New member on here,
I'm originally from UK, moved to christchurch last year.
Had a little black 1.2 clio that I did a few things to, which was such a good first car haha, just on here seeing what this clubs like really :)
I have a skyline atm but wouldnt mind having a yarn to some members on here, maybe even look at getting a french daily xD
And because everybody likes pics (Y)
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Welcome.
Are you thinking of getting another Clio?
Welcome to NZ & FF; we're pretty relaxed here so get stuck in & enjoy! 8)
Where in the UK are you from?On our roads you definitely need a little frenchie rather than a big heavy skyline....Quote from: BigPete on July 06, 2014, 10:31:10 PMAre you thinking of getting another Clio?
Do you know where there is one for sale Pete? :-X
Quote from: Pee Dubbaya on July 06, 2014, 11:01:48 PM
Do you know where there is one for sale Pete? :-X
I might know a guy.
I was looking at getting a 172 until I saw how ridiculous the prices are here for them compared to uk xD
Seen a couple 106 GTI's on trademe that look pretty nice though...
I'm from Tunbridge Wells in Kent :)
It's funny. The odd 172 goes for ~$3k but you might have to wait years. There'll be none on Trademe for months and then four at the same time.
Welcome! When all the 172s show up let me know
Quote from: DanEdser on July 07, 2014, 12:21:59 AM
I was looking at getting a 172 until I saw how ridiculous the prices are here for them compared to uk xD
In defence of NZ's high prices compared to the UK, I'd pay more to have a car that hasn't corroded into a single solid lump of iron oxide...
It is now safe to ask Pete how he feels about UK imports.
Quote from: Mungous on July 07, 2014, 07:59:28 AM
Quote from: DanEdser on July 07, 2014, 12:21:59 AM
I was looking at getting a 172 until I saw how ridiculous the prices are here for them compared to uk xD
In defence of NZ's high prices compared to the UK, I'd pay more to have a car that hasn't corroded into a single solid lump of iron oxide...
It is now safe to ask Pete how he feels about UK imports.
X2. A lot of the NZ new cars have been well looked after, you have to remember service and parts costs here are very expensive for the average Joe and first owners normally spend some good money.
I don't know why all kiwi's go on about rust and make it sound like it's such a big problem in the UK, cos it's really not, I've seen way more rust buckets here than I have back home.
Yeah, even though I hate it, I probably would do it again. My issues have been confined to consumable suspension components and bolts so easy enough to sort. It's just that the consumables get consumed a lot faster. ;D
Quote from: DanEdser on July 07, 2014, 10:06:19 AM
I don't know why all kiwi's go on about rust and make it sound like it's such a big problem in the UK, cos it's really not, I've seen way more rust buckets here than I have back home.
Those rust buckets might be 10+ years and neglected. The comparison is with well maintained cars that are <10yo - something worth bringing over.
Its not a big problem in the UK, they just send them to the wreckers and buy a new one! Very jealous of the second hand parts available over there. The UK forums are great for trouble shooting, seems the climate or something else has them premature aging so whenever I have a problem I know I can find a fix there.. much like our harsh sun has Kiwi's premature aging.
Welcome along anyway, hope you don't think we are a bunch of whingers, we love patina as much as the next forum.
Welcome along fulla