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Title: The Official SPOTTED Thread 2008
Post by: uero-jet on January 02, 2008, 03:39:32 pm
just came home from new years at mount manganui

saw lots of vag vehicles
mk3 white gti
w8 passat p/plate ( w8 vw)
bodykitted 1.8t avant p/plate ( 0 to 100 )
lots more....
including 2 disgusting pimped out b5 passats on massive chrome wheels
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 03, 2008, 09:20:40 am
S5 (silver) on the road to Orewa yesterday.

Lovely
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Post by: Filx on January 03, 2008, 11:04:49 am
I saw this on the motorway yesterday. It made a lovely v8 purr


5, 6, 7 Chev's are awesome! One of my all time favourites. I used to know a guy with an immaculate '55 Sport Coupe (white over red). I know he turned down $50K for it 8 or 9 years ago  - wonder what it's worth today?
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Post by: HaNs on January 03, 2008, 09:47:24 pm
RS4 pulled up to work today and the driver played a bit of golf(Taupo). Had a good perv at it.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 04, 2008, 08:35:18 am
Had a good perv at it.
The driver or the car? ;D
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Post by: HaNs on January 04, 2008, 11:45:53 am
The driver or the car? ;D


The car......
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Post by: feelou on January 04, 2008, 11:38:25 pm
We're spending a week in a Swiss skiing resort. Missus remarked yesterday that they were so many Audis around (it was rush hour, people coming back from skiing etc), so we counted.

No less than 68 Audis in 10 minutes!

Among these
2 new S8, 1 old one
3 new S6, 3 old ones
4 RS6
3 new S3, 2 old
4 B5 S4, 2 B6 S4
etc etc

Funilly enough, no RS4 in the lot. Haven't seen a B7 RS4 in the 2 weeks in Europe. Seems only Auckland is littered with so many of them.

I felt utterly stupid walking around in my Audi jacket (the one I got with the car, and the only piece of clothing warm enough for the conditions here).
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on January 06, 2008, 04:50:22 pm

Pak & Save Lincoln

Silver VR6         1997      EAD...

Got those flash headlights or are they stock ?
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Post by: 1.8t on January 06, 2008, 05:49:51 pm
Black on black R8. Looked pretty cool without a front plate.

And the white one that people seem to spot a fair amount.
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Post by: Audi Life on January 06, 2008, 06:10:39 pm
Metallicy/Silvery/Light bluey  ??? B5 RS4 in Birkenhead
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Post by: uero-jet on January 06, 2008, 06:13:45 pm
mk4 R32 in black ***406 plate.in rotorua
had palmy north z-one plate suround
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Post by: bigbumper on January 06, 2008, 10:20:06 pm
5dr mk2 Golf reg XZ4472 being driven by a total retard on Pakuranga Highway this evening.  Hopefully you're not a VASKer, but if you are please give yourself a punch in the mouth from the guy in the Strada Abarth who you tailgated despite the fact that the other lane was empty  ??? :(
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Post by: Pristle on January 07, 2008, 05:43:12 pm
An A3 1.8T on Mt. Wellington Highway p/plate : 4NORTZ


I thought: "that's clever, where's your camera tosser....?".
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Post by: 1.8t on January 07, 2008, 08:02:47 pm
An A3 1.8T on Mt. Wellington Highway p/plate : 4NORTZ


I thought: "that's clever, where's your camera tosser....?".

Tricky tricky, I dont know if I could have figured that one out
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Post by: old4130 on January 07, 2008, 09:36:13 pm
Nice shiny black Mk4 R32 with plain white german plates, parked in Richmond Rd tonight..
Anton is that your one by any chance ?
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Post by: 1.8t on January 07, 2008, 09:46:35 pm
Yup thats him, im pretty sure. Looks nice eh
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Post by: Y0RKI on January 08, 2008, 08:06:21 am
yep, that was Anton, he was at mine getting the pics from the Puke track day.
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 08, 2008, 01:25:15 pm
Spotted! me getting into my 996 Turbo today  :o
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 08, 2008, 02:18:33 pm
Spotted! me getting into my 996 Turbo today  :o

Hehe, well done Simon, is she a manual or an auto?
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Post by: Turbo on January 08, 2008, 02:32:56 pm
choice. better than a C4s.
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 08, 2008, 04:07:22 pm
We're spending a week in a Swiss skiing resort. Missus remarked yesterday that they were so many Audis around (it was rush hour, people coming back from skiing etc), so we counted.

No less than 68 Audis in 10 minutes!

Among these
2 new S8, 1 old one
3 new S6, 3 old ones
4 RS6
3 new S3, 2 old
4 B5 S4, 2 B6 S4
etc etc

Funilly enough, no RS4 in the lot. Haven't seen a B7 RS4 in the 2 weeks in Europe. Seems only Auckland is littered with so many of them.

I felt utterly stupid walking around in my Audi jacket (the one I got with the car, and the only piece of clothing warm enough for the conditions here).

Sounds a bit like China, except they have lots of s**tter ones like 2.0 A8's and 1.8 A6's. Saw a few 3.7 A8's, still not too sure what engine that would be.
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Post by: rambo_005 on January 08, 2008, 04:16:05 pm
Sounds a bit like China, except they have lots of s**tter ones like 2.0 A8's and 1.8 A6's. Saw a few 3.7 A8's, still not too sure what engine that would be.

The 3.7 is a short stroke version of the 4.2 V8
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 08, 2008, 04:35:49 pm
Hehe, well done Simon, is she a manual or an auto?


Its a manual sort shift  >:D
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 08, 2008, 04:40:40 pm
The 3.7 is a short stroke version of the 4.2 V8
Strange - is there a reason for that configuration? Seems...odd.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 08, 2008, 04:56:05 pm
Its a manual sort shift  >:D

Nice, my brothers boss/mate has one (Tipo though).

Do you have any pics?

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Post by: rambo_005 on January 08, 2008, 05:43:49 pm
Strange - is there a reason for that configuration? Seems...odd.

I'd say Economy and I guess also a way of filling the gap between the old 2.8 V6 and the 4.2 V8 back in the day. I don't think they make the 3.7 anymore, there's no real need with the 3.2 V6...
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 08, 2008, 06:16:14 pm
Spotted, very nice looking brown Mk1 GTI at around 6 today, stopped at the Campbell Rd and Wheturangi Rd intersection. Is it one of ours?
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Post by: uero-jet on January 08, 2008, 07:48:53 pm
Spotted, very nice looking brown Mk1 GTI at around 6 today, stopped at the Campbell Rd and Wheturangi Rd intersection. Is it one of ours?
spooln?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 08, 2008, 07:49:16 pm
Spotted, very nice looking brown Mk1 GTI at around 6 today, stopped at the Campbell Rd and Wheturangi Rd intersection. Is it one of ours?

Spoolins.

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Post by: uero-jet on January 08, 2008, 07:50:42 pm
ex-vasker car came in to work today

cca*** silver mk3 golf
*17 bbs rc
*hella quads
had old vask sticker on window.came from wellington
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Post by: old4130 on January 08, 2008, 07:59:35 pm
ex-vasker car came in to work today

cca*** silver mk3 golf
*17 bbs rc
*hella quads
had old vask sticker on window.came from wellington

GLi right ?.. yep ex-VASK Mk3
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Post by: uero-jet on January 08, 2008, 08:00:50 pm
yer.... do you know who owned it?
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Post by: NasTnaS on January 08, 2008, 08:09:30 pm
a chick named elligator, she sold it so someone in Wellington for F#!all....
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Post by: old4130 on January 08, 2008, 08:11:59 pm
Yea didn't a dealer have it on TM for a quick marked up price after that ?
bsting will remember
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Post by: uero-jet on January 08, 2008, 08:27:20 pm
a rotorua guy bought it...
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 08, 2008, 09:42:50 pm
Nice, my brothers boss/mate has one (Tipo though).

Do you have any pics?



Will take some when its stopped raining, they have gave me a Boxster S while they were servicing the 996 Turbo, must admit its a great car, really didnt expect it to be so good
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 08, 2008, 10:18:14 pm
Where did you buy the Turbo from?
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 09, 2008, 07:37:02 am
Got it from Rip-traps, you may also know them as Giltraps  :-\
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 09, 2008, 09:08:08 am
If it was such a rip then perhaps you should have gone somewhere else?
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Post by: 5-pot on January 09, 2008, 10:16:20 am
If it was such a rip then perhaps you should have gone somewhere else?
:D

Owned.
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 09, 2008, 10:32:36 am
I didn't mean it that way, I'm just curious.
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 09, 2008, 10:54:05 am
If it was such a rip then perhaps you should have gone somewhere else?

Try and find another 996 Turbo in that condition & 35ks and i would!
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Post by: 5-pot on January 09, 2008, 10:58:40 am
I didn't mean it that way, I'm just curious.

I know it just sounded like it hahaha.  If we were sitting at the bar when you'd said that we'd all be in stitches!
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Post by: slowmo on January 09, 2008, 11:43:17 am
did you sell the RS4 privately or did you trade it in?

..it says "sold" on your signature..
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 09, 2008, 11:54:11 am
Try and find another 996 Turbo in that condition & 35ks and i would!

Can you see what I'm getting at though? Unless for some reason you needed to own a 996T then you could have waited for another to come up at the right price. It can't be that much of a rip if you decided to pay that much.
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Post by: slowmo on January 09, 2008, 12:09:00 pm
hehehe i think the situation is..

if you have the money, and you want something, you'll get it anyway.

..gosh, to be rich..  ;D
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Post by: 5-pot on January 09, 2008, 04:16:14 pm
*sigh* I wish I was rich.
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Post by: bigbumper on January 09, 2008, 04:46:13 pm
A nice S2 in dark grey reg ZO**34 spotted in Ellerslie township earlier this afternoon
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Post by: HaNs on January 09, 2008, 05:54:23 pm
Followed at truck with a brand spanking new white RS4 on the back of it this morning. Was heading south
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Post by: old4130 on January 09, 2008, 07:46:54 pm
Can you see what I'm getting at though? Unless for some reason you needed to own a 996T then you could have waited for another to come up at the right price. It can't be that much of a rip if you decided to pay that much.

I am a bit confused by all this too  ???

I might get out of working in Technology, & get into selling coffee.. seems to be the way to some fine vehicles
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Post by: 5-pot on January 09, 2008, 10:22:39 pm
Spotted ABY S2 rego DAC*** at Autokraft in albany.  blown headgasket  :-X
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 10, 2008, 08:11:48 am
Spotted: S5 - Silver/grey. Can't remember where...it was a long day yesterday.
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Post by: Pristle on January 10, 2008, 08:49:13 am
On my office wall. Our son has a mate who works at Epson, it was printed on their top colour printer in NZ. Tim brought it home for me yesterday.

The comment in the top left corner: "The R8 is the young pretender to the Gallardo's customer base." Personally I think that's off the mark.
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 10, 2008, 10:54:45 am
Spotted;
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4779/200801090048ny7.th.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200801090048ny7.jpg)

lol, wtf.
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Post by: rambo_005 on January 10, 2008, 10:57:41 am
yeah that's a bit silly? They didn't even use a 996 ;D
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Post by: RobClubley on January 10, 2008, 11:16:01 am
I love that Idea!!

:D
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Post by: Pristle on January 10, 2008, 11:18:51 am
Spotted! me getting into my 996 Turbo today  :o

________________________
RS4 2001 Nogo Blue, 450 BHP,15mm MTM wheel spacers, Sportec front IC grills, Forge DV's, Sold

MK5 R32 in black, DSG, Miltek, H&R springs & five spoke 18's.


For memories sake:
The red one was parked outside that morning. While standing inside waiting for my coffee, a metallic black one came past from the Newton end at around the same time as a black one headed in the other direction. No wonder you sold it, just getting way to common. ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 10, 2008, 12:50:33 pm
Spotted;
(http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4779/200801090048ny7.th.jpg) (http://img233.imageshack.us/my.php?image=200801090048ny7.jpg)

lol, wtf.

That's brilliant!

I'd like to see the Hudson Hornet, too...
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Post by: slayer00 on January 10, 2008, 01:15:48 pm
I wonder if you can buy the kit
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Post by: old4130 on January 10, 2008, 01:29:50 pm

For memories sake:
The red one was parked outside that morning. While standing inside waiting for my coffee, a metallic black one came past from the Newton end at around the same time as a black one headed in the other direction. No wonder you sold it, just getting way to common. ;)

yep.. Ponsonby/Herne Bay is the RS4/RS6 dimension

See more of them, than Corolla's  ???
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Post by: Ssom on January 10, 2008, 03:23:50 pm
Saw a Peugeot 607 on Queen St.


In the same wine red as the BMW M6


With a fake Carbon Fibre Roof (Not to mention a Sunroof lol)
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Post by: bsting on January 10, 2008, 05:43:39 pm
One for robc

TDI
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/SKODATDIWAGON.jpg)
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 10, 2008, 09:28:34 pm
Funny looking black car. Only 1 seat and lots of big spoilers. Saw it in the EMD car park  :P
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Post by: old4130 on January 10, 2008, 10:40:16 pm
Funny looking black car. Only 1 seat and lots of big spoilers. Saw it in the EMD car park  :P

Was it a convertible, & really big rear tyres ? ;)
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Post by: Pristle on January 11, 2008, 12:12:30 am
Ford GT40, blue on white, burbling through little Remmers at around 9pm.
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 11, 2008, 09:57:56 pm
Can you see what I'm getting at though? Unless for some reason you needed to own a 996T then you could have waited for another to come up at the right price. It can't be that much of a rip if you decided to pay that much.

Didnt like the RS4 anymore and i am not one for waiting around, i got the 996T at the right price and they are few and far between, it was the only one for sale at the time in NZ. When i say "Riptraps" its the parts they sell for 1000% mark up, ie RS4 maf to buy from Riptraps is $600 NZD, i bought a new one from the US for $67, i could go on and on, same with the service dept, i dont mind paying if its value, but when they pull your pants down, its no fun!
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Post by: John Stone on January 12, 2008, 06:44:46 am
Didnt like the RS4 anymore and i am not one for waiting around, i got the 996T at the right price and they are few and far between, it was the only one for sale at the time in NZ. When i say "Riptraps" its the parts they sell for 1000% mark up, ie RS4 maf to buy from Riptraps is $600 NZD, i bought a new one from the US for $67, i could go on and on, same with the service dept, i dont mind paying if its value, but when they pull your pants down, its no fun!
I rarely go to EMD outlets for parts anymore, I've shopped online for years and even factoring in airfreight, costs can be up to 70% less than the NZ price. I suspect most of us on here do the same.

John
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 12, 2008, 10:14:18 am
i could go on and on

Please don't, it's quite tiresome. We are all aware of everyones hate for dealerships, it's been covered many times.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 12, 2008, 10:31:05 am
Please don't, it's quite tiresome. We are all aware of everyones hate for dealerships, it's been covered many times.

Dont take it personally Simon, its nothing to do with you, you provide a great service.

Its not a VAG only thing, BMW are just as bad if not worse. Dad needed a new wheel bearing for his M3, BMW NZ trade price (since Dad is in the trade) is $500, Ive got one landed here in less than a week from the US including freight for $265.



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Post by: Simon MkII on January 12, 2008, 10:44:49 am
Dont take it personally Simon, its nothing to do with you, you provide a great service.

Don't worry, I don't. I'm only here for the job afterall.
I know better than anyone what the prices are like, that's why I try to help out where I can. It's just annoying when somone decides to single out a paticular dealership.

Anyway, I'm just in a bad mood because I have to spend half of my saturday at work  >:(
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Post by: beeker on January 12, 2008, 01:25:14 pm
Spotted - Carbon fibre everywhere!

Just took a turbo AE85/86 out for a spin, and the owner didnt put the bonnet pins down on his carbon fibre bonnet. You guessed it, 70kph and wam, up it comes. Surprisingly it wasnt much of anordeal; stick head towards window, drive from what memory said road looked like, and just pull over. Didnt even do much damage, only burred corners of bonnet.

1st time for everything, so thats one more off my lifelong todo list :)

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Post by: rambo_005 on January 12, 2008, 01:27:23 pm
Ooo nasty!

I noticed my bonnet wasn't clipped down properly the day before yesterday when on my way to Palmerston North - hate discovering that...
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Post by: 5-pot on January 12, 2008, 02:18:45 pm
Spotted - Carbon fibre everywhere!

Just took a turbo AE85/86 out for a spin, and the owner didnt put the bonnet pins down on his carbon fibre bonnet. You guessed it, 70kph and wam, up it comes. Surprisingly it wasnt much of anordeal; stick head towards window, drive from what memory said road looked like, and just pull over. Didnt even do much damage, only burred corners of bonnet.

1st time for everything, so thats one more off my lifelong todo list :)



Spotted! you heading southbound from the north shore probably on your way home from that test drive.  Roof racks and all! :P  I was in a white 90 quattro ogling at you haha.
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Post by: R32 Simon on January 12, 2008, 05:28:00 pm
Please don't, it's quite tiresome. We are all aware of everyones hate for dealerships, it's been covered many times.

If you are going to be a prat, do it in private, pm me and take it from there, don't take snippits and quote them, its very rude.
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Post by: 5-pot on January 12, 2008, 06:00:29 pm
Whoa, tigers. 

Can we just kiss/shake hands and make up?  It's tiresome when two people are too stubborn to agree to disagree, etc etc, whatever. 

We're all here to make friends and not enemies. 

MarkII's having a s**tty day and 996T is venting his disdain for the ridiculous mark-up that is evident in the pricing of parts from the local dealerships which is of no fault of MarkII's.

Can we leave it at that?
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Post by: beeker on January 12, 2008, 06:09:14 pm
Please don't, it's quite tiresome. We are all aware of everyones hate for dealerships, it's been covered many times.

why not? they deserve it !
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Post by: NasTnaS on January 12, 2008, 06:14:17 pm
hey dudes... this is suppose to be the "official spotted thread"

go make your own thread.  ;)
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Post by: spooln on January 12, 2008, 08:56:44 pm
Spotted, very nice looking brown Mk1 GTI at around 6 today, stopped at the Campbell Rd and Wheturangi Rd intersection. Is it one of ours?

Yes it was me.
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 12, 2008, 09:11:35 pm
why not? they deserve it !

Yeah I guess they do sometimes. It just irks me when people start ranting about mark ups. Yes the parts are expensive. But after we give out a bit of a trade discount (which nearly everyone seems to think they deserve these days) we don't really make much profit on the parts.
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Post by: beeker on January 12, 2008, 10:16:55 pm
Yeah I guess they do sometimes. It just irks me when people start ranting about mark ups. Yes the parts are expensive. But after we give out a bit of a trade discount (which nearly everyone seems to think they deserve these days) we don't really make much profit on the parts.


Dealers dont, master and exclusive importers do.
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Post by: bsting on January 12, 2008, 10:52:11 pm
Takapuna

New polo GTI 3dr
The red one
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Post by: 1.8t on January 13, 2008, 05:01:45 pm
Spotted a Porsche 550, I asume it was a replica, it looked mint though. Also a red Ferrari 355 and a DB9 on Kahn wheels here at work. Is nice!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 14, 2008, 08:42:40 am
Spotted yesterday on the road back to Aucks from Warkworth:

Lots and lots of damn idiots.

Do people not know how to drive in heavy traffic?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 14, 2008, 08:49:57 am
Spotted yesterday on the road back to Aucks from Warkworth:

Lots and lots of damn idiots.

Do people not know how to drive in heavy traffic?

2 second rule, so that people can pass.
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Post by: RobClubley on January 14, 2008, 08:52:00 am
Spotted yesterday on the road back to Aucks from Warkworth:

Lots and lots of damn idiots.

Do people not know how to drive in heavy traffic?

I thought we'd previously established that no-one knows how to drive well. Except us on this forum of course.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 14, 2008, 09:09:10 am
I thought we'd previously established that no-one knows how to drive well. Except us on this forum of course.
Of course - I'd forgotten about that in my rage...

Thanks for reaffirming that "we" are the only perfect beings on the roads, Rob. ;)
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Post by: Ssom on January 14, 2008, 10:16:46 am
What's that new stripped out Lotus track car?


Because yeah, saw one of them on the Wellington motorway in the weekend.
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 14, 2008, 10:20:24 am
Exige?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 14, 2008, 11:34:10 am
There's a nice Exige up here, too (Auckland) ...PP 'SEXIGE'.

George sure loves his Lotus...it borders on being unsavoury... ;D
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Post by: 5-pot on January 14, 2008, 12:43:17 pm
Mmm blue RS2 just pulled up outside my work. 
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Post by: slowmo on January 14, 2008, 12:58:58 pm
What's that new stripped out Lotus track car?


Because yeah, saw one of them on the Wellington motorway in the weekend.

was it a green one? i see that a lot parked out near st paul's church in thorndon.

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Post by: old4130 on January 14, 2008, 01:35:08 pm
Mmm blue RS2 just pulled up outside my work. 

cool !  8)

which one ?
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Post by: 5-pot on January 14, 2008, 01:47:12 pm
I have no idea. :P  I've seen it before and the owner works around the corner from me just off Paul Matthew Rd in Albany.  I think some other people know which one it is. 
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Post by: Salty on January 14, 2008, 02:34:48 pm
was it a green one? i see that a lot parked out near st paul's church in thorndon.


Is it a lotus 2 eleven?
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Post by: Ssom on January 14, 2008, 02:37:06 pm
was it a green one? i see that a lot parked out near st paul's church in thorndon.



Yeah it's the one posted above, I was trying to remember the name but all that came to my head was 7-Eleven :p


If it's parked outside St Pauls, then I can't wait to get back to Uni and go up for a perve...
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Post by: slowmo on January 14, 2008, 03:43:41 pm
yup that's the one. i've seen it lots, i work around the corner from st paul's.

old-ish guy drives it.
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Post by: 5-pot on January 14, 2008, 03:46:30 pm
mid-life crisis car?

he's doing pretty well! :P
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Post by: slowmo on January 14, 2008, 03:49:09 pm
when i reach my mid-life crisis i hope an urR8 is cheap. :D
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Post by: slayer00 on January 14, 2008, 05:41:05 pm
Well if you can buy a Coupe GT for $500 now in 20years time hopefully the R8 is the same price ;D
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Post by: old4130 on January 14, 2008, 10:05:16 pm
Spotted the other day, maybe Thurs..
A surf green Mk2 real low, with black wheels, & black bonnet.. on Ponsonby Rd, & then again in Newton

Looked like it was one of you crazy SA guys styles  ::)

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Post by: bigbumper on January 14, 2008, 10:15:04 pm
Red B5 RS4 on Pitt St, rush hour this morning
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Post by: Pristle on January 15, 2008, 03:01:41 am

Looked like it was one of you crazy SA guys styles  ::)



Dunno if I'm supposed to feel offended or not.... ;)
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Post by: old4130 on January 15, 2008, 12:10:53 pm

Dunno if I'm supposed to feel offended or not.... ;)

Its a compliment  ;D

Spotted Simon in his Mk5 R32 on Ponsonby Rd this morning, yes that was me waving as you pulled off turning into Gt Noth Rd
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Post by: Fizz on January 15, 2008, 12:23:25 pm
Spotted a Blue Mk4 R32 north bound on sunday afternoon just before harbour bridge :)
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Post by: SteveC on January 15, 2008, 08:23:28 pm
Ferrari Superamerica in Taupo at lunchtime, flip top flipped and sounded gooood

there was another silver Mk3 with 6-spoke wheels parked along from our VR6 in Taupo on the way down to Welly on Thursday, didn't check it closely 'tho
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Post by: HaNs on January 15, 2008, 10:04:55 pm
Ferrari Superamerica in Taupo at lunchtime, flip top flipped and sounded gooood

there was another silver Mk3 with 6-spoke wheels parked along from our VR6 in Taupo on the way down to Welly on Thursday, didn't check it closely 'tho

A1GP week....should be getting a few stunner's around soonish


Cant wait
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Post by: bigbumper on January 15, 2008, 10:06:46 pm
Bluey-green Audi 80 cabriolet 2.8E, top down on Pakuranga Rd this evening
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on January 15, 2008, 10:41:51 pm
Ferrari Superamerica in Taupo at lunchtime, flip top flipped and sounded gooood

there was another silver Mk3 with 6-spoke wheels parked along from our VR6 in Taupo on the way down to Welly on Thursday, didn't check it closely 'tho

Ahh yes the only one in the country apparently, a good friend managed to get a ride in it while at his place in Taupo a few days ago. Apparently the roof was broken then.

I saw a Maserati GranTurismo, first ive seen in the flesh. Not too sure about it
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Post by: old4130 on January 15, 2008, 10:41:59 pm
for you Fiat guys..

Just saw a real rat looking old Fiat.. maybe Alfa at Woolworths Grey Lynn

Was all low slung, & painted matt black.. looked like a real sleek 124.. but it was dark, & I think it may have been an Alfa.. I just can't remember those models right now.. [It is a VAG Forum y'know  :D]
I know such a great description  ::).. it looked real cool tho  ;)
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Post by: 1.8t on January 15, 2008, 10:47:35 pm
Speaking of Fiats, I saw a older Uni Turbo with a cage being driven around. Was a dark grey color, somebody here must know it?

Looked like fun.
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Post by: bigbumper on January 15, 2008, 11:03:03 pm
for you Fiat guys..

Just saw a real rat looking old Fiat.. maybe Alfa at Woolworths Grey Lynn

Was all low slung, & painted matt black.. looked like a real sleek 124.. but it was dark, & I think it may have been an Alfa.. I just can't remember those models right now.. [It is a VAG Forum y'know  :D]
I know such a great description  ::).. it looked real cool tho  ;)

Was it a 4dr?  I remember there used to be a Lada 2105, lowered and painted matt black.  It had a hammer and sickle on one side of the boot and the words "KGB staff car" in red on the other :D
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Post by: 5-pot on January 16, 2008, 08:44:27 am
Mk4 .:R northbound on SH1 past upper harbour dr.  Giving it a bit of stick too  >:D
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 16, 2008, 09:02:52 am
for you Fiat guys..

Just saw a real rat looking old Fiat.. maybe Alfa at Woolworths Grey Lynn

Was all low slung, & painted matt black.. looked like a real sleek 124.. but it was dark, & I think it may have been an Alfa.. I just can't remember those models right now.. [It is a VAG Forum y'know  :D]
I know such a great description  ::).. it looked real cool tho  ;)
Sure it wasn't an old Lancia?
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Post by: HaNs on January 16, 2008, 02:23:38 pm
Black R32- Taupo lake front
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Post by: Y0RKI on January 16, 2008, 03:54:52 pm
Speaking of Fiats, I saw a older Uni Turbo with a cage being driven around. Was a dark grey color, somebody here must know it?

Looked like fun.

said car is on Trademe at the mo
$7,500
had numerous mods done on it, was the fastest FWD Turbo in the country at one point, now all set up for Track days.

The Ferrari Superamerica is awesome!
the roof mechanism is also pretty smart..... when it works!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 16, 2008, 04:11:17 pm

The Ferrari Superamerica is awesome!
the roof mechanism is also pretty smart..... when it works!


Hehe, thats because Germans didnt build it ;)

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Post by: bigbumper on January 16, 2008, 04:56:16 pm
Speaking of Fiats, I saw a older Uni Turbo with a cage being driven around. Was a dark grey color, somebody here must know it?

Looked like fun.

Stacey (who I do Targa with) built this car, it is VERY quick.  Am debating whether or not to cage my 130TC... perhaps I should just buy the Uno...
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Post by: db_222 on January 16, 2008, 06:59:48 pm
Stacey (who I do Targa with) built this car, it is VERY quick.  Am debating whether or not to cage my 130TC... perhaps I should just buy the Uno...


seen it on TM looks ausome. a race car 130 is cooler than a uno though....
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Post by: SteveC on January 16, 2008, 07:04:48 pm
Aston Vanquish? (Aston dna is so strong I can't hardly tell them apart, but it seemed to have the Vanquish rear fender shape) reg A5TON

Takapuna this evening, hoarse sort of exhaust note, but nice anyway
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 16, 2008, 08:29:47 pm
Sure it wasn't an old Lancia?

Ok I am going to find a pic of this model, cause its really bugging me now
I am always getting concerned that over the last 6 months, I seem to be really liking the FIAT stable again..
Except for that F1 team of theirs of course  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 16, 2008, 08:49:33 pm
for you Fiat guys..

Just saw a real rat looking old Fiat.. maybe Alfa at Woolworths Grey Lynn

Was all low slung, & painted matt black.. looked like a real sleek 124.. but it was dark, & I think it may have been an Alfa.. I just can't remember those models right now.. [It is a VAG Forum y'know  :D]
I know such a great description  ::).. it looked real cool tho  ;)

Ok it was an Alfa.. one of these.. not sure if it was an early or late one.. but it was debadged, or too dark to see.. was nice & low..

I thought it looked HOT !  ;)

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Post by: bigbumper on January 16, 2008, 09:41:22 pm
Ok I am going to find a pic of this model, cause its really bugging me now
I am always getting concerned that over the last 6 months, I seem to be really liking the FIAT stable again..
Except for that F1 team of theirs of course  ;D
Ah the 105-series Alfa, very nice cars indeed.  Never seen one in black suede though
Glad to hear you're working your way back to the dark (rusty) side  ;D
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Post by: db_222 on January 16, 2008, 09:59:49 pm
there is a mint gunmetal or silver one at anderew hollywoods (a mechanic) at the moment
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Salty on January 17, 2008, 08:36:29 pm
The car you saw is a 1750GTV that lives in Kingsland - I have been admiring it for a long time.. it has widened steel rims and is nice and low. I think the guy has kept it matt black for a reason as it is easy to maintain when you have the rust bubbles creeping on that series. It's hot and the twin dellortos sound super sweet
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 18, 2008, 02:03:52 pm
Spotted a Grey TT, a Black S6 and a beautiful Black S8 today - all in Victoria street in the City.

Saw a nice R8 in White (probably CCS demo) in Symonds street a few minutes later
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Post by: old4130 on January 18, 2008, 10:49:09 pm
The car you saw is a 1750GTV that lives in Kingsland - I have been admiring it for a long time.. it has widened steel rims and is nice and low. I think the guy has kept it matt black for a reason as it is easy to maintain when you have the rust bubbles creeping on that series. It's hot and the twin dellortos sound super sweet

Cool cheers for that.. yea it look the business

Nearly as cool as that dark Audi coupe I follow along Richmond Rd, & Ponsonby Rd some mornings on the way to work  ;)
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Post by: mark2 golf on January 20, 2008, 06:36:51 pm
i was in Auckland for the weekend and saw
a blue corrado towing a riced out civic sedan south on the northern motor way this afternoon
a black r32
heaps of Mk5 gti
and an intersting Mk2 in wellsford
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Post by: rambo_005 on January 20, 2008, 06:40:42 pm
Spotted Mk5 R32 on it's way out of Wanganui heading towards Taranaki - number plate was UBERVW ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on January 21, 2008, 08:48:54 am
Spotted a couple of Mk5 GTi's and a Mk5 GT (Twincharger?) yesterday.

This morning I spotted a lovely Jazz Blue Mk4 Golf with R32 wheels - looked great.
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Post by: 1.8t on January 21, 2008, 09:59:03 am
spotted a silver import mk4 GTI with 16" BBS LMs at work. A bit of a surprise, might have been 17s
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Post by: Pristle on January 21, 2008, 11:51:20 am
Spotted a couple of Mk5 GTi's and a Mk5 GT (Twincharger?) yesterday.

This morning I spotted a lovely Jazz Blue Mk4 Golf with R32 wheels - looked great.

The GT got a bit of a showing on the AA Torque Show on the weekend (maybe a repeat, it just happened to be on when I was channel surfing). The team (?) were reasonably impressed. From Aaron Slight's comments, it would appear that the chassis isn't quite as well tuned as the GTi's. Also of note was that NZ is only getting the DSG version and not a manual.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on January 21, 2008, 02:18:08 pm
Saw an S3 YW**** and Mk IV R32 DHN*** (I think) parked next to each other in Mission Bay on Saturday night, VASKers?



Saw same 599 I always see this morning, as well as a 911 Turbo Convertible, 3 E60 M5's and a few E46 M3's
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Post by: rambo_005 on January 21, 2008, 02:36:09 pm
Saw an S3 YW**** and Mk IV R32 DHN*** (I think) parked next to each other in Mission Bay on Saturday night, VASKers?

Anton's R32, not sure whose S3 though.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 21, 2008, 03:38:25 pm
I was next to Antons old Mk4 GTI (front lip missing) at the traffic lights over the North Shore on Thursday night.
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Post by: 5-pot on January 21, 2008, 03:42:06 pm
Black RS4 on Paul Matthews Dr in Albany.  Tasty.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on January 21, 2008, 04:04:49 pm
Anton's R32, not sure whose S3 though.
If it was green, it was probably Steve's.
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Post by: Turbo on January 21, 2008, 04:07:11 pm
picked up my s4 from ray haslars (finally got around to getting the vandal damage repaired) and spotted a noggy blue b5 rs4 with it's chin missing and a new windscreen.

anyone we know? good chance it's either beeker or bliss's old one.
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Post by: beeker on January 21, 2008, 04:26:48 pm
picked up my s4 from ray haslars (finally got around to getting the vandal damage repaired) and spotted a noggy blue b5 rs4 with it's chin missing and a new windscreen.

anyone we know? good chance it's either beeker or bliss's old one.

NOT MINE !!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on January 21, 2008, 04:29:37 pm
Could it be that one that was damaged and being repaired... the same guy that was wrecking an S3 a while back?
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Post by: Y0RKI on January 21, 2008, 04:58:20 pm
If it was green, it was probably Steve's.

what do you mean "probably" Steve's.
Steve's is THE only green one in the whole entire world! (ok, not totally true, but in NZ anyway!)

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Post by: coons on January 21, 2008, 05:16:14 pm
Quote from: mark2 golf
i was in Auckland for the weekend and saw a blue corrado towing a riced out civic sedan south on the northern motor way this afternoon
Lol this sounds fimiliar....

Saw a Red Mk5 R32 in the panel beaters missing tailgate, rear bumper, right rear wheel and a few other panels getting the rear straightened out.... ouch  :-[
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Post by: rambo_005 on January 21, 2008, 05:35:58 pm
what do you mean "probably" Steve's.
Steve's is THE only green one in the whole entire world! (ok, not totally true, but in NZ anyway!)

