Bored? Offer your 2cents on a few cars..

[Simon C]

It's not hard to get central locking solenoids fitted to go with the alarm.

[BC5RA]

 Simon C said:

It's not hard to get central locking solenoids fitted to go with the alarm.

That's not the issue, the car came without them from factory and he would like to keep it that way.

[stira]

 BC5RA']

[quote name='Simon C said:

It's not hard to get central locking solenoids fitted to go with the alarm.

/quote]

That's not the issue, the car came without them from factory and he would like to keep it that way.

Yip, thats the one. Trying to only do a couple of bolt onsrather than a whole change.

[funkytown]

 BC5RA said:

It is a nice car, fancy it myself, nice rims.

Just do the drivers, do you use it with the family?

If so that would be a bugger reaching to open the back doors.

yer exactly the same rims as mine.. totally different look on a GDB.. also saw this listing.. and fell in love.. very nice example.

[BC5RA]

 funkytown said:

yer exactly the same rims as mine.. totally different look on a GDB.. also saw this listing.. and fell in love.. very nice example.

How did I know you were going to point that out :

[funkytown]

 BC5RA']

[quote name='funkytown said:

yer exactly the same rims as mine.. totally different look on a GDB.. also saw this listing.. and fell in love.. very nice example.

/quote]

How did I know you were going to point that out :

coz im speccccial ;D

[funkytown]

whats this.. it doesnt look like a standard version 9, is it prodrive or something?

[nt_a_foz]

 funkytown said:

whats this.. it doesnt look like a standard version 9, is it prodrive or something?

From what i eremeber that looks very much like an ex member from heres car who then sold to brotehr in law when moved to auz...Who then traided it in at 4guys in hamilton and has since been onsold.

[funkytown]

but what is it?

[nt_a_foz]

pretty sure it was just a standard v9 sti not a special model or aynthign..

Ex owners both on here somewere so might be able to confirm

[BlkPnthr]

That's actually the WRC spoiler.. fricken ugly in my opinion! Rest of the kit i like, just not that spoiler:

That white spec C looks pretty well kitted out, but out of my price range.

As for the red one, has been on my watchlist, but being fussy i'd want something with less km on it. Also it's had some decent mods, but currently looking at a low km non-spec c unfiddled with (apart from exhaust) for same price

[QRAF]

i thought BT owned it at some point he took me for a boost once when we had a meet out chartwell ways.

farken quick if it is

[BlkPnthr]

New car has been purchased, will throw up photos soon.

Cant believe what i ended up with. Looked at a mint condition V8, found it plasticky and cheap inside, and just didn't have the performance of my old V10 so couldn't justify spending the cash. Then tried a 2004 STI Forester in Hamilton, and that was the top of my list for a while, so so close to buying it. Even though it had done 80,000km, it felt like new, everything was tight inside and had great handling and performance.. felt better than the V8 for sure. Only problem was it looked like a fridge on wheels!

Then drove around Tauranga and found mostly nothing before coming across what i ended up with at pretty much the last dealer i went to. Did drive a 2006 V8 Holden which was fun, but felt wallowy and shithouse interior as well.

Some clues.. 2.8L, rear wheel drive, price when new ?$85,000, bought for 15,000 with only 50,000km on the clock, 0-100 7sec.

Currently pricing up some mags with all the money i saved. Ended up with this as what is probably going to be an interim car since i couldn't afford anything that i really wanted, but happy with this for now.

[Guest boostcut]

so what did ya end up with man? im guessing audi or something???

[Guest boostcut]

actualy a bmw!!!!

[Guest boostcut]

an 02 328?

[nt_a_foz]

hmmm yeah i would say not a audi for that money.,..

bmw might be right htough bro with the rwd part... and 2.8...

you still coming to show me bro??

[Guest boostcut]

dont be like that!!! and especially at night!!!!

[BlkPnthr]

Haha, well i haven't seen an 02 BMW with 50km on the clock for that money, would be stoked if i had though I was gonna wait and say what it was when i could post pics..

 nt_a_foz said:

hmmm yeah i would say not a audi for that money.,..

bmw might be right htough bro with the rwd part... and 2.8...

you still coming to show me bro??

Sure thing, when suits you?

[stira]

Ya plic, just tell us what it is. ;D

[nt_a_foz]

 BlkPnthr']

Haha, well i haven't seen an 02 BMW with 50km on the clock for that money, would be stoked if i had though I was gonna wait and say what it was when i could post pics..

[quote name='nt_a_foz said:

hmmm yeah i would say not a audi for that money.,..

bmw might be right htough bro with the rwd part... and 2.8...

you still coming to show me bro??

/quote]

Sure thing, when suits you?

tomorrow after work???

i got to go to hamilton wed,thurs and fri for tec so probably stay over there...

[Guest boostcut]

im thinking it could be a z3 bm?

[stira]

I think we should just say it is and call him a hairdresser for not telling us.

[BlkPnthr]

 nt_a_foz']

tomorrow after work???

i got to go to hamilton wed,thurs and fri for tec so probably stay over there...

Should be sweet, gimme a text tomorrow

im thinking it could be a z3 bm?

[quote name='stira said:

I think we should just say it is and call him a hairdresser for not telling us.

Hahaha, frick that. They look damn outdated now, definitely hairdressers cars! Think i'm digging my own grave here cos it's nothing special but now it seems like a big deal.. oh well, getting some laughs from making you wait.

Photos tomorrow without new mags, then will be some hopefully within a week or so with them on (once i decide what to get!)

[Guest Eastwolf]

I was chosing over 350z, RX8, 330ci and B4. In the end went for the B4, because of the unbeatable fun factor, noise, and bang for buck value.

In summary...

RX8. Awesome looks, good powerband (you don't need to rev high to get response), and smooth gear box. Back seat is actually practical (can accomodate more than an 8 yo child). Feels a little tame and muted. Good city car. No complaints.

350z, I couldn't fit. I am 6"3

330ci. Great looks, has that european feeling that has the ability to soak up those NZ pot-holes we have so many of better than jap cars. Good looks, however you would be one of the thousand of other 3 series drivers to have one. 3 series seems to be about 2/3 of the BMW population I understand. Power was awesome - had to be gentle to drive it smoothly - although not much fun in auto. Hard pressed to find a full leather one unless getting NZ new.

My 2cents for you =)

made your decision yet?