think the 308 is starting to get a bit too ugly and big). Size wise it needs to be a 4 door hatch, so the mini is too small, she'd prefer not to have a station wagon like the 307 even though I think it's pretty small. It will need to fit a Mountain Buggy (push chair) in the boot. Something like this was what I was originally suggesting 2008 Peugeot 307 SW http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-500254198.htm

I see, I read your post about the pump as being the fuel pump somehow??? That's pretty cheeky with regards to the there being no spare tyre or room for one. No doubt the run flat tyres are stupidly expensive too.

Hi Paul, thanks for the reply. Surely one can just change out the tyres for non-run flat right? Also with regards to the Registration, what do you mean by no ACC component on the pump? $500 per year is quite pricey, a petrol is around the $250 mark per year for registration isn't it? Edit: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicle/registrati...nsing/fees.html Passenger car 12 Months Petrol driven - private $287.75 Non-petrol driven - private $417.61

So I need to buy the wife a car pretty soon as she'll need one with the imminent baby on the way. To start with we/I had bandied the idea of either a Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, BMW 1 series, or a Peugeot 307 SW. She's come to the concluson that she wants a BMW 1 series which I'm happy about so I'm left with trying to decide which variant is best suited to us. I won't be driving it often as I have my own car, but suspect I'll be a passenger quite a bit. Something like a 120i petrol or 120D diesel look like the winner with more Horsepower and Torque than the 116 and 118s (130i would be great but too pricey) I'm swaying towards the 120D as it has a bit more horsepower and a whole bunch more torque than the 120i, I'm guessing that you'll get close to double the mileage per tank out of the diesel compared with the petrol, and diesel being quite a bit cheaper per litre is a bonus. The budget is early $20,000s Some things we want 5 Door, NZ new (ideally) Lowish Kilometres, Manual (ideally) although it seems that manual is only available in the 116i? Are there any particular options that we should make sure the car has or anything to stay away from? I'm hoping someone can help with which engine vairants to avoid if there's any. Here's a couple on the watchlist: 2005 120i http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=503380969 2005 116i (Manual) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=484256801 2006 116i (Maual but shitty upholstery) http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=374281579 2005 120D http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=481365497 Cheers.

I'm sure when I used to buy parts from Pelican they'd give you the shipping cost before you went through checkout?

That's good going Mark. I've managed a 1:13.1 at Hampton in my old car. I'm looking to buy something road legal and BMW that will be around the 1:15 mark. I'm thinking E46 M3 with some mods but am not sure how acheivable that really is.

Is that in your road going E36 M3 mate? (standard?)

Sorry Darren, No idea mate. I'd post on Skylines Austraila though, there are some smart chaps on those forums. See you on Sunday.