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Title: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on January 01, 2017, 11:25:21 PM
As always, new Year, new thread. Welcome to the 2017 edition of VASK spotting!

I spotted/followed a nice blue B8 RS4 down SH1 between Waiouru and Taihape today. Also saw Nik's face on a billboard south of Taihape! Haha
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 03, 2017, 06:28:37 PM
was driving past rose city cars, palmy.

they have a new focus rs, new impreza sti and new 991.2 carrera on the yard.

and the imminent arrival of a low mileage, eu spec e30 m3 for $120k

not bad for p-town

:P

http://www.rosecitycars.co.nz/vehicles
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on January 03, 2017, 06:57:17 PM
Red 991? Saw that there last week.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Period_Correct_ on January 03, 2017, 09:50:32 PM
Red Seat Leon Cupra this morning in east Auckland. Very very cool
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 04, 2017, 12:02:11 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on January 03, 2017, 06:57:17 PM
Red 991? Saw that there last week.

yes, red 991.2, turbo, pdk, sports exhaust, big wheels

looked good.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on January 06, 2017, 02:14:43 PM
Saw a yellow D2 S8 in Levin on Tuesday (Ash's old car?) and an orange Audi Cabrio on a trailer bring towed by a Tiguan on SH3 near Palmy on Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on January 07, 2017, 12:22:38 AM
Spotted a coupe quattro (maybe) parked just outside Waikanae Train Station.

It was black/charcoal, white ronal wheels and a white cage inside. Didn't get a good look at the rego but something like PF7xxx
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 07, 2017, 10:56:59 AM
^^^  seen that too.

agree with your spotting

;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: John Stone on January 07, 2017, 11:35:45 AM
Quote from: slowmo on January 07, 2017, 12:22:38 AM
Spotted a coupe quattro (maybe) parked just outside Waikanae Train Station.

It was black/charcoal, white ronal wheels and a white cage inside. Didn't get a good look at the rego but something like PF7xxx

Could be the ex-Stewart Motorsport quattro that was on Trade Me a few months back??
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: tandy on January 17, 2017, 06:26:57 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1020.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Faf322%2Felmonkieo%2FIMG_0858.jpg&hash=a42a723f2dc2b0e1a3c2cc5ddd3ea0acc896501a)
Stumbled upon this randomly today in Dunedin
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 89 Coupe on January 26, 2017, 10:31:57 PM
Ash's old S4 at the Christchurch Adventure Park this arvo!
Now on charcoal wheels with blacked out badges front and rear mhmm  8)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2875/33570203973_2fb18e6e1d_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: VW'n on January 27, 2017, 09:37:47 PM
Stopped in to a cafe in Otane after the morning surf.
Stumbled across this line up.
"Petrol heads car club".
One of the old timers summed it up pretty good.
Basically you have to like cars anything really and be a good sort.
My pick was the fiat x 19 such a unique car.
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1373.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag362%2Fmattknox2008mattknox2008%2F20170127_093017_zpstcfkbuip.jpg&hash=7cd215d4c5ab3faa47acc448813ff48b8332be3f) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/mattknox2008mattknox2008/media/20170127_093017_zpstcfkbuip.jpg.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1373.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag362%2Fmattknox2008mattknox2008%2F20170127_094551_zps6ogb2do2.jpg&hash=9658f219d4e50577837f793c2bf5abdc3d679cda) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/mattknox2008mattknox2008/media/20170127_094551_zps6ogb2do2.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wsnownz on January 29, 2017, 10:36:15 PM
Jay driving through Otaki in the white GTI,
Distinctive car with yellow fogs and roof racks!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: VW'n on January 31, 2017, 09:02:34 AM
nordschleife in his gold mk1 gti.
Rare sight!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on January 31, 2017, 11:30:25 AM
Quote from: wsnownz on January 29, 2017, 10:36:15 PM
Jay driving through Otaki in the white GTI,
Distinctive car with yellow fogs and roof racks!

Hi!

Meanwhile, this morning I spotted the bro TOMAZ in his white GTI, also with yellow fogs!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2017, 12:46:17 PM
Quote from: VW'n on January 31, 2017, 09:02:34 AM
nordschleife in his gold mk1 gti.
Rare sight!

Haha, that it is.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on January 31, 2017, 02:04:52 PM
silver SEAT Toledo rental in Spain
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 10, 2017, 01:24:59 PM
Black late model RS6 on Lincoln road, gdamn, with the factory exhaust, they are just wicked, under the radar racing machines.

It was even quieter than the S8, but the acceleration was awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.   >:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on February 14, 2017, 03:49:31 PM
Not a VAG but not a very common site
1967 Jag E-Type out in the rain this morning
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1033.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa418%2Fnschlabitz%2Fthe%2520E_zpskowj3uqm.png&hash=4740f99fd187a3fd04fd0a6e85c54ca662c5a1dd)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 16, 2017, 10:48:07 AM
spotted in palmy.

pink (with vinyl roof)

ugly

nz new !

1967 ford chunderbird

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20170214124943033_zpsz1szccnh.jpg&hash=1eaed16434429e26201c242f5354e1b46f6c5e51)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20170214125018280_zpsa48ckz76.jpg&hash=ed1393993d8d0c23b5a4e138785c85891a30eb9b)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20170214125039024_zpssptclwiq.jpg&hash=4160085efbd18bb2b80b54bc57cbd61b0d3b7658)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on February 16, 2017, 11:14:23 AM
Possibly bound for here (New Plymouth) as next week is the Americana festival .
I see that they have 800 entries so I think gridlock will be the order of the day.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: FFS on February 16, 2017, 11:25:16 AM
Wow, brave colour choice.

I sat in a Thunderbird at Ted Tracey Cars in Pt Chevalier, Auckland, about 30yrs ago when I were car shopping ($9,995, - same price as an HX Holden Monaro there, which I bought). There was a plate attached to the inside of a door panel which read something like:

Do not lower windows at speeds in excess of 100mph.

I were 18 or so and don't think I'd ever sat in a car which would do 100mph, let alone travelled at over the ton. Coming from a CNG powered 161 cubic inch (2600cc) 1960's Holden, I were impressed with that Thunderbird. But it didn't look anywhere near as cool as the Monaro GTS.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 17, 2017, 03:16:51 PM
tidy metallic brown AUDI A2 on Akoranga Drive yesterday
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 22, 2017, 08:26:12 PM
kamm tail Alfa Spider in heavy traffic on the Southern motorway this morning
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 27, 2017, 04:29:38 PM

Mirage Panther:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FPanther_zps8m2uepqp.jpg&hash=599ca2b01603538744283e6e70458af022c8733d) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/Panther_zps8m2uepqp.jpg.html)

Haven't seen one for years. I thought those graphics were so cool when I was a kid.

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 27, 2017, 04:33:52 PM
the twin shift gearbox not so much cool

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 27, 2017, 07:25:25 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 27, 2017, 04:33:52 PM
the twin shift gearbox not so much cool

;D

Can't say I've ever had the pleasure.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on February 27, 2017, 07:46:28 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on February 27, 2017, 07:25:25 PM
Can't say I've ever had the pleasure.

Slow and slower were the two options
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: FFS on February 27, 2017, 08:39:42 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on February 27, 2017, 04:33:52 PM
the twin shift gearbox not so much cool

;D

Called Super Shift I think? A separate lever for overdrive, but you could apply it to any gear if I recall right.  Later models (like the Sigma) used an electronic motor to select overdrive when you shifted into fifth gear (manual) so it only had the single gearstick again. 
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 27, 2017, 08:40:18 PM
AUDI S5 on the bridge Saturday afternoon, not so much notable for the car, but rather for the ahem, gentleman behind the wheel

I'm headed into town on lane 1, towing the trailer to help No2 son shift, Mr S5 comes steaming up and tailgates the car in lane 2, then changes to lane 1 passes the car on his right and back into lane 2 showing that he saved money on fitting indicators to his purchase; net gain, one car length gained!  he falls back and on the downslope, I change to lane 2 in front of him because he dozed off, he wakes up and realising that he's been overtaken by a wagon with trailer, sits about 2 metres off the back of the trailer, then tries to change into lane 1, narrowly missing a flash Commodore and slinks back in behind me, once the way is clear he races off to sooth his ego

he should move back to a BMW so people would be forewarned!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: VW'n on February 27, 2017, 08:44:20 PM
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1373.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag362%2Fmattknox2008mattknox2008%2F20170227_142747_zpsexy7pxci.jpg&hash=1774a17afefeaab0a04bdd04ca4adbc54ad1a620) (http://s1373.photobucket.com/user/mattknox2008mattknox2008/media/20170227_142747_zpsexy7pxci.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 27, 2017, 08:52:07 PM
thanks ffs, super shift it was.
power and economy, the reality was brian's slow and slower.
iirc it also worked on reverse gear.

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Poonmobile on February 27, 2017, 09:35:30 PM
4 B8 RS4's, 2 C7 RS6's on my 4km trip to the gym including 2 Teslas...
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Worms on February 27, 2017, 10:26:10 PM
Quote from: the phantom on February 27, 2017, 08:40:18 PM
he should move back to a BMW so people would be forewarned!

Audi is the new BMW - Did you miss the memo?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on February 28, 2017, 09:04:39 AM
Quote from: Poonmobile on February 27, 2017, 09:35:30 PM
4 B8 RS4's, 2 C7 RS6's on my 4km trip to the gym including 2 Teslas...
Did you drive past a dealership  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 28, 2017, 12:32:32 PM
Quote from: Worms on February 27, 2017, 10:26:10 PM
Audi is the new BMW - Did you miss the memo?

no, up to date there and I have noticed the general ability of AUDI drivers has deteriorated over the past few years, not to mention the Amarok drivers who are just driving "utes"
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 28, 2017, 01:29:48 PM
audi is the new bmw in every way !