I've seen another green S3 in Wellington once before ;)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 21, 2008, 08:19:08 pm
what do you mean "probably" Steve's.
Steve's is THE only green one in the whole entire world! (ok, not totally true, but in NZ anyway!)



I think there might be another one.

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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 21, 2008, 08:20:12 pm
I've seen another green S3 in Wellington once before ;)

Thats just Steve being Steve  ::)

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Post by: Ssom on January 22, 2008, 02:42:27 pm
One car I've been noticing a bit lately is the Fiat Bravo.  It may well be a Grande Grande Punto, but my god is it sexy in that Sport trim we get here...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on January 22, 2008, 04:00:49 pm
Conti's have a few laying around - you should see if Clive will let you take one for a spin.
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Post by: Y0RKI on January 23, 2008, 05:02:09 pm
One car I've been noticing a bit lately is the Fiat Bravo.  It may well be a Grande Grande Punto, but my god is it sexy in that Sport trim we get here...

what colour is the one you've seen?
there aren't that many around yet...
very smart car though, nice to Fiat doing a GOOD big(ger) car!
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Post by: Ssom on January 23, 2008, 09:07:58 pm
Saw a blue one in Wellington and a red one on the Auckland waterfront the other day.  I think I may have seen a black one as well at some stage late last year.


But yeah, the gunmetal coloured rims really set the car off, would look even better as a 3 Door like the last Bravo.
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Post by: Fizz on January 23, 2008, 09:17:46 pm
Saw 2 grey, champagne coloured ones along with some Alfas getting delivered 2 CCS 2day. yeah the Bravo is rather stylish
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Post by: old4130 on January 23, 2008, 09:25:35 pm

Saw 2 grey, champagne coloured ones along with some Alfas getting delivered 2 CCS 2day. yeah the Bravo is rather stylish
There is a new one that parks up the road from me..

agree its a smart looking car
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Post by: Turbo on January 23, 2008, 11:55:44 pm
bronze/champagne murcielago on stanley st. pp plate MADM8S.

wasn't even driving that hard but still sounded sweet.
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Post by: djrisk on January 24, 2008, 08:45:51 am
apparently Fizz saw another silver S4 in howick today with the same wheels as mine.... grrr he must have copied me :P >:(
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Post by: Y0RKI on January 24, 2008, 08:49:55 am
Saw a blue one in Wellington and a red one on the Auckland waterfront the other day.  I think I may have seen a black one as well at some stage late last year.


But yeah, the gunmetal coloured rims really set the car off, would look even better as a 3 Door like the last Bravo.

My demo is a burgundy red.

Saw 2 grey, champagne coloured ones along with some Alfas getting delivered 2 CCS 2day. yeah the Bravo is rather stylish

Champagne grey? what Bravo's?
hmmmmmm u sure?!  ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on January 24, 2008, 09:03:49 am
My demo is a burgundy red.

Champagne grey? what Bravo's?
hmmmmmm u sure?!  ???

Yes man i was on the bus and saw it turn into the road that runs down the back of CCS.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on January 24, 2008, 09:05:41 am
apparently Fizz saw another silver S4 in howick today with the same wheels as mine.... grrr he must have copied me :P >:(

Yeah at first i thought it was u hence the reason i text u. There's also one in the green like steves. That one is bog standard right down 2 the wheels. Car parks at a house on Pakuranga Road.
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Post by: GTI's on January 24, 2008, 09:28:42 am
Why you on the bus Fizz WHATSUP?   ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on January 24, 2008, 10:16:07 am
Yes man i was on the bus and saw it turn into the road that runs down the back of CCS.

ah right, they are always turning down here cos it's the only access onto the motorway from here.
Still confused about the champagne colour ones though  ???
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Post by: Fizz on January 24, 2008, 10:40:23 am
Why you on the bus Fizz WHATSUP?   ???

LoL nothing's up, i just catch the bus into town everyday. As i can't be bothered with all the expenses involved with driving into work as we don't have our own carpark so have to use the public one. I rather put the money saved 2wards go fast bits 4 the car  ;D
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 25, 2008, 08:43:00 am
Spotted; Black mk4 R32, DHN... and a green S3... in our workshop  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on January 25, 2008, 08:47:57 am
Spotted; Black mk4 R32, dnh... and a green S3... in our workshop  ;)
Isn't that Green S3 ALWAYS in your workshop?
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Post by: Simon MkII on January 25, 2008, 03:19:05 pm
Spotted outside my house  ;D
Wonder if they will notice if I swap the engines around...

(http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/978/dscf1833an0.jpg)
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Post by: RobClubley on January 25, 2008, 03:20:43 pm
I like the dark alloys :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on January 25, 2008, 03:52:27 pm
either someone with a towbar backed into that ED30 or he ran into someone's towbar.

 
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Post by: coons on January 25, 2008, 04:23:12 pm
Spotted at the mini golf in Albany. Silver Mk4 GTI on BBS wheels with a eurosport.org.nz sticker on the back and I think they were dutch euro plates CMH34. Looked nice.
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Post by: Fizz on January 25, 2008, 04:24:09 pm
Spotted at the mini golf in Albany. Silver Mk4 GTI on BBS wheels with a eurosport.org.nz sticker on the back and I think they were dutch euro plates CMH34. Looked nice.

Hennie or Laurie probably on their way 2 or from Antons
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Post by: 5-pot on January 25, 2008, 04:32:58 pm
either someone with a towbar backed into that ED30 or he ran into someone's towbar.

 

Nah the sun's just really high in the sky casting a strange shadow.
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Post by: Ssom on January 25, 2008, 04:33:39 pm
Saw an original Aston Martin DBS this morning turning into Mobil on Quay St, with a DB9 Voltane up the road.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Tom on January 25, 2008, 04:43:20 pm
Spotted at the mini golf in Albany. Silver Mk4 GTI on BBS wheels with a eurosport.org.nz sticker on the back and I think they were dutch euro plates CMH34. Looked nice.

D is for Germany :P
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Post by: coons on January 26, 2008, 12:40:57 am
D is for Germany :P

Yea I know, but it wasn't a D. I can't remember what it was though. It was two letters, DR comes to my head?

Edit: Yea it was Hennie.
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e306/hitmanGTI/es/My%20Golf/157073.640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on January 26, 2008, 08:42:30 am
Yea I know, but it wasn't a D. I can't remember what it was though. It was two letters, DR comes to my head?

HR, for Croatia (not Holland) ;)
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Post by: VeeDub on January 26, 2008, 11:29:48 am
Spotted at 1:30am this morning, fanshawe st onramp onto bridge - Black S5.. nice
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 26, 2008, 07:21:04 pm
Ok today my usual 'spot an RS6'.. this time Nogo Blue Rs6 avant going into BP Herne Bay [before the BP was closed off, anyone locals know why ?]
&also..

A black R8 on dealer plates, on the bridge.. had the headlight LED's on.. just stunning

Also saw Han in his Polo GTI, heading north.. stands out in red  ;D
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Post by: phil on January 26, 2008, 09:35:06 pm
An S5 parked up behind my car on Ponsonby Rd this arvo.
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Post by: polo_GTI on January 27, 2008, 12:36:10 am
Ok today my usual 'spot an RS6'.. this time Nogo Blue Rs6 avant going into BP Herne Bay [before the BP was closed off, anyone locals know why ?]
&also..

A black R8 on dealer plates, on the bridge.. had the headlight LED's on.. just stunning

Also saw Han in his Polo GTI, heading north.. stands out in red  ;D

Haha.. :-) I think I saw you as well!! I was looking at one of the VWs heading south... around Tristram? I think??? :-) nice day to drive!
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Post by: veedubman on January 27, 2008, 01:04:57 am
Ok today my usual 'spot an RS6'.. this time Nogo Blue Rs6

someone told me there was only one nogo blue RS6 avant in nz?

is this true

if thats the case then that is russel (used to be member on here VS2)

he used to have the NUR spec Skyrine
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Post by: beeker on January 27, 2008, 06:37:23 am
someone told me there was only one nogo blue RS6 avant in nz?

is this true

if thats the case then that is russel (used to be member on here VS2)

he used to have the NUR spec Skyrine

yes, it use to be Jacks car (my work neighbour). It was a custom order, as he loved the colour from his old nogo RS4 B5 so much.

Since then he has had:
> RS4 B7
> Massa
> GT2
> M5
> Evo 9 (play toy)
> 599
and now another GT2 or 3

if only could do that!


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Post by: RS ZWEI on January 27, 2008, 11:50:37 am
yes, it use to be Jacks car (my work neighbour). It was a custom order, as he loved the colour from his old nogo RS4 B5 so much.

Since then he has had:
> RS4 B7
> Massa
> GT2
> M5
> Evo 9 (play toy)
> 599
and now another GT2 or 3

if only could do that!




What does he do for work?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on January 27, 2008, 12:47:01 pm
What does he do for work?


Finance
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on January 27, 2008, 01:25:14 pm
Finance

Ok so his next car will probably be a Corolla XL...  ;) ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on January 27, 2008, 02:01:53 pm
yes, it use to be Jacks car (my work neighbour). It was a custom order, as he loved the colour from his old nogo RS4 B5 so much.

Since then he has had:
> RS4 B7
> Massa
> GT2
> M5
> Evo 9 (play toy)
> 599
and now another GT2 or 3

if only could do that!




The nogo RS6 was also owned by a member here a few years ago, I have a few nice photos of it when it came on a drive to Whangamata.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/1Large.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/3Large.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: db_222 on January 27, 2008, 03:55:24 pm
Spotted: Nik in an Opel, sory Nik, didn't recognise you in that and got a bit of a shock, cool car though i like them
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 27, 2008, 04:01:34 pm
Spotted: Nik in an Opel, sory Nik, didn't recognise you in that and got a bit of a shock, cool car though i like them

No worries, yup thats my Calibra:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/Calibra34front.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 27, 2008, 05:38:27 pm
yes, it use to be Jacks car (my work neighbour). It was a custom order, as he loved the colour from his old nogo RS4 B5 so much.

Since then he has had:
> RS4 B7
> Massa
> GT2
> M5
> Evo 9 (play toy)
> 599
and now another GT2 or 3

if only could do that!




Cool range of cars
Beeker, do you know why BP Herne Bay was closed off yesterday afternoon ?
All cones in the driveways, & the shop closed, with lights off.. was open on my way out, & closed on my way back about an hour later
bit odd, did they have a spill or something  ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on January 27, 2008, 05:50:58 pm
Cool range of cars
Beeker, do you know why BP Herne Bay was closed off yesterday afternoon ?
All cones in the driveways, & the shop closed, with lights off.. was open on my way out, & closed on my way back about an hour later
bit odd, did they have a spill or something  ???

Nope, must have been closed for a short period thou, as i was in and out all day and didnt notice that one.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on January 27, 2008, 07:40:52 pm
spotted a grey Mk4 R32. thought it was a GTI with R32 badges, kit, wheels etc. But no it was the real deal 2 door in Pakuranga :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on January 27, 2008, 09:39:45 pm
I spotted a silver MK1 GTI heading South on SH2 this afternoon..possibly returning home after either an afternoon at Puke, or at the Meremere drags.

Looked realy nice from the quick look I got at it....reg was something like KDXXXX

Anyone here ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 27, 2008, 10:32:03 pm
spotted a grey Mk4 R32. thought it was a GTI with R32 badges, kit, wheels etc. But no it was the real deal 2 door in Pakuranga :D

I saw taht yesterday in Quay St.. Looks great in the dark grey
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on January 28, 2008, 12:01:40 am
Spotted a real nice B5.5 A4 2.4 Quttaro gunmetal grey with a full body kit and mags (Jhons Road chch) and also a Black 2 door MK4 R32 and a Black 5 door MK4 R32 both with in 5 mins! god did they look HOT!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 28, 2008, 10:26:52 am
I spotted a silver MK1 GTI heading South on SH2 this afternoon..possibly returning home after either an afternoon at Puke, or at the Meremere drags.

Looked realy nice from the quick look I got at it....reg was something like KDXXXX

Anyone here ?

That was Dad, he had been at Puke.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on January 28, 2008, 04:44:28 pm
RS6 is Whangamata

B5 S4 with a Euro plate going into Waihi this arvo (DjRisk???)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on January 28, 2008, 08:55:04 pm
That was Dad, he had been at Puke.



Does your Dad live around Kohi by any chance?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: db_222 on January 28, 2008, 09:03:03 pm

Does your Dad live around Kohi by any chance?

Napier hill
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on January 29, 2008, 09:34:41 am
Napier hill


Ah, I've seen a Mk 1 that almost exactly  fits that description around Kohimarama a few times of late.


Nevertheless, spotted a Continental Flying Spur and Continental GT in Long Drive plus a Murcielago in the Okahu Bay marina this morning.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on January 29, 2008, 03:57:48 pm
Spotted a few Mk5 Golfs and a LOT of Mk4 and 3 Golfs over the weekend. Some were exceptionally nice looking vehicles.

This morning spotted a lovely S8 (latest shape) on the harbour bridge.
'Twas spectacular.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Tom on January 29, 2008, 04:26:40 pm
Spotted a few Mk5 Golfs and a LOT of Mk4 and 3 Golfs over the weekend. Some were exceptionally nice looking vehicles.

This morning spotted a lovely S8 (latest shape) on the harbour bridge.
'Twas spectacular.

Was it a charcoaly grey colour?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on January 29, 2008, 09:22:20 pm
Ah, I've seen a Mk 1 that almost exactly  fits that description around Kohimarama a few times of late.


That must be the same silver Mk1 I used to see when I worked in Orakei 10 yrs ago.  Really tidy and original example
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on January 30, 2008, 08:15:22 am
Was it a charcoaly grey colour?
Yes it was.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2008, 08:38:30 am
Yesterday in Hastings, a grey B7 RS4 that had been bastardised- lowered on what looked like 20 inch (maybe bigger) and lowered to the deck (even rode like the springs were cut).
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on January 30, 2008, 08:57:00 am
geez what a waste. you spend $150k on a car then turn it into a ho-mobile  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2008, 11:00:52 am
That must be the same silver Mk1 I used to see when I worked in Orakei 10 yrs ago.  Really tidy and original example

There is a nice sliver one in some VW NZ book that came out a few years ago. The book was mostly aircooled so wasnt of interest to me. Anyone know the owner?

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on January 30, 2008, 11:01:55 am
The book was mostly aircooled so wasnt of interest to me.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on January 30, 2008, 05:17:32 pm
Rat rust style....not spotted...just a cool pic I wanted to share with you
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2008, 05:21:48 pm


Opps, cheers Nige.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Omes on January 30, 2008, 05:31:35 pm
nice!  looks like it was parked up at the legendary annual Worthese event!
How about this one to make your mouth water.. possibly one of the best MK1's ive seen??
I just looooove the Golf's.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on January 30, 2008, 05:45:56 pm
When is the worthersee meet????
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on January 30, 2008, 06:22:15 pm
are those the cabrio bumpers?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on January 30, 2008, 07:05:00 pm
When is the worthersee meet????

http://www.woertherseetreffen.at/
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on January 30, 2008, 08:17:53 pm
think i saw missgti today in rotorua.

jazz blue mk4 with a chik behind the wheel.
tinted window p/plate lilmis or ltlmis
was on advanti medusas  :-\
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on January 30, 2008, 08:26:31 pm
Mark Burton in a Honda count?  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SimonS2 on January 30, 2008, 08:35:53 pm
Saw my first new Nissan GT-R  (R35) on the street today  :o

Looked and sounded great... ...till an AM Vantage passed by... kind of made the GT-R look try-hard with all its vents and plastic bits. Apparently they are damn fast but
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 30, 2008, 08:45:08 pm
think i saw missgti today in rotorua.

jazz blue mk4 with a chik behind the wheel.
tinted window p/plate lilmis or ltlmis
was on advanti medusas  :-\

I have seen that car around Auckland.. different car

Spotted on Monday..
This real awesome black Mk2 GTI on super shiny BBS, up Richmond road  ;)

HOT looking car  8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on January 30, 2008, 08:49:37 pm
Oh and i spotted a rs4?(maybe 6?) sedan in black. It dropped my jaw. Looked as if had just rolled out of the show room. So elegant but with a sporty flare

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 30, 2008, 09:23:17 pm
think i saw missgti today in rotorua.

jazz blue mk4 with a chik behind the wheel.
tinted window p/plate lilmis or ltlmis
was on advanti medusas  :-\

Emma doesnt do south of the Bomb Bays ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on January 30, 2008, 09:39:02 pm
Emma doesnt do south of the Bomb Bays ;)


there goes your chance nik  :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on January 30, 2008, 09:40:16 pm
Emma doesnt do south of the Bomb Bays ;)


Here's hoping she doesn't do Advanti Medusas either :-\

(http://www.mildtowildrestorations.com.au/typo3temp/pics/f7b8893399.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on January 30, 2008, 11:36:28 pm
Saw my first new Nissan GT-R  (R35) on the street today  :o

Looked and sounded great... ...till an AM Vantage passed by... kind of made the GT-R look try-hard with all its vents and plastic bits. Apparently they are damn fast but

Ooh that'd be an interesting one to see on the street.  They have a special engine/gearbox layout.  Engine at the front with the gearbox at the rear.  One propshaft from engine to gearbox, and then a propshaft from gearbox to front diff.   :-X  Helps weight distribution no doubt but, good grief, it looks complex!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on January 31, 2008, 07:13:08 am
Saw a Maclaren F1 on the back of a truck yesterday. Grey and with a big spoiler on the back. Looks like it isn't registered yet. Going to try and find out more about it  :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Tom on January 31, 2008, 09:00:31 am
Here's hoping she doesn't do Advanti Medusas either :-\

(http://www.mildtowildrestorations.com.au/typo3temp/pics/f7b8893399.jpg)

Yeah, was gonna say, you would get a slap for thinking that was her car, haha
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on January 31, 2008, 10:14:25 am
Saw my first new Nissan GT-R  (R35) on the street today  :o


was it black? might be the one that was on trademe earlier.

fast as all buggery. 3.7 0-100 figure is a typical understatement. was tested consistently at 3.2's
2 seconds faster round the ring than the 997 turbo. and that's before they bring out the v-spec.
there was a clip on youtube of it split screened around the ring vs a zonda - edit: clip posted below.
zonda leaves it for dead on the last straight.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on January 31, 2008, 10:45:05 am
http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/01/nissan-gtr-vers.html (http://luxvelocity.typepad.com/luxvelocity/2008/01/nissan-gtr-vers.html)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on January 31, 2008, 10:58:42 am
think i saw missgti today in rotorua.

jazz blue mk4 with a chik behind the wheel.
tinted window p/plate lilmis or ltlmis
was on advanti medusas  :-\

Agree with Nik on that one!
plus she doesnt have the P.Plate, just mini Euro's instead
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on January 31, 2008, 12:00:58 pm
Saw the new Impreza STI  yesterday.  On one fand it looks pretty good, on the other hand it looks like the flares have been glued on :-/
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on January 31, 2008, 12:29:54 pm
Saw a Maclaren F1 on the back of a truck yesterday. Grey and with a big spoiler on the back. Looks like it isn't registered yet. Going to try and find out more about it  :)

Very cool

Maybe ex Singapore or HK ?

Jerry Clayton's had one listed a month or so back on TM.. it was still overseas, to be landed..
Prob the same car ?

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on January 31, 2008, 12:38:48 pm
Yeah might be the same one. It went underground to the EMD car park.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: teambwr47 on January 31, 2008, 06:12:28 pm
Saw my first new Nissan GT-R  (R35) on the street today  :o

Looked and sounded great... ...till an AM Vantage passed by... kind of made the GT-R look try-hard with all its vents and plastic bits. Apparently they are damn fast but

Interesting that a GT-R is here already......... I think i saw one advertised a few weeks back on Trade Me with the advert saying due in NZ in weeks......

We are seriously considering a GT-R as a replacement for my wifes TT but were working toward the official Nissan NZ import date of early 2009. I know Nissans are ultra ultra reliable but any warranty claim on that car, which i've heard will not be fully tech supported for some time here, is going to be tricky and expensive until its 'officially' here.

We would have bought a 350Z here instead of the TT (which we love) but needed the back seats for our young kids so the GT-R fits much better as a 'family car'....... ;D ;D ;D ;D

At last i could have the power needed for those saturday's at Pukekohe....... >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: teambwr47 on January 31, 2008, 06:34:36 pm
Noticed that theres 3 on trade me at the moment..............

Considering its anticipated to be here in NZ for 140-150K.......someone is seriously taking the pi** to be asking 170K for an import.

Add to that price that Nissan are seriously attempting to clamp down on grey imports to all markets of GT-R and the car could become a serious nightmare in the event of it needing any work doing to it or parts sourcing.
It's debatable whether Nissan can do anything about the movement of cars between markets but they are seemingly tracking the cars and contemplating taking speculative action against people selling the 'imports'.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SimonS2 on January 31, 2008, 07:46:48 pm
Interesting that a GT-R is here already......... I think i saw one advertised a few weeks back on Trade Me with the advert saying due in NZ in weeks......


...I saw in downtown Hong Kong  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 86gte on January 31, 2008, 08:13:21 pm
Saw that at luch in the burger king carpark. They ahve removed the rear spoiler and put tape over the holes???
On the way home from auckland saw this:
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa293/audi80q/IMG_0018.jpg)


Hi all, Finally found the time to register on this site and i find im already being talked about!!   The Gte you are talking about is mine and yes i was painting the spoiler at the time and it is now back on the car. along with painted front and rear bumpers and window surrounds etc... and no it will never sit on 24" Chromes or on air bags so dont worry, although it may end up spercharged in the near future. It was purchased off trademe a few months back from a guy called bruce. i have just made some mods to the exhaust and have added a k&n filter so she is runing well at the moment but would absolutely sing with a charger on it, figure it wouldnt be too hard having a mechanical fuel inj system and having a huge engine bay to play with etc...   any ideas??
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on January 31, 2008, 08:19:33 pm
Hi all, Finally found the time to register on this site and i find im already being talked about!!   The Gte you are talking about is mine and yes i was painting the spoiler at the time and it is now back on the car. along with painted front and rear bumpers and window surrounds etc... and no it will never sit on 24" Chromes or on air bags so dont worry, although it may end up spercharged in the near future. It was purchased off trademe a few months back from a guy called bruce. i have just made some mods to the exhaust and have added a k&n filter so she is runing well at the moment but would absolutely sing with a charger on it, figure it wouldnt be too hard having a mechanical fuel inj system and having a huge engine bay to play with etc...   any ideas??

Welcome to the forum.

If you have the time please fill these in:

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Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slayer00 on January 31, 2008, 10:24:09 pm
Im thinking its time for a meet.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on January 31, 2008, 11:01:34 pm
Hi all, Finally found the time to register on this site and i find im already being talked about!!   The Gte you are talking about is mine and yes i was painting the spoiler at the time and it is now back on the car. along with painted front and rear bumpers and window surrounds etc... and no it will never sit on 24" Chromes or on air bags so dont worry, although it may end up spercharged in the near future. It was purchased off trademe a few months back from a guy called bruce. i have just made some mods to the exhaust and have added a k&n filter so she is runing well at the moment but would absolutely sing with a charger on it, figure it wouldnt be too hard having a mechanical fuel inj system and having a huge engine bay to play with etc...   any ideas??

Do it.    DOOOOOOOOOOOOO IIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 01, 2008, 10:40:12 am
.....

We are seriously considering a GT-R



awesome.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 01, 2008, 05:49:08 pm
B6 greyish brown Allroad TDI
Looked the business lowered with dark as tints
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 01, 2008, 08:13:06 pm
B6 greyish brown Allroad TDI
Looked the business lowered with dark as tints

You mean C6?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 01, 2008, 08:31:35 pm
Not sure, it was like a facelift of the first shape Allroad.
Is it C6?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 01, 2008, 09:51:18 pm
Yeah the UrA6 (A.K.A. audi 100) was a C4.  THen the C5 A6 and now I'm pretty sure we're on C6.  The A8 is a D- chassis...  I like the new allroad.  It looks like a biiiiig car though, compared to the previous generation.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: kenny8valve on February 03, 2008, 11:12:56 am
green W8 4 motion passat in Hastings
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 03, 2008, 11:58:09 am
White R8 again, still looking awesome
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: db_222 on February 03, 2008, 07:58:45 pm
spotted a mint mk1 golf gti in welly thismorning, it was red with an old-ish looking guy driving it. forgot the first couple of letters of the rego but is somebody said it i'd recognise it
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: AngleBox on February 03, 2008, 10:58:56 pm
I'm not much into this spotted thing, but first real supercar I've seen here ... Porsche Carrera GT outside Sylvia Park. I wondered where he was planning on parking.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 03, 2008, 11:45:19 pm
I'm not much into this spotted thing, but first real supercar I've seen here ... Porsche Carrera GT outside Sylvia Park. I wondered where he was planning on parking.
With a car like that they'd probably let you drive straight through the auto doors and park in the foyer!!!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 04, 2008, 10:43:06 am
Think i spotted Robh Hooning it down Botany Rd yesterday Avo >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: robh on February 04, 2008, 11:42:11 am
guilty as charged!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 04, 2008, 12:23:04 pm
I spotted  MKII GOlf with a Jetta front in Rotorua....who is that Eurojet ? It looked like an Enthusiast's car.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on February 04, 2008, 12:56:24 pm
Black Mk5 VR32....some sweet plates on it too...VW R32
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 04, 2008, 02:02:23 pm
guilty as charged!

Your car looked like it needs a wash  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 04, 2008, 06:27:28 pm
de tomaso pantera, Akoranga interchange this evening

huge wing out the back, naff

the Mangusta was evil handling but at least it was beautiful
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 04, 2008, 06:51:49 pm
beautiful sound too......



Was way to slow getting the camera out yesterday, Silver Passat W8 wagon heading north on Ladies Mile while 20 mins later a Met. Black W8 sedan heading south on Ladies Mile. At Ascot hospital was a VW Business, a very smart looking people carrier.


Anyone else catch the Audi fest in Transporter 2 on Saturday night?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on February 04, 2008, 10:44:28 pm
I spotted  MKII GOlf with a Jetta front in Rotorua....who is that Eurojet ? It looked like an Enthusiast's car.
if it had a white bonnet then yes its dads old golf.swapped it back for his jetta
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on February 04, 2008, 11:14:04 pm
de tomaso pantera, Akoranga interchange this evening

huge wing out the back, naff

the Mangusta was evil handling but at least it was beautiful

I quite like the old Pants Tearer, especially in GTS-5 spec with the big naff wing.  The fact that Elvis had one and shot it only adds to the appeal ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 05, 2008, 12:21:38 pm
Anyone else catch the Audi fest in Transporter 2 on Saturday night?

would have been great if it was a S8 :D

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Mark on February 05, 2008, 12:55:15 pm
Non-VAG, but interesting..
Jaguar XJ220 along Tamaki Drive this morning. Dark green on dealer plates.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 05, 2008, 10:20:11 pm
I spotted a very tidy Audi A3 1.8T with 3 letter No plate going over the bridge this morning, misses fast out in the front seat and VASK stickers on both side windows.
Also firstly heard then say bsting's recently completed masterpiece powering through the lights at the bottom of College Hill at lunch time today, looks and sounds even better in the flesh, had my head spinning as soon as I heard it
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: spooln on February 05, 2008, 10:28:19 pm
Silver RS2 in Greenlane. TL*** plate. Love that color
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 07, 2008, 12:06:55 pm
Not Vag, but worthy of a mention:

Nearly every morning on the Northern Motorway (Auckland) - a Hillman Imp in exceptional condition, being driven by a middle-aged couple.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 07, 2008, 01:01:35 pm
Don't normally do the spotting bit ....... well, not "reporting" it anyway. But this morning a very tidy VW 1600 TS (?) fastback (air-cooled rear engined) drove past the office. Don't really know my air cooled dubs, but I used to have a Matchbox toy of this when I was a kid. Haven't seen one of them for a very long time.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 07, 2008, 04:20:25 pm
very un-VAG but just spotted a new GT-R drive past my work in albany.  Makes quite a noise, that v-6 makes quite a noise...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 07, 2008, 05:34:00 pm
 8)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/RS6NOGAROBLUE001.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 07, 2008, 05:44:30 pm
8)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/RS6NOGAROBLUE001.jpg)

cool !

Spotted Nastnas' Jetta at Albany mall yesterday, parked in the same row as me..
Stands out, & looks agreat, new wheels are cool
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 07, 2008, 05:45:07 pm
mmmmm.........my favourite VAG colour, sadly I can't see the 80GTE in it.......
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on February 07, 2008, 06:29:00 pm
cool !

Spotted Nastnas' Jetta at Albany mall yesterday, parked in the same row as me..
Stands out, & looks agreat, new wheels are cool


yea, made a trip to check out the mall.. the steelies are just temporary.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 08, 2008, 11:50:28 am
again Non-VAG/FIAT  ;D
New BMW M3 in black with black wheels and midnight tints.
Looks and sounds awesome, drives past my showroom most days
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 08, 2008, 11:53:50 am
spotted a tan BMW 7 series with massive black mags at the supermarket, must have been a jap import because the NZ plates just about fit.

parked at the disabled car park, was eagerly waiting who would come out.. a bunch of rugby player types so decided to shut my mouth  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 08, 2008, 11:55:23 am
Oh i spotted Tristan (?) in his Corrado last night too on Ponsonby road.
Didnt mean to stare buddy but the car is pretty cool
(I was the plonker in the shorts and orange t-shirt when you were sat at the lights!)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Spinner on February 08, 2008, 12:10:58 pm

parked at the disabled car park, was eagerly waiting who would come out.. a bunch of rugby player types so decided to shut my mouth  ::)

rugby players...disabled by definition!!!!

same with holden badges.....not many people realise that the holden lion is accepted as a mobility card in most jurisdictions!!!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on February 08, 2008, 12:41:17 pm
Oh i spotted Tristan (?) in his Corrado last night too on Ponsonby road.
Didnt mean to stare buddy but the car is pretty cool
(I was the plonker in the shorts and orange t-shirt when you were sat at the lights!)

Ha, I can't remember seeing you. But thanks! The car is absolutely filthy from dirt roads but will give it a good wash on Sunday  8)

Tristan
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 08, 2008, 02:07:47 pm
you were sat at the lights corner of Ponsonby and Richmond.
Gave me a funny look cos i was checking out the car... haha :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 08, 2008, 05:23:11 pm
again Non-VAG/FIAT  ;D
New BMW M3 in black with black wheels and midnight tints.
Looks and sounds awesome, drives past my showroom most days

If its got the plate M3 V8 or V8 M3 its one I see all the time. Has already been spotted on a few different sets of wheels inc 19" BBS CH, some dished mesh wheels in black with polished lip and a set of M6 20" painted black with red stripe lip. The M6s being the most recent, last time I saw them they were missing center caps and the small ///M badges. Hot car!

Lives close and is often parked out on the street. Used to own a e46 M3 plate M3 GTR with a few different wheels, now some older guy drives it. Im fairly sure he had a e39 M5 also
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 08, 2008, 05:23:57 pm
Takapuna

mk4 R32 5door in black
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 08, 2008, 05:25:17 pm
I spotted a red mk4 R32 a few days ago, absolutely awesome in red..
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 08, 2008, 06:39:53 pm
I spotted a red mk4 R32 a few days ago, absolutely awesome in red..

I saw the Red Mk4 R32 yesterday, the one with the p/plate, at Woolworths Richmond Rd

This time a young guy driving it, mint in red
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 08, 2008, 06:41:22 pm
Oh yea
V10 TDI Phaeton at Westhaven this morning.. dark grey/green

Been going for morning rides through again, there is some mean machines down there.. also a new XK8 this morning
Astons, & Cayene's are the norm down there
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 08, 2008, 06:44:19 pm
I saw the Red Mk4 R32 yesterday, the one with the p/plate, at Woolworths Richmond Rd

This time a young guy driving it, mint in red

Yup same one I spotted, always stands out.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: chis on February 09, 2008, 05:27:22 pm
an absolutely stunning white ur quattro (not sure whether it was a replica or not but it looked like the shorter wheel base sport quattro) followed by a ford rs200 (a GVI car)!  looked super hot together in rally garb, exiting the northwestern at st lukes rd  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on February 09, 2008, 05:44:41 pm
someone spotted me and honked, was a bit preoccupied, did not have time to honk back... wassssssssssssssup...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slayer00 on February 09, 2008, 06:56:21 pm
Silver Mk1 GTI today in napier
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 09, 2008, 07:00:42 pm
an absolutely stunning white ur quattro (not sure whether it was a replica or not but it looked like the shorter wheel base sport quattro) followed by a ford rs200 (a GVI car)!  looked super hot together in rally garb, exiting the northwestern at st lukes rd  ;D

I saw a heap of classics on the roads in Auckland today....all out and about for the Classic Car weekend no doubt....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 10, 2008, 11:03:56 am
Silver Mk1 GTI today in napier

That will be Dad.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 10, 2008, 09:03:23 pm
Spotted a B5 S4
P/Plate 'S4 4X4'
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 11, 2008, 08:53:52 am
spotted this morning in the Ellerslie/ Penrose area a charcoal Mk2 with black wheels that had a silver lip. Also had aftermarket exhaust. Looked very well looked after :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on February 11, 2008, 11:31:53 am
Spotted blue lhd A6 wagon with a pair of large exhausts poking out from under its much larger than standard rear bumper...
Just keep it quite please  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 11, 2008, 11:38:28 am
Spotted blue lhd A6 wagon with a pair of large exhausts poking out from under its much larger than standard rear bumper...
Just keep it quite please  ;)
wicked.
testing?


Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: robh on February 11, 2008, 11:52:22 am
Spotted blue lhd A6 wagon with a pair of large exhausts poking out from under its much larger than standard rear bumper...
Just keep it quite please  ;)

new RS6?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 11, 2008, 12:39:06 pm
shhhh.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: robh on February 11, 2008, 12:53:02 pm
whoops, hope it's in that lovely blue colour
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Post by: Simon MkII on February 11, 2008, 01:19:18 pm
new RS6?

