tire 10 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) All sorted thanks. Got a mk2 gti. Had to settle for a 4 door. Hey, I need something to get around in while I finish off (neglect) my E30. Needs to be reliable (/have cheap and plentiful parts) and average or better on gas, but I don't want a cliche corolla / civic / accord etc. And I don't want another E30! I'm thinking E28 525e, mk1 / mk2 golf, W124 Benz, or peugeot 205gti, leaning towards E28. So if anyone knows of an E28 525e (or ee) for sale please let me know. There are currently none on trademe. Oh, and I don't really want to spend more than $2000. Cheers, Max. E: Auckland area only please. Edited June 9, 2011 by tastic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 did you ring my mate that had one?? also have another mate with a 1994/95 e34 520i excutive probably around that money , good reliable car , Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Hi Brent, I sent both of those numbers you gave me a text and got no reply. Felt a bit awkward about cold calling them, do you think it would be ok? Sorry E34 not what I'm after. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sascha 17 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 For cheap runabout I recon go with the mk1/mk2 golfs. I've been thinking about it myself, they can look pretty sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 12, 2011 Hi Brent, I sent both of those numbers you gave me a text and got no reply. Felt a bit awkward about cold calling them, do you think it would be ok? Sorry E34 not what I'm after. just call him . i dont think he does texts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 For cheap runabout I recon go with the mk1/mk2 golfs. I've been thinking about it myself, they can look pretty sweet! yea man i just got one few weeks back for my run about they pretty good on gas as well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 I would say stay away from a Peugeot 205GTI for two reasons, firstly it won’t be cheap to keep going and will end up spending a bit of time off the road. Secondly, and I have seen this before, it will be too much fun and the E30 maybe neglected I would get an E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 Have you got a bike licence? 'Cos boy can I do you a deal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 When I was flatting I borrowed my flatmates 1.6 205gti 3 times. The first time, I stopped for fuel and the car wouldn't start. Was blowing the oil cap off. Fixed with some duct tape. The second time, the interior fan developed an ear piercing wail and couldn't be turned off. Randomly fixed itself. The third time, the gear selector rod popped off at the gearbox side. I limped home on 4th and siliconed it on in the drive. But gosh was it fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yo_clarkie 0 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 When I was flatting I borrowed my flatmates 1.6 205gti 3 times. The first time, I stopped for fuel and the car wouldn't start. Was blowing the oil cap off. Fixed with some duct tape. The second time, the interior fan developed an ear piercing wail and couldn't be turned off. Randomly fixed itself. The third time, the gear selector rod popped off at the gearbox side. I limped home on 4th and siliconed it on in the drive. But gosh was it fun! My first wife had a highly worked ex UK 1.9 GTI 205, went like hell, couldn't catch it in the Audi Quattro I had at the time... I don't see them as much as I used to, I suspect most of them are upside down in a ditch somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 Get a mk2 golf! theres one up in keri for sale, a white 4 door with nice period deep dish rims for 1500 ish i think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 13, 2011 My first wife had a highly worked ex UK 1.9 GTI 205, went like hell, couldn't catch it in the Audi Quattro I had at the time... I don't see them as much as I used to, I suspect most of them are upside down in a ditch somewhere. A lot have become spare parts, like the E30's there are quite a few nice ones hiding out. I would love one as a toy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 Bump, anyone know of anything thats popped up? Hoping to buy this weekend. Just drove a citroen BX, which was funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted May 21, 2011 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=377783144 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
byza213 1 Report post Posted May 22, 2011 apex selling nice corolla or check this pretty cheap bit of style too http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-378318940.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted May 22, 2011 The Corolla is not nice, its an appliance on wheels, but thanks for the plug anyways! I would still be looking at an E30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted May 22, 2011 Am watching white e28, suppose I should watch Grahams corolla too dammit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheep 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2011 i have a manual 318i on dobi springs etc, if you're intrested facelift 1990 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted June 4, 2011 Weekend bump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3series 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2011 Opel Vectra 5 speed manual? $1350 pm if interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