:P

meanwhile ...

black mac parked in mobility space without a mobility card ...  tsk, tsk

>:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20170228114128458_zpshzsygs6v.jpg&hash=fbb9c1c9579ad509db4a5665263715f2d821f578)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on February 28, 2017, 01:51:46 PM
didn't do well with the parking either  :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on February 28, 2017, 03:13:47 PM
[quote

:P

meanwhile ...

black mac parked in mobility space without a mobility card ...  tsk, tsk

>:D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FCameraZOOM-20170228114128458_zpshzsygs6v.jpg&hash=fbb9c1c9579ad509db4a5665263715f2d821f578)

That doesn't suprise me at all
[/quote]
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowburn on February 28, 2017, 05:34:37 PM
Palmy don't care,ZERO damnS GIVEN!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 28, 2017, 06:17:57 PM
this was the same little mac i posted a few months ago, parked with the front wheel hard against the kerb.

:P
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 28, 2017, 08:41:59 PM
lime green Macca on Wellesley St with spoiler on full alert to ensure best braking at 30K!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 01, 2017, 10:40:34 AM
from the sparsely attended playday at manfeild last sunday,

2003 e46 m3 with porsche brakes   :o

and zestino gredge tyres  ???
they look like a copy of the old bs potenza re01r

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FDSCF5124_zps9poeosbf.jpg&hash=288054ca1e7bab895231aaa90fe7e9d47ec2336c)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FDSCF5125_zpsqaje8url.jpg&hash=347b34239b340f58424337e35994748b006ea3a7)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1074.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fw414%2Fschattenblau%2FDSCF5127_zpsmsctepbm.jpg&hash=66d96494dee0f9ac71ac335c2c86e0393abf96db)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 01, 2017, 11:12:24 AM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 01, 2017, 10:40:34 AM
from the sparsely attended playday at manfeild last sunday,

2003 e46 m3 with porsche brakes   :o

and zestino gredge tyres  ???
they look like a copy of the old bs potenza re01r



Never heard of zestino gredge tyres before.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 01, 2017, 12:49:17 PM
ditto.

had to google them...

from their website
https://www.zestinotyreusa.com/

"  Zestino is a new tire brand intended for motorsports? from drifting to any form of Road Racing. The design and production technology is from Japan. It has been proven in many racing environments with podium results in many countries around  the world. "

sounds like a nitto wannbee ?

adens tyres sells them in nz alongside brands like linglong, windforce, greenmax, laufenn (another new one - sounds like laffin  ?)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: luckychum on March 01, 2017, 03:16:16 PM
I've noticed a ton of Maserati Levante's getting around now.  Honestly what a massive disappointment styling wise, looks more or less like an Infiniti FX45.


Also saw for the first time ever today a Citroen XM station wagon in Newmarket.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 01, 2017, 04:24:55 PM
SM or CX?
I'm not aware of an SM wagon but would be happy to be enlightened
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 01, 2017, 08:23:07 PM
Quote from: brian on March 01, 2017, 04:24:55 PM
SM or CX?
I'm not aware of an SM wagon but would be happy to be enlightened

XM, google is your friend

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.honestjohn.co.uk%2Fimagecache%2Ffile%2Ffit%2F730x700%2Fmedia%2F7032270%2FCitroen%2520XM%2520%286%29.jpg&hash=559d2d86f55f2eec8a6a73f4681fa81c385ae224)

white McLaren on Spaghetti Junction this arvo, they're getting common
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 01, 2017, 08:26:25 PM
OOPS , sorry, I misread the original post and thought SM, hence my query :-[
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 01, 2017, 08:51:10 PM
google "Citroen SM Break" and it gets interesting

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/19/e5/94/19e59498b44b875d0164b8915ffc1c11.jpg)

some more successful

than others:
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/54/60/2e/54602ee0c1bea1e7a7aba8406eaaae34.jpg)

once apon a time, one of these with the GTI turbo engine would have been in my ideal 3 car garage as the load lugger/holiday car
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.motorstown.com%2Fimages%2Fcitroen-cx-2.5-01.jpg&hash=e7fe6e0cc46fb75f0b15703bb6ca62ca915ff25e)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 15, 2017, 08:02:24 PM
Fazza 550 Maranelo on the southern a couple of days ago, it has aged really well, same can't be said of the Scaglietti I saw yesterday
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: robh on March 24, 2017, 03:55:15 PM
Black RS2 at tunetechnic, yours Jon?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wilco on March 26, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Nice Imola B5 S4 at Cathedral Cove today.  Thinking the B5 is becomīng a classic shape, doesnt seem to age.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 30, 2017, 01:31:40 PM
Lancia Beta coupe broken down on St Marys Bay yeaterday, wonder if it overheated in the traffic or rain got into the electrics?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 30, 2017, 01:53:51 PM
Quote from: the phantom on March 30, 2017, 01:31:40 PM
Lancia Beta coupe broken down on St Marys Bay yeaterday, wonder if it overheated in the traffic or rain got into the electrics?

I suspect we can read a bit into that statement ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 30, 2017, 02:26:17 PM
yeah, but I'd have one in a flash, or maybe an HPE
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on March 30, 2017, 04:40:06 PM
Quote from: wilco on March 26, 2017, 07:51:16 PM
Nice Imola B5 S4 at Cathedral Cove today.  Thinking the B5 is becomīng a classic shape, doesnt seem to age.
No argument here. I had my S4 parked next to a late model S3 sedan a couple of months back and it didn't look at all dated in that company.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 30, 2017, 05:29:39 PM
Quote from: le mans on March 30, 2017, 04:40:06 PM
No argument here. I had my S4 parked next to a late model S3 sedan a couple of months back and it didn't look at all dated in that company.

Mind you, that is the beauty of the VAG evolutionary styling rather than wild styling changes model to model.
The 'bright young things ' call it boring or 'photocopy' styling but for anyone with an ounce of nouse, it is a great process
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 30, 2017, 05:56:46 PM
Quote from: the phantom on March 30, 2017, 02:26:17 PM
yeah, but I'd have one in a flash, or maybe an HPE

i had an hpe ie

it was a nightmare

:-\
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 12, 2017, 02:43:13 PM
Two of the 40 Golf Mk7 R wagons to come into NZ:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2FMk7%2520Golf%2520R%2520Wagons_zpsnxdghqdi.jpg&hash=0536c9d29c6123451ad6e89a91163ca08115c290) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/Mk7%20Golf%20R%20Wagons_zpsnxdghqdi.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: curts on April 13, 2017, 09:54:51 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on April 12, 2017, 02:43:13 PM
Two of the 40 Golf Mk7 R wagons to come into NZ:


Very nice, there was one on TM recently? They are very nice indeed.

Spotted this Macca the other day

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2FDAmkdoB.jpg&hash=618b814e1267b8df50c1d47fb85f132e55e16cab)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 13, 2017, 10:19:43 AM
Quote from: curts on April 13, 2017, 09:54:51 AM
Very nice, there was one on TM recently? They are very nice indeed.



This one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1298128206

They were 80K new. 20K loss in a year and 20,000kms. It is a UK import though.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 89 Coupe on May 03, 2017, 12:32:20 AM
Not really sure if the owner of this Audi V8 knows how rare their car is, considering it has a number of tacky incorrect badges...
Also for the VW fans, photo includes my dad's Syncro Tristar

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4194/34245991862_cf73766273_o.jpg)
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4164/33595043073_5371c8ffa6_o.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Worms on May 03, 2017, 06:49:25 AM
Meh! ... more Syncro Tristar, please  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 05, 2017, 10:10:35 AM
The view from the office this morning:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F991%2520R_zps9n5jy3vx.jpg&hash=071c5c8969e11597c1dcc031043114e2d2963d74) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/991%20R_zps9n5jy3vx.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on May 10, 2017, 08:30:25 PM
Lambo Gallardo on the Harbour Bridge shoulder by the Ponsonby off-ramp with a blown right rear tyre, the sidewall looked about as flimsy as the kevlar beaded tyres on the MTB!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on May 22, 2017, 08:16:50 PM
Two RS2's in Welly on Saturday.

JY's red RS2 and the Polar Silver one, rego TBxxxx
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on May 22, 2017, 09:58:00 PM
haven't read about the red rs in ages.

has it been restored to full health ?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 23, 2017, 10:43:31 AM
Quote from: slowmo on May 22, 2017, 08:16:50 PM
Two RS2's in Welly on Saturday.

JY's red RS2 and the Polar Silver one, rego TBxxxx

Once owned by the same owner at the same time.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on May 23, 2017, 09:06:54 PM
Haven't heard either but I see it being driven around regularly so guessing it might be ok now?

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on May 24, 2017, 09:13:46 PM
Quote from: slowmo on May 23, 2017, 09:06:54 PM
Haven't heard either but I see it being driven around regularly so guessing it might be ok now?

Yeah, it's back on the road after sorting electrical issues which is great, but too be honest, I don't get to drive it that much anymore.  (which has it's pluses and minuses).  The wife and I drive to work (via daycare drop off) together and it's easier to chuck the kids into the old beater Hilux.

RS4 is still waiting for parts (new turbo cartridges) - head and top end work is all done and I'm getting gearbox rebuild parts from overseas (may as well sort that 1 > 2nd sticky collar issue while the engine is out!  Plus it'll get a new cambelt, water pump and most likely clutch. 

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FIMG_6534_zpsz6nj0iok.jpg&hash=2d9dcea9d7df63c7d9ec0d3906139f52f11e40da)[/URL]

Then I plan to rotate between the 2 and the 4 - but it looks like they'll only get the occasional weekend run)

We're also looking at a 7 seater still and I also think I want to buy a Leaf - SACRILEGE!  (we live so close to work , all the short cold runs won't be doing the cars any favours!).

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: HaNs on May 25, 2017, 10:43:12 AM
Quote from: weta.worker on May 24, 2017, 09:13:46 PM
Yeah, it's back on the road after sorting electrical issues which is great, but too be honest, I don't get to drive it that much anymore.  (which has it's pluses and minuses).  The wife and I drive to work (via daycare drop off) together and it's easier to chuck the kids into the old beater Hilux.