It looks that way. And yes, it is in that lovely blue color  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 11, 2008, 01:23:07 pm
does it have the rear diffuser?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 11, 2008, 01:31:15 pm
Nice spot, its going to be at the Melbourne auto show later this month, I even managed to time my holiday with it :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 11, 2008, 01:38:00 pm
Spotted blue lhd A6 wagon with a pair of large exhausts poking out from under its much larger than standard rear bumper...
Just keep it quite please  ;)

Want to get us a pic?

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on February 11, 2008, 01:49:22 pm
does it have the rear diffuser?
Not sure, haven't had a close look at it yet.

Want to get us a pic?
I'll try...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 11, 2008, 05:32:03 pm
Cool Stuff !!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a blue rocket around Grey Lynn
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 11, 2008, 07:06:45 pm
VeeDub's 'rado heading into town across the bridge around 1:30 this arvo
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on February 11, 2008, 07:15:17 pm
clio v6 in rotorua
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on February 11, 2008, 07:51:48 pm
Mean silver Mk5 Jetta with 18" Mk5 GTI wheels and a body kit in Wanganui... really need to get a photo of it!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slayer00 on February 11, 2008, 08:57:07 pm
Red Fiat 130tc in Hastings
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 11, 2008, 08:59:14 pm
Silver Fiat Abarth on Dominion Rd on Sunday.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: db_222 on February 11, 2008, 09:39:52 pm
Red Fiat 130tc in Hastings

yea that was me, was doing a few things in hastings today
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 11, 2008, 09:40:01 pm
Mean silver Mk5 Jetta with 18" Mk5 GTI wheels and a body kit in Wanganui... really need to get a photo of it!

Cool don't see many Mk5 Jetta's around

Were you in your Mk4 at the time ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on February 11, 2008, 09:50:00 pm
Thursday arvo heading south just after vic park overpass. Looked really cool, twin R32 style exhauts too, wasn't quick enough to get a rear shot though.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/07022008010.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on February 11, 2008, 09:57:11 pm
Cool don't see many Mk5 Jetta's around

Were you in your Mk4 at the time ?

It was at lunch time so I was on foot, but the Bora was just around the corner ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on February 11, 2008, 09:59:46 pm
Thursday arvo heading south just after vic park overpass. Looked really cool, twin R32 style exhauts too, wasn't quick enough to get a rear shot though.

That is a VASK car, Lupo GTI :)

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,6132.0.html
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on February 11, 2008, 10:02:39 pm
Red 16v Corrado "VW 16V" at about 9pm turning into Bucklands Beach Rd.  It looked to be in good shape from where I was sitting.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on February 11, 2008, 10:46:05 pm
w8 engine in bits....will try get a picture tomorow
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on February 12, 2008, 12:49:59 am
w8 engine in bits....will try get a picture tomorow
coooool please do
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 12, 2008, 07:36:33 am
yea that was me, was doing a few things in hastings today

Did you make it out safe? ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 12, 2008, 08:26:40 am
Spotted a mean B7 S4 yesterday in Newmarket. Full black with black interior and Black RS4 wheels even the S4 badges were blacked out.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 12, 2008, 01:25:54 pm
Silver S2 Sedan Reg SZ**** on Queen St...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 12, 2008, 02:39:28 pm
Spotted a mean B7 S4 yesterday in Newmarket. Full black with black interior and Black RS4 wheels even the S4 badges were blacked out.
sure it wasn't an rs4? there's a black kit rs4 around parnell newmarket.

saw a gunmetal kit one in grafton too. including wheels and mirrors.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 12, 2008, 05:20:18 pm
Saw this yesterday..no idea what it is:
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/jasoncordelle/Somecaronatransporter.jpg)

NOT: Merc or MG - Badges were definitely not Merc or MG
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 12, 2008, 06:30:50 pm
It's a Hyundai Santa Fe :p
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 12, 2008, 06:33:24 pm
Saw this yesterday..no idea what it is:

NOT: Merc or MG - Badges were definitely not Merc or MG


it's a Bristol 405 drophead coupe, one of 43 built, so it's the rarest car you've EVER seen Jason!

http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/480/gallery.ehtml (http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/480/gallery.ehtml)
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Post by: slayer00 on February 12, 2008, 06:44:50 pm
yea that was me, was doing a few things in hastings today

Whats up with your brake/taillights?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 12, 2008, 07:34:22 pm
Whats up with your brake/taillights?

Its Italian.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 12, 2008, 07:34:50 pm
sure it wasn't an rs4? there's a black kit rs4 around parnell newmarket.

saw a gunmetal kit one in grafton too. including wheels and mirrors.

Might possibly have been an RS4 though it didn't have a Rear badge only made out S4 on the front grill but due to that being blacked out i could be wrong. Yeah the one i saw had black mirrors 2. Whatever it was it looked fantastic that's 4 sure
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: S3NZ on February 12, 2008, 08:02:38 pm
I have a guy who parks next to me who seems to be testing S5's at the moment, silver one yesterday, black one today, i wonder if they are going to age well, already look a bit dated from the back i reckon. he in turn parks by a black 996 turbo. but these two caught my eye this arvo, in parnell, near the port. They look like fun.

Badges were definitely not Merc or MG.  :)   
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 12, 2008, 08:34:01 pm

it's a Bristol 405 drophead coupe, one of 43 built, so it's the rarest car you've EVER seen Jason!

http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/480/gallery.ehtml (http://www.motorbase.com/vehicle/by-id/480/gallery.ehtml)


What a co-incidence, spotted a Bristol 411 heading don Symonds St today too.

They must have been represented at Ellerslie on Sunday too I guess.
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Post by: Audi Life on February 12, 2008, 10:26:21 pm
Spotted an awesome red Mk2 parked down at the Viaduct today
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on February 12, 2008, 10:40:15 pm
That is a VASK car, Lupo GTI :)

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,6132.0.html

Yea I thought I had seen it around on VASK. No stickers though I don't think.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 13, 2008, 09:15:01 am
Black Ferrari 599 DYZ*** on Quay St this morning.  Looked like owner had ticked a fair few option boxes.


Also a Continental GT, but they're everywhere :p
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 09:16:33 am
I have a guy who parks next to me who seems to be testing S5's at the moment, silver one yesterday, black one today, i wonder if they are going to age well, already look a bit dated from the back i reckon. he in turn parks by a black 996 turbo. but these two caught my eye this arvo, in parnell, near the port. They look like fun.

Badges were definitely not Merc or MG.  :)   
That top one might be an old MG...can't see the badge though...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 09:17:30 am
Spotted a DB9 convertible again this morning on the Northern...guy in a suit driving it. Looked like a Lawyer or some such.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: veedubman on February 13, 2008, 09:22:54 am
Spotted a DB9 convertible again this morning on the Northern...guy in a suit driving it. Looked like a Lawyer or some such.

common jason just admit it

your only looking in the rearview mirror!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on February 13, 2008, 09:26:19 am
Silver Mk3 Golf Variant....with a Jetta nose  :o Looked cool!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 10:46:41 am
common jason just admit it

your only looking in the rearview mirror!
I DO NOT look like a Lawyer! More of a Stock-Broker or other fat-cat... ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 13, 2008, 12:12:42 pm
3 Fiat 500's somewhere in Auckland....  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 12:45:44 pm
3 Fiat 500's somewhere in Auckland....  ::)

You spotted these, or you are hoping to spot these?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 13, 2008, 01:05:31 pm
I know they are here, i'm hoping someone else will keep an eye out and tell me where they are!!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 13, 2008, 01:08:26 pm
I know they are here, i'm hoping someone else will keep an eye out and tell me where they are!!!

In Auckland
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 13, 2008, 01:14:27 pm
pure genius!  ::)
I expect that from JC but not others on here  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 01:52:35 pm
pure genius!  ::)
I expect that from JC but not others on here  :D
Slow Mo is just about as stupid as you'll find on Vask, Unot.  :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 13, 2008, 02:00:03 pm
says the 3 of us here who don't even have euros anymore  :'(
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 13, 2008, 02:01:09 pm
says the 3 of us here who don't even have euros anymore  :'(
I thought you were looking at a new one recently?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 13, 2008, 02:02:46 pm
Still quietly looking for a manual 1.8T avant
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on February 13, 2008, 03:22:55 pm
Spotted: One VERY nice 16v Mk2 3-door at the Chancery round 1:30 ish. NU2xxx

GTI's? Looked great in the sun with those BBS rims.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 13, 2008, 04:45:49 pm
Come on Slo mo, buy my Golf 4Motion ......... you know you want to.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 13, 2008, 11:25:07 pm
3 Fiat 500's somewhere in Auckland....  ::)


Cool stuff.. I was hoping to see one at Concours
My lady is huge fan of the new one..
Apparently the SEAT is out of here, as soon as she sees a 500 for real  ::)
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Post by: GTI's on February 13, 2008, 11:30:15 pm
Spotted: One VERY nice 16v Mk2 3-door at the Chancery round 1:30 ish. NU2xxx

GTI's? Looked great in the sun with those BBS rims.
yeah mate.   thanks!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 14, 2008, 07:58:29 am
Come on Slo mo, buy my Golf 4Motion ......... you know you want to.

as much as i'd love to, i don't think you'll let it go for 10k  ;D

and the golf is too small, with a pram and all the hoopla that a child carries around.  :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 08:29:06 am
Forgot you are now a dad. How is it all going? When do you start back at the old firm?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 14, 2008, 08:32:42 am
Forgot you are now a dad. How is it all going? When do you start back at the old firm?


all's going well. start might be on monday or monday after. so 10k for your 4motion? deal? the child will just have to deal with it :D

glad to hear you'll soon have 2 golf's sitting on your driveway :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 08:40:05 am
10k down, other 10k when you get your first pay? Are you going back to do similar work to before, or are you replacing Stacey?

I did suggest to my partner that she seel her 1500cc Honda Domani and have my 4Motion, but she reckons we can't afford to, and that she wouldlose her license if she had the 4Motion as her car. She has a tendency to put the foot down ...... used to having to floor it to get anywhere in the Honda (automatic).

Am considering purchasing a Kombi as well, but has to be REAL cheap.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 14, 2008, 10:11:43 am
yeah talk her into a 4motion, then you can really test which car is better :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 10:20:03 am
The money I get from selling the 4Motion is already earmarked for finishing the new kitchen and bathroom.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 14, 2008, 10:22:46 am
The money I get from selling the 4Motion is already earmarked for finishing the new kitchen and bathroom.

LOL you don't need either!  ;D >:D :laugh:
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Post by: 5-pot on February 14, 2008, 10:34:02 am
LOL you don't need either!  ;D >:D :laugh:

I don't think he has a choice on the matter  ;) :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 11:23:40 am
Oh but I do. This house is 75% mine. I bought it with the intention of redoing the kitchen and bathroom. I am an architectural designer and bought the house because of what I could do with it.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 14, 2008, 11:26:47 am
ask your missus. bet her 25% is the bathrooms and kitchen.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 14, 2008, 11:41:26 am
ask your missus. bet her 25% is the bathrooms and kitchen.

 :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 01:17:26 pm
The only time she willingly goes into the kitchen is to feed her pussy. Bathroom is different ...... she seems to like being wet.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 14, 2008, 01:24:19 pm
xring -is your 4Motion the red one on TM ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 01:33:18 pm
No. Haven't actually advertised mine as yet. It is reflex silver and has done 65,000ks
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 14, 2008, 02:08:19 pm
The only time she willingly goes into the kitchen is to feed her pussy. Bathroom is different ...... she seems to like being wet.

ROFLMAO!

could be interpreted in so many fun ways  >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 14, 2008, 02:48:22 pm
what goes on in the kitchen stays in the kitchen.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 02:51:03 pm
Why ...... I often eat in the dining room
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 14, 2008, 02:52:17 pm
what goes on in the kitchen stays in the kitchen.

and the bathroom, for that matter.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 14, 2008, 04:45:02 pm
Why ...... I often eat in the dining room

whore.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 05:27:07 pm
I assume that is short for 'whore derves'.......
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 14, 2008, 05:41:28 pm
you assume correctly.


slut.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 14, 2008, 07:24:21 pm
Good. I'd hate to think you were insulting me or something .....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 14, 2008, 10:24:28 pm
as much as i'd love to, i don't think you'll let it go for 10k  ;D

and the golf is too small, with a pram and all the hoopla that a child carries around.  :laugh:

Really  ??? thats funny.. thats exactly when I bought my Mk3 Golf.. not long after I became  dad.. so I could fit everything in.. & it does

VW Golf GTI, its all things to all men  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 14, 2008, 10:36:57 pm
Good. I'd hate to think you were insulting me or something .....

i'd never do such a thing.

broccoli.


(i have tourettes.)


toothpaste
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 15, 2008, 08:22:27 am
Fortunately I am past the age of having babies (my daughter is almost 18), but I would think a Mk IV Golf would be plenty big enough. They really do have a lot of room in them. And lets be honest, any self respecting father (which I know Slowmo is) wants a car that is safe for their kids. What could be safer than an all wheel drive Golf? But it also has the advantage of providing pretty good performance for when one is by ones self and wants some fun......

Saw a Renault Alpine GTA V6 in High Street, Lower Hutt yesterday at lunchtime.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 15, 2008, 08:28:49 am
Slowmo - Golf's are more than capable of taking kids and luggage and childrens accessories - My golf used to take the buggy, the two kids, the two parents, the bags, the toys and everything else.

All without having to remove the luggage compartment parcel tray. The boot on a Golf is surprisingly roomy by comparison to similarly sized cars.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on February 15, 2008, 08:36:26 am
If you need a really big boot, buy a Vento or Bora ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 15, 2008, 08:53:12 am
The boot in the Golf has the advantage that you can always take out the parcel tray and load it to the roof. Something that you cant do with a Vento or Bora
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on February 15, 2008, 09:03:41 am
If you need a really big boot, buy a Vento or Bora ;)
Or an Octavia. My boot's huge!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 15, 2008, 09:06:26 am
Should change you name to bigfoot then
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on February 15, 2008, 09:13:26 am
Haha! :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 15, 2008, 09:18:28 am
The boot in the Golf has the advantage that you can always take out the parcel tray and load it to the roof. Something that you cant do with a Vento or Bora

I'll swap you my NZ New STI sporthatch with plenty of boot space for your 4Motion  :P :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: robh on February 15, 2008, 09:23:31 am
Phil, what version STI is that?  I've never seen a wagon/hatch STI later than version 7?

Does yours have Brembo brakes or the older style STI 4 pots.

What about roof rails?  I've never seen a version 7 STI hatch with roof rails yet, doesn't make sense to me, why have a wagon that you can't stick stuff on top of?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 15, 2008, 09:27:55 am
A swap would defeat the purpose. I am selling the 4Motion because I now have a company car. It is getting a bit crowded in my garage/driveway.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 15, 2008, 11:39:14 am
Phil, what version STI is that?  I've never seen a wagon/hatch STI later than version 7?

Does yours have Brembo brakes or the older style STI 4 pots.

What about roof rails?  I've never seen a version 7 STI hatch with roof rails yet, doesn't make sense to me, why have a wagon that you can't stick stuff on top of?

Its a black V5 - versions 5&6 (which were allmost the same) were some of the last STI hatch, I think maybe they made a V7 hatch, but I don't like that shape. Yes it has roof rails, and Thule racks, tow bar ( bikes only) no mods, STI 4 pots, full service history and I'm only 2nd owner.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/sti.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 15, 2008, 11:40:30 am
I saw a White Excalibur this morning.   The tackiest car in the history of mankind?  Without a doubt, makes even a lime green Evo II on chromes look tasteful...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 15, 2008, 12:44:07 pm
If you need a really big boot, buy a Vento or Bora ;)

yeah the A4 had plenty of boot space. never actually tried the boot space of the golf. i did check out the golf combi but it was too sluggish.

must check out the golf then. :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Tom on February 15, 2008, 01:22:02 pm
I saw a White Excalibur this morning.   The tackiest car in the history of mankind?  Without a doubt, makes even a lime green Evo II on chromes look tasteful...

Never heard of it, what is it?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on February 15, 2008, 01:22:32 pm
Let me know when you want to have a look at it .........
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 15, 2008, 02:49:27 pm
Never heard of it, what is it?

(http://www.trolleylimocoach.com/images141/89_excalibur/89_excalibur_sm.jpg)

Based on a Lincoln Town car Chassis.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 15, 2008, 03:58:22 pm
spotted a Passat TDI (b5 shape) in the office carpark. manual too. looked in rough shape though.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 15, 2008, 05:02:32 pm
Fiat 128 racer, Sunnybrae Rd this arvo
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on February 15, 2008, 05:15:41 pm
Sick black RS4 sedan on black mags on the lake front
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 15, 2008, 05:32:03 pm

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/RS4YELLOWREXSOLDONE.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 15, 2008, 05:54:48 pm
Which car or driver?? She's not so clear, but the bus is tidy.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 15, 2008, 06:02:22 pm
(http://www.trolleylimocoach.com/images141/89_excalibur/89_excalibur_sm.jpg)

Based on a Lincoln Town car Chassis.

That's the limo version. This is the original, which back in the late '60s thru '70s was quite cool.......particularly if you were a pimp!!

http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/RoadsterSI/Exc1966.jpg (http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/RoadsterSI/Exc1966.jpg)

Then there came the Phaeton too.......

http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/delaveaga.jpg (http://www.excaliburautomobile.com/Image/delaveaga.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on February 15, 2008, 06:23:17 pm
Ew that's horrible!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 16, 2008, 09:12:37 am
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/RS4YELLOWREXSOLDONE.jpg)

Rexs old RS4, nice.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on February 16, 2008, 11:29:59 am
Rexs old RS4, nice.


Not as nice as the blue ones !!
(http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b239/noelsimpson/myRS4.jpg)

But i would be biased :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 16, 2008, 11:45:42 am
Yellow is definitely second.... then red.....then met. black
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 16, 2008, 11:48:51 am
they didn't take off the vask sticker which is good :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on February 16, 2008, 12:01:56 pm
Yellow is definitely second.... then red.....then met. black

There is also the common ~silver, plus 1x dark met' green one.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on February 17, 2008, 05:21:18 pm
This arvo just after the Upper Harbour onramp heading south: a Pugeot 206cc on fire. Didn't get a front on, but the whole front was gone, the bumper was melted off etc, there was just a huge hole. Probably that dodgy French wiring  :D
(http://www.rcracer.co.nz/images/IMG_0399.JPG)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/17022008001.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 17, 2008, 05:42:33 pm
Black S5 coming north near Bombay. Are there A5s here?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 17, 2008, 07:01:37 pm
White MkII golf, 3dr, VASK stickers on the back XB 9407.

Pretty sure it was Softlad, heading South on the Northern Motorway.

I was behind you with the black STI with the muddy MTB on the back  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 17, 2008, 11:17:00 pm
White MkII golf, 3dr, VASK stickers on the back XB 9407.

Pretty sure it was Softlad, heading South on the Northern Motorway.

I was behind you with the black STI with the muddy MTB on the back  ;)
Yes mate that was me, as I pulled into the inside lane to come off and you past me I was daydreaming imagining where you'd been having fun with the mud on the bike and the car ::), outside the VW ring you blend into the masses.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on February 18, 2008, 07:00:09 am
Saw the sweetest Mk2 GTI in white with BBS wheels parked in Mt. Eden village on Sunday. Love it!!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2008, 05:53:32 pm
LHD Blue RS6 V10TT.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 18, 2008, 06:10:30 pm
LHD Blue RS6 V10TT.


 :o Where?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 18, 2008, 06:13:09 pm
:o Where?


Eurocity, the VAG dealer here in HB.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 18, 2008, 07:32:02 pm
This arvo just after the Upper Harbour onramp heading south: a Pugeot 206cc on fire. Didn't get a front on, but the whole front was gone, the bumper was melted off etc, there was just a huge hole. Probably that dodgy French wiring  :D
(http://www.rcracer.co.nz/images/IMG_0399.JPG)

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/17022008001.jpg)

saw that as well, could not work out what had happened.. ???

LHD Blue RS6 V10TT.

Nik, did you get a pic of the RS6 ?  8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 18, 2008, 09:58:12 pm
Very hot sounding MkV R32, in black with black mags to suit, on Abbots Way (turning right into Ladies Mile) around 6pm'ish.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 18, 2008, 10:04:18 pm
Milford

2tone 3door mk2 - silver on top, black below the glass
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on February 18, 2008, 10:05:50 pm
Milford

2tone 3door mk2 - silver on top, black below the glass

thats Bruces mk2.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 18, 2008, 11:30:40 pm
IF IT'S BEEN DONE WHERE ARE THE PICTURES?????????
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2008, 07:35:45 am

Nik, did you get a pic of the RS6 ?  8)


Here you go, they are through the showroom glass though:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/RS6inNZ.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/RS6LHD.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/RS6wheel.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 19, 2008, 08:24:21 am
Oh no.  I've made a mess in my pants.   :-X
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on February 19, 2008, 08:25:24 am
is that an opel in the reflection?   :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on February 19, 2008, 08:34:39 am
is that an opel in the reflection?   :D

Why would you care? :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2008, 08:37:18 am
is that an opel in the reflection?   :D


10/4.

Im still saving for an Audi 100/200 ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Spinner on February 19, 2008, 09:09:13 am
why is that...does your hairdresser need his boyfreinds car back???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2008, 09:52:09 am
why is that...does your hairdresser need his boyfreinds car back???

Funny you say that, my hairdressers BF drives an XJS.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on February 19, 2008, 11:03:32 am
saw that as well, could not work out what had happened.. ???
Nik, did you get a pic of the RS6 ?  8)

Ive seen a 406 coupe on fire parked up too.. hopefully mine wont go up!! ekk

That RS6 looks hot!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on February 19, 2008, 11:34:11 am
that RS6 is absoulty stunning!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: i wana rs6 on February 19, 2008, 02:03:21 pm
Red 5dr Polo GTi at the supermarket in Hamilton.
How do you tell if their real?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 19, 2008, 02:37:47 pm
touch them  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 19, 2008, 03:19:16 pm
touch them  ;)

i was gonna say "pinch yourself.. you might be dreaming.."  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 19, 2008, 03:58:53 pm
i was gonna say "pinch yourself.. you might be dreaming.."  ;D

is he sick enough to dream about mk5 Polo Gti's?  :-\
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 19, 2008, 05:34:04 pm
Takapuna

Just snapped this as a Yellow Lupo was going the other way

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/WESTPACGIRL010.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 19, 2008, 07:00:33 pm
That badge is on the wrong side isn't it?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 19, 2008, 07:41:13 pm
Takapuna

Just snapped this as a Yellow Lupo was going the other way

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/WESTPACGIRL010.jpg)

A yellow Lupo ?... cool !!

S2 is ok too I guess
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 19, 2008, 07:42:37 pm
That RS6 is very nice !
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Hoff on February 19, 2008, 08:08:08 pm
i went and had a look at it this afternoon when i picked up my car... its awesome front discs are huuuge. 8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 19, 2008, 08:08:51 pm
i went and had a look at it this afternoon when i picked up my car... its awesome front discs are huuuge. 8)

Is your cage in Nick?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on February 19, 2008, 08:17:40 pm
Mid-blue Lupo round 1 pm outside the Remuera Post Orifice.  Very nice, no badges on it so I couldn't tell what model, but it had Recaro seats and Remus Twin tailpipes.

The perfect commuter.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Hoff on February 19, 2008, 08:19:29 pm
No i dropped it off tonight, i had to pick up the mk4, he said he may have it finished end of next week
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on February 20, 2008, 12:35:31 am
Red Lupo in Kohi yesterday, Yellow previous model S8 in Parnell tonight.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: wilco on February 20, 2008, 08:07:02 am
A yellow Lupo ?... cool !!

S2 is ok too I guess

And it looks like his aircon doesnt work... ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SimonS2 on February 20, 2008, 09:53:14 am
That badge is on the wrong side isn't it?

S2 Trivia... the badge changed sides between the 'old' nand 'new' S2 versions.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 20, 2008, 11:18:38 am
dark coloured Alfa Romeo,   plate Timmy ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 20, 2008, 04:35:28 pm
S2 Trivia... the badge changed sides between the 'old' nand 'new' S2 versions.

Ok cheers ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on February 20, 2008, 04:36:28 pm
Tangerine(orange) s3 on black mags, Taupo lake front



Yes, all i do all day is watch cars go past(and the occasional hot female)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on February 20, 2008, 05:19:09 pm
B7 RS4 avant in yellow with black mags... looked pretty hot.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 20, 2008, 05:45:05 pm
dark coloured Alfa Romeo,   plate Timmy ?

Timmy is a bloke I purchased some wheels off years ago.

Timmay is our member who had a black Mk4 GTI that was replaced with a white RX8.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 20, 2008, 06:52:18 pm
Spotted a couple of x-polos silver and a black
And a white RS4 cabrio - all that power and its in a covertible  :P chassis flex
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 20, 2008, 06:58:23 pm

Timmay is our member who had a black Mk4 GTI that was replaced with a white RX8.


Sold the RX8 has a Yellow S2000 now  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 20, 2008, 07:25:43 pm
red S4 wagon, going north on the bridge, driver wearing a HAT!  driving like a hat wearer as well   >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 20, 2008, 08:02:02 pm
Sold the RX8 has a Yellow S2000 now  :D

Rx8 did not last long..  ???
 S2000 huh.. I still ave moments where I miss driving a screaming VTEC motor
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 22, 2008, 08:38:04 am
B7 RS4 avant in yellow with black mags... looked pretty hot.

that must have been at your work cos i saw it down here on the back of a transporter!
are you cheating with this spotting game?  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: veedubman on February 22, 2008, 09:10:09 am
i think i spotted Dicardo at my work yesterday...

not sure..

but there was a 4 door mk2 in the car park..

colour blue..
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on February 22, 2008, 10:17:43 am
that must have been at your work cos i saw it down here on the back of a transporter!
are you cheating with this spotting game?  ::)

Is that cheating? I actually saw it driving out of the car park...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 22, 2008, 10:28:54 am
well if we're playing that one then where shall i start my list......  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on February 22, 2008, 11:00:05 am
I saw a white BMW 6 series convertible last night and it looked fantastic!
White is the new silver!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on February 22, 2008, 12:07:44 pm
Pretty sure I spotted SOFTLAD's white mk2 3door this morning.
He might have spotted me as well  ;D

Double spots are good  :o
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on February 22, 2008, 04:47:59 pm
Pretty sure I spotted SOFTLAD's white mk2 3door this morning.
He might have spotted me as well  ;D

Double spots are good  :o
Sat at the lights at the end of Northcote Rd.
I also spotted a red MK3 turning onto Ponsonby Rd @ about 7am
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 22, 2008, 07:14:56 pm
I saw a white BMW 6 series convertible last night and it looked fantastic!
White is the new silver!!

Yea it is, so I am getting out of my white VW, & into silver me thinks
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on February 23, 2008, 03:14:58 pm
In Queenstown Thursday: VR6 Corrado Storm.  Nice surprise and the only one in the country!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 23, 2008, 03:20:27 pm
In Queenstown Thursday: VR6 Corrado Storm.  Nice surprise and the only one in the country!

What colour?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on February 23, 2008, 03:29:48 pm
Blue/Green. I'm not sure of the factory colour name.  It was hard to miss the bright red Storm badge on the rear as it drove past in the other direction.


Now I have Corrado envy!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on February 23, 2008, 03:46:23 pm
My bro spotted that last winter!! NICE!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on February 23, 2008, 04:42:40 pm
Spotted last night at Herne Bay BP, a red B5 RS4.
Number plate was I think 1709xx in red writing.
Was talking to the guy about it and he said, quote "It is as good as everyone says it is".
Then he floored it up Jervois. . .then I sat down and cried after it was out of sight ;)

Was it a VASKer?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on February 23, 2008, 04:55:56 pm
Spotted last night at Herne Bay BP, a red B5 RS4.
Number plate was I think 1709xx in red writing.
Was talking to the guy about it and he said, quote "It is as good as everyone says it is".
Then he floored it up Jervois. . .then I sat down and cried after it was out of sight ;)

Was it a VASKer?

Dont think so, but see him allot around herne bay.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on February 23, 2008, 10:38:40 pm
Dont think so, but seem him allot around herne bay.

yep.. me too

Saw a a nice Mk3 in black, nz euro plates, on North Shore today, had a VASK sticker on in it.. Coons88 >?

Also tonight a nice blue/green Mk2 maybe GTI, on Jervios Rd.. looked smart
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 24, 2008, 08:19:49 am
shiny black '61 or '62 Chev Impala bubbletop coupe, widened black steel wheels, being driven in a purposeful manner

Constellation Drive yesterday, yummy
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on February 24, 2008, 11:47:59 pm
time for a South Island Contrubution, spotted today at the Hurinui River Mouth (out in the wop wops) this nice Silver 2.4 Quttaro S Line Avant,needs some wheels tho, blue ones mine (dont worry its nice and clean again now :P)
(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa97/rocketscott_photos/100_6873.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: db_222 on February 25, 2008, 12:20:13 am
silver S2 in chch
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: gti vr6 on February 25, 2008, 07:07:05 am
Porsche Cayenne (spelling?) on the southern motorway last night with "Gaymen" on the number plate ha ha.
Batty boys!! It got off at Ponsonby ....naturally.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on February 25, 2008, 07:22:24 am
time for a South Island Contrubution, spotted today at the Hurinui River Mouth (out in the wop wops) this nice Silver 2.4 Quttaro S Line Avant

That's not an S Line, it didn't come out until later on and it would look a lot better if it was... ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on February 25, 2008, 09:00:06 am
on trade me

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Rare-collectable/Annuals/1950-today/auction-142260710.htm
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on February 25, 2008, 01:39:15 pm
That's not an S Line, it didn't come out until later on and it would look a lot better if it was... ;)
it had an Alumunim (sp) trim and and "S Line" steering wheel (3 spoke) wihch sopposed to mine (luxury spec) has a 4 spoke one
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 25, 2008, 01:53:35 pm
3 spokes are 98 on i think
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 25, 2008, 02:06:28 pm
3 spokes are 98 on i think

Nope, they were standard on the NZ A4 1.8T quattros from the get go.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 25, 2008, 06:06:28 pm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-142392038/p-59983809.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-141507807/p-59675181.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-125864822/p-53737818.htm
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on February 25, 2008, 06:36:57 pm
time for a South Island Contrubution, spotted today at the Hurinui River Mouth (out in the wop wops) this nice Silver 2.4 Quttaro S Line Avant,needs some wheels tho, blue ones mine (dont worry its nice and clean again now :P)


complete with spud cannon for destroying ToyoMitsibarus!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 25, 2008, 07:48:31 pm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-142392038/p-59983809.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-141507807/p-59675181.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/photos/a-125864822/p-53737818.htm

None of those A4s are NZ A4 1.8T quattros. Trust me, Dad was selling Audis new at the time.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on February 25, 2008, 08:21:57 pm
None of those A4s are NZ A4 1.8T quattros. Trust me, Dad was selling Audis new at the time.


Is there anything your Dad hasn't done, owned, driven, tested, tried  ;) ;)  :) :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 25, 2008, 09:28:16 pm
Is there anything your Dad hasn't done, owned, driven, tested, tried  ;) ;)  :) :)

The A4 era was the era that I had just got my full licence, I was driving these things all the time.

As for Dad, I wouldnt go as far to say that, but hes had a passion for cars his whole life, owned many nice cars and sold cars for 30+ years.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on February 25, 2008, 10:39:37 pm
complete with spud cannon for destroying ToyoMitsibarus!
lol
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on February 25, 2008, 10:45:20 pm
Spotted my first R35 GTR 2day in new market. it looks the s**t in black, makes those red rear lights standout even more.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 26, 2008, 09:44:43 am
None of those A4s are NZ A4 1.8T quattros. Trust me, Dad was selling Audis new at the time.


we weren't talking about 1.8t quattros.

he spotted a 2.4
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: i wana rs6 on February 26, 2008, 09:47:55 am
Blue lhd rs6 at CCS on Sunday. According to the salesman its just the standard V10 with the turbos and covers just to show what it looks like.

Absolutely love the interior leather work.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on February 26, 2008, 10:17:41 am
we weren't talking about 1.8t quattros.

he spotted a 2.4

And you said:

3 spokes are 98 on i think

The s-line wheel has been around is an A4 since 95.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 26, 2008, 10:31:49 am
i did say that. mainly because he was saying that the 2.4 had a 3 spoke he thought it was s-line, i recalled seeing them get those from 98 on as standard, hence posting those other <98 NZ new A4's with 4 spokes.

if they're not supposed to have 4 spokes you should probably tell audi, someone screwed up. :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on February 26, 2008, 10:46:38 am
the 3-spoke steering wheel are standard on quattro's (1.8tq, 2.4q)

the 4 spoke steering wheels are for the non-quttro A4's (1.8, 2.6)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on February 26, 2008, 11:59:06 am
ah, that makes more sense.

(plus not on 2.4, 1.6 and 1.8 non quattros i assume)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on February 26, 2008, 12:18:47 pm
think you guys need a new thread about this one  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 26, 2008, 12:31:01 pm
On Hill Street in Onehunga, Council are due to check it again today..........


Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on February 26, 2008, 12:38:56 pm
Ooh, if the council doesn't want it can I have it? :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on February 26, 2008, 12:40:29 pm
Check this out, not VAG but  way cool in terms of marketing:

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Post by: Rocketscott on February 26, 2008, 12:50:06 pm
i did say that. mainly because he was saying that the 2.4 had a 3 spoke he thought it was s-line, i recalled seeing them get those from 98 on as standard, hence posting those other <98 NZ new A4's with 4 spokes.

if they're not supposed to have 4 spokes you should probably tell audi, someone screwed up. :)
mines a jap import and it has a 4 spoke? i am assuming its either luxury or sports spec i swore it had the S Line badge at the bottom of the wheel? but i could be wrong
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Post by: Fizz on February 26, 2008, 12:50:12 pm
its bad enough having 2 mow the lawn but 2 mow the car as well?? :P
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Post by: Rocketscott on February 26, 2008, 12:50:56 pm
the 3-spoke steering wheel are standard on quattro's (1.8tq, 2.4q)

the 4 spoke steering wheels are for the non-quttro A4's (1.8, 2.6)
sweet cheers for clearing that up
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 26, 2008, 08:43:59 pm
On Hill Street in Onehunga, Council are due to check it again today..........

