Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted January 26, 2019 I bought a manual E39 for well under 5K, do I have to leave this discussion now 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted January 27, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 11:55 AM, BozzaFC said: They’re quite cool! When I was on the hunt for my current Bimmer I kept my eyes and ears open on the Clio market. Tell me more about your one @OP6, pictures? 2003 Renault Clio, first registered in 2005, so showing as a 2005 model (there is another thread on this anomaly in NZ.) Now done 182,000kms and used as the work horse car. Rear hatch has a large opening so can fit surprisingly large items in there. My only car with a towbar and has done sterling service in that respect. on numerous occasions pulled more than its own weight. Excellent to drive, with one of the nicest gearboxes with a quick, precise change and fantastic ratios, 2nd tops out just over 100km/h. Electric power steering that actually does a good job, much better than the Z4 we had until recently Rev limiter at 7250rpm and yet quite torquey, with definite steps in power as the dephaser ( vtec ) does its job. Love the handling, stays very flat but still with a pretty reasonable ride, very poor turning circle though. Reliability, well, in 35,000kms so far it has not put a wheel wrong. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtydoogle 383 Report post Posted January 27, 2019 There's one of those Clios in the NZ super lap series. The joker is a good driver and its Impressively rapid for what is a very basic car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/26/2019 at 8:29 PM, Young Thrash Driver said: I bought a manual E39 for well under 5K, do I have to leave this discussion now Only if you include links to Morrisey's whiniest songs. This one's not so whiney... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted January 28, 2019 3 hours ago, OP6 said: 2003 Renault Clio, first registered in 2005, so showing as a 2005 model (there is another thread on this anomaly in NZ.) Now done 182,000kms and used as the work horse car. Rear hatch has a large opening so can fit surprisingly large items in there. My only car with a towbar and has done sterling service in that respect. on numerous occasions pulled more than its own weight. Excellent to drive, with one of the nicest gearboxes with a quick, precise change and fantastic ratios, 2nd tops out just over 100km/h. Electric power steering that actually does a good job, much better than the Z4 we had until recently Rev limiter at 7250rpm and yet quite torquey, with definite steps in power as the dephaser ( vtec ) does its job. Love the handling, stays very flat but still with a pretty reasonable ride, very poor turning circle though. Reliability, well, in 35,000kms so far it has not put a wheel wrong. Ahhh, the good old Clio. My mate had one (earlier model) as a company car back in '96, all the sales reps in his company had them. His was the fastest in the fleet; as a former mechanic, he knew how to exercise a motor to loosen up and perform at it's best. I remember 115mph (indicated) on the M3 blazing our way back to London, none of the other guys in the office could top 105 and were always scratching their heads how his was quicker across London too. Renaults are generally lightweight, and handle surprisingly well. Here's something left-field... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbmiester 923 Report post Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 4:01 PM, Olaf said: Only if you include links to Morrisey's whiniest songs. This one's not so whiney... Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted January 29, 2019 Not mine obviously but solid cars, fun, plenty of second hand and aftermarket parts around 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/25/2019 at 11:55 AM, BozzaFC said: They’re quite cool! When I was on the hunt for my current Bimmer I kept my eyes and ears open on the Clio market. Tell me more about your one @OP6, pictures? Definately a nippy little go-kart, but bearing in mind this is for the daughter I would suggest something a bit more modern with a few more safety features. A good friend of mine had a Clio 16v late 80's early 90's (not sure if there are later generations) and it didn't do much in the way of protection when it had a bit of a shunt. I know it's something you hope / think won't happen, but plan for the worse situation.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted January 30, 2019 On 1/28/2019 at 12:20 PM, OP6 said: Can you please move the frog out of the way so can see more of the boxy Bavarian in the background please?? That is definately a later model to what my mate had - so should have a few more safety features on it! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted January 30, 2019 I'll post up a couple of pictures over the weekend of the boxy Bavarian. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 Took a few shots of the M3 whilst at Ruapuna today. The Landrover is ours too. Threw in a few other random photos from what was a great day. I have only ever been to the Skope Classic but I find it fantastic that you can wander all over the pits and talk to the owners, look over their cars, ask questions etc. Amazing. Thrown in a few other random photos from what was a great day. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 "Cars under 5k" Hehe. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted February 2, 2019 Someone has an old Mt Cook Landliner? Impressive. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OP6 27 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 It was very tidy from 30 metres away, the aluminium sides were highly polished. I meant to go and have a closer look, but got waylaid. They were quite the coach in their day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted February 3, 2019 They were and had a great sounding motor too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackie 510 Report post Posted February 16, 2019 My E36 318ti (316i) cost me 2k. Its manual, handles great (on low springs) and is comfortable (mtec seats) and is great with the sunroof and good stereo. Handles way better than any of my coupes or sedans in the same variant. 110hp is enough for a first car. Heaps of fun. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Peugeot 206 GTI 180? Usually can find a mint low K one for around 5k. 2 litre 180hp manual hot hatch with Rally heritage! See:https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/peugeot/auction-1944089644.htm?rsqid=030844ea16ae45c38c831c9032fd2242 Edited February 18, 2019 by Rubix 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/3/2019 at 10:59 PM, Palazzo said: They were and had a great sounding motor too. Detroit Diesel? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Palazzo 477 Report post Posted February 18, 2019 Yes. 6V92? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