RS4 is still waiting for parts (new turbo cartridges) - head and top end work is all done and I'm getting gearbox rebuild parts from overseas (may as well sort that 1 > 2nd sticky collar issue while the engine is out!  Plus it'll get a new cambelt, water pump and most likely clutch. 

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FIMG_6534_zpsz6nj0iok.jpg&hash=2d9dcea9d7df63c7d9ec0d3906139f52f11e40da)[/URL]

Then I plan to rotate between the 2 and the 4 - but it looks like they'll only get the occasional weekend run)

We're also looking at a 7 seater still and I also think I want to buy a Leaf - SACRILEGE!  (we live so close to work , all the short cold runs won't be doing the cars any favours!).

How where the heads? Any cracks?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on May 25, 2017, 02:15:34 PM
Quote from: HaNs on May 25, 2017, 10:43:12 AM
How where the heads? Any cracks?

Nah, they were fine  (well thats what they told me!)

:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on May 29, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Tesla Model X in the carpark at the Y on Akoranga Drive, I think the driver works for Tesla from the way he was talking to his mates, asked him to open the back doors actually very cool in the metal
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Fizz on May 30, 2017, 03:54:26 PM
Quote from: the phantom on May 29, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Tesla Model X in the carpark at the Y on Akoranga Drive, I think the driver works for Tesla from the way he was talking to his mates, asked him to open the back doors actually very cool in the metal

White one? if so saw this on Friday on Queen street with the rear gull wing doors.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on May 30, 2017, 09:18:00 PM
Quote from: Fizz on May 30, 2017, 03:54:26 PM
White one? if so saw this on Friday on Queen street with the rear gull wing doors.


white, yes
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: deedub on May 31, 2017, 05:33:31 PM
Quote from: Worms on May 03, 2017, 06:49:25 AM
Meh! ... more Syncro Tristar, please  ;D

^^ This!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: robh on June 09, 2017, 08:18:26 AM
NASTNAS B7 RS4 Chapel Road last night on my way to help Martin put gearbox back in his mark 1 convertible.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on June 10, 2017, 07:33:36 PM
Saw 2 Red Ferraris (one a 458?  And something else) in Petone closely followed by a yellow Mclaren. 

Didn't realise how wide the 458 was!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 16, 2017, 06:14:47 PM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on May 05, 2017, 10:10:35 AM
The view from the office this morning:

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi42.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fe348%2FGolfboy666gti%2F991%2520R_zps9n5jy3vx.jpg&hash=071c5c8969e11597c1dcc031043114e2d2963d74) (http://s42.photobucket.com/user/Golfboy666gti/media/991%20R_zps9n5jy3vx.jpg.html)

holy chit !

that's a 911R 

:o
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 18, 2017, 08:55:35 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 16, 2017, 06:14:47 PM
holy chit !

that's a 911R 

:o

That it is
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 18, 2017, 11:17:58 PM
took a closer look after you told me   ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on July 09, 2017, 06:33:12 AM
Mate of mine in AKL saw this a few days ago.

My twin (ish!)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi603.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ftt111%2Fwetaworker%2FMisc%2520Cars%2FRS2_AKL_zpsvbnwkmm9.jpg&hash=92c42aa16febf590b70c13c6fa9f7a4eea88adb8) (http://s603.photobucket.com/user/wetaworker/media/Misc%20Cars/RS2_AKL_zpsvbnwkmm9.jpg.html)

https://carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=hqh939
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: WRURQ on July 18, 2017, 09:33:40 PM
Saw the great looking Blue RS4 GWK 110 heading to the Airport in Auckland this morning, looks awesome... Let me know if you ever consider selling.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Naekyr on July 27, 2017, 02:13:39 PM
Quote from: the phantom on May 29, 2017, 08:54:15 PM
Tesla Model X in the carpark at the Y on Akoranga Drive, I think the driver works for Tesla from the way he was talking to his mates, asked him to open the back doors actually very cool in the metal

living on the shore, driving in the mornings on the motorway I see a lot of model s' on the road and few model x as well (seen that white one few times now)

saw an alfa romeo 4c on the bridge the other day, looks very sporty in red - speaking of which, the quatro foglio mama mia or whatever its called, the v6 twin turbo $130k model - I haven't seen a single one on the roads, has anyone seen it? sales must be terrible..
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: curts on July 27, 2017, 03:19:33 PM
Quote from: Naekyr on July 27, 2017, 02:13:39 PM
living on the shore, driving in the mornings on the motorway I see a lot of model s' on the road and few model x as well (seen that white one few times now)

saw an alfa romeo 4c on the bridge the other day, looks very sporty in red - speaking of which, the quatro foglio mama mia or whatever its called, the v6 twin turbo $130k model - I haven't seen a single one on the roads, has anyone seen it? sales must be terrible..

Guilia Quadrifoglio? I have seen a few of them, maybe 5? They sound amazing in the flesh.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on July 30, 2017, 09:50:13 AM
New RS 5 at Audi City in London. Fantastic looking.

And a bit of a spotting overload in Mayfair this afternoon... Countach, Murcielago, Aventador S, Testarossa, 355, 488, California T, Cayman GT4, 991 911 GT3 RS, DB11 and Chiron.

Also had a look through the Range Rover Velar and the new Rolls-Royce Phantom (revealed less than two days before - a ridiculously opulent car)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on August 27, 2017, 10:01:51 PM
Spotted a silver 80's Audi Coupe heading South on SH1 near Pukerua Bay tonight. Made me smile to see one.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 11, 2017, 06:50:05 PM
uk import 2015 rs6 in palmy with the crazy paint that goes from black to purple as you walk alongside the car

;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.tinypic.com%2Fdzbig8.jpg&hash=fffb38f1577cf0e7d8189c2aa8f3d62a9fc20ab4)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Fizz on September 13, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
White his (sedan) and hers (hatch) RS3's in Auckland CBD this morning. I assume they together as they were waving and blowing kisses to each other while in traffic  ;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Filx on September 13, 2017, 03:06:16 PM
Quote from: Fizz on September 13, 2017, 02:46:05 PM
White his (sedan) and hers (hatch) RS3's in Auckland CBD this morning. I assume they together as they were waving and blowing kisses to each other while in traffic  ;D

Nah, that's just how all RS3 owners greet each other.  >:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Fizz on September 13, 2017, 03:50:40 PM
Quote from: Filx on September 13, 2017, 03:06:16 PM
Nah, that's just how all RS3 owners greet each other.  >:D
If that's the RS3's then I'd hate to know what the RS4 guys get up 2 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on September 14, 2017, 10:16:29 AM
Quote from: Fizz on September 13, 2017, 03:50:40 PM
If that's the RS3's then I'd hate to know what the RS4 guys get up 2 ;D ;D

The new is Bi Turbo...  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Fizz on September 14, 2017, 12:29:50 PM
Quote from: McDoof on September 14, 2017, 10:16:29 AM
The new is Bi Turbo...  ;)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on September 19, 2017, 03:23:20 PM
New Tesla Model X pulling into the Honda dealership in Wairau park. All the staff outside taking pics of it as it rolled in. It actually looks OK in the flesh
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on September 19, 2017, 07:56:54 PM
The Model X looks weird IMO... the roof is too bubbley. The rear doors are silly also
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: deedub on September 19, 2017, 08:40:22 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on September 19, 2017, 07:56:54 PM
The Model X looks weird IMO... the roof is too bubbley. The rear doors are silly also

Agree entirely. I saw one the other day and thought it looked very awkward, and all the effort they went to with those doors...why?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on September 19, 2017, 10:04:11 PM
That is why the scene is so fkd up ....  ::)  ...  compared to 110 years ago ...


ALL WE NEED IS A MODEL T, not a Duesenberg   ...........  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wilco on September 29, 2017, 05:50:25 PM
Okay, who's the WO at Auckland Base with the red URQ today?  Snapped!  :police:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Worms on September 29, 2017, 08:36:52 PM
Quote from: Pushbutton_auto on September 19, 2017, 10:04:11 PM

ALL WE NEED IS A MODEL T, not a Duesenberg   ...........  ;)

We've got a Model A in the family... a '29.

I'd rather drive my '72 Beetle from Whangarei to Christchurch, than the the "A" from here to Auckland!  ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 29, 2017, 09:51:49 PM
Quote from: rambo_005 on September 19, 2017, 07:56:54 PM
The Model X looks weird IMO... the roof is too bubbley. The rear doors are silly also

the argument for the rear doors is that they can be fully opened in a tight car park, a bonus if you have children in restraints in the back seats
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on October 02, 2017, 09:38:10 AM
2 Teslas inside Botany town Centre, opened up so you could get in and have a look. Very nice inside, but not a kid friendly place....
I think the Model X looks better in person than on paper. However those doors are just trouble. They work fine when you have limited space next to you, but I would hate to see the result trying to open them in a multi story car park. Can you imagine the scratches you would get from the low hanging fire sprinklers.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 04, 2017, 02:59:40 PM
today in palmytown...

a first gen vw phaeton in dark blue.

actually looked quite nice.

:laugh:

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on October 04, 2017, 04:00:57 PM
Nothing wrong with those but the snob factor was the killer I think
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 04, 2017, 04:49:07 PM
not sure if clarkson's top gear review helped or hindered ...

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 14, 2017, 03:28:24 PM
in town this  morning...

yellow kia stinger

not sure which version but surprisingly good looking.

:o
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 15, 2017, 04:02:44 PM
the orange tt 3.2 from a few weks ago...