Its a free for all. get in quick, wouldn't last f all out west.  :police:
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Post by: Ssom on February 27, 2008, 03:03:51 pm
On Hill Street in Onehunga, Council are due to check it again today..........





WTF happened there?  stolen and dumped?
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Post by: Pristle on February 27, 2008, 04:28:41 pm
Allegedly owned by an Asian guy who lives in some flats at No.65 Hill St.  Neighbours have had enough.

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Post by: SOFTLAD on February 27, 2008, 05:15:41 pm
You can't go through the council to get it, I ran fist thing and was told that even if it was confirmed abandonded they would tow it for crushing, as there is so clause she quoted that stops me taking ownership ???
How are we supposed to go about this?
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Post by: John Stone on February 27, 2008, 06:15:29 pm
Outside the Whangas PO, GT3 in black, next to a St Johns Driving School Ford Focus - seemed to be a funny combo :D
On Sunday 10 x Ferrari in single file heading south on SH1 by Longview Winery - not much of a Ferrari spotter but looked like the usual suspects, nothing super rare, or super old.

John
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Post by: slayer00 on February 27, 2008, 06:20:16 pm
You can't go through the council to get it, I ran fist thing and was told that even if it was confirmed abandonded they would tow it for crushing, as there is so clause she quoted that stops me taking ownership ???
How are we supposed to go about this?

Beat them to it or meet the tower and "buy" it off him
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Post by: old4130 on February 27, 2008, 11:33:56 pm
You can't go through the council to get it, I ran fist thing and was told that even if it was confirmed abandonded they would tow it for crushing, as there is so clause she quoted that stops me taking ownership ???
How are we supposed to go about this?

There are some weird rules about this

A weeks or so back, there was a Honda parked outside work, in a 60 min park..  kept getting tickets.. council were called after a day or so, they couldn't track owner.. so said it was abandoned.. but had to leave it there for 2 more weeks  ???.. then towed to be crushed

It was in a 60 min park in CBD, would you not think it made more sense to tow it to a yard first  ::)
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Post by: Y0RKI on February 28, 2008, 08:45:59 am
Outside the Whangas PO, GT3 in black, next to a St Johns Driving School Ford Focus - seemed to be a funny combo :D
On Sunday 10 x Ferrari in single file heading south on SH1 by Longview Winery - not much of a Ferrari spotter but looked like the usual suspects, nothing super rare, or super old.

John

3rd Sunday of every month is the Ferrari club run.
Pull up outside CCS Showroom at about 9:30 and you shall see them lined up down the street, very cool sight, even better when you see them all take off!
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Post by: RobClubley on February 28, 2008, 09:25:00 am
Oo, look at this on Trademe:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Skoda/photos/a-143107237/p-61338591.htm

Not as nice as mine, obviously!
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Post by: slowmo on February 28, 2008, 10:38:33 am
pretty good value for money for a 3-4 year old euro.

wonder why they don't put the 3-spoke steering wheel on these?

edit: oops just realised its not the vRS turbo version
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Post by: Ssom on February 28, 2008, 03:08:54 pm
Forgot to mention I saw a 997 GT3 RS (Black and Orange) on the Welly motorway on Sunday, massively impressive car, was just a few cars behind a 550 Maranello :D.

Also a Bentley Continental GTC and some British car from the 1960's/1970's (A Yellow thing that I have narrowed down to either a Marcos or a TVR Tuscan, ring any bells?) in Lowry Bay.
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Post by: Simon MkII on February 28, 2008, 04:04:02 pm
There is now a silver/orange GT3RS in the country.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on February 28, 2008, 04:12:09 pm
There is now a silver/orange GT3RS in the country.

Black wheels?
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Post by: 86gte on February 28, 2008, 05:44:39 pm
Forrest green 80 GTE leaving countdown super market in Hastings today, Follwed him for a while but dont think he saw me in my silver GTE, looked a bit neglected too.

Also on the way home from work spoted the red corrado that lives in hastings/havelock... Who belongs to that?   i used to drool over it wheni was a kid when they were trying to sell it at the car yard next to where cat n fiddle used to be. Have seen it a few times in the havelock region lately.
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Post by: Simon MkII on February 28, 2008, 06:35:58 pm
Black wheels?


Orange  :-\
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Post by: SteveC on February 28, 2008, 07:58:38 pm
On Hill Street in Onehunga, Council are due to check it again today..........




saw this crossing the bridge northbound this evening about 6 PM, driven by an Asian gentleman, still had the stickers on front & back windows, but it had alloys in place of the steelies
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on February 28, 2008, 08:22:57 pm
saw this crossing the bridge northbound this evening about 6 PM, driven by an Asian gentleman, still had the stickers on front & back windows, but it had alloys in place of the steelies


darn, just about to enquire if it still there,     >:D



badges, hoses, etc .... going cheap as ....,   :angel:
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Post by: typ53 on February 28, 2008, 08:47:28 pm
Ferrari F40 in Remmers today round lunchtime. 
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Post by: AngleBox on February 28, 2008, 08:58:58 pm
Saw the same one.
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Post by: HaNs on February 28, 2008, 09:21:54 pm
S4 B6(maybe b5 ???) outside BP Taupo
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Post by: Ssom on February 29, 2008, 04:57:17 pm
Anyone know if the first 911 GT2's have arrived yet?  Or when they arrive? I'm itching to see one.
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Post by: Simon MkII on March 01, 2008, 12:25:40 pm
Not yet, but they won't be too far away...
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Post by: R32 Simon on March 01, 2008, 03:19:06 pm
Anyone know if the first 911 GT2's have arrived yet?  Or when they arrive? I'm itching to see one.

CCS have a 01 GT2 in there showroom, lovely set of wheels on it, DTM's that cost 9k  :-\
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Post by: 80 Vert on March 01, 2008, 05:15:35 pm
shiny black '61 or '62 Chev Impala bubbletop coupe, widened black steel wheels, being driven in a purposeful manner

Constellation Drive yesterday, yummy

That would be Dave Loose's 409 powered 61 Bubbletop, pretty rare these days.
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Post by: SteveC on March 01, 2008, 06:02:08 pm
That would be Dave Loose's 409 powered 61 Bubbletop, pretty rare these days.

tasty beast, the black steelies gave it a great understated no nonsense look, police pursuit style or early NASCAR
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Post by: old4130 on March 01, 2008, 09:38:46 pm
White S5 with blacked out grille, wheels, & windows  on Ponsonby Rd

HOT !  8)
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Post by: HaNs on March 01, 2008, 09:52:51 pm
Heaps of VAG's around Taupo for the Iron Man. Had a perv at a nice new R32 and a few Audis on the way to work in the rain. Must have looked like i was trying to steal them lol
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Post by: rambo_005 on March 03, 2008, 06:25:41 pm
Spotted: me being taken for a fang in a 996 911 Turbo around some massively windy/steep hills on the Gold Coast on Saturday ;D ;D ;D I want one ;D
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Post by: Aidan on March 04, 2008, 07:22:57 pm
Spotted a really nice blue RS4 today, Main street in Upper Hutt, along with an Audi TT. Nearly rear ended somebody while staring at the RS4.  ::)
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Post by: 5-pot on March 04, 2008, 07:59:18 pm
Silver Gallardo southbound over Harbour Bridge.  Mmmmmm V10.
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Post by: Pristle on March 05, 2008, 01:01:37 am
These are 2 of several Skodas the Trio Group (http://www.trio.co.nz) seem to have as fleet vehicles:
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Post by: Pristle on March 05, 2008, 01:03:03 am
Just as I was driving away from the Skodas, I spotted these (I see this S5 quite frequently):
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Post by: Turbo on March 05, 2008, 09:35:57 am
Just as I was driving away from the Skodas, I spotted these (I see this S5 quite frequently):

nice garage.
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Post by: RobClubley on March 05, 2008, 09:41:46 am
These are 2 of several Skodas the Trio Group (http://www.trio.co.nz) seem to have as fleet vehicles:

I wasn't keen on the design of the Mk2 Octavia at first but I have to admit it has grown on me. I saw a race blue vRS yesterday which looked very nice!
There was a photo posted on briskoda.net of a black one in Europe which had R32 19" wheels on ans was seriously lowered. Looked gorgeous.
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Post by: 1.8t on March 05, 2008, 09:56:05 am
Spotted a e90 M3 Sedan in parnell with two very nice road bikes on the roof, looked awesome. Also a e30 818is which is rare in NZ, only about 10 in the country.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 05, 2008, 01:45:44 pm
Blue RS4 ion Constellation Drive last night around 6.30ish...
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Post by: beeker on March 05, 2008, 04:08:02 pm
Blue RS4 ion Constellation Drive last night around 6.30ish...
me
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Post by: 5-pot on March 05, 2008, 04:09:15 pm
You must be one of, if not the most spotted person on VASK...
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Post by: HaNs on March 05, 2008, 06:12:47 pm
Silver RS4 B5 outside a beauty shop

I seem to see a lot of rs4's/r32's
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Post by: beeker on March 05, 2008, 06:14:24 pm
You must be one of, if not the most spotted person on VASK...

thats becasue i'm the best lookin! the car that is :)
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Post by: Simon MkII on March 05, 2008, 06:21:26 pm
Spotted this at work today
(http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/8875/attid038a5fhl0.jpg)

Not your average Touareg...
(http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4039/attid03b9fafs6.jpg)
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Post by: rambo_005 on March 05, 2008, 06:22:39 pm
Awesome! I wondered when they would start appearing...
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Post by: old4130 on March 05, 2008, 06:27:14 pm
Looks like a monster !

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Post by: Aidan on March 05, 2008, 09:50:40 pm
Spotted a second RS4 in Upper Hutt today, Gun Metal Grey. I'm pondering over the number plate: XQS, wonder what thats supposed to mean? Nice car though, as per.
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Post by: Turbo on March 06, 2008, 10:08:41 am
XQS,
excuse?
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Post by: Aidan on March 06, 2008, 10:20:50 am
excuse?

Thats quite possible, and quite good actually. Was driving round today, and that same guy owns the TT that I saw as well. What do we have to do to own cars like that ???
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Post by: Turbo on March 06, 2008, 10:37:20 am
Thats quite possible, and quite good actually. Was driving round today, and that same guy owns the TT that I saw as well. What do we have to do to own cars like that ???

we'll, they he may not actually "own" them.
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Post by: Pristle on March 06, 2008, 12:18:13 pm
Black RS4 with p/plate "RSVIER"..... I had to smile.
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Post by: Dub_luver on March 06, 2008, 01:12:43 pm
Black RS4 with p/plate "RSVIER"..... I had to smile.

seen that 1 aswell.could that be afrkiaans?
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Post by: Pristle on March 06, 2008, 01:19:26 pm
it is, or Dutch or German.....
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Post by: slowmo on March 06, 2008, 01:27:06 pm
sounds better too RS FEAR
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Post by: 5-pot on March 06, 2008, 01:37:34 pm
Maybe he's homophobic?  "arse fear"  ::)
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Post by: slowmo on March 06, 2008, 01:39:51 pm
just got out of prison
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 07, 2008, 09:08:29 am
me
I beeped, but as a random black Rav 4 would probably beep at you often, I got no reaction...I thought it was you as you have been spotted around there many, many times. ;)
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Post by: SteveC on March 07, 2008, 06:00:21 pm
I beeped, but as a random black Rav 4 would probably beep at you often, I got no reaction...I thought it was you as you have been spotted around there many, many times. ;)

RAV4 is known as incognito in these circles, Jason   ;)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 07, 2008, 08:09:24 pm
RAV4 is known as incognito in these circles, Jason   ;)

10/4
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Post by: Hoff on March 09, 2008, 03:58:54 pm
R8 doing the seafield rd hillclimb 8)
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Post by: bigbumper on March 09, 2008, 11:17:01 pm
R8 doing the seafield rd hillclimb 8)

Yeehah! 8) 

Results?  Pics?
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Post by: 5-pot on March 10, 2008, 09:53:27 am
Think I spotted beeker hauling onto the motorway from constellation dr on friday after work.  Caught up to him and waved frantically, receiving very quizzical look in return  :D  I was in a white 90 quattro.
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Post by: Tom on March 10, 2008, 10:06:21 am
Think I spotted beeker hauling onto the motorway from constellation dr on friday after work.  Caught up to him and waved frantically, receiving very quizzical look in return  :D  I was in a white 90 quattro.

If it was at constellation, would have been him
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Post by: Turbo on March 10, 2008, 10:13:05 am
waved frantically, receiving very quizzical look in return 

perhaps we need a special vask signal like the peace sign to make a "V" so you don't get quizzical looks in return...
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 10, 2008, 10:27:15 am
R8 doing the seafield rd hillclimb 8)

Really? That would be Trevor Taylor. Mad/lucky bugger.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 10, 2008, 12:39:11 pm
perhaps we need a special vask signal like the peace sign to make a "V" so you don't get quizzical looks in return...
If someone gives me the fingers, I'm likely to give the international sign for "one" in return, rather than assume it's a Vasker... ;D
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Post by: Aidan on March 10, 2008, 12:46:18 pm
perhaps we need a special vask signal like the peace sign to make a "V" so you don't get quizzical looks in return...

Hmm, how well do the stickers work in identifying a vasker?
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Post by: slowmo on March 10, 2008, 12:52:01 pm
my vask sticker was silver, no background colour.. on a silver car.. wouldn't have stood out unless you knew it was there.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 10, 2008, 12:52:34 pm
Hmm, how well do the stickers work in identifying a vasker?
INstantly recognisable...unless of course you are driving "incognito"... ;)
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Post by: Turbo on March 10, 2008, 01:19:07 pm
If someone gives me the fingers, I'm likely to give the international sign for "one" in return, rather than assume it's a Vasker... ;D

perhaps glasses are in order then. 'peace' is the other way around.

but you have a point, how about the middle 2 fingers then? like vanilla ice's hand sign. that would be cool
... as ice.

or finger and thumb pointed up and open at 45 degrees.

or roll down your window and shout "oi, i'm from vask! notice me!"
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 10, 2008, 02:46:21 pm
or roll down your window and shout "oi, i'm from vask! notice me!"

Yes - one of my colleagues was recently assaulted in a similar manner - as he drives an identical "car" to me, he was mistaken for me by a Eurospotter from another site, who had not met me but knew what my vehicle looked like.
Needless to say my colleague responded with a bewildered W T F ? ;)

I like the Ice, Ice, Baby idea...very retro-cool.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 10, 2008, 02:51:22 pm
Spotted! Black RAV4! What a car, gets people from A to B dont you know . . . .
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 10, 2008, 02:52:43 pm
Spotted! Black RAV4! What a car, gets people from A to B dont you know . . . .

See...that's just not spotting.

You need to spot one with a bloody great ORANGE map on NZ on the side...and a bright orange wheel cover with some garbage about 0800 EFtpos on it.

Then you've spotted someone.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 10, 2008, 02:56:22 pm
See...that's just not spotting.

You need to spot one with a bloody great ORANGE map on NZ on the side...and a bright orange wheel cover with some garbage about 0800 EFtpos on it.

Then you've spotted someone.

So not only you have a company RAV4, but you have a sign written RAV4! Talk about lucky!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 10, 2008, 03:04:25 pm
So not only you have a company RAV4, but you have a sign written RAV4! Talk about lucky!

I know! It's not really signwritten, as such...it's merry' PLASTERED with propaganda.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 10, 2008, 03:10:59 pm
I know! It's not really signwritten, as such...it's merry' PLASTERED with propaganda.

Guess you couldnt miss it in a car park then?
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Post by: Ssom on March 10, 2008, 03:59:46 pm
Saw a Red urS4 outside the Vic Law school yesterday, no plate was SG something, so I'm guessing that it was an NZ New one.


Also was overtaken by a Ford Ka on the motorway, I was surprised at how quick that little car went from 90ish to well over 120, certainly left HMS Accord for dead...  Certainly was the most amusing thing I'd seen in a while..
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Post by: Pristle on March 10, 2008, 04:51:59 pm
Like the this little Nissan March that came flying past me up the Grafton hill. I was chuffed that the Wingroad was maintaining a speed close to our 'open road' speed, then this blur whizzed by........... it had slowed down with the traffic for me to grab this. Sounded rather hot too.

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Post by: Pristle on March 10, 2008, 04:54:09 pm
Is this one of ours? p/plate is a blue '102':

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Post by: rambo_005 on March 10, 2008, 06:25:10 pm
I love Sniff Petrol ;D :D 8)

(http://www.sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/typo01accordian.jpg)

This one has lasted them well!
(http://www.sniffpetrol.com/wp-content/uploads/schumachers10.jpg)
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Post by: Audi Life on March 10, 2008, 07:35:42 pm
Is this one of ours? p/plate is a blue '102':

Yep
www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,5762.90.html
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Post by: old4130 on March 10, 2008, 08:04:56 pm
Spotted my first VW Tiguan on the road today..

Looked smart for its class, maybe like a Toureg thats been left in the dryer too long & shrunk
its umm at least better than a RAV4
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on March 10, 2008, 08:12:16 pm
Black 2007 S5 parked in Henderson today.

Still think they look a little chunky

  :)
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Post by: SteveC on March 10, 2008, 08:26:11 pm
Spotted! Black RAV4! What a car, gets people from A to B dont you know . . . .



what!! was it spotted by a seagull?

seen a red cross polo trolling around Takapuna a bit recently
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Post by: 1.8t on March 10, 2008, 08:48:44 pm
Spotted a bright blue S5, almost nogaro blue.

Anybody else seen this? Have only seen the one blue one
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Post by: old4130 on March 10, 2008, 10:25:43 pm
Spotted a bright blue S5, almost nogaro blue.

Anybody else seen this? Have only seen the one blue one

I have seen a bright blue met S5.. seemed very bright
My fav S5 so far is the white, with blacked wheels, tints, grille  8)
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Post by: Pristle on March 11, 2008, 12:04:22 am
Saw a 'Sahara Silver' A5 on Sunday. Silver with a hint of bronze. First A5 I've seen, others have been S5.
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Post by: old4130 on March 12, 2008, 08:45:31 pm
VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI outside my office today..

Asked a Project manager who has a Toureg about it, he had it on demo..
He didn't like it that much "Good for round town.. I guess "
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 13, 2008, 08:12:32 am
4wd for "around town"
gee's people with that mentality annoy me
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Post by: Salty on March 13, 2008, 10:28:25 am
I feel a bit numb saying this - but a Jaguar XJ220 just drove past me..
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Post by: RobClubley on March 13, 2008, 10:32:20 am
Cooool! Talk about a rare car!!
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Post by: Pristle on March 13, 2008, 11:27:15 am
I feel a bit numb saying this - but a Jaguar XJ220 just drove past me..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ220 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaguar_XJ220)

Only 281 ever built, definitely in the rare category.
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Post by: Salty on March 13, 2008, 11:39:07 am
I can only describe it as when you think you see a dolphin in the water.. you take a second glance and realise it is a great white shark// not that that happens much - but you get a thrill with the rarity.
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 13, 2008, 02:45:08 pm
how about this.....
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Post by: Simon MkII on March 13, 2008, 02:56:56 pm
I feel a bit numb saying this - but a Jaguar XJ220 just drove past me..

Was it green with dealer plates on it? I saw one drive past Independant Prestige a few weeks ago. Was a very angry sounding car too.
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Post by: Ssom on March 13, 2008, 02:58:02 pm
I heard about an XJ220 in NZ, now all I need to do is see it, I used to love that car as a kid, dare I say it I spent a year arguing that it was better than the McLaren F1 (Oh to be 9 again :p)

Saw a Tiguan in Eastbourne, looks OK, but hardly $54k good.
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Post by: Salty on March 13, 2008, 02:58:36 pm
Yes it was.. I went to get out the camera but gone.  I heard it before seeing it.. first thought, man what a strange colour for a lambo.. used to seeing them on Pons Road,, then wham, it can't be?
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Post by: 86gte on March 13, 2008, 03:00:36 pm
Silver R8 cruising some back roads around hastings. Very nice, Front LED lights are stunning even in bright daylight!!
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Post by: RobClubley on March 13, 2008, 03:15:30 pm
how about this.....
Haha - I like that!
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 13, 2008, 03:28:38 pm
and these:
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Post by: Simon MkII on March 13, 2008, 03:41:16 pm
Is that out at Ateco?
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 13, 2008, 03:46:51 pm
sure is
we all went last night for a dealer preview  ;D
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Post by: SteveC on March 13, 2008, 06:14:50 pm
powder blue Mustang Mach One conVERTible, top down, Esmonde Rd last evening

anyone we know?  ;)
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Post by: rambo_005 on March 13, 2008, 06:35:01 pm
how about this.....

That's great!! ;D
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Post by: Simon MkII on March 13, 2008, 08:30:37 pm
Silver is growing on me

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/8920/attid0f7258wv6.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on March 13, 2008, 08:33:18 pm
Silver is growing on me

I still rate the 996 RS colour schemes better... but the black and orange are starting to appeal ;D
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Post by: Turbo on March 13, 2008, 08:43:55 pm
doesn't really make a difference when all anyone else sees is a blur.
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Post by: slowmo on March 13, 2008, 08:49:49 pm
MK4 Golf.. with a vask sticker in WLG.. BWR**2

who is it?
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Post by: SteveC on March 13, 2008, 08:52:40 pm
silver Mk3 5dr, possibly GTI, twin fat pipes and a "D" sticker on the tail gate, College Rd Northcote this morning

anyone we know?
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Post by: 1.8t on March 13, 2008, 09:03:39 pm
Saw a 964 Turbo 3.6 this morning, such a awesome Porsche with the split wheels and all. In the classic bright blue.

Plus a AM Vanquish S which sounded rather epic
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on March 13, 2008, 09:19:36 pm
doesn't really make a difference when all anyone else sees is a blur.

Strewth.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on March 13, 2008, 09:36:16 pm
Black S5 on Fanshaw a few hours ago.
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Post by: old4130 on March 13, 2008, 10:02:29 pm
Saw a 964 Turbo 3.6 this morning, such a awesome Porsche with the split wheels and all. In the classic bright blue.


Cool  8)
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Post by: Pristle on March 14, 2008, 11:26:55 am
Cute, familiar looking blonde in white Jetta GTX on Marua Rd. this morning.......damage down passenger side.  :-X
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Post by: John Stone on March 14, 2008, 12:44:49 pm
Cute, familiar looking blonde in white Jetta GTX on Marua Rd. this morning.......damage down passenger side.  :-X

Paul, you've got to stop hanging out at that gang pad....did the damage occur as you were looking ;D

John
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Post by: xring on March 14, 2008, 01:02:08 pm
In Wellington city (bottom end of Bowen Street) this morning around 10.30 .......... Lotus 11 (?). Not sure if that is correct. The new open topped Lotus anyway. Don't often see things like that down here ....... well I don't anyway.

Last night had a youngish guy in a silver Mk IV GTi in a hurry up the Haywards (from the Porirua side). He was still behind me when we got to SH2. I went left (Upper Hutt), he went right to who knows where.
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Post by: RobClubley on March 14, 2008, 01:04:20 pm
I heard/spotted an Aston V8 Vantage pulling out of a side street onto Kent Terrace yesterday - glorious sound!
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Post by: Hoff on March 14, 2008, 05:01:04 pm
Saw a R50 done at the euro dealer today 8)
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Post by: AndyGti on March 14, 2008, 05:40:41 pm
saw a R8 drive past me today on the motorway out of hamilton :P droooooooollllll
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Post by: bsting on March 14, 2008, 07:34:47 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOYELLOW001.jpg)
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Post by: 5-pot on March 14, 2008, 08:37:24 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOYELLOW001.jpg)

Spotted one of these in the underground carpark at the takapuna foodtown today.  Dark green though and 3-door.  Very neat little machine.

Also, spotted a black sign writted A2 on the shore as well.  Don't know what the sign writing was for cos I was too busy admiring the rarity of the sight  :P
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Post by: bsting on March 14, 2008, 09:30:00 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOGREEN.jpg)

A2's snapped here

http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,7641.0.html
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Post by: Pristle on March 15, 2008, 01:24:27 am
Silver Tiguan on Koraha St Remmers, whilst driving past a very tidy W8 Passat that must live there somewhere.
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Post by: old4130 on March 15, 2008, 11:45:42 am
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOYELLOW001.jpg)

cool  8)

vert is that the one I saw at your work
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Post by: Audi Life on March 15, 2008, 04:25:57 pm
Black S5 parked on Jervois yesterday and also blue Tiguan.
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Post by: Aidan on March 15, 2008, 07:08:14 pm
Grey Mk4 R32 today, pretty sure its NZ new because I saw it ages ago before I found this site. P/Plate R32, not very original but oh well.
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Post by: blue 20v on March 15, 2008, 11:15:48 pm
red UR quattro with racing stickers on the northern motorway.
john maybe???
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Post by: Ssom on March 16, 2008, 12:41:11 pm
Grey Mk4 R32 today, pretty sure its NZ new because I saw it ages ago before I found this site. P/Plate R32, not very original but oh well.

Saw that on Kent Tce a few years back, sounded pretty hot too.  Also seen the Lotus 11 thing a fair bit on the motorway. 


Rob, was the Aston V8 black with black wheels? EADsometing?  Cos yeah, that car is a regular around Lambton Quay/Vic Pipitea Campus.
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Post by: RobClubley on March 16, 2008, 12:51:13 pm
Rob, was the Aston V8 black with black wheels? EADsometing?  Cos yeah, that car is a regular around Lambton Quay/Vic Pipitea Campus.
Yeah I think so. Seen that one on the Terrace a couple of times.
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Post by: Audi Life on March 16, 2008, 05:52:27 pm
DB9 and RS4 on Sarsfield yesterday
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Post by: slowmo on March 16, 2008, 07:46:12 pm
Saw that on Kent Tce a few years back, sounded pretty hot too.  Also seen the Lotus 11 thing a fair bit on the motorway. 


Rob, was the Aston V8 black with black wheels? EADsometing?  Cos yeah, that car is a regular around Lambton Quay/Vic Pipitea Campus.

Yup i see that AM a lot too.
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Post by: Verdamn on March 17, 2008, 09:23:03 pm
Yep.! I spotted a few of those too !

Parked and listed in TURNERS Classic Auctions : for Repo's; Lifes a giggle for one DB9 owner   
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Post by: Imti on March 18, 2008, 01:01:38 pm
Spotted a silver Mk4 Gti on the side of Piha Rd on Sunday......totall burnt out!
Insurance job?  >:D
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Post by: kenny8valve on March 18, 2008, 05:04:14 pm
Spotted a Red G60 corrado in Hastings today in mint condition.I nearly crashed my golf and nearly ran a red light looking back at it in shock. ;D
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on March 18, 2008, 08:49:45 pm
Last few days on Blockhouse bay rd, nth end,

Nogara Blue ??  GTI

one of ours ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on March 19, 2008, 08:38:19 am
Spotted this morning on the Northern Motorway:

Beautiful Morgan Plus8 - complete with two older gentlemen in cloth caps and some antique looking luggage on the rear luggage rack.

The driver was even wearing string-back gloves from what I could see!

Awesome car - great sound, very nostalgic...
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 19, 2008, 08:51:52 am
Spotted this morning on the Northern Motorway:

Beautiful Morgan Plus8 - complete with two older gentlemen in cloth caps and some antique looking luggage on the rear luggage rack.

The driver was even wearing string-back gloves from what I could see!

Awesome car - great sound, very nostalgic...

Whatever floats your boat . . .
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on March 19, 2008, 09:08:15 am
Whatever floats your boat . . .

Is that a reference to the wooden chassis?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 19, 2008, 09:12:29 am
Whatever floats your boat . . .

So you're saying you don't like Morgans? And you consider yourself a vehicle enthusiast?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on March 19, 2008, 10:34:06 am
So you're saying you don't like Morgans? And you consider yourself a vehicle enthusiast?

Yes and yes. I think thats how I can consider myself a vehicle enthusiast, I dont like Morgans  ;D

Each to there own.

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Post by: 5-pot on March 19, 2008, 10:34:51 am
Spotted this morning on the Northern Motorway:

Beautiful Morgan Plus8 - complete with two older gentlemen in cloth caps and some antique looking luggage on the rear luggage rack.

The driver was even wearing string-back gloves from what I could see!

Awesome car - great sound, very nostalgic...

I spotted that on the harbour bridge too.  Very nice.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 19, 2008, 12:21:21 pm
I spotted that on the harbour bridge too.  Very nice.
It would have been somewhat fumey, I'd imagine - roof down, at exhaust pipe height...
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Post by: 5-pot on March 19, 2008, 08:52:22 pm
Depends what car they're next to I suppose.  Like a SUV or a bus, yeah fumey alright.  They didn't look particularly either...
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Post by: coons on March 19, 2008, 09:33:18 pm
A very slick looking Mk4 GTI in Milford. Black, black dished rims with polished silver lip, lowered I think too. Driver didn't look half bad either  :P
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Post by: bigbumper on March 19, 2008, 10:35:34 pm
Yes and yes. I think thats how I can consider myself a vehicle enthusiast, I dont like Morgans  ;D

Each to there own.

Mate I can think of worse.  I've made it a rule not to get into a Holden unless I'm drunk or arrested (or both)  ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 20, 2008, 08:28:52 am
Eos on the Nthn Mway - being driven by someone doing a good job of impersonating a complete wanker.
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 20, 2008, 09:50:44 am
Eos on the Nthn Mway - being driven by someone doing a good job of impersonating a complete wanker.

I've never driven an Eos though  :-\
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on March 20, 2008, 09:54:47 am
I've never driven an Eos though  :-\

 :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on March 20, 2008, 10:49:23 am
:D
I know him - he IS a wanker. ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on March 20, 2008, 01:26:35 pm
arrogant git in a black Maserati Gran Turismo making an illegal turn from Taharoto Rd to Northcote Rd around the outside of the island, nearly hit by a Nissan Micro, he would have deserved it!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on March 20, 2008, 02:01:52 pm
arrogant git in a black Maserati Gran Turismo making an illegal turn from Taharoto Rd to Northcote Rd around the outside of the island, nearly hit by a Nissan Micro, he would have deserved it!
I wonder if it's the same twat I've seen in a Maserati, making the Euro driver Stereotype so much stronger...

It's the one with the LED curved back lights? Drives like a prick?
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Post by: Pristle on March 21, 2008, 12:43:06 am
now, now......pricks and twats are useful things, let's not confuse matters here.... ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on March 21, 2008, 10:39:53 am
Beekers? RS4 coming up Jervois last night
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Post by: beeker on March 21, 2008, 10:48:22 am
Beekers? RS4 coming up Jervois last night

On the way to collect McD's treat!!
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Post by: old4130 on March 21, 2008, 12:03:19 pm
Silver R8 down Jervois Rd yesterday afternoon
they just sound awesome
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Post by: Audi Life on March 21, 2008, 12:23:56 pm
On the way to collect McD's treat!!

Haha sweet
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on March 21, 2008, 12:27:31 pm
me too. big mac and a kiwi burger with no beetroot. (beetroot el diablo)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on March 22, 2008, 09:06:50 pm
Vw Kombi with the plate KOMBI and a rs4(?) convertible on fri

Also another blue Kombi this morn
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Post by: shay on March 23, 2008, 11:08:23 am
Vw Kombi with the plate KOMBI and a rs4(?) convertible on fri

Also another blue Kombi this morn

I saw a white one with the plate k0mbi the other day.
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Post by: phil on March 23, 2008, 12:41:19 pm
Two Vaskers cars spotted today

White Quattro coupe at the end of the Nth Western
Red Corrado ( 16vGTI plate) outside the Richmond Rd cafe, Grey Lynn

Both cars looked totally mint.
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Post by: HaNs on March 24, 2008, 09:29:25 pm
Heaps of kombi's and other things coming back from the nats

Saw A8, S4 silver avant(b5) and tons of RS4's in Auckland

Just drive Taupo-> Auckland -> Taupo today

Dont think i saw any vaskers
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Post by: old4130 on March 24, 2008, 09:44:46 pm
Vw Kombi with the plate KOMBI and a rs4(?) convertible on fri

Also another blue Kombi this morn
I saw a white one with the plate k0mbi the other day.

I saw a T5 Caravelle on Sun that had the plate Kombi  on Quay St ???
Dunno on the letter/number combo tho

Spotted the C Bliss R32 tucked up a drive in Titirangi on the way home from Piha today.. it stood out
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Post by: GTI's on March 25, 2008, 12:29:47 pm
Spotted the Spinster in the Raudi!  Gleenlane  :D
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Post by: i wana rs6 on March 25, 2008, 12:35:13 pm
Very tidy red Quattro at the petrol station in Wellsford. PP 'OW DE'.
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Post by: Rocketscott on March 25, 2008, 05:36:16 pm
spotted Kaikoura, Black Passat W8 4 Motion no not ours but we parked behind it lol and an ICE BLUE AUDI R8 with CCS on the P Plate EXELR8 god what a car first time i have seen one up close, my dream car  ;D
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Post by: 1.8t on March 25, 2008, 07:22:32 pm
Nice white RS4 wagon at work with the black kit. Damn nice
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Post by: bigbumper on March 25, 2008, 11:06:58 pm
On my way home through Parnell in the 130TC this evening and a white R8 appeared in my mirrors.  I gave it some through a couple of corners but the guy wasn't interested, then on the next straight bit he came screaming up behind me at about 3x the speed limit... bloomin straight line hero  ::)
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Post by: Y0RKI on March 26, 2008, 10:05:12 am
On my way home through Parnell in the 130TC this evening and a white R8 appeared in my mirrors.  I gave it some through a couple of corners but the guy wasn't interested, then on the next straight bit he came screaming up behind me at about 3x the speed limit... bloomin straight line hero  ::)

we all know the white ones dont corner to well... haha

spotted last night a MK2 Golf GTI (debadged) going south over the bridge.
nice exhaust note to it but the white paint work a little dull.
looked pretty cool though and sounded great
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Post by: Audi Life on March 28, 2008, 09:54:11 pm
Just spotted a white 911 GT3.
P/Plate '9I1GT3'
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on March 29, 2008, 05:53:08 pm
In Napier, a blue Porsche 964 turbo (NZ new).
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on March 31, 2008, 06:39:22 pm
Just spotted a white 911 GT3.
P/Plate '9I1GT3'
And again today
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on March 31, 2008, 06:45:03 pm
White Touareg R50 in Lowry Bay, no plate "VW R50"
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Post by: SOFTLAD on March 31, 2008, 07:07:44 pm
A new MINI Clubman @ the Redbull offices will get some photos if I see it again, might be all stickered up for Redbull work, they take a bit of getting used to now we're all so familiar with the standard mini shape
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Post by: slowmo on March 31, 2008, 08:28:39 pm
Porsche with PP PDQ911 "Pretty Damn Quick 911"

and a Carrera C4S, both in Karori, Wellington
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Post by: HaNs on March 31, 2008, 08:42:18 pm
Silver S6
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Post by: old4130 on March 31, 2008, 09:16:27 pm
At the weekend in Mt Eden

Windsor Blue Mk3 Golf, NZ New..
With the P/Plate: CAR

 Sure some nutter would pay a fortune for that plate
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Post by: SteveC on March 31, 2008, 09:50:52 pm
At the weekend in Mt Eden

Windsor Blue Mk3 Golf, NZ New..
With the P/Plate: CAR

 Sure some nutter would pay a fortune for that plate

innocent question, but how do you know if it was NZ new apart from the plate being the right series for the age?
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Post by: bigbumper on March 31, 2008, 10:27:04 pm
innocent question, but how do you know if it was NZ new apart from the plate being the right series for the age?