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2Fm9pqix.jpg&hash=1e427782d126d6eeb76af277344d94d195d36cdc)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2F332td01.jpg&hash=a160c3edea53eb2ecfc5f2d8366ae43ca5844398)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi64.tinypic.com%2Fw829ok.jpg&hash=8e087480fbdea7fdd6059734fd90d07562f18e52)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on October 15, 2017, 04:09:35 PM
Orange quite suits it
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 15, 2017, 06:31:49 PM
it caught my eye from across the road.

same dealer has a similar age red/black roof a3 3.2 quattro.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 16, 2017, 04:19:18 PM
another colourful one

;D

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi68.tinypic.com%2F2aaj60x.jpg&hash=a3bb21a98b9772c6e86c5c209f0c0fc3eac1827d)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi65.tinypic.com%2F2mljk2.jpg&hash=64d1922988915e54a1d993d317d0a866f1a4eef5)
(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi63.tinypic.com%2F51398m.jpg&hash=08f3806af89693b6cec172e3e250ca15a1e8e690)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on November 17, 2017, 07:29:26 PM
new FIAT 124 spyder, interesting approaching, underwhelming departing
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on December 21, 2017, 09:49:32 PM
mint orange 69 Pontiac Firebird convertible on the Northern this arvo, shame he had the top up

a taxi, unremarkable except this was a black Tesla, Model X I think
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on December 21, 2017, 10:15:37 PM
oh, and a black Ferrari FF on dealer plates
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: DAPPR on January 27, 2018, 11:04:35 PM
No 2018 thread yet :(

I'll pop this in here then :)

Spotted in Straya:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4763/28143424079_f1af0ae970_b.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on January 28, 2018, 03:40:32 AM
Good point! Things have been a bit quieter on the spotting front lately, so I've just removed the year from this thread for now...
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 28, 2018, 03:18:32 PM
why yellow fogs ?
style ?

???
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 31, 2018, 03:05:03 PM
someone mentioned there was no spotted 2018 thread yet so...

ktm xbow in mautoz new napier road palmerston north showroom

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2F34zeic7.jpg&hash=00836308fb02197c1cff23b6e6018f9b3c361d2e)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on January 31, 2018, 06:56:47 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on January 31, 2018, 03:05:03 PM
someone mentioned there was no spotted 2018 thread yet so...

ktm xbow in mautoz new napier road palmerston north showroom

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi67.tinypic.com%2F34zeic7.jpg&hash=00836308fb02197c1cff23b6e6018f9b3c361d2e)

Wow!  Go P Naughty!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowburn on January 31, 2018, 11:07:29 PM
I'll say it again....palmy has huge amounts of super dope cars....tucked away and in the open....
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wilco on February 01, 2018, 09:03:34 PM
Has to have something going for it.  >:D  Spent too long there in the 80's...
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 01, 2018, 09:45:26 PM
'80s in palmy was full of escort sports, lasers, toyota twin cams, mitsi turbos and the odd fiat - 131 racings, 130 abarths

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowburn on February 02, 2018, 11:55:15 AM
rx2s,datsun 1200s,1600,mk1 cortinas with serria cosworth transplants >:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on February 13, 2018, 11:48:18 AM
Quite interesting in the flesh. Does that sticker have anything to do with VASK?

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4712/26359305758_2d18d1d2fc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GahkfW) (https://flic.kr/p/GahkfW)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on February 13, 2018, 11:54:23 AM
It should! I thought the Q2 was kinda "meh" to drive.

No photo but I saw a metallic pink F-Type Jag in Wellington yesterday. With gold wheels.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 13, 2018, 05:09:08 PM
i saw a dark blue maserati levante suv cruise through town.

fugly as.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 14, 2018, 03:45:10 PM
pale aqua Citroen Dyane in Northcote just now, I think I've only ever seen one here before

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f4/Citroen_Dyane6_front_20071115.jpg/1200px-Citroen_Dyane6_front_20071115.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on February 15, 2018, 01:45:55 AM
The new Alfa Guilia Quadrofoglia.

Out the corner of my eye I first thought it was a tweaked Lexus IS-F. But then when I looked at it I realised it was much more than that. I just want to hear one now.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Stickman on February 19, 2018, 03:26:34 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on January 31, 2018, 03:05:03 PM
someone mentioned there was no spotted 2018 thread yet so...

ktm xbow in mautoz new napier road palmerston north showroom


I have seen their AMG GT car at Hamptons quite a few times. Can't quite work out...are they a car dealership, a racing team...both?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 19, 2018, 04:54:07 PM
both

http://www.mikeracing.co.nz/Home/

http://www.mautoz.co.nz/Home/


back to spotting...

saw what looked like an old saab 900 turbo aero in the distance, 3 door, black with the trispoke wheels.

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 19, 2018, 05:47:57 PM
1949 Chrysler, very nice in metalflake blue, slight rake and whitewalls, yesterday

1940ish Ford drophead today,

Hamilton is Mustang central!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 19, 2018, 07:37:38 PM
lot's 'stangs in shannon yesterday but not a single new one.

no matter as soon a s i returned home saw three - 2x orange, 1x dark blue/black.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 23, 2018, 06:05:34 PM
Stratos replica outside the dairy on Sunnybrae Rd, Shore, dark blue and tidy
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: robh on April 12, 2018, 11:11:51 PM
White ur Quattro opposite pakuranga shops around 6pm.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: WRURQ on April 15, 2018, 12:03:16 PM
That will be mine ....  :) :)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on April 19, 2018, 11:23:49 AM
Porsche 550 replica, Northcote yesterday, looked new, no windscreen
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on May 31, 2018, 07:36:33 PM
FIAT Tipo 16V in white, Northcote yesterday
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on June 05, 2018, 03:27:24 PM
62 Chev Impala wagon lowrider parked on Barrys Point Rd this morning
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on June 20, 2018, 09:31:20 AM
McLaren M23 F1 car in the showroom on Great North Rd
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on June 24, 2018, 09:26:46 PM
Not a bad day for spotting today. Saw a white UR Quattro and a red B5 RS4 heading in the general direction of Auckland. Probably both vaskers! Also a few classics of other marks - 2 mustangs and a corvette.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on July 18, 2018, 01:56:45 PM
Crafter with a truck tray on the Northern, only seen vans here before
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: ranton-inc on August 02, 2018, 08:30:33 AM
Good to see this peice of crap rusting in peices now

https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/car-parts-accessories/audi/auction-1712082883.htm
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Worms on August 02, 2018, 03:39:39 PM
Quote from: ziptie.nz on August 02, 2018, 08:30:33 AM
Good to see this peice of crap rusting in peices now

https://www.trademe.co.nz/trade-me-motors/car-parts-accessories/audi/auction-1712082883.htm

Someone put a lot of time into that... in all the wrong places!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on August 02, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
there's a granny running around Northcote/Birkenhead in a silver/gray MK5 R32
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on August 03, 2018, 09:03:35 AM
Quote from: the phantom on August 02, 2018, 04:42:22 PM
there's a granny running around Northcote/Birkenhead in a silver/gray MK5 R32
Reminds me of the elderly couple (at least in their 70s) I saw driving around a few weeks ago in version 6 WRX Sti. A white one with the standard massive wing on the back etc. It actually looked very well looked after
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 03, 2018, 11:01:23 AM
kudos to them.

oldies would be the only ones able to meet sti running costs.

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on August 29, 2018, 07:57:00 PM
in palmy...

a black hyundai i30n.
very anonymous except for the red trim on the rear diffuser.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on August 30, 2018, 12:39:27 PM
Lincoln Beach Oregon hwy 101 heading north a blue Audi RS2 with either french or belgian plates.
Never thought I'd see one of those on the roads here in the US
Nik, wasn't there a foreign one touring nz years ago?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 30, 2018, 01:34:28 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 30, 2018, 12:39:27 PM
Lincoln Beach Oregon hwy 101 heading north a blue Audi RS2 with either french or belgian plates.
Never thought I'd see one of those on the roads here in the US
Nik, wasn't there a foreign one touring nz years ago?

John, sure was, but it was green. It was owned by an American who sorted the car in Canada.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on August 30, 2018, 02:21:43 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on August 30, 2018, 12:39:27 PM
Lincoln Beach Oregon hwy 101 heading north a blue Audi RS2 with either french or belgian plates.
Never thought I'd see one of those on the roads here in the US
Nik, wasn't there a foreign one touring nz years ago?

John, I just messaged a person who I thought it might have been. I was correct! His name is Dave and he's from Canada.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on August 30, 2018, 10:13:45 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1883/29425350787_64b51b067f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQdBCg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on August 31, 2018, 03:45:14 AM
Quote from: RS ZWEI on August 30, 2018, 02:21:43 PM
John, I just messaged a person who I thought it might have been. I was correct! His name is Dave and he's from Canada.

Small world huh.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: beeker on September 07, 2018, 03:22:46 PM
Sat in this last night, genuine dtm a4
Talk about a tight fit!

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2F0D87757E-0917-4DF8-88E3-CDC6EAFACE1C_zpsqgbvbcfb.png&hash=50dec049f8604d2d12f1c3dbdd3a0fe592bf9c46) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/noelsimpson/media/0D87757E-0917-4DF8-88E3-CDC6EAFACE1C_zpsqgbvbcfb.png.html)


(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2F4D091F8B-8E60-4F8E-853C-59BCDF8EDBAA_zpsfwsyjpif.png&hash=b6e6db252025951d1cfaf0a55aa6cb831bf749c5) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/noelsimpson/media/4D091F8B-8E60-4F8E-853C-59BCDF8EDBAA_zpsfwsyjpif.png.html)

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2F6581EC32-92EA-4889-9531-AC58F297E14C_zpsk0bqvyhf.jpg&hash=b67e7f73e10871b1fb7391c55183b5bc90d72868) (http://s20.photobucket.com/user/noelsimpson/media/6581EC32-92EA-4889-9531-AC58F297E14C_zpsk0bqvyhf.jpg.html)


Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 07, 2018, 10:07:14 PM
Quote from: le mans on August 30, 2018, 10:13:45 PM
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1883/29425350787_64b51b067f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LQdBCg)

not seen that badge on an audi before.

what is 35 tfsi
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on September 07, 2018, 10:45:12 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 07, 2018, 10:07:14 PM
not seen that badge on an audi before.

what is 35 tfsi

It's the new Audi model Variant identification system, been in place in China for a while. In this case probably a 1.8T...

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,43325.0.html
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 08, 2018, 10:49:11 AM
arggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

:o
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: weta.worker on September 10, 2018, 10:08:11 AM
Just Saw a B5 Imola S4 wagon driving into Wellington (just south of Porirua on SH1) - looked very nice.  :D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: The Red Warrior on September 10, 2018, 12:03:37 PM
On Saturday while washing my car pulling out from the road opposite me:

A new Civic Type R. I liked the look of it in white more than photos would have led me to believe.

A new style Dodge Charger in orange. Seen that one plenty of times before though.

And then a Ferrari Portifino. Had to look up the personalised plate on car jam to find out what model it was. Looked and sounded very nice.

Continued to wash my car worth a small fraction of the price ☹️
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 10, 2018, 05:05:12 PM
ZB Commodore cop car in Northcote today
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on September 19, 2018, 10:52:05 AM
Ingolstadt registered LHD Mk2 Q3 parked off Haymarket (near NZ House) in London on Sunday. I don't think it's had a motor show appearance yet, so was surprised to see it parked randomly on the street. It was being polished, so it may have been filming for an advert...
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 19, 2018, 04:35:09 PM
saw a white ferrari portifino in welly on saturday.

2 or 3 Maserati ghibli saloons in palmy.
one a fawny colour, two black - or the same black one twice, though they were in opposite sides of town.

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Brett on September 19, 2018, 05:14:37 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 19, 2018, 04:35:09 PM
saw a white ferrari portifino in welly on saturday.


Are you sure? We have only had the red demonstrator in so far and no cars for clients yet. Bit early for imports.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 20, 2018, 10:21:56 AM
it was all white.

maybe a california but the nose looked different.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: The Red Warrior on September 20, 2018, 09:42:01 PM
Quote from: Brett on September 19, 2018, 05:14:37 PM
Are you sure? We have only had the red demonstrator in so far and no cars for clients yet. Bit early for imports.

Is the demonstrator the one with CCS as the rego? That was the one I saw.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Brett on September 21, 2018, 07:39:37 AM
Quote from: The Red Warrior on September 20, 2018, 09:42:01 PM
Is the demonstrator the one with CCS as the rego? That was the one I saw.
Yep that's the one. Will be out and about a lot.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on December 11, 2018, 07:44:28 PM
Rego RRS2 on a VW multi-van
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Naekyr on December 13, 2018, 02:36:11 PM
Forgot about this thread lol

About a week ago, was going through the Vic park tunnel in Auckland when I heard an almighty howl about 50 meters back, checked my rearview and saw it's a hypercar

When it came past my mouth dropped in shock and awe - a bright yellow and black, brand freaking new Lamborghini Aventador SV

Must say the exhaust on those things is unbelievably good, can't beat that F1 sound from a V12 NA engine - even once we were out the tunnel I decided to follow and even outside it was super loud, especially those snap downshifts


The one lesson I did learn was not to drive behind a lambo again - the amount of stones it's wheels threw up... way worse than any truck
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on January 22, 2019, 09:49:16 AM
VW T-ROC at Sylvia Park. Looks like a sportier baby Tiguan.



Thanks mods.....
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on January 22, 2019, 06:34:50 PM
Quote from: Pristle on January 22, 2019, 09:49:16 AM
VW T-ROC at Sylvia Park. Looks like a sportier baby Tiguan.



Thanks mods.....


One parked outside my place a couple of weeks ago..................I'm not a SUV fan but I quite liked the look of it, inside and out apart from the colour which was a ghastly brown
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on January 28, 2019, 06:11:59 AM
Apparently they've sold all T-Roc stock in NZ until 2020: www.volkswagen.co.nz/new-cars/t-roc
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on February 05, 2019, 01:37:53 PM
a new hyundai i45 saloon with the plate FUN712

definitely a case for the comcom

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on February 08, 2019, 05:26:52 PM
A good smattering of Cupras around town.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: grale on February 08, 2019, 07:18:40 PM
NZ's initial consignment of (three) Cupra Atecas should arrive next month.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Smacca on February 08, 2019, 10:11:19 PM
Saw a blue mk7 3 door on the strand yesterday. Didn?t think we got them? Real neat
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 09, 2019, 07:49:23 PM
John's?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Smacca on February 09, 2019, 08:28:33 PM
Quote from: the phantom on February 09, 2019, 07:49:23 PM
John's?

Isn?t his new one white? I can?t see the photos on his thread.  :)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 16, 2019, 04:26:42 PM
De Lorean yesterday coming off the motorway at Wellesley St East
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on February 16, 2019, 04:37:27 PM
Not mine. Ours is white.
I know of only 1, a blue R ex UK
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Naekyr on February 20, 2019, 08:32:27 AM
Saw this in New Market driving: https://www.porsche.com/international/models/911/911-gt3-models/911-gt3-rs/

Seriously sweet looking bit of kit
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Lurch on March 01, 2019, 04:19:53 PM
Saw some guy having a wank over a Mk2

https://youtu.be/IdLii7zyVfo
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 01, 2019, 05:05:46 PM
seriously low VR6 in Northcote a couple of days ago, very tidy with (I think) a Jetta nose, because at first I though it was a Corrado
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 04, 2019, 11:41:33 AM
Lotus Elise with the top down and Lancia Beta Monte Carlo (only smoking slightly) between Ak and Hamilton yesterday
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on March 04, 2019, 11:45:02 AM
I'm surprised that someone took their Lancia so close to the coast... It probably shed half of its body weight in rust on the way back inland.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: The Red Warrior on March 04, 2019, 05:48:21 PM
Quote from: the phantom on February 16, 2019, 04:26:42 PM
De Lorean yesterday coming off the motorway at Wellesley St East

I saw one just by my house (East Auckland) with the rego BTTF. I had the full body kit from the first of the trilogy. I assume it?s been seen many times before at events.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on March 11, 2019, 06:23:41 PM
This has only been registered for 7 days. Absolutely gorgeous. Would love a drive.

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7866/47291097712_54c8fb1f0e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f3XeKE)

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7804/47291097732_88b7b8878a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2f3XeL1)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 11, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
What model does that claim to be?
They all look like the same car to me with a bit of black paint sploshed here or there depending what they are supposed to be
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on March 11, 2019, 07:57:47 PM
600LT. For the record I can?t tell them apart either.

https://cars.mclaren.com/sports-series/600lt (https://cars.mclaren.com/sports-series/600lt)

Quote from: brian on March 11, 2019, 06:42:35 PM
What model does that claim to be?
They all look like the same car to me with a bit of black paint sploshed here or there depending what they are supposed to be
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on March 19, 2019, 10:07:18 AM
Last week, in the opposite direction an Urus in dark blue (rego UR??) and yesterday a Q8 in white.

The latter seemed a lot more muted in the flesh than in the preview reports.

The Urus? From the glimpse I got, an sexy but awkward looking SUV. I understand what they're trying to achieve. but unlike the Cayenne, Bentayga and even the Levante which evolved from shapes that could scale up to the larger format, no Lambo design could ever manage it gracefully.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 19, 2019, 10:18:24 AM
Quote from: Pristle on March 19, 2019, 10:07:18 AM

The Urus? From the glimpse I got, an sexy but awkward looking SUV. I understand what they're trying to achieve. but unlike the Cayenne, Bentayga and even the Levante which evolved from shapes that could scale up to the larger format, no Lambo design could ever manage it gracefully.

that's the simple reason why they went brutalist on the LM002

(https://static2.stuff.co.nz/1309404528/858/5214858.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on March 19, 2019, 06:48:28 PM
Almost worthy of being in the ugliest car thread if they weren't brutiful. It epitomizes some of the garish design of the 80's.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Worms on March 20, 2019, 06:45:25 PM
Quote from: McDoof on March 04, 2019, 11:45:02 AM
I'm surprised that someone took their Lancia so close to the coast... It probably shed half of its body weight in rust on the way back inland.

;D Funny, but true!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on March 20, 2019, 08:03:57 PM
Quote from: the phantom on March 19, 2019, 10:18:24 AM
that's the simple reason why they went brutalist on the LM002

It was originally designed as a military vehicle, I don't think it was ever intended to be sold alongside the Countach and Diablo.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Lurch on March 21, 2019, 07:42:46 AM
I love the new Urus

Best lamborghini ever! I mean after all who doesn?t love a rebadged Audi SQ5 with a loud paintjob and a engine with VW/Audi Logos stamped on the parts

(https://res.cloudinary.com/carsguide/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_hero_large/v1/editorial/Toyota-C-HR--Koba-yellow-2017-SUV-press-images-%284%29.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 23, 2019, 04:02:08 PM
closer to q7/8 than 5     ;D

the toyota c-hr looks like a mini-urus if you squint really hard.

it would even be half decent if it a better drivetrain.

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 23, 2019, 11:32:25 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 23, 2019, 04:02:08 PM
closer to q7/8 than 5     ;D

the toyota c-hr looks like a mini-urus if you squint really hard.

it would even be half decent if it a better drivetrain.

I haven't taken much notive of the Urus (expensive SUV, meh) but is it THAT ugly?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on March 24, 2019, 12:57:58 PM
no beauty but not really ugly.

;D

(https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/MzOKN/s1/2019-lamborghini-urus.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on March 24, 2019, 01:08:09 PM
I wonder what note the tuning forks are
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on March 24, 2019, 03:59:43 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on March 24, 2019, 12:57:58 PM
no beauty but not really ugly.