In small numbers on the rego sticker it'll have the month and year that cars rego last went live in NZ.  It applies even if you've changed to/from PPlates, but doesn't work if the car has been deregistered i.e. sticker shows date of re-registration not first registration
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on April 01, 2008, 11:38:24 am
Blue Lupo in a basebent garage in the Remuera/Greenlane area. I tracked the owner down, out of courtesy and concern about the long term effects of foreign substances on paintwork. By which time he'd found out himself.

Oh, and I told him about VASK too and that I'd be putting this picture up.........
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Post by: 1.8t on April 01, 2008, 11:49:28 am
haha. Good spot
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on April 01, 2008, 12:09:27 pm
If that's shave foam, there's a new paint job on the horizon...
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Post by: Bullseye on April 01, 2008, 12:21:17 pm
If that's shave foam, there's a new paint job on the horizon...

. . . . .or a brazilian   ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on April 01, 2008, 05:44:25 pm
Looks like silly string to me...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: BB on April 01, 2008, 06:27:33 pm
I hope they rubbed dog poo on his door handles and rammed a potato up his exhaust to make it a real April fool. Or is that just nasty instead of harmless silly office fun :P
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Post by: HandsomeDan on April 02, 2008, 10:17:08 am
I hope they rubbed dog poo on his door handles and rammed a potato up his exhaust to make it a real April fool. Or is that just nasty instead of harmless silly office fun :P
BB - you have a real nasty streak, y'know that? ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Jetta CLI on April 02, 2008, 08:12:24 pm
been in aucks today and saw my first R8 on motorway, man it looks gud
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Post by: old4130 on April 02, 2008, 10:31:12 pm
Hot looking Black Mk2 GTI on BBS RS..  :o :o 8)
Turning from Franklin into Ponsonby Rd this evening

Car is looking awesome Phil
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Post by: phil on April 03, 2008, 07:08:16 am
Ta mate  :)

Actually I saw a white MKII GTI - looked like it had 16v badges on it during my travels last night, along Westmere Rd.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on April 03, 2008, 08:59:47 am
This morning in Northern Carpark: Black MkV Golf GTI - personalised plate: GTI001
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 03, 2008, 11:03:48 am
Blue Lupo in a basebent garage in the Remuera/Greenlane area. I tracked the owner down, out of courtesy and concern about the long term effects of foreign substances on paintwork. By which time he'd found out himself.

Oh, and I told him about VASK too and that I'd be putting this picture up.........


Just looked again, looks like that Lupo has after market Recaros in it?

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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 03, 2008, 11:05:15 am
This Beetle with Porsche rims near work:

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Post by: 5-pot on April 03, 2008, 12:30:14 pm
Edition 30 black GTI.  PPlate 101010 (10+10+10 = 30)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on April 03, 2008, 01:44:27 pm
Just looked again, looks like that Lupo has after market Recaros in it?




I saw that too, but only when looking at the photos. I was too stunned and mortified when I saw the car to actually take note. I know what shave foam does to paint work.
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Post by: shay on April 03, 2008, 04:44:20 pm
innocent question, but how do you know if it was NZ new apart from the plate being the right series for the age?

Not NZ new. Was first registered here in September 6th 2002.
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Post by: 1.8t on April 03, 2008, 10:02:02 pm
Spotted a a4 in our garage :D will post up some pics
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Post by: rambo_005 on April 03, 2008, 10:05:17 pm
Spotted an a4 in our garage :D will post up some pics

Sooner rather than later ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on April 04, 2008, 02:30:23 pm
White URQ, just outside my window, SP rego plate. Belong to anyone here?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: gti vr6 on April 04, 2008, 02:39:25 pm
Edition 30 black GTI.  PPlate 101010 (10+10+10 = 30)

Thats a Vask members car. Madmax or possibly Mrs Madmax  :)
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Post by: SteveC on April 04, 2008, 06:08:09 pm
yellow Honda S2000 PP "TIMMAY"

sounds familiar, don't it?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on April 04, 2008, 06:09:42 pm
silver MK3 Golf, tidy, lowered, twin pipe big bore exhaust,  "D" sticker on the tailgate

anyone we know?

both in Northcote this week
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on April 04, 2008, 07:16:34 pm
yellow Honda S2000 PP "TIMMAY"

sounds familiar, don't it?

I saw him yesterday in Symonds St
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on April 04, 2008, 07:27:20 pm
Just looked again, looks like that Lupo has after market Recaros in it?



And also a Remus exhaust.  It's a nice car in the flesh.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: AndyGti on April 05, 2008, 06:40:34 pm
spotted 1 black 4 eye'd mk2 golf on the back roads of state highway 1b and another dark blue big bumper'd golf on state highway 1 north of huntly. saw heaps of audi's but no idea wat models lol
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Post by: Ssom on April 06, 2008, 04:26:24 pm
There's an Audi A5 3.2 parked in the Wellington Airport terminal at the moment, it may have less under the bonnet than the S5, but I'll be damned if it aint every bit as sexy.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Aidan on April 06, 2008, 04:49:45 pm
On that note, there is an A5 parked about 2 houses down from me at the mo, very nice.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on April 06, 2008, 07:19:35 pm
STATIK - spotted on Surrey Cres this afternoon.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on April 06, 2008, 10:21:00 pm
Chis in his MK2 GTI driving up my road today
Real nice in that silver

& a nice dark Mk3 GTI at the same time   8)
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Post by: slowmo on April 07, 2008, 09:21:40 am
nogo blue RS2 in welly.. ZY43XX
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 07, 2008, 01:23:56 pm
spotted a very sexy Green B5 A4 1.8TQ MTM with some really nice 18" (i think) BBS MAGS and an S4 front,overtook me at a great rate of knots on Pound RD in chch P Plate HERBIE anyone on VASK? was a very very nice car
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on April 08, 2008, 10:53:34 pm
silver MK3 Golf, tidy, lowered, twin pipe big bore exhaust,  "D" sticker on the tailgate

anyone we know?

both in Northcote this week

Was it the one in the last post?
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,4250.225.html
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Aidan on April 09, 2008, 09:52:19 am
Black Evo X shooting up Main St Upper Hutt yesterday.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on April 09, 2008, 07:11:47 pm
Was it the one in the last post?
http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php/topic,4250.225.html

if you mean tonka_NZ's, no, this one has body colour flares and bumper trim, no obvious GTI or VR6 badging, but (nice) exhaust sounds more 4-cyl than 6!
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Post by: shay on April 10, 2008, 07:32:24 am
overtook me at a great rate of knots on Pound RD in chch

Thats what happens when you drive around like a nana Scotty boy ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on April 10, 2008, 08:53:13 am
Yellow Skoda Octavia vRS on Northern Motorway - was nice in that colour - 1st time I've seen one in Yellow.
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Post by: RobClubley on April 10, 2008, 08:59:45 am
Mk1 or mk2?
I sometimes wish I'd bought a yellow one. I've only ever seen one yellow vRS Station wagon and that was three years ago in York in the UK.

And just to keep on topic - Spotted: 70s brown VW 1600 heading up SH2 the other day!
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Post by: phil on April 10, 2008, 12:43:49 pm
White MK2 GTI on Parnell Rd.

I was in mine...gave him a flash of the lights and a wave and the driver just started at me blankly, probably thinking I was a nutter...obviouslly not a VASKER.... some people just don't understand  ::)
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Post by: xring on April 10, 2008, 01:16:01 pm
Lunch time in Jackson Street, Petone. Yellow MkI GTi with white bumpers and side stripes. Rego "Leafy". The colour scheme did NOT look nice.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 10, 2008, 01:19:47 pm
Lunch time in Jackson Street, Petone. Yellow MkI GTi with white bumpers and side stripes. Rego "Leafy". The colour scheme did NOT look nice.

It might have been a Citi from South Africa?
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Post by: chis on April 10, 2008, 01:46:13 pm
yea that sounds more like a citi golf to me- not the prettiest i agree
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Post by: slowmo on April 10, 2008, 01:46:40 pm
red porsche GT3 rego "X GT3 X"
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Post by: Pristle on April 10, 2008, 03:39:12 pm
Lunch time in Jackson Street, Petone. Yellow MkI GTi with white bumpers and side stripes. Rego "Leafy". The colour scheme did NOT look nice.

Definitely sounds like one of the original Citigolfs, except for the GTi bit. As the slogan "Red, Yellow, Blue....not green" suggested, these primary colours were all that were available.

Oi, besides, whaddya mean "NOT look nice"?? It was the '80s.....remember them, outsize shoulder pads, big hair, INXS...played to excess, along with those bands that shaped music: Depeche Mode, Human League, Duran Duran etc.  ;)

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Post by: RobClubley on April 10, 2008, 03:41:50 pm
Audi quattros....
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Post by: xring on April 10, 2008, 03:59:41 pm
The yellow/white MkI had the 4 headlights as per GTi's and had a badge on the grille as per GTi's, although I didn't actually read the badge as such. To busy puking at the colour scheme. Having said all that, I am not an authority on MkI's so can't be sure it was one.

Speaking of GTi's ...... bought myself a pair of GTi sunglasses at lunch time ....... Yes, I know ..... sad aren't I.
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Post by: 5-pot on April 10, 2008, 04:06:10 pm
Speaking of GTi's ...... bought myself a pair of GTi sunglasses at lunch time ....... Yes, I know ..... sad aren't I.

This i have to see. :P
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Post by: xring on April 10, 2008, 08:55:17 pm
Have a look under merchandise on the VW NZ website. 8)
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Post by: bigbumper on April 10, 2008, 11:31:16 pm
Oi, besides, whaddya mean "NOT look nice"?? It was the '80s.....remember them, outsize shoulder pads, big hair, INXS...played to excess, along with those bands that shaped music: Depeche Mode, Human League, Duran Duran etc.  ;)

Shhh don't mention DM you'll wake the sleeping ogre Spinner!

White MK2 GTI on Parnell Rd.

I was in mine...gave him a flash of the lights and a wave and the driver just started at me blankly, probably thinking I was a nutter...obviouslly not a VASKER.... some people just don't understand  ::)

Pretty sure I've seen that one around recently, I think it has the teardrop/Toyota style alloy wheels
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Post by: Pristle on April 11, 2008, 11:57:03 am
The yellow/white MkI had the 4 headlights as per GTi's and had a badge on the grille as per GTi's,


Citigolf Sport, carb-fed 1.6l version.
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Post by: Imti on April 11, 2008, 01:51:44 pm
Mk1 GTI cabriolet in St.Johns. Looked pretty mint condition too, dark red colour.
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Post by: Ssom on April 11, 2008, 09:28:56 pm
997 911 GT3 on Riddiford St this morning (In Newtown).


Also Wellington Airport have replaced their display A5 3.2 S Line with the new A4 2.7 TDI


Looks very sharp, anyone know how much they cost/what engines are available?
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Post by: Pristle on April 11, 2008, 11:20:11 pm
2.7 TDI to begin with .... ;)
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Post by: tonka on April 13, 2008, 03:57:49 pm
Mk2 GTi with some rather large wheels following me along East Coast Rd at 3 today.. vask stickers
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Post by: old4130 on April 13, 2008, 04:56:40 pm
New A4..

Lots of them.. with S5's, & R8's

Britomart this morning
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Post by: feelou on April 13, 2008, 05:12:43 pm
White van, tinted windows parked on the side of the motorway this morning. Had some sort of big yellow light set up nearby. Kind of flashed when I drove by at 130km/h.

Is it what I fear it is? Some mf  :police: radar?

Let me know, I'll prepare mentally
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 13, 2008, 05:41:09 pm
White van, tinted windows parked on the side of the motorway this morning. Had some sort of big yellow light set up nearby. Kind of flashed when I drove by at 130km/h.

Is it what I fear it is? Some mf  :police: radar?

Let me know, I'll prepare mentally
speed camera mate expect a fine in the mail,when you get it make sure you ask for the photo and post it up on heare  ;D
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Post by: veedubman on April 13, 2008, 05:57:11 pm
chances are you wont get anything depending on the angle you drove past it at.
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Post by: veedubman on April 13, 2008, 06:02:42 pm
also

Spotted JA

in his bright red 20V UR Quattro the other night driving towards the strand on the motorway off ramp.
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 13, 2008, 06:06:48 pm
chances are you wont get anything depending on the angle you drove past it at.
lets hope so 130kph will be a steep fine
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Post by: slayer00 on April 13, 2008, 06:07:55 pm
There is an easy way to avoid it
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Post by: rambo_005 on April 13, 2008, 06:24:30 pm
Spotted 2x original (not replica) Porsche 356 coupes at the top of the desert road on Saturday morning - they were about 10 minutes apart, insane :o
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 13, 2008, 07:09:50 pm
There is an easy way to avoid it
how?
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Post by: slayer00 on April 13, 2008, 07:10:47 pm
You need to ask ??? ::), keep to the speed limit
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 13, 2008, 07:15:49 pm
You need to ask ??? ::), keep to the speed limit
well thats ovious i just thought there may be a way he colud get off the fine
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Post by: feelou on April 13, 2008, 08:19:55 pm
Quote
lets hope so 130kph will be a steep fine

Bugger. How much $ do you reckon?

This will go straight into the maintenance budget of the RS4. She has to half-stretch her legs sometimes.
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Post by: feelou on April 13, 2008, 08:25:16 pm
I've looked it up:

Quote
Any speeding offence, where the speed exceeds the speed limit by -   
Not more than 10 kilometres an hour $30
More than 10 kilometres an hour but not more than 15 kilometres an hour $80
More than 15 kilometres an hour but not more than 20 kilometres an hour $120
More than 20 kilometres an hour but not more than 25 kilometres an hour $170
More than 25 kilometres an hour but not more than 30 kilometres an hour $230

Not too bad considering. 30km/h above limit would be about $3000 where I come from.

Gotta love New Zealand  ;D
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Post by: slayer00 on April 13, 2008, 08:27:25 pm
But its only 40 over and your walking home
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Post by: Rocketscott on April 13, 2008, 09:08:58 pm
I've looked it up:

Not too bad considering. 30km/h above limit would be about $3000 where I come from.

Gotta love New Zealand  ;D
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o $3000!!!! man we are very lucky heare  :)
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Post by: chis on April 13, 2008, 09:51:34 pm
Mk2 GTi with some rather large wheels following me along East Coast Rd at 3 today.. vask stickers

thatd be me tonka-  u work at hell forrest hill dont you?
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Post by: uero-jet on April 13, 2008, 10:05:46 pm
jazz blue mk4 gti
p/plate  vw gti 1
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Post by: tonka on April 13, 2008, 11:03:42 pm
thatd be me tonka-  u work at hell forrest hill dont you?

yep, along with other vask members. (well.... just the one other now  :()
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Post by: chis on April 14, 2008, 04:35:48 pm
yea ur buddy with the rado came and had a talk to me once when i was there getting pizza- i love the way u guys park ur cars on the lawn in front of hells in all their glory- awesome!
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Post by: tonka on April 15, 2008, 02:16:14 pm
yea ur buddy with the rado came and had a talk to me once when i was there getting pizza- i love the way u guys park ur cars on the lawn in front of hells in all their glory- awesome!


yeah. its a good lawn..  :laugh:
was better when the rado was there though
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Post by: HandsomeDan on April 15, 2008, 03:43:53 pm
jazz blue mk4 gti
p/plate  vw gti 1
I've seen that about too!
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Post by: SteveC on April 18, 2008, 05:18:15 pm
ED30 pp 101010 Takapuna early this avo  we all know who that is!
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Post by: bsting on April 19, 2008, 07:44:42 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/WRECKEDCOPCAR001.jpg)
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Post by: gti vr6 on April 19, 2008, 08:41:26 pm
They all the wrecked cop cars in there at A von da le. They were asked not to display them but
do it anyway.
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Post by: beeker on April 19, 2008, 08:52:39 pm
They all the wrecked cop cars in there at A von da le. They were asked not to display them but
do it anyway.

its been there for many years
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Post by: old4130 on April 19, 2008, 09:02:43 pm
Nogo blue RS6 Avant..
Driving down my Rd, with a pink kids bike on a bike rack on the back  8)
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Post by: slowmo on April 20, 2008, 08:59:12 am
VW Tiguan in jazz blue. looks hot!

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Post by: VeeDub on April 20, 2008, 04:03:35 pm
VR6 Corrado, mission bay.
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Post by: gti vr6 on April 21, 2008, 06:32:26 am
its been there for many years

I'm pretty sure its not the same car.
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Post by: old4130 on April 21, 2008, 09:02:55 am
I'm pretty sure its not the same car.

Looks like its the same one to me
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Post by: Pristle on April 21, 2008, 11:37:15 am
Silvery Jaguar XF heading north on the Southern Motorway on Friday.
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Post by: Y0RKI on April 21, 2008, 12:05:22 pm
E30 M3 RHD in white
just down in Penrose
had a real norrible sounding (and looking) exhaust on it though
must be ultra rare in RHD surely.... Nik?

also a Red XK Jag 4.2
i didnt realise these monsters had 20" Alloys as standard! yeouch!
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Post by: phil on April 21, 2008, 12:09:56 pm
E30 M3 RHD in white
just down in Penrose
had a real norrible sounding (and looking) exhaust on it though
must be ultra rare in RHD surely.... Nik?

also a Red XK Jag 4.2
i didnt realise these monsters had 20" Alloys as standard! yeouch!

Might have been a 325i replica...there are a few white ones floating around.
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Post by: Y0RKI on April 21, 2008, 12:30:22 pm
hmmm possibly.
it sounded naff but had the wing and arches etc, looked the part!
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Post by: feelou on April 21, 2008, 12:53:52 pm
Quote
had a real norrible sounding (and looking) exhaust on it

With all due respect to the NZ driver community: what's the deal with big-bore exhausts in this country?

Many crappy cars have massive exhausts. Sounds bad, especially when it's an auto-box, looks bad, doesn't improve performance. It also has an extreme ability to irritate neighbours.

I cannot understand why you would do something like this  ???

Can someone explain it to me?
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Post by: RobClubley on April 21, 2008, 01:00:09 pm
I wish I knew! makes no sense to me either.
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Post by: xring on April 21, 2008, 01:12:11 pm
I have given up trying to understand the logic of why some people do certain things to their cars. There is a maroon (moron) coloured Honda Civic/Domani that takes off every afternoon from a business (possibly Mag and Tyre Direct) in Hutt Road, Petone. Has a big bore exhaust ....... heaps of noise but seems to be somewhat lacking in performance.

I wonder how many of these big bore exhausts will pass the noise part of the WOF?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 21, 2008, 02:09:43 pm
E30 M3 RHD in white
just down in Penrose
had a real norrible sounding (and looking) exhaust on it though
must be ultra rare in RHD surely.... Nik?



They didnt make them RHD Clive, it will be a conversion. It will more than likely have the slower steering rack out of a E30 325i.
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Post by: xring on April 21, 2008, 02:49:19 pm
Nog Blue RS4 Avant "2 BE 1" in Hutt Road Petone. Have seen this a number of times since I started work here three months ago. Very nice.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 21, 2008, 02:53:38 pm
Nog Blue RS4 Avant "2 BE 1" in Hutt Road Petone. Have seen this a number of times since I started work here three months ago. Very nice.

B5 (orginial) or B7 (V8)?
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Post by: Y0RKI on April 21, 2008, 03:33:02 pm
They didnt make them RHD Clive, it will be a conversion. It will more than likely have the slower steering rack out of a E30 325i.


that was the conclusion i got to after speaking to you about your Dads M3.
have to say, i love those flared arches with the hugely insane wing, puts most rice racgers to shame!
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Post by: xring on April 21, 2008, 03:43:35 pm
Haven't had a good look but pretty sure it is a B5.
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Post by: Pristle on April 21, 2008, 06:11:44 pm
hmmm possibly.
it sounded naff but had the wing and arches etc, looked the part!


Possibly an ex-South African 325i Shadowline. They tended to look and sound the part.


As for the paintcan exhausts, I have no idea.
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Post by: chis on April 21, 2008, 06:27:02 pm
it bemuses me to the extent that it is frustrating that there are so many huge stainless mufflers on the back of the most mundane vehicles- the 89 auto nissan sunny, nothing else done but a huge paintcan hanging out the back....also falls into this category is done up VANS..  some might look good, but personally id like a bit of performance with my aesthetics, not a ready to roll brick
sorry ranting  :-\
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Post by: slayer00 on April 21, 2008, 06:30:40 pm
Its more to try and look good more than anything, just like putting 17"s on small cars
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Post by: R32 Simon on April 21, 2008, 08:24:36 pm
it bemuses me to the extent that it is frustrating that there are so many huge stainless mufflers on the back of the most mundane vehicles- the 89 auto nissan sunny, nothing else done but a huge paintcan hanging out the back....also falls into this category is done up VANS..  some might look good, but personally id like a bit of performance with my aesthetics, not a ready to roll brick
sorry ranting  :-\

I agree Chris, but i was told that these "big bore" cheap Chinese back boxes are less cost than the OE items  :-\
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Post by: HandsomeDan on April 22, 2008, 08:19:24 am
I agree Chris, but i was told that these "big bore" cheap Chinese back boxes are less cost than the OE items  :-\
And the kids love em. Not my kids - they're scared s**tless of the noise that comes out of them, but the kids that buy them think they're ace.
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Post by: slowmo on April 22, 2008, 08:35:30 am
yes thos vans with giant chromies and ossibly cut springs. how they pass wof i dunno  :-\
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Post by: db_222 on April 22, 2008, 12:33:03 pm
spotted a blue mk2 golf written off out the back of turners, hope its knowone here
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Post by: HaNs on April 22, 2008, 02:39:59 pm
Saw my first Nissan GTR in china, they are not that big IMO

Saw lots of V12 mercs in HK

Saw heaps of A8L/6L's....small motor in a big car....WTF

Heaps of VW Santana's as taxi's. Heap of Jetta's

Lots of 740's and many other cool exotic cars

Came home and found a dented GTX in the drive  :(
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Post by: 5-pot on April 22, 2008, 02:51:30 pm
small motor in a big car....WTF

Don't know about HK but in Singapore, the road user charges are determined by engine displacement and runs into the thousands per year (e.g. 4.2L = around $5000 road tax) not to mention the actual Certificate of Entitlement (another few thousand).  So, all the luxury of a big car, without the road user tax!  In any case, they spend more time sitting in traffic than anything else anyway so, why bother with a big engine?  ::)
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Post by: HaNs on April 22, 2008, 04:29:49 pm
Don't know about HK but in Singapore, the road user charges are determined by engine displacement and runs into the thousands per year (e.g. 4.2L = around $5000 road tax) not to mention the actual Certificate of Entitlement (another few thousand).  So, all the luxury of a big car, without the road user tax!  In any case, they spend more time sitting in traffic than anything else anyway so, why bother with a big engine?  ::)

Car taxes are cheaper in HK than Mainland China also

Man they cant drive over there....most of the time. I thought i was going to die many times over!
Who goes from 1st to 4th gear? Im surprised with the amount of manuals over there. They must go through alot of clutches.....

9 million cars a year go on the road there

Inequality is huge over there. If you own a large new Euro you have money...so whats the point of going for a small engine? Other than emissions

China wants to stop people smoking outside to stop pollution....but you can smoke inside.

Alot of stuff doesn't make sense over there...they just change the rules and dont think about about the implications. Getting into Mainland China twice was a mission


Oh and i had a ride in a A5 and a Mk5 GTI while in Auckland. Kept up with a S5 on the way back to Taupo

 
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Post by: Simon MkII on April 22, 2008, 05:09:53 pm
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2264/image128un0.jpg)

(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6898/image129gq6.jpg)
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Post by: Simon MkII on April 22, 2008, 05:14:51 pm
Regarding the cars in China with big engines, you will find that a lot of it is just badging for status.
As for the driving, it seems pretty shocking at first but it appears to work! In my month there I didn't see a single accident. Gives you an idea of why they are such bad drivers over here though, they are all use to not following the traffic rules.
As for the gear changing, I didn't understand it either ???
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Post by: 1.8t on April 22, 2008, 05:54:04 pm
nice F1! Im seeing heaps of 997s turbos at the moment, more turbos than any others. crazy
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Post by: HaNs on April 22, 2008, 08:02:26 pm
Regarding the cars in China with big engines, you will find that a lot of it is just badging for status.
As for the driving, it seems pretty shocking at first but it appears to work! In my month there I didn't see a single accident. Gives you an idea of why they are such bad drivers over here though, they are all use to not following the traffic rules.
As for the gear changing, I didn't understand it either ???

I saw 3 crashes in 9 days  :D

Most of the time on the public roads we where doing 30-60kmh.

On the airport road we did 120kmh(taxi, legal limit on that road, semi private road AFAIK)
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Post by: typ53 on April 22, 2008, 08:18:02 pm
Car taxes are cheaper in HK than Mainland China also


On a yearly basis that may perhaps be the case, however in Hong Kong the initial purchase price is loaded exorbitantly upon first registration - something approaching the value of the car again in tax.  A fair few people get themselves dealer plates (by bribing an agreeable car dealer) so that they can get around the tax by not registering the actual car.

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Post by: 5-pot on April 22, 2008, 10:33:33 pm
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2264/image128un0.jpg)

(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6898/image129gq6.jpg)

Bastard guy!  That's like the GT version isn't it?!  Not any normal McLaren F1!  I can't imagine what that would be worth.  Empty a medium sized bank for that!
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Post by: old4130 on April 22, 2008, 11:34:49 pm
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2264/image128un0.jpg)

(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6898/image129gq6.jpg)

 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
 8) 8) 8) 8) super cool
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Post by: SteveC on April 23, 2008, 01:41:34 pm

shiny new black Fiat 500 Takapuna around 1:00PM this afternoon, looks bigger than in the photos
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Post by: Pristle on April 23, 2008, 01:47:49 pm
McLaren F1


Not heading to New Plymouth by any chance??
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Post by: 5-pot on April 23, 2008, 02:00:44 pm
shiny new black Fiat 500 Takapuna around 1:00PM this afternoon, looks bigger than in the photos

spotted a red one on Paul Matthews Rd in Albany about the same time actually. 
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Post by: Simon MkII on April 23, 2008, 02:19:49 pm

Not heading to New Plymouth by any chance??

I'm not sure. Do you know something we don't know? I doubt it would be going that far on dealer plates.
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Post by: slowmo on April 23, 2008, 05:25:09 pm
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2264/image128un0.jpg)

how many salesman can fit in there..?

and how long before it meets a lamp post?  >:D

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Post by: Simon MkII on April 23, 2008, 07:07:17 pm
Hopefully it doesn't meet any lamp posts! And that is the new owner and his son. Bastard.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on April 24, 2008, 12:55:34 am
I'm not sure. Do you know something we don't know? I doubt it would be going that far on dealer plates.


Was thinking $19m and a recent Lotto win....
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Post by: old4130 on April 24, 2008, 08:27:33 am
Hopefully it doesn't meet any lamp posts! And that is the new owner and his son. Bastard.

Where has it come from Simon ?..
HK, Singapore ?
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Post by: Y0RKI on April 24, 2008, 02:21:48 pm
Fiat 500's been spotted already! woohoo!
only sent 10 out the door so far, pretty good that they're getting noted already!
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Post by: Simon MkII on April 24, 2008, 02:35:34 pm
Where has it come from Simon ?..
HK, Singapore ?

Not too sure where it came from.
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Post by: VeeDub on April 24, 2008, 03:48:26 pm
Possibly the nicest S4 I have seen. Big ups to the owner.
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Post by: Audi Life on April 24, 2008, 03:51:58 pm
Dark Blue Coupe S2 parking on Remuera Rd p/plate UNCOND?
Bright Red Karmann Ghia on St Johns Rd.

Oh and does anyody else play Formula One on those new
strips in the middle of the road like on Sarsfield? ;D
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Post by: RobClubley on April 24, 2008, 03:52:31 pm
I don't like it - looks a bit "Barried" to me.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on April 24, 2008, 03:56:29 pm
It looks awesome!
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Post by: beeker on April 24, 2008, 07:01:33 pm
strips in the middle of the road like on Sarsfield? ;D

herne bay ?

yeah, every day!
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Post by: old4130 on April 24, 2008, 09:21:07 pm

strips in the middle of the road like on Sarsfield? ;D
herne bay ?

yeah, every day!

x2  :D

I used to see that 'V8 S4' a lot in the Viaduct by my office
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Post by: Audi Life on April 24, 2008, 10:03:10 pm
herne bay ?

yeah, every day!

Yeah haha it's so fun!
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Post by: mtk on April 24, 2008, 10:44:50 pm
Possibly the nicest S4 I have seen. Big ups to the owner.

That S4 belongs to my brother in law Steve. He's had it for a while, ~3 yrs. Lovely exhaust note. You will see it around the Viaduct as he co-owns a business down there. The other car in his garage is a red S4 Avant...
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Post by: Audi Life on April 25, 2008, 09:47:03 pm
Spotted a white Mk2? Golf, with I think a VASK sticker in
the back window, heading up Onewa last night.
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Post by: SOFTLAD on April 25, 2008, 11:06:23 pm
Spotted a white Mk2? Golf, with I think a VASK sticker in
the back window, heading up Onewa last night.

guilty ;D
Where were you as I saw a;
Slamed A4 on large dia BBS going the opposite way.
& a dark graphite grey Golf at the Glenfeild Rd lights @ the top of Onewa
but neither would see the vask sticker ???
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Post by: Y0RKI on April 26, 2008, 09:19:57 am
a white Opel Calibra chasing around the streets of Avon De Le  :D
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Post by: Pristle on April 26, 2008, 11:04:57 am
Thursday night R8 with p/plate "AUD1 R8".

Yesterday.......ANZAC day, yes public holiday (morning at least), bloody onramp signals in operation!!! I thought these were only to come on during peak traffic periods!!

This morning, Anastacia lookalike in black S5 coming out of Ascot hospital.

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Post by: Audi Life on April 26, 2008, 01:02:38 pm
guilty ;D
Where were you as I saw a;
Slamed A4 on large dia BBS going the opposite way.
& a dark graphite grey Golf at the Glenfeild Rd lights @ the top of Onewa
but neither would see the vask sticker ???

Nah I wasn't in a VAG so I was hiding in shame ;)
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Post by: Ssom on April 27, 2008, 09:23:33 pm
Black C63 AMG in Remuera yesterday. My god what a car...


Also saw 2 Edition 30's within about 200 meters of each other.
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Post by: slayer00 on April 27, 2008, 09:37:13 pm
2 E30 M3's, Nicks dads one and a black one
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Post by: bigbumper on April 27, 2008, 10:14:35 pm
Typ53's Corrado in this months NZ Classic Car magazine
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Post by: coons on April 28, 2008, 04:14:16 pm
A grey/silver/gun metal Lamborghini Gallardo driving along beach road in Rothesay Bay. Looked and sounded very cool indeed.
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Post by: Tom on April 28, 2008, 04:32:30 pm
Black C63 AMG in Remuera yesterday. My god what a car...

You sure?

I thought they werent out here yet.
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Post by: 1.8t on April 28, 2008, 06:00:50 pm
You sure?

I thought they werent out here yet.

I saw one today too, black with dealer plate.
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Post by: old4130 on April 28, 2008, 08:14:37 pm
I saw one today too, black with dealer plate.

I have seen one also

Driving up College Hill.. White New S6, with blacked out grille, wheels etc...
STUNNING  :o 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: 1.8t on April 28, 2008, 08:29:13 pm
I have seen one also

Driving up College Hill.. White New S6, with blacked out grille, wheels etc...
STUNNING  :o 8) 8) 8)

ahh yes I saw that too in newmarket too. So awesome
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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 28, 2008, 08:57:56 pm
2 E30 M3's, Nicks dads one and a black one

Yup, Dads mate has the black one.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slayer00 on April 28, 2008, 08:59:35 pm
So thats 3 in the bay?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on April 28, 2008, 08:59:48 pm
A grey/silver/gun metal Lamborghini Gallardo driving along beach road in Rothesay Bay. Looked and sounded very cool indeed.

Haha, there were 2 sliver Gallardos on SH27 today (going different directions), common as mud!
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Post by: HaNs on April 28, 2008, 09:51:27 pm
Haha, there were 2 sliver Gallardos on SH27 today (going different directions), common as mud!


Theres one sitting in Taupo. Saw it drive past work. Then saw it in town outside Yamma(restaurant) at about 7pm
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Post by: Aidan on April 28, 2008, 10:49:35 pm
Saw a DMC Delorean today in s**te condition P/Plate: E MC2
And a red (I think) B7 RS4 P/Plate: 2 BE 1 - Anyone from here?
Both in Lower Hutt
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Post by: RS ZWEI on April 29, 2008, 02:00:51 pm
So thats 3 in the bay?

Yep, Red, Black and White.
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Post by: typ53 on April 29, 2008, 05:49:10 pm
...In down-town Apia yesterday:

A white Jetta MK 2, black tints, stick-on bonnet air-vents, jacked up rear-axle with big chrome hub-cabs and the piéce-de-resistance: a boomerang tv-antenna on the boot.   ::)

God I wish I had had my camera!