;D

(https://cdn.motor1.com/images/mgl/MzOKN/s1/2019-lamborghini-urus.jpg)

Ummmm yeap it's pretty damn ugly
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 24, 2019, 05:45:57 PM
yeah, by comparison the Bentayga is actually quite restrained

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS76mTJWa_l2nH1JGDuK1e_6vuzYtgyqw8tzKhuoCO8w_3DDICUaA)

but the Cullinan looks like an overinflated range Rover

(https://res.cloudinary.com/carsguide/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_hero_large/v1/editorial/2018-Rolls-Royce-Cullinan-SUV-Grey-Press-Image-1200x800p-1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on March 25, 2019, 01:51:09 AM
The Bentayga looks good on the road. Cullinan less so, but better than the images.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on April 07, 2019, 05:03:14 AM
spotted a white Cullinan on the M3 yesterday, it looked pretty ordinary
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on April 08, 2019, 10:09:02 AM
The Lambo looks better in the flesh too. Still utterly pointless, but it doesn't look too bad.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on July 10, 2019, 04:01:56 PM
silver Up! Victoria Park this arvo
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wilco on July 25, 2019, 09:52:55 PM
Tidy black Mk4 GTI 2-door in Greenmeadows, Napier today.  Known on here?  Nik?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on July 26, 2019, 02:55:57 PM
Ferrari 456GT in the wet on Akoranga Drive,  lovely in navy blue,  this would be in my dream garage
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: thomas.dq on July 28, 2019, 07:58:15 PM
Spotted on Reddit...

https://www.reddit.com/r/newzealand/comments/cisajd/high_stakes_photo_shoot_on_harbour_bridge/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/newzealand/comments/cisajd/high_stakes_photo_shoot_on_harbour_bridge/)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 29, 2019, 12:08:48 PM
new aston martin vantage in palmy, medium greyish colour

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on July 29, 2019, 01:23:19 PM
Guy picked up a Trademe sale from me on Saturday in a beautiful metallic cherry red Aston Martin Vanquish.
It sounded wonderful as he fired it up to drive off.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on July 31, 2019, 11:40:05 AM
Spotted a dark metallic blue Lamborghini Urus last night in Wellington. I got a little over-excited and got quizzical looks from my girlfriend :D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on July 31, 2019, 06:31:17 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on July 29, 2019, 01:23:19 PM
Guy picked up a Trademe sale from me on Saturday in a beautiful metallic cherry red Aston Martin Vanquish.
It sounded wonderful as he fired it up to drive off.

you must be selling some classy stuff, Rob!   ;)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on August 01, 2019, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: the phantom on July 31, 2019, 06:31:17 PM
you must be selling some classy stuff, Rob!   ;)

It was a Red Bull mini fridge that I won on the Gumboot Rally, and auctioned for charity as I wasn't using it. :)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on August 07, 2019, 04:23:56 PM
black Bentayga with a yellow roof on the Harbour Bridge,  not a good look
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on August 15, 2019, 09:15:12 AM
big Ferrari day yesterday, first the blue 456 GT again on Akoranga Dr (sonic bliss), then something 2-seater mid engined in the dark on St Marys Bay, followed by an FF on Mayoral Dr
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on August 16, 2019, 04:17:05 PM
Blue Porsche (911 i think) looked like mid 90's model on alferston rd circle near alferston school today @ 15:00. Beautiful car!
To the owner, want to swop for a mint mk4 R32??  ;D ;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on September 04, 2019, 04:45:10 PM
Silver Audi RS2 eastbound on SE Highway, AKL today. Rego possibly started with TL but not 100% sure. Anyone know it?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowburn on September 04, 2019, 05:46:27 PM
wellington car? used to be one here in miramar
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 04, 2019, 06:50:50 PM
saw a new nissan infiniti suv,
fuglier than a ssangyong,
soon to be extinct from these shores.

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowburn on September 09, 2019, 10:47:01 AM
spotted this morning on bridge street welly by the runway ,noggy blue b5 S4 avant. did a double take as I thought it was WetaWorkers RS4 at first.... nice whip....anyone on here? need to get my s4 front bumper on ASAP. mine looked sleeper in comparison to that front end... >:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on September 09, 2019, 11:25:09 AM
Someone with more money than sense.
A Bentley Bentayga driving around Ellerslie. 2 tone. Black on the bottom and bright apple green and top and the wheel inserts. Weird looking thing
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Naekyr on September 09, 2019, 11:36:32 AM
Quote from: McDoof on September 09, 2019, 11:25:09 AM
Someone with more money than sense.
A Bentley Bentayga driving around Ellerslie. 2 tone. Black on the bottom and bright apple green and top and the wheel inserts. Weird looking thing

Seems like maybe it's common with Bentley's. There is a black and gold (the windows are gold...) Bentley that drives around the north shore.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 09, 2019, 08:19:19 PM
Quote from: Naekyr on September 09, 2019, 11:36:32 AM
Seems like maybe it's common with Bentley's. There is a black and gold (the windows are gold...) Bentley that drives around the north shore.

money doesn't necessarily equate with taste
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: robh on September 20, 2019, 04:46:14 PM
nastnas in his fancy french hot hatch on Chapel Road.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 24, 2019, 02:33:32 PM
speaking of frenchies...


(https://i.imgur.com/BGtf5Fa.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on September 24, 2019, 03:29:09 PM
How's the Megane  going..........there have been no updates for a while?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 24, 2019, 04:33:19 PM
Nothing's really broken, the cruise control went AWOL but is back after a visit to the nearest dealer.

It's running sweetly

Will post more in the Renault thread

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on September 29, 2019, 09:12:09 PM
Red S2 eastbound on Pakuranga road.
Red model 3 performance on southern motorway.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on October 13, 2019, 10:48:21 PM
recently in pn,
a purple tesla model 3   :P

(https://i.imgur.com/V0Y2E0C.jpg)


at manfeild today, a singer 911, beautiful !

   ;D

(https://i.imgur.com/dncDRPR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/RR9Sav9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/nbDBrd2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/c4Y0Fgh.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on October 14, 2019, 03:17:31 PM
there are a couple of Model 3s running around the CBD, one in black, looks nice
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on October 14, 2019, 03:22:57 PM
Seen loads of Teslas recently Model 3, S, X. They don't do anything for me though.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: McDoof on October 14, 2019, 03:34:23 PM

Quite like the Jag i-Pace as far as all electrics go. At least they kept a grill on it. Most e-cars look like they have had their mouths taped shut.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on October 14, 2019, 03:43:57 PM
Quote from: McDoof on October 14, 2019, 03:34:23 PM
Quite like the Jag i-Pace as far as all electrics go. At least they kept a grill on it. Most e-cars look like they have had their mouths taped shut.

The I-Pace is the best driving EV I've driven. Better than the Audi E-Tron.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on October 14, 2019, 06:22:05 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on October 13, 2019, 10:48:21 PM
recently in pn,
a purple tesla model 3   :P


at manfeild today, a singer 911, beautiful !

   ;D
th=700 height=466]https://i.imgur.com/c4Y0Fgh.jpg[/img]

I know which I'd enjoy more.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on November 02, 2019, 05:32:18 PM
double car crimes...

someone actually bought a new chrysler 300 srt   ;D

and a new shape beetle with fake rear split window   :o
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on November 04, 2019, 12:31:31 PM
another double...

ev driver showing off their parking skills

;D

(https://i.imgur.com/Sto0DEB.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on November 04, 2019, 08:26:42 PM
J Mays era retro Ford Thunderbird in Wellesley St this morning

(https://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/10/2015/11/2005-ford-thunderbird-deluxe-convertible-angular-front.png?interpolation=lanczos-none&fit=around%7C317:238)

it was bigger and actually looked better than I expected
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on November 05, 2019, 08:31:46 PM
Lamborghini Urus, better looking than expected, but still a travesty

and a Pagoda Mercedes with the roof off, driven by a lady in a big sun hat, very Dolce Vita
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on November 27, 2019, 07:32:00 PM
Green URS6 wagon (96, auto according to CarJam) on Whitford Road.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Gordo on November 27, 2019, 09:49:47 PM
Quote from: the phantom on November 04, 2019, 08:26:42 PM
J Mays era retro Ford Thunderbird in Wellesley St this morning

(https://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/10/2015/11/2005-ford-thunderbird-deluxe-convertible-angular-front.png?interpolation=lanczos-none&fit=around%7C317:238)

it was bigger and actually looked better than I expected

Might be the one that I've seen a few times around Henderson? Can't see there being many around...
Damn things should have been crushed at conception - then we'd have been saved from that ugly-as-an-exploded-pink-turd travesty of Lady P's car in the Thunderbirds movie a few years back.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on December 05, 2019, 08:29:45 PM
spotted a poorly driven late model silver A4 is welly.

plate was FAPxxx

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on December 13, 2019, 01:11:18 PM
Brand new (registered 3 days ago) white SQ2. Didn?t even know they were a thing.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on December 13, 2019, 01:31:32 PM
Quote from: le mans on December 13, 2019, 01:11:18 PM
Brand new (registered 3 days ago) white SQ2. Didn?t even know they were a thing.

https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2019/12/audi-sq2-car-review-high-speed-school-run-%ef%bb%bf/
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on December 13, 2019, 04:34:20 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on December 13, 2019, 01:31:32 PM
https://www.drivelife.co.nz/2019/12/audi-sq2-car-review-high-speed-school-run-%ef%bb%bf/
Nice review :)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on December 30, 2019, 01:40:40 PM
e-golf in a spot normally full of leafs and hyundais.

with a leaf in the other bay, the golf driver had to do some manoeuvring to get his car into position to plug in.

why didn't vw put the plug access up front like other EVs ?

::)

(https://i.imgur.com/PDo2niy.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on December 30, 2019, 02:36:38 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on December 30, 2019, 01:40:40 PM
e-golf in a spot normally full of leafs and hyundais.

with a leaf in the other bay, the golf driver had to do some manoeuvring to get his car into position to plug in.

why didn't vw put the plug access up front like other EVs ?

::)


Conversion of an ICE I suppose although I think the ID3 is the same.................maybe they are trying to set a new standard?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on February 17, 2020, 06:01:58 PM
Spotted a mint, UK plated RHD Lancia Flaminia GT coupe in white heading south on the motorway.

Not sure of the model, a search suggests anywhere from '59 through to '66.


This isn't necessarily the car:
(https://www.coys.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/cars/1962-lancia-flaminia-gt-by-touring-of-milan/37_307_04-750x563.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on March 28, 2020, 08:00:33 PM
Aston Martin DB11 2018, White with blue.

Trucking along the NW from Pt Chev in the S8, saw it in the middle lane as I peeled across to the fast lane, I thought gotcha and let rip up the rise and under Patiki bridge, but as we went around the next corner I moved to the left (to go off at Tat) and this flash went past and got fifty clear of me and peeled across 3 lanes to beat me up the Tat off ramp in the most smoothest manner possible, like a F1 car without the noise   .....   :P
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on April 21, 2020, 02:25:19 PM
very nice Triumph (probably) TR4 (on wires so less likely TR5) in a good strong yellow, parked in Milford with the top down in light drizzle, mint!

not unlike this: (https://images.classic.com/828d0d211b2a061406d3f8ccce26d737449ab7a4.jpg?auto=format&fit=max&fill=blur&trim=auto)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on April 22, 2020, 09:04:52 AM
Always liked that generation of TR.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on September 09, 2020, 05:41:58 PM
Another beautiful pearl black mk4 R32 this morning around 10:30 opposite Botany centre leaving the VTNZ / Repco parking area. Had a lovely exhaust note, definitely not stock exhaust. Owner a VASK member?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 11, 2020, 04:42:02 PM
this thread back from the dead!!

new Land Rover Defender on Esmonde Rd this afternoon!
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on September 11, 2020, 05:36:18 PM
Quote from: the phantom on September 11, 2020, 04:42:02 PM
this thread back from the dead!!

new Land Rover Defender on Esmonde Rd this afternoon!

I saw one at the weekend and I was not too impressed........too poncey  to be a workhorse but far too ordinary to be an urban statement.
I think the short wheelbase version will look better but may be the Ford Bronco might be the better choice.
I can't see it lasting 70 years as did it's predessor.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 15, 2020, 01:03:16 PM
Bit pricey too

Defender 110 range:

    D200 - 2.0-litre diesel (147kW/430Nm) $89,900
    D240 S - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $107,900
    D240 SE - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $114,900
    P300 SE - 2.0-litre petrol (221kW/400Nm) $114,900
    D240 First Edition - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $125,900
    P400 SE - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $126,900
    P400 First Edition - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $137,900
    P400 X - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $164,900
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on September 15, 2020, 02:18:39 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on September 15, 2020, 01:03:16 PM
Bit pricey too

Defender 110 range:

    D200 - 2.0-litre diesel (147kW/430Nm) $89,900
    D240 S - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $107,900
    D240 SE - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $114,900
    P300 SE - 2.0-litre petrol (221kW/400Nm) $114,900
    D240 First Edition - 2.0-litre diesel (177kW/430Nm) $125,900
    P400 SE - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $126,900
    P400 First Edition - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $137,900
    P400 X - 3.0-litre petrol (294kW/550Nm) $164,900

I assume that is a joke :o
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on September 19, 2020, 02:40:56 PM
triple threat - poncey, pricey and will break down
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on September 20, 2020, 08:22:57 PM
Spotted a Shelby GT500 Mustang in Oakura - Carjam search shows it to be a proper one, driven about 400 miles a year since being imported in 2006.
Worth 7 figures?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on November 03, 2020, 04:51:27 PM
TIMMAY's old Audi S1, in bumblebee attire, black on yellow. I don't think it's close to the standard 170kW.

Sounded very angry, with a cackle like my old GTE had when lifting off the throttle.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: vaudiw on November 04, 2020, 12:03:13 PM
Milford (Auckland) on Saturday -  McLaren Senna LM

Photo won't upload
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on December 10, 2020, 07:42:04 PM
Porsche Taycan driving past the kids? school this afternoon. Sounded like the millennium falcon. Looked like something from the future. I don?t think photos do this thing justice. Epic.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on December 11, 2020, 02:59:41 PM
Beeker's old B5 RS4 near Howick. Actually my wife spotted it.

(https://www.vask.org.nz/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi20.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fb239%2Fnoelsimpson%2FRS4FullColour.jpg%3Ft%3D1173851967&hash=660fcd9f51a682f60ea06a97125f4fcc5cd5c619)
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,5762.0.html
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on December 19, 2020, 07:57:43 PM
Spotted a TR ED30 with a manual box on Waiheke Island. This one in a very unloved state

(https://i.imgur.com/IRccsg5.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on December 20, 2020, 05:51:13 PM
The rego says it all really.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Mitch9894 on December 24, 2020, 01:04:26 PM
Quote from: LouieP on December 19, 2020, 07:57:43 PM
Spotted a TR ED30 with a manual box on Waiheke Island. This one in a very unloved state

(https://i.imgur.com/IRccsg5.jpg)

2 Owners from new. 2nd owner must have really dropped the ball :( .
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 10, 2021, 05:16:06 PM
Happy New Year !
Some randoms from Coffee and Cars Southward Museum, every second Sunday Oct-Mar.

;D

(https://i.imgur.com/3BPNVDd.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/pdiTW3p.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zGJuUZT.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PXrbgN8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/NbqyK1G.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5GhsK4i.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9oz0Rg5.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/eDf5vHQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/SsuMPNQ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/mCRPfn9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/BG7ras9.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JY2zWWO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/XNOsfOL.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8uEvToK.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on January 10, 2021, 07:07:28 PM
Quite an assortment there
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 10, 2021, 07:14:02 PM
Next month might get even more cars as the annual Shannon car show has been cancelled due to covid.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wolfgang on January 10, 2021, 07:30:37 PM
It was a cool day and the rain held off until lunchtime. I would have thought that they were keeping the Shannon Show on this year.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 10, 2021, 08:27:35 PM
Were you there with the quattro ?

:laugh:

https://www.facebook.com/shannoncarshow/
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: wolfgang on January 10, 2021, 09:28:56 PM
I will being the quattro next month. I had the little grey integrale that's in the photos you took.
Thanks for the Shannon update.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 11, 2021, 10:17:19 AM
Oh brain fade   ;D

The Integrale looked great next to the Testarossa.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on January 11, 2021, 01:12:08 PM
great mix of cars, liked the black Valiant Charger
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 11, 2021, 02:30:22 PM
The Charger was strange...

It carried a big chrome grill like a Chrysler by Chrysler with headlights covered like a 60s Dodge Charger

;D

(https://i.imgur.com/uP6emWo.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on January 12, 2021, 05:02:57 PM
That chrome is from the 1971 or 1972 CH Valiant. Perhaps the whole nose. The hidden headlights are definitely custom.

Pushbutton might be in a better position to comment.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 12, 2021, 06:29:00 PM
Yep aka Chrysler by Chrysler.

Chrysler's take on the Fairlane/Statesman luxury saloon.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on January 13, 2021, 12:23:33 AM
Quote from: Pristle on January 12, 2021, 05:02:57 PM
That chrome is from the 1971 or 1972 CH Valiant. Perhaps the whole nose. The hidden headlights are definitely custom.
Pushbutton might be in a better position to comment.
Aye def custom, there were at least 4 Chargers in the hood, only one made tho ...  8)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on January 13, 2021, 08:26:35 AM
the Charger was the best looking of the Aussie coup?s of the period, best proportioned
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 15, 2021, 01:13:23 PM
Spotted in town, a local GTI TCR in red   :D

VW NZ fumbled the ball with these, why did they all have leather seats and not the stripey Alcantara like EU cars ?

(https://i.imgur.com/imJUK0Q.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on January 15, 2021, 04:46:47 PM
Next door neighbour has a grey one.........got a bit of checked graphics on the sides
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on January 15, 2021, 05:36:01 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on January 15, 2021, 01:13:23 PM
Spotted in town, a local GTI TCR in red   :D

VW NZ fumbled the ball with these, why did they all have leather seats and not the stripey Alcantara like EU cars ?

Yup! Pretty average spec and they all appear to be the same. No pano roof and no dynamic tail lights. I had no idea we got red though
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on January 15, 2021, 06:24:13 PM
Haha and they used 3 doors for all the promo pics yet had no intention of actually ever importing 3 doors.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on January 15, 2021, 08:15:51 PM
Quote from: 80 Vert on January 15, 2021, 06:24:13 PM
Haha and they used 3 doors for all the promo pics yet had no intention of actually ever importing 3 doors.

It's a shame that the importers bring in what they want rather than what the customers would like.
The buyer ends up with second best as they have no alternative without resorting to a lot of trouble, wasting time and money in the process.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 17, 2021, 05:17:54 PM
Quote from: LouieP on January 15, 2021, 05:36:01 PM
Yup! Pretty average spec and they all appear to be the same. No pano roof and no dynamic tail lights. I had no idea we got red though

Red one had pano roof    :D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on January 18, 2021, 05:42:34 PM
Quote from: brian on January 15, 2021, 08:15:51 PM
It's a shame that the importers bring in what they want rather than what the customers would like.
The buyer ends up with second best as they have no alternative without resorting to a lot of trouble, wasting time and money in the process.
I dont think anyone wants 3 doors to be honest. The market shows they sit around for months before someone picks them up. POV spec Golfs are cheap and are gone within a couple of weeks. Kiwis love a good deal
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 14, 2021, 05:03:16 PM
Mk8 GTI in red, somewhere around Waitakere township, at least I think it was
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on June 08, 2021, 08:48:45 PM
Morris 1800 ute, apple green in Waimauku, looked like a recent resto
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on June 24, 2021, 05:48:40 PM
Porsche 911 turbo, reg NII at newmarket this afternoon. Beautiful car.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on July 14, 2021, 12:22:27 PM
Cupra Leon Wagon in Grey........... >:D :police: >:D

When it pulled away from us my wife said, without any prompting, "You're not getting one".
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on July 14, 2021, 12:44:51 PM
Quote from: Pristle on July 14, 2021, 12:22:27 PM
Cupra Leon Wagon in Grey........... >:D :police: >:D

When it pulled away from us my wife said, without any prompting, "You're not getting one".

ahh, she knows you too well
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on August 15, 2021, 07:41:11 PM
Porsche Taycan Turbo, Northcote shops this evening
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: oem.minus on October 18, 2021, 07:31:02 PM
Imola B5 RS4, Cook St, Auckland Central yesterday. Looked mint.
F rego.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on November 09, 2021, 04:11:42 PM
very tidy dark blue Mk1 cabrio, top down near the hospital
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on December 12, 2021, 01:46:03 PM
I'm seeing more Skoda cop cars on the Shore, including a silver "plain clothes" one
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on December 21, 2021, 12:13:59 PM
Saw a black Bentley Bentayga in PN,

Fugly

:P
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on January 06, 2022, 02:05:42 PM
First oddball for 2022 !