For a moment I thought I'd spotted Nastnas' latest go-faster mods...   :P
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Post by: gti vr6 on April 30, 2008, 06:30:55 am
...In down-town Apia yesterday:

A white Jetta MK 2, black tints, stick-on bonnet air-vents, jacked up rear-axle with big chrome hub-cabs and the piéce-de-resistance: a boomerang tv-antenna on the boot.   ::)

God I wish I had had my camera!

For a moment I thought I'd spotted Nastnas' latest go-faster mods...   :P

Nice, does it have eagle stickers on it? How about the busses they have there. Pimped out!!
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Post by: veedubman on April 30, 2008, 07:54:05 am
Spotted 1 x AG9MM rolling over the bridge around 545 yesterday

in that fantastically fast flowing Auckland peak hour traffic! thanks ARC! your awesome!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on April 30, 2008, 08:30:27 am
Nice, does it have eagle stickers on it? How about the busses they have there. Pimped out!!

I think it was missing the ubiquitous eagle stickers, so it was kinda subtle in many ways. 

As for the buses, I'd love to know how many subs they carry onboard - you hear the bass before you see them most of the time.  It will be a shame when they disappear.
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Post by: xring on April 30, 2008, 08:33:32 am
Saw my ex on the way home from work last night........ still looks as good as ever ;). But then, it's only a couple of months since I sold her. Good to see she was still being used in a spirited fashion .....

Hope you are still happy with her Slingshot. She was right behind me at the lights at the bottom of the gorge.
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Post by: qta4 on April 30, 2008, 08:49:34 am
Saw my ex on the way home from work last night........ still looks as good as ever ;). But then, it's only a couple of months since I sold her. Good to see she was still being used in a spirited fashion .....

Hope you are still happy with her Slingshot. She was right behind me at the lights at the bottom of the gorge.

Was that your ex-wife? ;D
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Post by: feelou on April 30, 2008, 11:20:15 pm
Quote
Was that your ex-wife?

 :laugh:
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Post by: xring on May 01, 2008, 12:59:57 pm
No ........ I said "sold". No one would have paid for my ex-wife. Although boy, was I paying for it for all the time we were married....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on May 01, 2008, 04:09:10 pm
Just spotted a Nogo Blue S5 being driven by an Asian guy along Wairau Rd and a silver/gun metal
D3 S8 p/plate "V10 S8" in Takapuna
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Post by: kenny8valve on May 01, 2008, 08:50:34 pm
spotted a navy jetta on the way to hastings in nice condition withwhat looked like 2 peice silver and black bbs.
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Post by: Ssom on May 01, 2008, 10:08:33 pm
There's now a silver C63 AMG in Wellington Star Mercedes.  God I can't get enough of how brilliant that car looks.


Saw a blue B7 RS4 parked in Cuba Mall (Funny place to park I know...)
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Post by: rambo_005 on May 01, 2008, 10:11:30 pm
Saw a blue B7 RS4 parked in Cuba Mall (Funny place to park I know...)

Very funny place to park! ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: chis on May 03, 2008, 03:40:23 pm
e30 M3, tamaki area today...was that ur dad nik?
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Post by: slowmo on May 03, 2008, 03:59:04 pm
Saw a blue B7 RS4 parked in Cuba Mall (Funny place to park I know...)

was it a sedan? with roof racks? i see this around there a lot, also seems to cruise the courtney place area a lot.
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Post by: SteveC on May 03, 2008, 07:54:30 pm

big bumper FIAT X/1-9 in Takapuna yesterday, forgot how small they are
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Post by: Pristle on May 04, 2008, 12:18:35 am
BLQ*** Mk1, very tidy coppery brown, pulling into premises on Marua Rd., same place where a desireable RS2 Avant parks every so often.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on May 04, 2008, 10:19:33 am
NASTNAS in his Jetta on the North WEstern last night....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: NasTnaS on May 04, 2008, 10:25:45 am
NASTNAS in his Jetta on the North WEstern last night....


what car were you in mate?
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Post by: bsting on May 04, 2008, 12:58:02 pm
 :laugh:
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/FIATCOUPEredGAYWING.jpg)
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Post by: RobClubley on May 04, 2008, 12:58:53 pm
Subtle.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on May 04, 2008, 01:21:15 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/HILLCLIMB08008.jpg)
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Post by: bigbumper on May 04, 2008, 05:35:50 pm
:laugh:
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/FIATCOUPEredGAYWING.jpg)

That is TERRIBLE!  Reminds me of that "worst example of your car" post...
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Post by: old4130 on May 04, 2008, 05:40:45 pm
:laugh:
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/FIATCOUPEredGAYWING.jpg)

How odd..  ???
Did they choose a Fiat coupe especially for that ?
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Post by: veedubman on May 04, 2008, 05:47:30 pm
http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=EMC302&search=CarFax+Search

Its new Zealand new and had a 101,000 km drop on teh Odometre

looks like the ass wipe at the vtnz put a extra "1" in some where as opposed to having it read 12,000 ish..
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Post by: bigbumper on May 04, 2008, 06:10:57 pm
At least its an n/a coupe...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on May 04, 2008, 09:29:20 pm
Brand new Fiat 500 in white in Wanganui ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on May 05, 2008, 03:20:03 pm
what car were you in mate?

I was in a Black Megane RS225, UGLYRS rego  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on May 05, 2008, 04:34:29 pm
BLQ*** Mk1, very tidy coppery brown, pulling into premises on Marua Rd., same place where a desireable RS2 Avant parks every so often.

I saw that on Saturday too, Campbell Rd. It looked really neat.
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Post by: NasTnaS on May 05, 2008, 06:08:14 pm
I was in a Black Megane RS225, UGLYRS rego  ;)

yup i spotted that, My Mrs and i had a laugh about it... cool plate... was tempted to open up on the Mway, but held back just in case...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on May 05, 2008, 07:25:40 pm
Brand new Fiat 500 in white in Wanganui ;D

I was about to post I saw 2 over the weekend..

I was greatly underwhelmed.. ::)
Thought they looked a lot like a Daihatsu
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Post by: rambo_005 on May 05, 2008, 08:00:10 pm
I was about to post I saw 2 over the weekend..

I was greatly underwhelmed.. ::)
Thought they looked a lot like a Daihatsu

A good move for Fiat though... the Abarth version will be the one to get excited about :)
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Post by: gti vr6 on May 06, 2008, 07:15:13 am
spotted in the Domain on sunday  :P

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa103/chopperchops/DSC04644.jpg)


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Post by: Pristle on May 06, 2008, 09:36:37 am
Bsting....you've got a stalker!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on May 06, 2008, 03:39:00 pm
Just saw a gorgeous silver Aston Martin DB5 on the Terrace
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 06, 2008, 07:44:32 pm
Last night on the way to the Foo Fighters I entered the motorway next to Phils partner in there Lupo GTI.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on May 06, 2008, 09:05:30 pm
Last night on the way to the Foo Fighters I entered the motorway next to Phils partner in there Lupo GTI.



There was a nice new black BMW coupe handing round Vector last night, led tail lights ....anyone know what model it could have been?


Saw a nice S5 this morn
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Post by: 5-pot on May 06, 2008, 10:52:21 pm
probably a six series?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on May 07, 2008, 12:11:06 am
Just saw a gorgeous silver Aston Martin DB5 on the Terrace


Now you mention it, I'm sure I remember seeing a DB5 around Wellington somewhere...

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Post by: Tom on May 07, 2008, 04:18:21 pm
Last night on the way to the Foo Fighters I entered the motorway next to Phils partner in there Lupo GTI.



Haha, we passed the Lupo on the way there too
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Post by: RS ZWEI on May 07, 2008, 04:20:29 pm
Haha, we passed the Lupo on the way there too

I got on at Tristam (spelling) beside the Lupo, passed it just before the bridge.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Tom on May 07, 2008, 04:21:27 pm
I got on at Tristam (spelling) beside the Lupo, passed it just before the bridge.


I'm suprised I didnt see you then, what were you driving?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on May 07, 2008, 05:40:23 pm
I'm suprised I didnt see you then, what were you driving?

The Calibra.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on May 07, 2008, 09:40:47 pm
probably a six series?

That would be it!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on May 08, 2008, 08:22:03 am
they do make the 3-series in a coupe body though ;)  But much less ugly than the 6!  to me anyway...
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Post by: rambo_005 on May 08, 2008, 05:47:26 pm
they do make the 3-series in a coupe body though ;)  But much less ugly than the 6!  to me anyway...

Agreed ;D 335i is the only looker of the bunch IMO.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on May 08, 2008, 06:02:06 pm
Agreed ;D 335i is the only looker of the bunch IMO.

Saw a 8xx bmw coupe today. Silver, my god it was sexy
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on May 08, 2008, 06:53:00 pm
saw a bently continental gt just outside work today... kinda big  8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on May 09, 2008, 12:27:29 am
Saw a very dirty silver 550 Maranello on Emily Pl in the city... something kinda cool about an expensive motor thats obviously been driven but not pampered
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on May 09, 2008, 12:31:16 am
Saw a very dirty silver 550 Maranello on Emily Pl in the city... something kinda cool about an expensive motor thats obviously been driven but not pampered

A young dude owns that. He drives it hard around Parnell seen it have a wee drift on the Rise!
My Favourite Ferarri!  but i'd want a 575
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Post by: Tom on May 09, 2008, 09:55:55 am
A young dude owns that. He drives it hard around Parnell seen it have a wee drift on the Rise!
My Favourite Ferarri!  but i'd want a 575

550 handles better (575 is good with the GTC pack or whatever it is though, very soft standard though) and has a proper manual
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Post by: 5-pot on May 09, 2008, 10:03:36 am
Saw a very dirty silver 550 Maranello on Emily Pl in the city... something kinda cool about an expensive motor thats obviously been driven but not pampered

Agreed.  It's nice to see fast cars actually look like they've been driven and enjoyed rather than put in a display box all their lives.  Especially Audis  >:D
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Post by: xring on May 09, 2008, 11:26:08 am
Had a very nice 2007 Audi RS4 parked outside work (in Petone) this morning. Very dark grey 4 door. And while I type this a late model Porsche 911 convertible has just driven past.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on May 09, 2008, 12:34:18 pm
RS6 avant this morning on the motorway...very sexy in gunmetal.
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Post by: SteveC on May 09, 2008, 01:01:40 pm
Agreed.  It's nice to see fast cars actually look like they've been driven and enjoyed rather than put in a display box all their lives.  Especially Audis  >:D

saw a Ferrari 456GT in Takapuna earlier this year that looked like it had been on a long hard drive through some filthy weather, I just love looking at the airflow as shown up in the flowlines in the dirt!  same thing with a (probably V8) Allroad I saw at German Automotive once

just dirt has no cred, however
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on May 09, 2008, 02:20:50 pm
This n0b keeps driving up and down my street

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00082.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on May 09, 2008, 02:27:34 pm
This n0b keeps driving up and down my street

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00082.jpg)

Get his number plate or lay a spike strip  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on May 09, 2008, 02:30:35 pm
Or paint runway markings on it and maybe he'll be too embarassed to drive down it.

Wait, no, he has no sense of dignity to be driving that thing.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on May 09, 2008, 02:35:01 pm
The other side is worse - more patches of primer. Sorry about the tree - it jumped out into the photo at the last second.

I so want a spike strip, activated by remote from my lounge window.
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Post by: Pristle on May 09, 2008, 03:40:06 pm
Spike strip is exactly what I was thinking too. Loud, boomy exhaust too I bet.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on May 09, 2008, 03:53:56 pm
How'd you guess?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on May 09, 2008, 04:04:43 pm
it's him  :police:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on May 09, 2008, 07:50:06 pm
i have the privelage of working on a Lamborghini Espada today  ::)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8c/Lamborghini_Espada_S3.jpg/800px-)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on May 10, 2008, 07:08:33 pm
Typ53's Corrado in this months NZ Classic Car magazine

I missed that subtle wee post...You serious?  It was in NZCC? What was the context?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on May 10, 2008, 09:21:59 pm
Spotted; me driving an Alfa GTV V6... loads of fun ;D >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: chis on May 10, 2008, 10:49:45 pm
This n0b keeps driving up and down my street

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00082.jpg)

hahaha funny.. :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on May 10, 2008, 11:45:56 pm
I missed that subtle wee post...You serious?  It was in NZCC? What was the context?

Yep seriously.  There's a wrap up of the VW Nats near the front of the magazine (in the section with all the regional columns) and it includes a photo of your award-winning Corrado!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: typ53 on May 11, 2008, 09:05:42 am
Thanks Brett, I'd better rush out and buy a copy.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on May 12, 2008, 06:49:09 pm
Spotted a white Mk2 earlier on Northcote Rd
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on May 12, 2008, 06:50:17 pm
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/2264/image128un0.jpg)

(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6898/image129gq6.jpg)

THIS!!! on Wellington St headed towards Ponsonby 4:30ish this avo, made my old, cynical, jaded heart skip a beat, aided by a mellifluous exhaust note even when not being caned  sigh   :D :D :D

also a Ferrari 308 GTB on Union St earlier, a blue Skoda Octavia VRS on the Northern m'way and something else I've forgotten about since seeing Gordon Murray's masterpiece

PS it was still on dealer plates, a spec job?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on May 15, 2008, 06:24:05 pm

another Fiat 500, navy blue this time

and a giallo fly Ferrari Modena with "Ferrari Rides" on the side

both Takapuna today


and I think a Citroen C6, but it was dark!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on May 15, 2008, 09:21:22 pm
Spotted a Silver Jetta TSI at Botany Last night with Blue R line Decals and MK5 GTI wheels looked pretty cool :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on May 15, 2008, 09:26:09 pm
Spotted a Silver Jetta TSI at Botany Last night with Blue R line Decals and MK5 GTI wheels looked pretty cool :D

There is a body kitted silver Jetta with 18" GTI wheels in Wanganui... can never catch the damn thing for a photo.

Looks neat anyway :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on May 15, 2008, 10:46:34 pm
Polo Bluemotion yesterday morn on Ponsonby Rd
Good looking polo

blue Skoda Roomstar tonight, on Belgium Euro Plates with red script
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on May 16, 2008, 07:39:33 am
There is a body kitted silver Jetta with 18" GTI wheels in Wanganui... can never catch the damn thing for a photo.

Looks neat anyway :)

Yeah looks mean alright wonder if they doing a proper R-line version
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on May 17, 2008, 02:08:45 am
Such a shame we don't get the 2.0 TFSI Jetta here, I could do great things with one of them....


Seen a few new Fabias about, very impressive looking cars, much bigger than the Yaris/Swift/Jazz norm though, in fact it's pretty much Corolla sized.


The new Focus is also a sharp looking car, as I observed yesterday morning.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on May 19, 2008, 06:22:37 pm
Haha I've been spotted, cheers for the note BB ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: phil on May 20, 2008, 04:02:09 pm
I spotted a new shape BMW M5 wagon or estate on the back of a transporter today - brand new, unregistered. Had horrible chrome looking alloys on it.

Does such a thing exist ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: shay on May 20, 2008, 06:54:31 pm
The water-cooled boys trying to hold it down against the air-cooled.

Didn't have a s**t show in doing so however
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on May 20, 2008, 09:04:55 pm
I spotted a new shape BMW M5 wagon or estate on the back of a transporter today - brand new, unregistered. Had horrible chrome looking alloys on it.

Does such a thing exist ?


Yes and recently on sale in NZ too.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on May 21, 2008, 01:57:32 pm
Having an interesting day. Looking out my office window earlier and the latest model Nissan GTR drove past (dealer plates). Looked far better in-the-metal than it does in photos. At lunchtime I followed a very new looking black Bentley Convertible (rego ECG...) from the lights at the bottom of the gorge out to Petone. Only badge on the back of the car was the "B" in the middle. Came to the conclusion that while he may have the money to buy an expensive car, he is not a very good driver. Indicators ..... what indicators.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on May 21, 2008, 04:57:36 pm
Blue S5 today on Campbell Rd. Don't know what colour blue that was but it's stunning, really catches the eye!
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Post by: Pristle on May 21, 2008, 06:35:50 pm
Black Mk4 R32, rego STATIK - I thought "hardly."
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Post by: 1.8t on May 21, 2008, 09:22:57 pm
A few A5s popping up, the more I see the more I like!
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Post by: Natesgti on May 22, 2008, 06:11:18 pm
Saw a mint red mk1 3 door gti today, in titirangi village, i was driving my red mk2 gti so it was quite funny. The guy waved, is he on here??
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Post by: Simon MkII on May 22, 2008, 07:09:51 pm
:D
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5117/attid029e344gv8.th.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid029e344gv8.jpg)
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9756/attid0295656qk3.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid0295656qk3.jpg)
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5944/attid029896cwh6.th.jpg) (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid029896cwh6.jpg)

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7613/attid027bcdarq6.th.jpg) (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid027bcdarq6.jpg)
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5433/attid028cfd0nu2.th.jpg) (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid028cfd0nu2.jpg)
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7560/attid028f913fs1.th.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid028f913fs1.jpg)
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Post by: coons on May 22, 2008, 10:28:58 pm
Grey R8 on Forrest Hill Rd.
Niiiiiice!
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Post by: old4130 on May 22, 2008, 10:39:22 pm
:D
(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/5117/attid029e344gv8.th.jpg) (http://img135.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid029e344gv8.jpg)
(http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/9756/attid0295656qk3.th.jpg) (http://img148.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid0295656qk3.jpg)
(http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5944/attid029896cwh6.th.jpg) (http://img89.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid029896cwh6.jpg)

(http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/7613/attid027bcdarq6.th.jpg) (http://img143.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid027bcdarq6.jpg)
(http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/5433/attid028cfd0nu2.th.jpg) (http://img140.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid028cfd0nu2.jpg)
(http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/7560/attid028f913fs1.th.jpg) (http://img141.imageshack.us/my.php?image=attid028f913fs1.jpg)


So R36 & TT-s have arrived :)

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Post by: Imti on May 23, 2008, 08:45:43 am
Just saw a black Mk4 Golf on Campbell Rd, left hand drive! Had no badges so no idea what model it was.
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Post by: veedubman on May 23, 2008, 08:50:40 am
Just saw a black Mk4 Golf on Campbell Rd, left hand drive! Had no badges so no idea what model it was.

yeah its got a tidy Brunette Driver that one!
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Post by: Imti on May 23, 2008, 08:56:37 am
yeah its got a tidy Brunette Driver that one!

 ;)
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Post by: Audi Life on May 23, 2008, 10:18:38 pm
Spotted 221 people online yesterday morning!!! :o :o :o

Conspiracy??
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Post by: le mans on May 24, 2008, 02:51:54 pm
Quote
Grey R8 on Forrest Hill Rd.
Niiiiiice!

Think I just saw the same car on Franklin Rd, about half an hour ago. Looks brilliant. Only needs a couple of turbos bolted to the engine to make it perfect  ;)
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Post by: xring on May 24, 2008, 03:40:19 pm
Dark blue Seat Cordoba in Lambton Quay at lunchtime. Had a Giltraps number plate surround.
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Post by: bsting on May 25, 2008, 02:46:46 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOSilver001.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOSilver002.jpg)
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Post by: shay on May 25, 2008, 08:36:36 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOSilver001.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/LUPOSilver002.jpg)


God that thing is ugly!!

What were VW thinking (or should I say taking) when they designed that?


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Post by: RS ZWEI on May 25, 2008, 08:50:36 pm

God that thing is ugly!!

What were VW thinking (or should I say taking) when they designed that?




I think they are cool, Id own a Lupo GTI.
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Post by: rambo_005 on May 25, 2008, 08:55:05 pm
I think they are cool, Id own a Lupo GTI.

Me too, mean little cars..
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Post by: uero-jet on May 25, 2008, 08:56:23 pm
spotted 2 jazz blue mk4 gti's  and a blue mk4 R32 on auckland motorway this arvo
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Post by: GTI's on May 25, 2008, 08:56:28 pm
Platinum have a Red auto one for sale.
Lupo
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Post by: bigbumper on May 25, 2008, 10:06:17 pm
(what appeared to be a) genuine 1968 Shelby GT350, in red, northbound on the Auckland motorway yesterday.
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Post by: old4130 on May 26, 2008, 08:46:02 pm
Me too, mean little cars..

Me x 3

I love the Lupo !
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Post by: HandsomeDan on May 27, 2008, 04:26:57 pm
Spotted in Arrowtown last week: A Phaeton.

Sadly, not a VW Phaeton - it was a horse-drawn buggy fom the late 1800's in the Arrowtown museum.
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Post by: reginald on May 27, 2008, 07:55:51 pm
(what appeared to be a) genuine 1968 Shelby GT350, in red, northbound on the Auckland motorway yesterday.

I would have chased down the owner and promised god knows what to have that car.
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Post by: Audi Life on May 28, 2008, 04:07:19 pm
My mates said they saw a blue RS4 pull up to Herne Bay BP, a middle aged guy in
a leather jacket stumble out completely off his face and go buy a pack off cigerettes,
then drive off. They said they saw him a bit earlier reverse into another car.  ??? :o
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Post by: RS ZWEI on May 28, 2008, 04:29:55 pm
My mates said they saw a blue RS4 pull up to Herne Bay BP, a middle aged guy in
a leather jacket stumble out completely off his face and go buy a pack off cigerettes,
then drive off. They said they saw him a bit earlier reverse into another car.  ??? :o

That counts Beeker out, hes to young to be called middle aged, unless your mates were the ones off there faces, lol

That reminds me, what happened to the blue B5 RS4 that was crashed in Auckland? The owner also owned a Bar in Ponsonby Rd. He was a member on here for a while. I think he was trying to fix it himself?

Edit: Did you mates say it was a B5 or a B7?
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Post by: Audi Life on May 28, 2008, 06:29:43 pm
Haha I asked them that and they said "Huh?" So I said is it like the one across the road from
Michaels (He lives opposite Beeker) and they said yeah. So B5 I guess.
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Post by: old4130 on May 28, 2008, 06:49:21 pm
There are about  3 Nogo blue RS4 around Herne Bay.. along with silver & red

Sooooo common  :D
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Post by: beeker on May 28, 2008, 07:02:51 pm
That counts Beeker out, hes to young to be called middle aged, unless your mates were the ones off there faces, lol

That reminds me, what happened to the blue B5 RS4 that was crashed in Auckland? The owner also owned a Bar in Ponsonby Rd. He was a member on here for a while. I think he was trying to fix it himself?

Edit: Did you mates say it was a B5 or a B7?

Wasnt me !!
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Post by: Audi Life on May 28, 2008, 07:34:39 pm
Haha I wasn't accusing you :laugh:
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Post by: xring on May 29, 2008, 07:32:51 am
White Audi R8 in the terminal at Wellington Airport yesterday. Looks very nice in white
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Post by: Pristle on May 29, 2008, 09:36:26 am
Veritable VAG fest this chilly morn', on the way to taking my wife into the city and on the way back. Notable mentions:

Silver RS4 sedan at the Greenlane Mobil, 2 minutes later another silver RS4 coming down Ascot Ave. onto Greenlane.

On the return it started heading up Hobson towards the Southern Motorway with a white Mk5 GTi to my right, Skoda Fabia behind me; waiting in the queue for the stupid onramp signals, an anthracite RS4 Avant (well presented lady behind the wheel), a lowered silver A6 3.0TDi Avant; further behind a silver S5 (which later flew past me for the Gillies offramp); 4 cars ahead, a dark blue Octavia VRS wagon.

The anthracite RS4 blasted past everyone to grab the 'fast lane', only to get stuck there. She never came past me again between then and the Tecoma Rd offramp. By which time I'd seen two other S4s and one S3.

To complete the fest, was a silver Lupo coming up Marua Rd towards the Ladies Mile intersection.

One would think that RS4s are becoming as common as mud.
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Post by: RobClubley on May 29, 2008, 09:44:30 am
There was a Porsche 968 parked on the Terrace today - they must be pretty rare!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on May 29, 2008, 10:01:44 am
There was a Porsche 968 parked on the Terrace today - they must be pretty rare!

Black with a P/Plate 968CS or something?
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Post by: RobClubley on May 29, 2008, 10:36:27 am
White with a standard plate
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on May 29, 2008, 07:47:07 pm
One would think that RS4s are becoming as common as mud.

My Ae86 corolla is rare by comparison! Especially the B7 RS4's, over 200 sold.
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Post by: old4130 on May 29, 2008, 10:14:03 pm
My Ae86 corolla is rare by comparison! Especially the B7 RS4's, over 200 sold.


200  B7 RS4's ??? :o
I love seeing a AE86 on the road.. guy near by drives a nice straight red one
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Post by: John Stone on May 30, 2008, 06:07:09 am
My Ae86 corolla is rare by comparison! Especially the B7 RS4's, over 200 sold.

B7 RS4's are common even in this part of the world, the wife of the local supermarket owner drives one, and I regularly see 2 or 3 others in town. Ur quattros on the other hand, I never see north of the big smoke :)

John
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Post by: slowmo on May 30, 2008, 08:34:39 am
200  B7 RS4's ??? :o

stopped noticing them in welly.. too many to make them standout.

B5 RS4's are harder to find, haven't really seen one in welly i think.
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Post by: RobClubley on May 30, 2008, 01:34:21 pm
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00170.jpg)
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Post by: SteveC on May 30, 2008, 03:51:19 pm

Rob is speechless!
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Post by: RobClubley on May 30, 2008, 04:00:23 pm
Rob is speechless!

:D

It sounded bloody fantastic!
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Post by: SteveC on May 30, 2008, 05:01:07 pm
Rob is speechless!

the photo didn't show up at work, but I now see why you're mute!
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Post by: slowmo on May 30, 2008, 06:29:01 pm
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00170.jpg)

was this just outside the Morrison Kent building (where i work), on the terrace? it looks like the transpower building on the other side.. i didn't see it  :(
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Post by: Aidan on May 30, 2008, 08:54:13 pm
stopped noticing them in welly.. too many to make them standout.

B5 RS4's are harder to find, haven't really seen one in welly i think.

I saw a red one scream off the Melling Bridge the other day heading back towards Upper Hutt, lucky I was at a red light, would've caused a crash from staring at it ::)
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Post by: RobClubley on May 31, 2008, 10:02:41 am
was this just outside the Morrison Kent building (where i work), on the terrace? it looks like the transpower building on the other side.. i didn't see it  :(

Yep. It parked just after 12 and was still there when i got back from lunch at about 1:20 (well it was Friday!!)
I work in the Unisys building I'll wave at you from the window :D
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Post by: chis on June 01, 2008, 06:56:10 pm
x130r in his white mk3 gti at the wollworths on richmond rd-  i swear its where all the cool kids hang out! :laugh:
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 03, 2008, 08:32:45 am
This morning on the Northern Motorway:
1 x Black Touareg R50
1 x Black Tiguan TDi (3.0?)
1 x Green UR S4 (100/A6 body - early 1990's)
2 x mint looking 1970's Porsche 911's - 1 in silver, 1 in light metallic green - chrome bumpers etc
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Post by: Pristle on June 03, 2008, 08:36:43 am
Yesterday, non VAG, a red thing with Targa stickers. I didn't catch the Targa number but my wife said the p/plate was TTTTT, which Carfax says is a Levin, but TTTTTT comes up with the more likely result of a Cheetah.

I think Cheetah, as it resembles an E-type, anyone got more info?
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Post by: Imti on June 03, 2008, 08:48:41 am
White B7 RS4 sedan. First white one I've seen.....hawt!!!
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Post by: bigbumper on June 03, 2008, 10:33:41 am
Yesterday, non VAG, a red thing with Targa stickers. I didn't catch the Targa number but my wife said the p/plate was TTTTT, which Carfax says is a Levin, but TTTTTT comes up with the more likely result of a Cheetah.

I think Cheetah, as it resembles an E-type, anyone got more info?

Yep its a Cheetah.  There's a couple that do Targa, the red one and a green one.  I think they're HQ based(?!), usually with 350 V8 power.  Don't know a great deal about them but they're pretty quick, judging by what I've seen of them and past Targa results.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 03, 2008, 11:02:18 am
P/Plate on a Mk3 Cab, MY EOS  ::)
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Post by: old4130 on June 03, 2008, 02:20:36 pm
x130r in his white mk3 gti at the wollworths on richmond rd-  i swear its where all the cool kids hang out! :laugh:

Cool.. I have been spotted

Yea saw your Mk2 also, looks fantastic in the colour..

Don't tell everyone Woolworths is the place to be  ;)
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Post by: phil on June 03, 2008, 05:31:44 pm
Yeah I've seen him hanging around Woolworths as well  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 03, 2008, 05:44:29 pm
Yep its a Cheetah.  There's a couple that do Targa, the red one and a green one.  I think they're HQ based(?!), usually with 350 V8 power.  Don't know a great deal about them but they're pretty quick, judging by what I've seen of them and past Targa results.

Thank you. I've struggled to find data other than they're a kit car of sorts.

Carfax reports it as a LVVTA Cheetah. LVVTA refer to certification?
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Post by: Audi Life on June 05, 2008, 03:34:34 pm
Spotted a white A5...didn't look that different to an S5 from the rear.
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Post by: Audi Life on June 06, 2008, 11:07:05 pm
Spotted a silver Lamborghini Mercliefbnfjgnsjdago today "MADM8S"
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 09:32:14 am
Spotted a silver Lamborghini Mercliefbnfjgnsjdago today "MADM8S"

Murcielago ;)

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=MADM8S&search=Check

Odo decrease?
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Post by: 5-pot on June 07, 2008, 09:46:11 am
Murcielago ;)

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=MADM8S&search=Check

Odo decrease?

Lol country of origin: Italy  ;D
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 10:00:13 am
Lol country of origin: Italy  ;D

I like that touch, a lot of these 'new Holdens' seem to be coming from South Korea?! ;D

e.g http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=dac772
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Post by: bigbumper on June 07, 2008, 10:50:16 am
Lol country of origin: Italy  ;D

I don't geddit...  Lamborghini is German 'cos its owned by VAG? ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 07, 2008, 11:35:29 am
I don't geddit...  Lamborghini is German 'cos its owned by VAG? ???

They are made in Italy... yes  ???

Murcielago ;)

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=MADM8S&search=Check

Odo decrease?

Saw that.. did it lose 10,000kms ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 11:35:55 am
I don't geddit...  Lamborghini is German 'cos its owned by VAG? ???

The cars are still built from scratch in Italy though.
Lamborghini is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group, so while it is controlled by Volkswagen, it more or less operates by itself.
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 11:37:06 am
Saw that.. did it lose 10,000kms ?

Either that or it has been recorded wrong by the testing station = it could actually have a 1 infront of that figure?
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Post by: Aidan on June 07, 2008, 02:21:54 pm
I just used that CARFAX for mine, and it is saying my weight is 1475kg??? That's like SUV weight! :-\

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on June 07, 2008, 02:37:25 pm
I just used that CARFAX for mine, and it is saying my weight is 1475kg??? That's like SUV weight! :-\

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check)

Says my A4 is like 1.6T LOL
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on June 07, 2008, 02:46:30 pm
I just used that CARFAX for mine, and it is saying my weight is 1475kg??? That's like SUV weight! :-\

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check)

that's heavier than mine by 25kg
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 03:01:56 pm
They reckon my Bora weighs 1845kg ;D :D

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=otinga
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Aidan on June 07, 2008, 03:12:04 pm
I just dug out my VIR from when I bought it and it says the same thing. Faulty Scales at the border? Doesn't seem isolated enough for that though. My car doesn't actually weigh that does it?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Slingshot on June 07, 2008, 04:37:59 pm
Carfax says 2,120kg for my Golf 4Motion  ::)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 07, 2008, 04:41:01 pm
I just used that CARFAX for mine, and it is saying my weight is 1475kg??? That's like SUV weight! :-\

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=CPD60&search=Check)

Says my Mk3 GTI 16v is 1475kgs too

But the SEAT Cordoba is 1100kgs
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 07, 2008, 04:43:41 pm
Says one of my Directors Q7 is 2,950kg.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 07, 2008, 04:53:37 pm
Says one of my Directors Q7 is 2,950kg.

You think that is bad?

Try this;

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=hummr

LOL - it is so fat it has to have COF checks, not WOFs ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 08, 2008, 12:06:59 am
You think that is bad?

Try this;

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=hummr

LOL - it is so fat it has to have COF checks, not WOFs ;D

hasn't had a COF for a while tho
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on June 08, 2008, 09:30:03 am
The cars are still built from scratch in Italy though.
Lamborghini is a subsidiary of the Volkswagen group, so while it is controlled by Volkswagen, it more or less operates by itself.

Ok... I thought 5-pot was LOL'ing at the Murcielago's country of origin being Italy when they are part of VAG and hence German (which they're obviously not!).  But thinking about it I guess he's saying the odo decrease is due to Italian build quality...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 08, 2008, 01:51:33 pm
I like that touch, a lot of these 'new Holdens' seem to be coming from South Korea?! ;D

e.g http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=dac772


Couldn't sell them with a Daewoo badge, badge swap to Holden (or Chevrolet as in S. Africa and UK), and they can't stock enough of them. Go figure.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on June 08, 2008, 01:57:18 pm
It's the future! :(

Spotted a shiny new grey RS4 in Wellington with the pplate RS IV

Also we were at the pet shop next to the Wellington BMW dealer (Jeff Gray?) and they were putting the cars away around the back. We saw one of the salesmen zoom out in a new 3 series and go straight through a 15cm deep pothole that's been there from months, scraping the car and bouncing it out. He got out, unconcerned and never even checked it.
Nice to see what care they take of those premium motors!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 08, 2008, 02:27:26 pm
Blue 964 Turbo, yum!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 08, 2008, 02:58:03 pm
Blue 964 Turbo, yum!


 8) 8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 08, 2008, 06:03:34 pm
there was a black? mk4 GTI in the basement of Colmore Brunton house in Tackers wearing Targa stickers earlier this week, it was unadorned later in the week

anyone here?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: John Stone on June 09, 2008, 06:38:16 am
Black GTI with VASK stickers on Hurstmere Rd Saturday.