2013 Golf TSI with R32 style exhausts and 18/19in wheels

(https://i.imgur.com/rcvxF6F.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: 80 Vert on January 06, 2022, 03:06:29 PM
Factory option, I have the valence but not the exhaust yet.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on February 01, 2022, 06:43:12 PM
Mint Audi 80 in Howick. Looked up the plate and it?s a 1994 2.6E manual with circa 150,000km. Lush.

(https://i.imgur.com/wACTAT1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on May 22, 2022, 02:29:18 PM
tidy white 3-dr Mk7 Golf on the Strand/Grafton Gully at midday
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: slowmo on May 23, 2022, 11:11:56 AM
Not something spotted regularly but the red B5 RS4 ACG598.

In Lower Hutt - must be local as i?ve seen it twice now
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on June 17, 2022, 09:33:09 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on December 21, 2021, 12:13:59 PM
Saw a black Bentley Bentayga in PN,

Fugly

:P


RR Cullinan on Quay St this AM, looks like a bloated London taxi
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on June 28, 2022, 11:27:39 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/3pbZNvH.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/dy7zVcT.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on June 28, 2022, 01:34:17 PM
hmmmmm
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on June 29, 2022, 03:05:12 PM
Would that be a Mac 570GT ?

;D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on June 29, 2022, 04:43:33 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on June 29, 2022, 03:05:12 PM
Would that be a Mac 570GT ?

;D
Does it matter? They all look the same
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: schattenblau on July 01, 2022, 11:09:10 AM
It was a jibe at personal plates that point out the obvious.

:laugh:
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: brian on July 01, 2022, 07:07:58 PM
Quote from: schattenblau on July 01, 2022, 11:09:10 AM
It was a jibe at personal plates that point out the obvious.

:laugh:

Maybe that is why he has the plate so we would know what it was
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: BRN on August 24, 2022, 04:59:32 PM
Spotted: 1x white Audi RS6 wagon under full acceleration, fat arse hunkered down, getting smaller in my rear vision mirror on the southern motorway. Everyone loves a trier.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Mitch9894 on August 28, 2022, 09:52:17 PM
Cool spot at the Orakei Palmers. Don't see em' anymore.

(https://i.imgur.com/bIrKagQ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on January 15, 2023, 05:48:47 PM
Lancia Beta coupe Volumex in Mt Eden this arvo, also I'm surprised how many Polestars there are on the roads
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on January 16, 2023, 10:54:39 AM
Quote from: the phantom on January 15, 2023, 05:48:47 PM
Lancia Beta coupe Volumex in Mt Eden this arvo, also I'm surprised how many Polestars there are on the roads

Love the Volumex.

But your comment on the Polestar is well noted. No mistaking the Volvo heritage in their design.

In addition to the proliferation of the Polestar is the BYD Atto3. They're both becoming more common than Tesla in Auckland.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on January 29, 2023, 12:56:04 PM
Peugeot 505 wagon, a bit of a rare beast on Lincoln Rd, driver unsurprisingly with a big white beard and white hair
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on January 29, 2023, 04:13:33 PM
Quote from: Mitch9894 on August 28, 2022, 09:52:17 PM
Cool spot at the Orakei Palmers. Don't see em' anymore.

(https://i.imgur.com/bIrKagQ.jpg)

I believe this car is listed on trademe at the moment.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 03, 2023, 08:28:02 PM
Alfa 75 on the northern m'way in the rain
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 08, 2023, 11:42:58 AM
Jag XK150 on the Upper Harbour Highway in heavy traffic this morning
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on February 23, 2023, 11:52:25 AM
Taharoto/Northcote this morning; 105E Anglia, very tidy in white, mags, flared rear arches and a blower sticking through the bonnet, a dummy I think as the butterflies in the scoop weren't moving
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on March 08, 2023, 05:00:37 PM
Rob Clubley's old Skoda Wagon in a sorry state here in AKL  :'(
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on March 08, 2023, 05:23:33 PM
Quote from: LouieP on March 08, 2023, 05:00:37 PM
Rob Clubley's old Skoda Wagon in a sorry state here in AKL  :'(

Oh no! It was abandoned in someone's yard for a while and almost scrapped but someone got it back on the road.
https://www.instagram.com/chilli_pepper_skoda/
Is it looking sad again?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on March 08, 2023, 07:20:24 PM
Oh wow, seems like it was a lot worse according to that IG page. By sad state, I mean extremely dirty...nearly grey. Thats okay though, it just means its getting used  >:D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 23, 2023, 01:18:47 PM
ID Buzz in Northcote around lunchtime

1st gen Honda Civic, lowered on steelies
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: ranton-inc on March 29, 2023, 09:57:47 PM
spotted a broken mk2 in my driveway with a engine finally back in it after two years!

;D

Good to see vask is still clicking over
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on March 30, 2023, 01:54:12 AM
Which Mk2 Anton?
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pristle on July 31, 2023, 04:20:52 PM
Two Mk2's in Papakura last night: 1 mettalic blue Jetta and 1 white Golf. I think they're both known around these parts, sure I saw a sticker.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on July 31, 2023, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: Pristle on July 31, 2023, 04:20:52 PM
Two Mk2's in Papakura last night: 1 mettalic blue Jetta and 1 white Golf. I think they're both known around these parts, sure I saw a sticker.
The Jetta is Tom's
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on August 18, 2023, 05:44:36 PM
Seen this morning at Napier airport. Old school is cool!  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/N9eQluN.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 15, 2023, 01:10:17 PM
spotted in Canada, a Mk5 with Rabbit and 2.5 badging, I'm not aware of a VW 2.5 litre engine
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RobClubley on September 15, 2023, 01:13:25 PM
TTRS engine conversion? :D
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on September 16, 2023, 02:26:54 PM
Quote from: RobClubley on September 15, 2023, 01:13:25 PM
TTRS engine conversion? :D

close, I should have googled it, apparently the Rabbit name was reintroduced for the Mk5 and was fitted with a 2.5 litre 150 bhp inline 5, probably a detuned version of the TTRS unit
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: rambo_005 on September 16, 2023, 09:30:56 PM
The Mk5 Golf in North America was badged Rabbit and the base engine in this market (also for the Jetta and also offered in the New Beetle) was the 2.5 I-5. This was back in 2006/7.

Audi Sport later took this base engine and created the 2.5 TFSI, which came out in the TT RS (2009) and RS 3 (2010).
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on October 15, 2023, 09:02:05 PM
Maroon porsche speedster on hyderabad road napier this afternoon at 6pm.
Black pearl mk4 R32 on carlyle road napier around 5:30pm this afternoon, sounded awesome! O how i miss that vr6 rumble.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on October 27, 2023, 09:20:32 PM
Bangle era BMW 525 on the southern motorway morning peak, driver wearing "cool" shades, comes up behind me (middle lane) at a pace, chops left without indicating, past me then into my lane with about a metre to spare, then into the right lane, more ego than skill

then I see the rego JRK XXX, oh, the irony
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on October 30, 2023, 07:23:40 PM
Black mk2 golf this afternoon at 17:20 on napier hastings motorway heading south.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: superfueler on November 14, 2023, 01:40:19 PM
@ Mitre 10 Napier this morning  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/RDE1wBA.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: RS ZWEI on November 14, 2023, 02:47:43 PM
Quote from: superfueler on November 14, 2023, 01:40:19 PM@ Mitre 10 Napier this morning  8)

(https://i.imgur.com/RDE1wBA.jpg)

Sadly its a rep.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on November 22, 2023, 08:04:29 PM
Lotus Emira (I think) dark bronzy colour on Northcote Rd this evening, nice exhaust crackle
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: ranton-inc on November 26, 2023, 09:20:16 PM
Spotted a Stunning S2 Coupe South Bound on SH1 today..

Number plate "ABY S2"


Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: le mans on November 27, 2023, 06:46:48 AM
Loo
Quote from: ranton-inc on November 26, 2023, 09:20:16 PMSpotted a Stunning S2 Coupe South Bound on SH1 today..

Number plate "ABY S2"



Looking at carjam, I see it had the plate VASK back in 2004.
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: ranton-inc on November 27, 2023, 09:07:45 AM
Quote from: le mans on November 27, 2023, 06:46:48 AMLooLooking at carjam, I see it had the plate VASK back in 2004.

Rex's old S2 that explains alot
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: thomas.dq on December 03, 2023, 09:37:18 AM
Found this on reddit today.

Central Wellington.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellington/s/gMRGR8Gmyc
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: LouieP on December 03, 2023, 08:12:34 PM
Quote from: thomas.dq on December 03, 2023, 09:37:18 AMFound this on reddit today.

Central Wellington.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Wellington/s/gMRGR8Gmyc
That sucks, it must've had something nice. I see some coilovers
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 05, 2024, 10:46:06 AM
Seen a few weeks back, Black TT with Vask stickers. 
Title: Re: The Official Spotted Thread
Post by: the phantom on March 24, 2024, 03:13:22 PM
Porsche 914 Porana Rd on the Shore Friday AM