John
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on June 09, 2008, 09:07:28 am
Black Mk4 GTI at Powerhaus this morning - driven by a girl, no less! It had a boost gauge fitted and black-painted rear badge. In for cambelt and water pump. Didn't get a chance to speak to her to big up VASK though :(

Also this at Powerhaus:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00197.jpg)
(with a 2L 911 engine!)

They also have an S4 Avant, a Ferrari 355 with the engine on a stand and most of the mechanicals in a pile next to it, a Fiat 500 (original one in beautiful condition) and lots of other tasty stuff!

Oh yeah and my Skoda.

And this in Tawa:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00206.jpg)
Not quite so exotic!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on June 09, 2008, 11:37:44 am
Spotted a bright yellow Skoda Octavia vRS sedan.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Trofeo on June 09, 2008, 01:35:49 pm
a black B7 RS4 sedan on ponsonby road blowing loads of smoke  ??? ??? could be a big warranty claim coming up
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: gti vr6 on June 09, 2008, 02:26:02 pm
Says one of my Directors Q7 is 2,950kg.

Thats about right.... Same as a Toureg
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 09, 2008, 03:06:50 pm
Thats about right.... Same as a Toureg

2,214kg for one of the 4 Touregs we have at work.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on June 09, 2008, 04:17:43 pm
2,214kg for one of the 4 Touregs we have at work.

2.2 tonnes? That's a tank!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 09, 2008, 04:41:45 pm
2.2 tonnes? That's a tank!

The Q7 is 2,950kg.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 09, 2008, 04:55:47 pm
The Q7 is 2,950kg.

caramba!
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Post by: Rocketscott on June 09, 2008, 05:20:55 pm
The Q7 is 2,950kg.

and the V8 TDI still does 0-100 in 6.4  ;D you just cant beat the power of diesel  ;D
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Post by: Simon MkII on June 09, 2008, 05:43:29 pm
The Q7 is 2,950kg.


That's the weight rating,  I don't think it actually weighs that much.
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Post by: Ssom on June 09, 2008, 05:47:07 pm
I've certainly been noticing a lot of E** reg Octavias at the moment, seems like people are finally getting over the Skoda jokes.
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 09, 2008, 05:53:00 pm
That's the weight rating,  I don't think it actually weighs that much.

Thats right, gross vehicle weight is laden weight so is the vehicle + fuel, passengers, cargo etc...

The tare vehicle weight is the unladen weight.
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Post by: 5-pot on June 09, 2008, 07:39:58 pm
Ok... I thought 5-pot was LOL'ing at the Murcielago's country of origin being Italy when they are part of VAG and hence German (which they're obviously not!).  But thinking about it I guess he's saying the odo decrease is due to Italian build quality...

I didn't think anyone would really try and dissect my comment hahaha  :D

No, I was referring to the fact that they're pretty much "Designed in Germany, Made in Italy".  Much like the cheap chinese products that you see sometimes (all of the time?) with a label that says "Designed in the California" with small font "Made in China" and placed in some obscure spot on the product so you only see the "Made in China" font after you break it  ;D 

But analogies never work do they because the current lambos are supposedly very refined and nice to drive.  :-*

I'm sure someone will have a totally opposite opinion to me and if you do, you need a teaspoon full of "it's-not-my-problem-anymore".  :)
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Post by: bigbumper on June 09, 2008, 11:52:06 pm
there was a black? mk4 GTI in the basement of Colmore Brunton house in Tackers wearing Targa stickers earlier this week, it was unadorned later in the week

anyone here?

There was a charcoal Mk4 Golf doing Targa Tour, probably the same one
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Post by: gti vr6 on June 10, 2008, 03:30:25 pm
2,214kg for one of the 4 Touregs we have at work.


must be the small one then...
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Post by: Pristle on June 11, 2008, 12:09:26 pm
Grey RS4 Avant in Mount St., what caught eye was the p/plate - ARGH S  :)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on June 11, 2008, 02:34:55 pm
Black F430 Spider in Les Mills Vic St carpark
Silver 456 GT on queen St
White S3 (New model) on Victoria St
Black RS4 Avant (B7) just a few meters up the road
Silver Bentley Flying Spur in St Heliers
Grey Aston Martin V8 Vantage by the Viaduct
Grey Continental GT just behind it
and then a yellow Gallardo Spider drove past the two of them.


Very productive two days :D
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Post by: gti vr6 on June 11, 2008, 07:10:00 pm
Black and beautiful AMG V8 Kommpressor Merc that my client turned up in. Had me sit in it and fire it up from the start button on the gear shifter. Very nice bit of kit. Had a magnetic key that you leave in your pocket and the ignition picks it up from there.

Sex on wheels ... wheeeee not tail pipe sex though eh thats just wrong  :o
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 12, 2008, 08:23:55 am
Black and beautiful AMG V8 Kommpressor Merc that my client turned up in. Had me sit in it and fire it up from the start button on the gear shifter. Very nice bit of kit. Had a magnetic key that you leave in your pocket and the ignition picks it up from there.

Sex on wheels ... wheeeee not tail pipe sex though eh thats just wrong  :o
It's only wrong if you get caught.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on June 12, 2008, 08:33:28 am
Partner took me to A&E at Kenepuru Hospital last night (I carved the wrong bit of meat) in my GTI. Heaps of car parks, but she slotted in beside a charcoal coloured Golf. Wasn't till I got out of my car that I realised the Golf beside us was a GTI 30th Edition.

So in the whole of the carpark ..... only 2 Golfs (that I could see), and they end up side by side. Both MkV GTI's ..... one standard and one 30th.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 12, 2008, 08:42:26 am
Partner took me to A&E at Kenepuru Hospital last night (I carved the wrong bit of meat) in my GTI. Heaps of car parks, but she slotted in beside a charcoal coloured Golf. Wasn't till I got out of my car that I realised the Golf beside us was a GTI 30th Edition.

So in the whole of the carpark ..... only 2 Golfs (that I could see), and they end up side by side. Both MkV GTI's ..... one standard and one 30th.

Sounds interesting "I carved the wrong bit of meat"
Does this mean you can no longer expand the family?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 12, 2008, 08:47:24 am
Sounds interesting "I carved the wrong bit of meat"
Does think mean you can no longer expand the family?

One would definitely hope that it was not a home-vasectomy gone wrong!
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Post by: SteveC on June 12, 2008, 10:30:05 am
two red Mk5 GTIs parked side by side near the Bridgeway theatre on Northcote Point Friday night

common as muck!   :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on June 12, 2008, 10:38:14 am
No, not that bit of meat ....... and not the hole ........ er ....whole finger either. Left thumb to the bone.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 12, 2008, 10:42:30 am
No, not that bit of meat ....... and not the hole ........ er ....whole finger either. Left thumb to the bone.
I'm a visual thinker...just don't need that in my head right now. :(
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Post by: 5-pot on June 12, 2008, 11:00:05 am
spotted V10 S8 heading north from northcote on ramp.  lost it in traffic but oh-so-sexy in black.  PPlate SSLV10
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Post by: HandsomeDan on June 12, 2008, 11:01:27 am
spotted V10 S8 heading north from northcote on ramp.  lost it in traffic but oh-so-sexy in black.  PPlate SSLV10
I saw that yesterday on the Motorway....mmmmmm
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Post by: Ssom on June 12, 2008, 11:35:27 am
Black Ferrari 612 Scaglietti on St Heliers Bay Rd, just by the old folks home

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Post by: Turbo on June 12, 2008, 09:03:36 pm
200 pages of spotting.

good...er, spotting.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 1.8t on June 12, 2008, 09:11:22 pm
AM Vanquish yesterday in Ponsonby just down the road from Bliss, parked up.

They look tough!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 13, 2008, 01:42:49 pm
standing on the Strand in Takapuna talking to a friend this morning:

black Bentley Continental GT
silver/grey Aston V8 Vantage
Maserati 3200

the Maser looked like a toy in comparison to the other two
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: baz88icf on June 13, 2008, 07:24:00 pm
spotted yesterday at about 2.45pm in timaru near stafford street


vw passat in silver the thing that stood out where the number plates

they had the german flag on them at the side


anyones on here ?
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 14, 2008, 10:54:35 am
Oh to have picking this up...

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/13062008.jpg)

Spotted at Z-One, Palmy North last night.
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Post by: Pristle on June 14, 2008, 11:23:11 am
With ol' Herbie tucked in the corner too. Neat.


2 x S3 in black coming back from the city, then an S4 sedan I see often, in Navy Blue. Not a common colour for an Audi. The S4 belongs to my wife's former hairdresser, who curiously used to own one of those black S3s I'd spotted earlier.

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Post by: rambo_005 on June 14, 2008, 11:35:13 am
With ol' Herbie tucked in the corner too. Neat.

A promo car of Z-One's from a few years back, that now spends most of its time just sitting in the back corner.
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Post by: bsting on June 14, 2008, 01:50:00 pm
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/BMWRACECARJERRYCLAYTONS002.jpg)

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/BMWRACECARJERRYCLAYTONS001.jpg)
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Post by: GTI's on June 14, 2008, 01:59:24 pm
Spotted the mk5 GTI targa car on the back of a Toerag on thursday.
Towed by a Lady driver. Wonder if she races it too?

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008382.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008383.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008384.jpg)
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Post by: 1.8t on June 14, 2008, 02:06:17 pm
Wohh thats a sweet combo deal there!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 14, 2008, 03:02:16 pm

very tidy Lancia Integrale in Norfkote this avo, PP SPEED
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Post by: SOFTLAD on June 14, 2008, 03:43:19 pm
very tidy Lancia Integrale in Norfkote this avo, PP SPEED
Saw that one too only in the rear view mirror though looked nice.
The misses enquired what was I looking at??? as we drove up the road and I told her, Lancia Intergrale, She said might have known it had 4 wheels!!!!! so I said and the 18 year old fit-as female jogger flashing her tits as she ran past............
Then I got a slap ::) ::)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 14, 2008, 04:52:10 pm
Spotted the mk5 GTI targa car on the back of a Toerag on thursday.
Towed by a Lady driver. Wonder if she races it too?

(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008382.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008383.jpg)
(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/12062008384.jpg)


Looks like its engineless? Maybe had a frontal as well?
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Post by: SOFTLAD on June 15, 2008, 09:00:02 pm
Spotted Filx's better half veg shopping in the Lupo this afternoon at the fruit and veg shop in Northcote.
I should say I was visualising a parking space which momentarily appeared and my Misses says "Oh look thats a nice Lupo". Considering theres no badges on it I think she's been trained pretty well >:D >:D

The Lupo just stands out in a carpark its unique
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Post by: uero-jet on June 15, 2008, 09:42:08 pm
was just admiring the transporter thats under the mk5....but wheres its plates :-\
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: beeker on June 16, 2008, 12:55:31 am
Looks like its engineless? Maybe had a frontal as well?


I know the guys that race the minis (bmw ones) purchased a mk5 GTI with an engine fire, and were rebuilding it for racing.  May or may not be the same.
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Post by: 5-pot on June 16, 2008, 09:02:23 pm
Spotted a white 130TC with PP "TC130" heading onto the motorway southbound from Esmonde Rd around 5.50 this evening.  Anyone here?
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Post by: bigbumper on June 16, 2008, 10:48:20 pm
Spotted a white 130TC with PP "TC130" heading onto the motorway southbound from Esmonde Rd around 5.50 this evening.  Anyone here?

Terry will know!  ;)  Pretty sure that used to belong to John Perriam many years ago (John's the brother of Gary from Giltraps Audi)
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 16, 2008, 11:02:57 pm
New Fabia (TDI) and old Octavia (with Audi Avus alloys) spotted in Wanganui;

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/16062008.jpg)

They are everywhere now!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 17, 2008, 07:25:07 am
New Fabia (TDI) and old Octavia (with Audi Avus alloys) spotted in Wanganui;

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/16062008.jpg)

They are everywhere now!

Those new Fabias are ugly IMO.
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Post by: veedubman on June 17, 2008, 08:17:44 am
Quote
Those new Fabias are ugly IMO.

damn

*picks up phone and cancels order*
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Post by: Bullseye on June 17, 2008, 08:28:35 am
(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/BMWRACECARJERRYCLAYTONS001.jpg)

For sale at Claytons

http://www.jcbmw.co.nz/CarLocator/CarDetail.aspx?id=011791101057 (http://www.jcbmw.co.nz/CarLocator/CarDetail.aspx?id=011791101057)

Car Details
Location  Jerry Clayton BMW Auckland 
Model Year  2007 
Body  Sedan/Saloon 
Colour  Alpine White 
Internal Trim  Leather Dakota Black 
Engine  2996cc 
Transmission  Automatic 
Fuel Type  Petrol 
Mileage  700 kms 
Stock number  101057 
Notes Touring car Rep 
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on June 17, 2008, 11:03:05 am
Those new Fabias are ugly IMO.

I agree!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on June 17, 2008, 01:26:44 pm
I agree!
I just saw a Roomster with big fat 17" wheels on it...it looked very cool.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 17, 2008, 08:18:44 pm
Blue Passat R36 on Gt. South Rd. Penrose. Nicely understated.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 18, 2008, 11:13:52 am
Two non-VAG

City bound on the North Western (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=emt986&search=Check), crawling at about 75, (he was slowing traffic flow) while being loudly overtaken by a classic Ford GT351 XA Coupe in Fanta Orange.  ;) ;) ;D



Love old school.
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Post by: Simon MkII on June 18, 2008, 07:40:47 pm
Someone needs to tell the ltsa that the new GTR has nothing to do with the Skyline.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Aidan on June 18, 2008, 07:45:26 pm
You would be gutted if you spent $150,000 on a car for to have skyline on the rego, then you would have to be a idiot2 to buy a grey import one anyway.
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Post by: Ssom on June 18, 2008, 07:53:15 pm
Two non-VAG

City bound on the North Western (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=emt986&search=Check), crawling at about 75, (he was slowing traffic flow) while being loudly overtaken by a classic Ford GT351 XA Coupe in Fanta Orange.  ;) ;) ;D



Love old school.


Saw that very car (GTR) following an Audi S4 Avant (B6) which was following a blue E61 M5 on Queen St this morning.

Also saw 4 911's (3 996, 1 997) and 3 Cayennes, including a copper-colored one with black rims (The first good looking one I've seen) within about 50 meters of each other around Les Mills in Vic St.  Pffft Common :p

Also saw a black E61 M5 :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 19, 2008, 08:18:05 am
dark metallic green 5dr VR6 five spoke factory mags, reg TN ????, Takapuna this morning, if you're one of us, your LH tail light is out

would have chased you, but I was on the bike and had an 8:30 meeting!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 19, 2008, 08:47:35 am
PP - VW VRIV - quite obvious what it is if you're in the know, parked down the road in out neighbourhood.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on June 19, 2008, 08:55:49 am
Spotted a nice Golf this morning in rush hour.

Here it is:

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on June 19, 2008, 10:00:07 am
arent playing with Rego checks cool.....  :-*
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: OOOO on June 20, 2008, 09:16:12 am
Black R36 on transporter heading south in Taupo this morning.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on June 20, 2008, 12:49:24 pm
Customer came in today with a very nice looking Mk2 GTI. 16v, big bumpers and it's just had a respray in that really deep metallic blue. Said he has some BBS mags for it too. Don't think he is a vasker though.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 20, 2008, 01:57:00 pm
Silver A6 TDi Avant being pulled up by Mr. Plod in Shortland St. In front of cafe and bar patrons. Reportedly speeding. Rego EAL***
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 20, 2008, 02:24:51 pm
Silver A6 TDi Avant being pulled up by Mr. Plod in Shortland St. In front of cafe and bar patrons. Reportedly speeding. Rego EAL***

could be a bit of a challenge to exceed 50k on Shorty Street


hmmmmmmmmmm  >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Ssom on June 20, 2008, 03:44:47 pm
Red F430 Spider a few cars behind me in Mission bay + an NSX parked in the garden center by the shore road roundabout.  Still love the NSX after all these years.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 20, 2008, 03:52:52 pm
Black R36 on transporter heading south in Taupo this morning.

Thats ended up at Eurocity here in Napier.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on June 20, 2008, 04:05:08 pm
Black Aston V8 Vantage on the Terrace being driven by a chick :)

And I was well impressed by the ratty old black Mazda with missing grille, bad paint, fake bonnet vents, knackered exhaust and pink sticker still attached, driving through Wellington yesterday!!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on June 20, 2008, 04:05:16 pm
F430 Scuderia.
Seriously hot looking car with brakes the size of a normal cars wheels!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on June 20, 2008, 05:35:05 pm
forgot to mention after it happened but spotted my first real-life GTR crossing the bridge the other night.
black and impressive.
made me feel all excited when i saw it.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on June 20, 2008, 07:12:24 pm


and now, from the other end of the automotive spectrum . . . .




white Polo Bluemotion, Takapuna this evening
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on June 20, 2008, 09:46:37 pm
yesterday... R36 at our workshop.unsure what it was in for
today ... gunmetal grey e30 with matching bbs rs rims.looked hot

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i204/volksy_nz/R36.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on June 21, 2008, 07:47:54 pm
blacked out aston martin vanquish s around 5pm today pp "1 spy" hot  8)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on June 21, 2008, 08:03:46 pm
Had a guy come to work today with a nice new Bentley.

Had a Ferrari pull into our car park then fang it out and pass another car on the lake front in a 50kmh zone when it was busy...idiot. PPlate was like I 360 I or something like that
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: John Stone on June 22, 2008, 07:32:48 am
One for Dennis... on Walton in Whangas, totally immaculate white 105E on minilite style mags being driven by a pretty young blond in pink. Original plates, all straight bumpers, new paint, probably the best one I've seen for years.

John
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on June 23, 2008, 11:08:48 am
(http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/4856/dscf2123largexq8.th.jpg) (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf2123largexq8.jpg)

 :o
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 23, 2008, 11:14:12 am
Yummy! Is that the first 997 911 GT2 in NZ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on June 23, 2008, 11:15:10 am
Quite possibly
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 23, 2008, 11:19:32 am
could be a bit of a challenge to exceed 50k on Shorty Street


hmmmmmmmmmm  >:D

I'd think quite possible, reckless too. I'd have thought it was a red light run from Queen St. myself.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on June 23, 2008, 12:13:35 pm
Easy to hit 50 k up Shortland.  >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 23, 2008, 12:20:42 pm
Blue passat Variant R36..
hauling down my street last night, it sounded stunning.. quite the growl to that car
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on June 23, 2008, 06:48:02 pm
saw a blue S5 in manchester street today, followed a few cars later by the new TT.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: AngleBox on June 23, 2008, 08:12:55 pm
One for Dennis... on Walton in Whangas, totally immaculate white 105E on minilite style mags being driven by a pretty young blond in pink. Original plates, all straight bumpers, new paint, probably the best one I've seen for years.

John

Finally a purpose for this topic  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 24, 2008, 09:07:52 pm
BMW X6  (http://www.bmw.co.nz/view/x6/bmw-x6/x6/all-the-facts/catalogue-and-downloads/wallpaper.aspx) Xdrive 35d in white on Wellesley St. this evening. Odd looking beast in the flesh.

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 24, 2008, 10:21:49 pm
BMW X6  (http://www.bmw.co.nz/view/x6/bmw-x6/x6/all-the-facts/catalogue-and-downloads/wallpaper.aspx) Xdrive 35d in white on Wellesley St. this evening. Odd looking beast in the flesh.

Have seen a couple of black ones, & agree very odd looking, like a praying mantis
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 24, 2008, 10:31:07 pm
BMW X6 is a freak, stuuuuuupid car.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on June 25, 2008, 08:41:38 am
Saw a red 90's SEAT Ibiza in good nick drive past my work..
Loved seeing it, not often you see a Ibiza

then I saw it again
& again
& again...

Lost count after it went around the block 5 times.. Think it was making sure it was spotted  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on June 25, 2008, 08:57:27 am
Followed a Lancia Delta up the gorge to Porirua last night. Looked immaculate.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on June 25, 2008, 09:07:31 am
Just got a txt from my flatmate: PH**** Black 1989 Corrado 16v in Dock St, Auckland CBD.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on June 25, 2008, 04:13:55 pm
Followed the silver RS2 through Mt Wellington today.

It's so sleepy in silver and doesn't blow smoke ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on June 25, 2008, 04:23:16 pm
Followed the silver RS2 through Mt Wellington today.

It's so sleepy in silver and doesn't blow smoke ;)


Is there one out there blowing smoke?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on June 25, 2008, 09:12:57 pm
Maroon M6 outside Hyundai Taupo
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 25, 2008, 09:14:04 pm
Maroon M6 outside Hyundai Taupo

I have seen an older fulla driving a maroon M6 around Taupo on a few occasions now... lucky git
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Imti on June 25, 2008, 09:21:50 pm
New M3 on Campbell Rd. Reddish colour.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on June 25, 2008, 10:31:03 pm
What's this?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on June 25, 2008, 10:34:26 pm
Looks like a bit of Morris Minor and Beetle mixed?!

Pretty aweful whatever it is :-X
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on June 26, 2008, 01:42:57 am
Now you're playing with us......that's a damn fine example of Renault 4CV! Unless it's the Japanese Hino of course, who made the 4CV under licence.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on June 26, 2008, 08:12:31 am
What's this?

I don't know but the owner is rushing back to whack you with her stick!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on June 26, 2008, 08:22:58 am
Hahaha ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: spooln on June 26, 2008, 02:24:34 pm
Very mint looking white Mk2 Gti 16V 3 door, in Campbell Rd Greenlane going east. Possibly the car sold last year from the deep south?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on June 26, 2008, 07:03:21 pm
Black ED30 "ITZ" number plate on Pitt St at about 5:40pm
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on June 26, 2008, 07:24:32 pm
Very mint looking white Mk2 Gti 16V 3 door, in Campbell Rd Greenlane going east. Possibly the car sold last year from the deep south?
Cool wonder who owns it now?
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Post by: gti vr6 on June 28, 2008, 08:11:00 am
Very mint looking white Mk2 Gti 16V 3 door, in Campbell Rd Greenlane going east. Possibly the car sold last year from the deep south?


I saw that one also going down the ellerslie hwy. looked mint. white is a good colour for a mk 2
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Post by: old4130 on June 28, 2008, 09:24:07 am

I saw that one also going down the ellerslie hwy. looked mint. white is a good colour for a mk 2

Candy White is always best.. Mk1, Mk2, Mk3, Mk4..  ;D
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Post by: Ssom on June 28, 2008, 02:59:14 pm
Hrm I wonder if there is award for making your new model look exactly like the last one.


Because if there was the new Accord Euro would totally clean up.
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Post by: Pristle on June 28, 2008, 04:39:21 pm
BMW 120i rag-top (http://www.bmw.co.nz/images/1_series/convertible/BMW_1series_convertible_wallpaper_04.jpg). Still an oddball.
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Post by: rambo_005 on June 28, 2008, 05:03:36 pm
BMW 120i rag-top (http://www.bmw.co.nz/images/1_series/convertible/BMW_1series_convertible_wallpaper_04.jpg). Still an oddball.

Fugly... all of them
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Post by: old4130 on June 28, 2008, 09:42:17 pm
MK3 Jazz Blue Variant... GTI 16v ABF  >:D

The one vert1 built, it was @ Quay St McD's on Friday
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Post by: SteveC on June 28, 2008, 09:43:32 pm

noggy blue RS4 passed me going over the harbour bridge this avo

looked good!
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Post by: Audi Life on June 29, 2008, 04:41:23 pm
I was looking at the GTR at Fast Fours and they actually look really good!
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Post by: Turbo on June 29, 2008, 04:48:40 pm
I was looking at the GTR at Fast Fours and they actually look really good!

has the pplate 'nichibo' or something. used to be on a badgeless, blacked out and (apparently) heavily modded V35 skyline before this.
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Post by: Aidan on June 29, 2008, 04:50:35 pm
Nice Mk3 Vento VR6 been driving round my neck of the woods lately, body looks in mint condition.
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Post by: Audi Life on June 29, 2008, 05:16:22 pm
Was walking past Giltraps this afternoon and noticed that most of the cars had that rusty coating on their brake discs. Is that bad?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on June 29, 2008, 06:14:18 pm
Was walking past Giltraps this afternoon and noticed that most of the cars had that rusty coating on their brake discs. Is that bad?

That just means that they have been sitting and its been rainning, no drama.
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Post by: Audi Life on June 29, 2008, 06:52:17 pm
Phew ;)
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Post by: SteveC on June 29, 2008, 07:19:25 pm
Was walking past Giltraps this afternoon and noticed that most of the cars had that rusty coating on their brake discs. Is that bad?

same thing on all of Archibald's Beemers parked in Taka the other day

and my Golf after I've washed it
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Post by: old4130 on June 29, 2008, 09:36:08 pm
has the pplate 'nichibo' or something. used to be on a badgeless, blacked out and (apparently) heavily modded V35 skyline before this.

Was last on an Accord Euro Wagon
The plate has been a few hot looking jap cars over the years, from Nichibo Trading, in Benedict St
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Post by: bigbumper on June 29, 2008, 09:40:10 pm
Spotted Chis' old black Mk1 GTI with the 17" BBS's on Ladies Mile this arvo.  New owner perhaps?
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Post by: chis on July 01, 2008, 06:45:58 pm
did it sell...how much?  those wheels look big but only 16s, woulda been a pig to drive on 17s
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Post by: SteveC on July 02, 2008, 02:13:24 pm

from sitting at my desk, a sweet black kombi with mags and silver racing stripes sitting in a private car park next to ASB off Northcroft St Takapuna

looks like a curved screen model

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Post by: Audi Life on July 02, 2008, 05:55:57 pm
White R8
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 02, 2008, 07:30:58 pm
White R8

Repaired? ;)
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Post by: old4130 on July 02, 2008, 08:25:17 pm
Repaired? ;)

I saw a repaired white R8 today  ;)

I picked my car back up from Ray Hasler
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Post by: vaudiw on July 02, 2008, 08:32:59 pm
from sitting at my desk, a sweet black kombi with mags and silver racing stripes sitting in a private car park next to ASB off Northcroft St Takapuna

looks like a curved screen model



Saw that up close, bit of 10 footer, looks good from that distance but get any closer and it's abit of a dog :P
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 02, 2008, 08:35:54 pm
Saw that up close, bit of 10 footer, looks good from that distance but get any closer and it's abit of a dog :P

Nice from afar, but far from nice?
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Post by: bigbumper on July 02, 2008, 10:57:30 pm
Saw that up close, bit of 10 footer, looks good from that distance but get any closer and it's abit of a dog :P

A full on Monet
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Post by: Pristle on July 03, 2008, 11:18:10 pm
NR8898 (http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php?action=post;quote=53522;topic=4700.0;num_replies=15;sesc=40c5861ca3547e72015fba4f277b1e8d) still around, looking very sharp, one of ours? According to Carfax, it doesn't get out much.

Was parked across the road from a Fiat Cinquecento, p/plate 5cento ;) in Ladies Mile.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 04, 2008, 10:25:00 am
Spotted in Queen Street this morning.

Trucks.

Lots of them.
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Post by: Simon MkII on July 04, 2008, 12:00:40 pm
Apparently there is also a flat black Q7 out there somewhere...
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/1650/image160ge7.jpg)

10 points to the first one to get this right...
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/6457/image163gp9.jpg)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 04, 2008, 12:03:02 pm
Apparently there is also a flat black Q7 out there somewhere...
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/1650/image160ge7.jpg)

10 points to the first one to get this right...
(http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/6457/image163gp9.jpg)

I think the TT needs matt black rims as well.

The bottom car is a Lexus isnt it?
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Post by: Simon MkII on July 04, 2008, 12:07:31 pm
Yeah the shiny rims look very out of place. The front and rear spoilers are shiny too.

Not a Lexus. It is a big luxury saloon though. The new Jag, can't remember what it's called. Looks pretty good.
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 04, 2008, 06:36:03 pm
The new Jag, can't remember what it's called. Looks pretty good.

XF
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Post by: old4130 on July 04, 2008, 08:22:20 pm
TT looks cool in matt black
agree vtho, wheels look odd being shiney black
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Post by: beeker on July 04, 2008, 08:39:33 pm
BMW X6 (not x5, not x3) outside JC's in takapuna
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Post by: Pristle on July 05, 2008, 02:39:08 pm
Saw one last week. Not the world's prettiest vehicle. Although to be fair, the whole tailgate hatch thingy is reminiscent of the 100/100 Avant. (I'm going to wash my mouth shortly....)



Spotted today though:  A3 Cabrio (maybe the first I've seen and taken note of). A clients wife has her regular 1.8T in at Giltraps for a service and they have loaned it to her, which is doubling as a bid to get her to buy it. She says it's cute and if she didn't have to use it for work she'd keep it. But she needs the hatch back and load space.

Yellow Carrera 4S, p/plate 2C2020. I guess he's in the eye care business. ::)
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Post by: bigbumper on July 05, 2008, 04:04:25 pm
NR8898 (http://www.vask.org.nz/index.php?action=post;quote=53522;topic=4700.0;num_replies=15;sesc=40c5861ca3547e72015fba4f277b1e8d) still around, looking very sharp, one of ours? According to Carfax, it doesn't get out much.

Was parked across the road from a Fiat Cinquecento, p/plate 5cento ;) in Ladies Mile.

Yeah I've seen that Mk1 there almost every day for the past week.  Its parked at the foot of a driveway with a VR6 in it so I'm guessing they're VW fans.

That TT looks cool in black suede

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Post by: AndyGti on July 05, 2008, 11:15:23 pm
spotted friday a black mk1 gti out from of a furniture place down jim wright end of terapa in hams and a mk2 gti white parked down near c i munro in te rapa
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Post by: gti vr6 on July 07, 2008, 06:59:32 am
Blue Mk3 Wagon, dropped low with GTi badges.... Foodtown Greenlane last night
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 07, 2008, 09:02:01 am
Spotted yesterday (afternoon) - Black R8. Personalised plate 4 xxx

Travelling from Unsworth Heights to Greenhithe.

Nice to know my neighbourhood is worthy of a drive in an R8...
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Post by: slowmo on July 07, 2008, 09:27:10 am
spotted the new jag sedan

the rear does look an AM.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2008, 09:27:42 am
Saw loads of VAGs in the UK last week - hundreds of Skodas, lots of Seats, Audis etc.

The New A3 convertible is nice!

Also loads of the new Honda Civics - haven't seen one here yet. I love them - they're completely mad.

Also saw a new BMW 3 series convertible. Very nice indeed!
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Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2008, 09:29:59 am
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00250.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00261.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00277.jpg)
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Post by: Pristle on July 07, 2008, 09:52:13 am
Had one of the new Jags parked outside our house for most of yesterday. A neighbours father had one on loan for the weekend, while he waits for his. Quite a bit bigger in the flesh than I expected.

Mr. Clubley that yellow mini monster is not an uncommon site north of the Bombays. It's a Corolla derivative, a Toyota Will (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_WiLL). The guy across the road has the VS, he calls it his 'spaceship'.

As for the Vauxhall and Civic hanging round a 'Fire Assembly Point', who's got a match?
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Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2008, 10:06:26 am
That yellow thing was so ugly!!
Love the Civic though. Those exhausts are mad!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 07, 2008, 10:08:48 am
That yellow thing was so ugly!!
Love the Civic though. Those exhausts are mad!
Much nicer than the Civic hatch we get here.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 07, 2008, 10:16:57 am
It's been out for a couple of years now. I wonder if they think it's too radical for NZ or something?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 07, 2008, 10:47:36 am
It's been out for a couple of years now. I wonder if they think it's too radical for NZ or something?
Too expensive to bring in apparently.

We nearly got the US spec one but that was squashed too.

they just decided to continue with the discontinued model until it ran out. Then no more hatches.
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Post by: Y0RKI on July 07, 2008, 11:17:41 am
did anyone spot the little convoy of Fiat 500's driving thru Ponsonby and up to Matakana yesterday?!  ???
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Post by: Pristle on July 07, 2008, 12:07:01 pm
I assume 'little' being the operative word? New one or the original?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 07, 2008, 12:22:08 pm
The new ones - he's a self-promoter, is our Clive.

He was leading a band of merry Fiat 500 owners on a wee drive through the country via Ponsnobby.
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Post by: 1.8t on July 07, 2008, 12:31:57 pm
Too expensive to bring in apparently.

We nearly got the US spec one but that was squashed too.

they just decided to continue with the discontinued model until it ran out. Then no more hatches.

They get the UK spec Civic in Aussie, I saw a few Type Rs while I was over there a few months ago.

Spotted the black 997 GT3 with roof racks in newmarket yesterday. Same one I saw at Mt Rupehu lasrt season. Awesome
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Post by: i wana rs6 on July 07, 2008, 01:02:34 pm
Spotted on TV1 on Sunday Mr Spark, an Interga type R and his arguing pit crew.
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Post by: Y0RKI on July 07, 2008, 02:39:28 pm
The new ones - he's a self-promoter, is our Clive.

He was leading a band of merry Fiat 500 owners on a wee drive through the country via Ponsnobby.

someones gotta do it!
Yeah a few of the new ones went on a drive thru to Matakana
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Post by: Audi Life on July 07, 2008, 03:28:58 pm
Mr. Clubley that yellow mini monster is not an uncommon site north of the Bombays. It's a Corolla derivative, a Toyota Will (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_WiLL). The guy across the road has the VS, he calls it his 'spaceship'.

Yeah I always see those Will VS around, odd looking things.
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Post by: slayer00 on July 07, 2008, 06:16:46 pm
Saw a black r36 today
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 08, 2008, 08:21:23 am
Sedan or wagon?
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 08, 2008, 06:27:33 pm
Sedan or wagon?

All spotted ones seem to be variants so far :-\
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Post by: AndyGti on July 08, 2008, 06:44:04 pm
It's been out for a couple of years now. I wonder if they think it's too radical for NZ or something?
i asked honda last wwek about this and they said its something to do with the fuel tank regulations
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Post by: Turbo on July 08, 2008, 07:09:35 pm
oh, yeah, i spotted a red g60 corrado in hawke's bay in the weekend. looks like they live there.
(parked on gordon road, te awanga for you snooping locals  ;).)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 08, 2008, 07:33:48 pm
oh, yeah, i spotted a red g60 corrado in hawke's bay in the weekend. looks like they live there.
(parked on gordon road, te awanga for you snooping locals  ;).)

Yup, thats where Tim lives.

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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 08, 2008, 07:34:55 pm
Sedan or wagon?

Wagon I would think, its Eurocity's demo.

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Post by: uero-jet on July 08, 2008, 08:38:30 pm
Sedan or wagon?
i saw both this weekend. black sedan and blue wagon
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Post by: Turbo on July 08, 2008, 09:17:04 pm
Yup, thats where Tim lives.


ah, is he a member? thought i had a scoop.
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Post by: Pristle on July 08, 2008, 11:29:48 pm
All spotted ones seem to be variants so far :-\


The first one I saw a fews weeks back was a blue sedan.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 09, 2008, 08:09:53 am
ah, is he a member? thought i had a scoop.

He was.
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Post by: xring on July 09, 2008, 12:54:05 pm
White R50 driving along Jackson Street in Petone at lunch time. Often see it parked outside Zip in Hutt Road, Petone. Looks very nice in white.

Last night saw a dickhead in a silver Octavia wagon in the left turn lane, blast past a number of cars, then force his way in to the straight ahead lane.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 09, 2008, 12:57:04 pm
Skoda drivers - tsk!
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Post by: Audi Life on July 09, 2008, 01:44:24 pm
i asked honda last week about this
Is he taller in person?
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Post by: HaNs on July 09, 2008, 02:02:16 pm
RS4 all blacked out. Blacked out RS4 badge and all.

So sexy.
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Post by: HaNs on July 09, 2008, 05:53:29 pm
DB9, was so busy looking at it a missed like 5 car parks  ::)
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Post by: SteveC on July 10, 2008, 09:11:56 am
black Maserati soft top, Lake Rd Takapuna just now, tidy brunette driving, paddleshift from the sound of the gear changes
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Post by: HaNs on July 10, 2008, 04:17:48 pm
White R8 in Taupo 15mins ago. Had the CCS plate surround(fixed R8?)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 10, 2008, 05:21:50 pm
White R8 in Taupo 15mins ago. Had the CCS plate surround(fixed R8?)
How many white ones came in?
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 10, 2008, 10:18:46 pm
Red B5 RS4 in Wanganui 8)
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Post by: HaNs on July 10, 2008, 10:24:42 pm
Red B5 RS4 in Wanganui 8)

Must be a rare sight in Wanganui  :D
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 10, 2008, 10:49:44 pm
Must be a rare sight in Wanganui  :D

Have seen dark grey and black ones here before ;)
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Post by: SteveC on July 12, 2008, 01:19:57 pm
green booted Polo headed north through Albany on SH1, white oval sticker with GBG on tail

rear quarter light looked more SEAT than VW
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Post by: Pristle on July 12, 2008, 01:56:18 pm
The booted Polo is a very common sight in SA, much more so than it's hatched sibling. You're on track with the SEAT link, as it was originally a rebadge of the Cordoba Mk1.
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Post by: SteveC on July 12, 2008, 02:24:11 pm
BMW X6 (not x5, not x3) outside JC's in takapuna


white one? saw it Friday, tutu and gumboots looks cute on a four-year-old girl, but this is even more pointless than a Cayenne and will probably be driven even more arrogantly "get out of my way, can't you see how important I am?"
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Post by: bigbumper on July 12, 2008, 03:26:44 pm
blue/black vr6 with green tinted tail lights :p on greenlane roundabout
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Post by: shay on July 12, 2008, 04:13:37 pm
Liberta in his Audi coupe yesterday morning on Halswell Junction road. I was following you from the roundabout to where you turned off
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Post by: Fizz on July 12, 2008, 06:22:14 pm
blue/black vr6 with green tinted tail lights :p on greenlane roundabout

This wasn't a mk3 golf by any chance? I saw the same thing at Albany Super Centre lol Dunno what they were thinking  :-X
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Post by: bigbumper on July 12, 2008, 11:04:20 pm
This wasn't a mk3 golf? I saw the same thing at Albany Super Centre lol Dunno what they were thinking  :-X

Perhaps it was a plain old Mk3, I saw it from behind in the rain so didn't get the best view of it
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Post by: Fizz on July 13, 2008, 11:54:17 am
Perhaps it was a plain old Mk3, I saw it from behind in the rain so didn't get the best view of it

lol all good glad i wasn't the only 1 that saw those horrid lights  :P
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2008, 04:20:52 pm
Spotted a Mk3 Golf, lowered, biggish wheels with a P/Plate VW BOY.
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Post by: SteveC on July 13, 2008, 06:28:51 pm

out west today, '65 Mustang hardtop, '67 Mustang softop PP "CRUZIN" (seemed to have a power lift at the back of the bonnet to let engine heat out) nice black SWB 911, all LHD

then in Ponsonby another '65 hardtop pony in beater red
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Post by: slayer00 on July 13, 2008, 06:35:25 pm
Black e30 m3 8)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on July 13, 2008, 06:43:57 pm
Black e30 m3 8)

Dads mate.
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Post by: slowmo on July 13, 2008, 09:27:43 pm
twas a nice day for spotting..

black B5 RS4
S5
Lambo Gallardo

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Post by: 1.8t on July 17, 2008, 06:24:39 pm
Has anybody seen that white GT3 driving around with the plate either GT3 CS or CS GT3? its white with black writing on the sides like a RS but says CS.

Is it just a GT3 with some extra stickers? google didnt know of such model.
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Post by: Turbo on July 17, 2008, 07:13:52 pm
black R8 with led's on the other day. test drive i assume as he was accelerating and braking a couple of times while getting on the motorway on ramp. still a striking car in the flesh.
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Post by: AngleBox on July 17, 2008, 08:23:07 pm
Clio - Very cool - One of these: http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/wagons/0104_renault_sport_clio_v6/index.html (http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/wagons/0104_renault_sport_clio_v6/index.html)

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Post by: old4130 on July 18, 2008, 01:26:44 am
Has anybody seen that white GT3 driving around with the plate either GT3 CS or CS GT3? its white with black writing on the sides like a RS but says CS.

Is it just a GT3 with some extra stickers? google didnt know of such model.

Weird.. Will keep an eye out for that.. is it a 997 ?
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Post by: 1.8t on July 18, 2008, 10:26:52 am
Weird.. Will keep an eye out for that.. is it a 997 ?

Yup it was a 997, euro plates.
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Post by: Ms GTi on July 18, 2008, 10:31:57 am
Silver Porsche 365 soft top in my work carpark yesterday. A little rough around the edges, but a 365 all the same.
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Post by: Y0RKI on July 18, 2008, 11:26:52 am
Silver Porsche 365 soft top in my work carpark yesterday. A little rough around the edges, but a 365 all the same.
genuine? or the very nice little kit car that people try to pass off as a real?  :D
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Post by: Ms GTi on July 18, 2008, 11:41:14 am
genuine? or the very nice little kit car that people try to pass off as a real?  :D
Going by the condition, genuine.
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Post by: Simon MkII on July 18, 2008, 03:28:03 pm
Silver 996 Turbo, having a new clutch put in...
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Post by: Trofeo on July 18, 2008, 03:48:53 pm
Silver 996 Turbo, having a new clutch put in...
oh dear, bet that makes my one seem like a bargain.. best to get it done before 720nm of torque arrives  >:D
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 18, 2008, 05:53:05 pm
Done FOC by the very kind people at Giltraps today for me  ;D

Just ordered the FVD 490 bhp ECU upgrade and thses bad boys >:D  http://multimedia.fvd-web.com/items/210111996230_1.mpg with the pipes and air filter should take it to 540  >:D  >:D  >:D
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 18, 2008, 05:55:41 pm
oh dear, bet that makes my one seem like a bargain.. best to get it done before 720nm of torque arrives  >:D

Bought a 996TT by any chance Brent?
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Post by: vaudiw on July 19, 2008, 08:47:19 pm
Cool, I look forward to seeing and hearing that at the next track day  >:D
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Post by: bigbumper on July 19, 2008, 11:56:02 pm
Three 60's American classics spotted on a flatbed transporter yesterday: a notchback Mustang, a 2dr Fairlane 500 and a T-Bird.  All original and unrestored, judging by their plates it looked like they'd just arrived from the good ol' US of A
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Post by: uero-jet on July 20, 2008, 07:44:14 pm
spotted what i believe to be a red rs2 behind ccs in the service department...
only saw it for a second as i was on the motorway above
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Post by: Trofeo on July 21, 2008, 08:35:03 am
Bought a 996TT by any chance Brent?
i wish - actually refering to the cost of buying a new clutch  ;D

Oh and spotted Timmay in a rather shiny new 130i on Saturday night. If i wasn't driving a 1.6 Auto A3 i may have been able to catch up and say hi. Finally made his way back to european... almost there mate!!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 21, 2008, 05:09:33 pm
Spotted a Mini Cooper S Clubman this morning.

Strange looking thing.
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Post by: Ssom on July 21, 2008, 05:19:04 pm
Burgundy DB9 and White R35 GTR on a car carrier in Taranaki St this morning.  If only there was a way to divert it to my driveway...
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Post by: tonka on July 21, 2008, 05:51:25 pm
um. lol?

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e214/tonka_nz/Image020.jpg)
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Post by: John Stone on July 21, 2008, 06:42:18 pm
um. lol?

um. nah!

John
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Post by: Pristle on July 21, 2008, 07:24:41 pm
He's been spotted before. Irish maybe?
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Post by: Ssom on July 21, 2008, 10:41:05 pm
Also forgot to mention the R36 Variant that's now at GT Volkswagen.  I sent a PXT to my old man telling him he bought the wrong V6 Passat :p

But a very stealthy yet effective car, sort of like the RS6 is.
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Post by: bigbumper on July 21, 2008, 10:50:22 pm
um. lol?

Hey Fizz... I told you it was a VR6! :)
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Post by: Ms GTi on July 22, 2008, 11:09:54 am
New 1 series coupe convertible.
Black M spec. Very nice - but small!
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Post by: Simon MkII on July 22, 2008, 11:33:41 am
New RS6 in grey.
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Post by: Simon MkII on July 22, 2008, 11:35:05 am
There goes another, in dark grey this time.

(http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/5901/dscf2436lv8.th.jpg) (http://img234.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscf2436lv8.jpg)
 ;D
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Post by: Audi Life on July 22, 2008, 07:13:57 pm
There goes another, in dark grey this time.

Spoilt
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Post by: xring on July 24, 2008, 08:36:24 am
A certain Red Skoda displaying a VASK sticker going down the gorge this morning. Good morning Rob.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 08:54:00 am
Morning! I was listening to my one speaker :D
And my car is filthy, sorry about that!!
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Post by: xring on July 24, 2008, 12:24:39 pm
You certainly seemed to be concentrating very hard. I passed you between Tawa and Churton Park. and then we were side by side for a hundred metres or so just after the Newlands on ramp.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 12:26:35 pm
Hehe - I wasn't taking much notice of other traffic!!! :D
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Post by: xring on July 24, 2008, 12:29:39 pm
A dangerous state to be in during Wellington peak traffic.... ;D
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Post by: SteveC on July 24, 2008, 02:08:50 pm
A dangerous state to be in during Wellington peak traffic.... ;D

the scariest thing I have seen on the road was an SUV driving Wellingtonian putting on eye makeup at around 60kph heading towards the Ngauranga Gorge, both hands off the wheel and looking in the mirror in her sunvisor

then again, I have seen a (woman) driver eating a bowl of cereal with a spoon on a North Shore street, at least she was looking where she was going!
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 02:11:47 pm
Alright just to clarify - I was taking notice of the position of the traffic but not so much the types of cars. :P

Off topic I know but why would someone set off to work THEN decide to do their makeup? Do they forget? Do women think they can multitask sufficiently to do it?

FFS!
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Post by: xring on July 24, 2008, 02:46:56 pm
Don't get me wrong Rob, was not being critical. Saw you from a fair way back. As I got closer, saw the VASK and BriSkoda stickers, so kept an eye on where you were in the traffic. The vents you added in front of the front wheels look good by the way.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 24, 2008, 03:15:08 pm
the scariest thing I have seen on the road was an SUV driving Wellingtonian putting on eye makeup at around 60kph heading towards the Ngauranga Gorge, both hands off the wheel and looking in the mirror in her sunvisor

then again, I have seen a (woman) driver eating a bowl of cereal with a spoon on a North Shore street, at least she was looking where she was going!
I saw a guy in a (branded) company car this morning, eating a bowl of cereal as he merged onto the Northern Motorway...was driving a Smart 4/2. Twat.
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 03:33:47 pm
Don't get me wrong Rob, was not being critical. Saw you from a fair way back. As I got closer, saw the VASK and BriSkoda stickers, so kept an eye on where you were in the traffic. The vents you added in front of the front wheels look good by the way.

Cheers :D :D
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Post by: SteveC on July 24, 2008, 04:43:22 pm
Alright just to clarify - I was taking notice of the position of the traffic but not so much the types of cars. :P

Off topic I know but why would someone set off to work THEN decide to do their makeup? Do they forget? Do women think they can multitask sufficiently to do it?

FFS!

Rob, 

I did not in any way mean to imply that you were driving any less that well, it's just the earlier comment about Wellington traffic, which must be admitted is a little less scary than the peak in Auckland!
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 04:49:00 pm
Hey don't worry I haven't taken offense or anything :)

I used to drive in heavy traffic in the UK all the time. When we went on our last North Island road trip I drove all around the wops on those quiet roads, then we got to Auckland and it was five lanes full of cars, it was weird - I'd forgotten what traffic was like!!!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on July 24, 2008, 04:56:00 pm
Hey don't worry I haven't taken offense or anything :)

I used to drive in heavy traffic in the UK all the time. When we went on our last North Island road trip I drove all around the wops on those quiet roads, then we got to Auckland and it was five lanes full of cars, it was weird - I'd forgotten what traffic was like!!!
Don't worry Rob...I still think your driving's s**thouse. ;D
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Post by: RobClubley on July 24, 2008, 04:59:51 pm
:P
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Post by: coons on July 24, 2008, 10:07:01 pm
This Audi with black german plates with what looks like NZ font interestingly enough.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/24072008061.jpg)
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Post by: rambo_005 on July 24, 2008, 10:24:48 pm
Grubby little thing isn't it.
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Post by: old4130 on July 25, 2008, 12:10:43 am
Have seen a silver newish S6 on black plain German plates as that one
Followed by a dark large BMW the same

Think there must be a group of them  ???

Grubby little thing isn't it.

Yep.. cool  8)
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Post by: John Stone on July 25, 2008, 07:08:50 am
Black plates are very cool ;)

John
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Post by: old4130 on July 25, 2008, 09:06:11 pm
Black plates are very cool ;)

John

For your Ur they are, cause it is from the black plate era
Dunno on modern cars, mind you they look awesome on Anton's R32
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Post by: VeeDub on July 25, 2008, 09:20:08 pm
Spotted today on Anzac Ave, CBD - that beige mk1 gti with Ronal Turbos (for sale a year or so ago). Looked stunning!
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Post by: AngleBox on July 25, 2008, 11:33:29 pm
Spotted today on Anzac Ave, CBD - that beige mk1 gti with Ronal Turbos (for sale a year or so ago). Looked stunning!

Young guy driving it around. He must work in SA as I spotted him 2 days running when I was heading into work late just past Mt Wellington.
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Post by: Pristle on July 26, 2008, 12:16:50 am
This one? (foto doesn't do it justice)

Interesting front seats. Carfax suggests original colour was green.
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Post by: Poonmobile on July 26, 2008, 01:36:33 am
R36 sedan, black, on jervois road= HOT!!!!
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Post by: AngleBox on July 26, 2008, 10:54:01 am
This one? (foto doesn't do it justice)

Interesting front seats. Carfax suggests original colour was green.

That looks like it, but the wheels are wrong? The engine bay hasn't been painted. I think the VASK member was M who had it for sale.
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Post by: bigbumper on July 27, 2008, 07:41:23 pm
Red Corrado reg PR810 for sale on Levin(?) car yard, $8995
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Post by: uero-jet on July 27, 2008, 08:13:17 pm
Red Corrado reg PR810 for sale on Levin(?) car yard, $8995
  :o nzgti
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Post by: slowmo on July 28, 2008, 02:23:34 pm
watching the motorway from my office window.

spotted the new nissan GTR, in white, zooming towards the terrace tunnel on SH1.
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 28, 2008, 05:16:11 pm
I wet myself looking at this GT2 at Giltraps tonight, btw, ecu & race pipes going on my Turbo tomorrow  ;D >:D
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 28, 2008, 05:17:04 pm
.
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 28, 2008, 05:17:46 pm
 ;D
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 28, 2008, 05:21:58 pm
Beeker you MUST go see it, its pure nirvana  >:D )
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Post by: beeker on July 28, 2008, 05:33:27 pm
Beeker you MUST go see it, its pure nirvana  >:D )

no no i cant, i must then sell my soul to the devil to get one...
 >:D
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Post by: Turbo on July 28, 2008, 07:47:09 pm
i doubt you'd get that much for your soul. ;)
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Post by: beeker on July 28, 2008, 08:33:24 pm
i doubt you'd get that much for your soul. ;)

True, already took a mortgage on it for the original RS4 purchase.
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Post by: Pristle on July 28, 2008, 11:14:14 pm
Beauty is timeless......... 911 is the epitome of evolution.
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Post by: VeeDub on July 30, 2008, 04:34:15 pm
Spotted black S2 with cream leather interior on K Rd just now - TA5982 VERY nice!
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Post by: GlenT on July 30, 2008, 06:37:48 pm
;D
Ah, the widow maker returns.
If I won Lotto, I don't know if I'd pick the GT2 or the GT3 RS.
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Post by: Salty on July 30, 2008, 06:43:59 pm
Black GT3 (looked just like that GT2) at Turners damaged - been rolled and totally written .. imagine what you could build with those parts..  GGaaahhhhhhhh
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Post by: beeker on July 30, 2008, 07:28:50 pm
Black GT3 (looked just like that GT2) at Turners damaged - been rolled and totally written .. imagine what you could build with those parts..  GGaaahhhhhhhh

http://www.turners.co.nz/TabId/188/vguid/48B007CC-4D9E-4B5E-94C6-20E031AFC697/default.aspx
(http://www.turners.co.nz/images/goods/2008/Week31/545321a.jpg)

Make a great targa car !

Duck tape, Stick those sponsor labels over the scratches, new front window, fixed!
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Post by: GlenT on July 30, 2008, 08:01:39 pm
Please stop teasing me...
A friend of mine recently fixed up a 996 GT3 that was damaged from Singapore.
He put a really nice cage in it (painted the same soft grey as the interior), as he intended to targa it, had some exhaust work done but sold it to another targe nut.
That was truely a wicked car.
$1100 for each rear tyre kinda scared me though.
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Post by: beeker on July 30, 2008, 08:05:43 pm
Please stop teasing me...
A friend of mine recently fixed up a 996 GT3 that was damaged from Singapore.
He put a really nice cage in it (painted the same soft grey as the interior), as he intended to targa it, had some exhaust work done but sold it to another targe nut.
That was truely a wicked car.
$1100 for each rear tyre kinda scared me though.

Mich PS2 for RS4 is $850 each, thus why i went Dunlops this time
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Post by: R32 Simon on July 30, 2008, 11:33:36 pm
Do any of you guys know what the best tyres are for the 996/997 turbo are?

Just got the car back from Giltraps, had to put the standard exhaust back on, the race pipes were just too load, not had a real chance to get my foot down yet, the wheels spun up in 3rd gear on boost  >:D
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Post by: beeker on July 31, 2008, 06:10:22 am
Do any of you guys know what the best tyres are for the 996/997 turbo are?

Just got the car back from Giltraps, had to put the standard exhaust back on, the race pipes were just too load, not had a real chance to get my foot down yet, the wheels spun up in 3rd gear on boost  >:D

Mich Pilot Sport 2. Exceptional, even towards the end of their life, however they are not cheap.
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Post by: GlenT on July 31, 2008, 09:36:52 am
Agreed.
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Post by: bigbumper on August 02, 2008, 05:11:04 pm
Busy spotting day today... saw Brendon's new rat arse Mk1 Golf parked on the street, a brand spanker new RS6 on dealer plates (Nathan from CCS in the passenger seat), a red RS2 in Ellerslie but best of all... me in a red B5 RS4!  ;D  Took it for a good spin around the back streets of One Tree Hill and down the motorway.  Awesome car... such a shame the m'way was too busy to really open it up (but at the same time the traffic was probably beneficial to the ongoing health of my licence)  :-\  ;)
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Post by: old4130 on August 02, 2008, 08:25:43 pm
I saw a red B5 RS4 today, but parked outside the old Microsoft building in Fanshaw St
Think its a training centre now

People we have their smokes & leaning on it  :o
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Post by: GTI's on August 02, 2008, 08:28:09 pm
black RS6 Avant getting well tested down market road.
Would have been instant loss of license if caught  >:D  :police:
Sounded like a whale wanking!
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Post by: bigbumper on August 02, 2008, 11:19:19 pm
I saw a red B5 RS4 today, but parked outside the old Microsoft building in Fanshaw St
Think its a training centre now

People we have their smokes & leaning on it  :o

That was probably my mates, he lives in the Viaduct

black RS6 Avant getting well tested down market road.
Would have been instant loss of license if caught  >:D  :police:
Sounded like a whale wanking!

Same one I saw, in fact assuming it was the same test drive I was following it in an Integra TypeR
Love the analogy!  ;D
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Post by: SOFTLAD on August 03, 2008, 11:31:31 am
I saw a silver mk3 with a dark bonnet, my lad was going crazy when he spotted it.
As it cruised past me at the junction it sounds fantastic, nice ride gti vr6 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: 1.8t on August 03, 2008, 04:26:09 pm
A mate spotted a DBS around. Hopefuly I'll see one soon!
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Post by: Ssom on August 03, 2008, 05:55:40 pm
There's an LP640 alongside an Audi R8 in the Team European showroom at the moment, it's a pretty horn combo.


Also a black RS6 Avant at the bottom of Brooklyn hill, I'm in love.
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Post by: RobClubley on August 04, 2008, 09:40:47 am
Needs a wash!
And he didn't wave back - miserable bugger :D
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Octavia/DSC00308.jpg)

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Octavia/DSC00309.jpg)
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Post by: slowmo on August 04, 2008, 10:30:49 am
i know which one i'd steal  >:D
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Post by: xring on August 04, 2008, 11:13:58 am
The scooter  ;D
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Post by: Ssom on August 05, 2008, 12:12:10 am
One thing I forgot to mention was that a few days ago I spotted a 3 Dr Mk IV GTI.

Was an X something something reg, so quite likely NZ New, another one to add to the NZ New 3 dr Mk IV list?
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Post by: HaNs on August 05, 2008, 07:35:08 pm
98 Integra Type R

Looked as if it was kitted up for a targa. P Plate was intgra
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Post by: beeker on August 05, 2008, 08:24:04 pm
98 Integra Type R

Looked as if it was kitted up for a targa. P Plate was intgra

Gregs car.
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Post by: NasTnaS on August 05, 2008, 08:25:59 pm
Gregs car.

na, his plate is intgrr
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Post by: HaNs on August 05, 2008, 09:03:20 pm
Im not 100% sure on the plate(more like 70%) as i was concentrating on driving....fancy that


Meh its still a honda
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Post by: Aidan on August 05, 2008, 09:18:39 pm
Spotted an mtm RS6 cruising the haunts of Upper Hutt the other day, nice, but shame it was a sedan.
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Post by: rambo_005 on August 05, 2008, 09:25:16 pm
shame it was a sedan.

Not all bad... That shape A6/S6/RS6 sedan is a favourite of mine. :)
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Post by: Pristle on August 05, 2008, 11:01:22 pm
Google's 'Street View" van. Cruising along Jervois Rd, towards the city.
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Post by: Turbo on August 05, 2008, 11:10:09 pm
Google's 'Street View" van. Cruising along Jervois Rd, towards the city.

rad.
more to the point, do you think it spotted you?

i wonder when we'll be "online"

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Post by: HaNs on August 06, 2008, 12:42:01 pm
Black RS6
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on August 06, 2008, 01:01:03 pm
Google's 'Street View" van. Cruising along Jervois Rd, towards the city.

 Ooh uhh,  :(
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 06, 2008, 02:49:32 pm
Ooh uhh,  :(
You typing on the toilet again, Pushbutton?
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Post by: Turbo on August 06, 2008, 03:04:53 pm
Ooh uhh,  :(

sad face?

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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on August 06, 2008, 03:30:23 pm

You think a van driving down your street videoing everything is a good idea ?



but then again maybe you really want a fixed camera above your street sign, because if you doing nothing wrong, yada yada ...  :police:
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Post by: Turbo on August 06, 2008, 03:48:36 pm
i initially thought you were implying big brother, but since it's a once off still image, you'd have to be pretty unlucky to get caught doing anything bad, and unluckier for someone to notice it when online.
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Post by: Ssom on August 06, 2008, 03:55:17 pm
I've seen some Google Astras out and about with the cameras on the roof.  Pretty buzzy, they're doing it for a 3D Map aren't they?
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Post by: Simon MkII on August 06, 2008, 03:55:56 pm
Lots of people have been unlucky enough to be caught by the cameras and lots of people have been getting quite upset about it.
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Post by: Turbo on August 06, 2008, 04:02:59 pm
yeah, but they were very unlucky to be doing anything in the 2 seconds the car goes past.
like the couple having sex in the car.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 06, 2008, 04:08:40 pm
yeah, but they were very unlucky to be doing anything in the 2 seconds the car goes past.
like the couple having sex in the car.

Man...I wish I had google earth at work! ;)
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Post by: HaNs on August 06, 2008, 05:24:44 pm
I was just looking at a house in Bondi Beech on google maps, pics are on google maps online......
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Post by: Pristle on August 06, 2008, 09:55:32 pm
Man...I wish I had google earth at work! ;)

You're a sad man....
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Post by: tonka on August 06, 2008, 10:05:06 pm
saw a rather nice mk3, plate "monsoon" or something along those lines.. parked with a mk4 gti and r32 on Fanshawe tonight
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Post by: bigbumper on August 06, 2008, 10:59:42 pm
saw a rather nice mk3, plate "monsoon" or something along those lines.. parked with a mk4 gti and r32 on Fanshawe tonight

MNSOON... member (or former member?) of VASK
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Post by: uero-jet on August 06, 2008, 11:35:00 pm
thats ash with his mk3 VR6
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Post by: Audidude on August 07, 2008, 06:04:18 am
Sitting at lights last night and saw a Passat Variant with R36 badge on rump. Only got brief look and in black at noght didn't really get a good look at it - big wheels and hunkered down stance. Many around?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 07, 2008, 08:27:45 am
saw a rather nice mk3, plate "monsoon" or something along those lines.. parked with a mk4 gti and r32 on Fanshawe tonight
The famous Poon mobile.

I thought Ash was selling it months ago?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 07, 2008, 10:11:48 am
The famous Poon mobile.

I thought Ash was selling it months ago?

Hes just put leather in it.
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Post by: Simon MkII on August 08, 2008, 04:16:19 pm
Black A8L, damn thing looks as long as a bus.
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Post by: Pristle on August 09, 2008, 01:48:45 am
but waaay nicer and quicker.....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on August 09, 2008, 01:49:16 pm
Spotted a Soarer with a BMW M Series badge on it :-[
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Post by: Audidude on August 10, 2008, 08:41:19 am
Spotted a Soarer with a BMW M Series badge on it :-[

At least it'll be reliable ;)
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Post by: Fizz on August 10, 2008, 03:13:10 pm
Spotted yesterday an early model TT with a big RS badge on the back. And later spotted a Toyota Corolla with a CLK200  ;D
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Post by: RobClubley on August 10, 2008, 03:19:25 pm
Saw a Mk3 Golf yesterday with its original Golf GLi badge still on but also a big GTI-R badge on the tailgate.
The owner had fitted aftermarket tail lights and a few other bits..
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Post by: Pristle on August 10, 2008, 04:26:32 pm
Saw a string of old American Iron this morning. Started with a open wheeled '30s Chev roadster on Marua Rd. then northbound from Spaghetti Junction, chopped '34 Chevy Saloon rego 'AXED34', early '60s Ford Galaxy, '63 Impala and several pickups.
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Post by: GTI's on August 10, 2008, 06:18:59 pm
Maclaren F1 in Kumeu Gold. >:D
New Aston in Parnell/ White 8)
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Post by: beeker on August 10, 2008, 06:24:47 pm
Maclaren F1 in Kumeu Gold. >:D

The coolest car ever!
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Post by: GTI's on August 10, 2008, 09:14:27 pm
You do really notice them eh!
It was the nicest example i've seen too. Gold metallic with gold centred bbs deep dish in polished alloy.
The sound was just awesome!
Not often you see them being driven.
Owner looked quite young and very proud!
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Post by: Turbo on August 12, 2008, 02:16:17 pm
one of the 2 Aston Martin DBS's

plate was DBS007.

cool car ruined by pretentious plate.
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Post by: Pristle on August 12, 2008, 11:43:36 pm
New S5 on carrier all nicely taped up still....a little ray of sunshine in this mornings traffic....
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 13, 2008, 11:19:55 am
I was nearly run over by an S5 this morning.

I also saw an immaculate Morris Marina in Yellow (I believe the official colour was "Bold as Brass"). Still ugly, but brought back some real memories...dad had one as a company car in the late 70's

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Post by: old4130 on August 16, 2008, 09:49:43 am
Red RS2 parked in Viaduct last night

Looked ok condition

Always nice to see a random RS2  8)
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Post by: typ53 on August 16, 2008, 10:06:21 am
Volvo P1800 outside our hotel in Melbourne this week.

I'd love one of these in my garage.



Speaking of Morrie Marinas, I saw an immaculate Marina Ute in Christchurch last week too - it had a certain Kitsch cool to it.
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on August 16, 2008, 10:47:57 am

 ain't that the Saints car ?   :angel:
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Post by: SteveC on August 16, 2008, 11:16:04 am
ain't that the Saints car ?   :angel:

yes it was, Volvo also made the 1800 ES, a three door estate car which was rather nicely proportioned
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Post by: Imti on August 16, 2008, 12:47:41 pm
Black S2
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Post by: Imti on August 16, 2008, 12:48:48 pm
Oops...hit enter before completing my post! ^ The S2 was spotted on Campbell Rd, Auckland this morning. P/Plate UNC***

Hot ride!
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Post by: 89Golfer on August 16, 2008, 01:46:43 pm
New Lambo (champagne/wine red) near Sumner (Chch)
Damn, I didn't have a camera!
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Post by: Pristle on August 16, 2008, 02:51:23 pm
Oops...hit enter before completing my post! ^ The S2 was spotted on Campbell Rd, Auckland this morning. P/Plate UNC***

Hot ride!


UNCOND


An Estate Agent from Wemuewa. Needs driving lessons. ;)
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Post by: Imti on August 16, 2008, 08:46:43 pm

UNCOND


An Estate Agent from Wemuewa. Needs driving lessons. ;)

 :D I split past him at the lights so didn't get to see any poor driving skills  :)
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Post by: Audi Life on August 16, 2008, 09:40:58 pm
Red S2 Coupe TF9218
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on August 17, 2008, 12:23:56 am
scruffy edsel coupe parked in northcote
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on August 17, 2008, 01:40:13 am
ak harbour bridge - dragon green VR6 3door
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on August 18, 2008, 09:32:50 am
Silver Gallardo just went past my office on Hutt Road in Petone.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on August 19, 2008, 08:54:37 pm
Passat CC at the weekend

& new RS6's in my neighbourhood

Some weird spec Porsche Cayenne in orange, like an RS driving up my road
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Post by: rambo_005 on August 19, 2008, 08:55:57 pm
Some weird spec Porsche Cayenne in orange, like an RS driving up my road

Cayenne GTS?
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Post by: old4130 on August 19, 2008, 08:59:13 pm
Cayenne GTS?

Yea I think so.. haven't paid that much attention to Cayenne specs
on German plates, that may have been real.. see the 911's ex- Germany out here for driver days from time to time

Simon will know, I am not far from Giltraps so may have been on a drive

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Post by: 1.8t on August 19, 2008, 11:28:44 pm
A few Melbourne spots...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/DSC00230.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/DSC00231.jpg)
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Post by: Y0RKI on August 21, 2008, 11:25:48 am
Jonah Lomu in his Porsche GT3 on Bond Street yesterday
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on August 21, 2008, 12:39:59 pm
black S5 Takapuna last night

seeing quite a few Cross Polos around as well
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 21, 2008, 02:23:44 pm
Just spotted on That Road by the Hyatt in Auckland - Dark Grey Golf MkV GTi MTM...

Was hotness.
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Post by: slowmo on August 21, 2008, 02:49:10 pm
Jonah Lomu in his Porsche GT3 on Bond Street yesterday

in wellington?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 21, 2008, 02:59:51 pm
in wellington?
Would've been Bond Street, Aucks
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on August 21, 2008, 03:06:03 pm
sorry, didnt realise there was more to NZ than just Auckland.
My Bad  :-\
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on August 21, 2008, 03:13:22 pm
Would've been Bond Street, Aucks

heheh there is a bond street in wellington too, and since jonah and said car are usually in welly, i was wondering if the spotter was in welly too.
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Post by: Fizz on August 21, 2008, 03:37:51 pm
Spotted a new Black RS6 Avant at western Springs and spotted a vasker in a metallic silver mk2 GTI with quad headlights on Lincoln Road 2day at 15:00 ish :)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 21, 2008, 04:59:18 pm
Fiat 600:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/600front.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/600rear.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/600engine.jpg)

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Post by: Hoff on August 21, 2008, 06:15:13 pm
this is the one down at pitstop see it heaps. any idea who owns it??
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 21, 2008, 07:31:21 pm
this is the one down at pitstop see it heaps. any idea who owns it??

One of Dads old mates.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 22, 2008, 08:35:52 am
heheh there is a bond street in wellington too, and since jonah and said car are usually in welly, i was wondering if the spotter was in welly too.
Nope - that particular spotter is bery much a Yorkshire lad in Auckshire.
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Post by: Ssom on August 23, 2008, 06:29:07 pm
3 new RS6's today around Remuera/Newmarket/CBD, they're almost becoming common already :p

Also saw a Golf Plus, was odd if dull.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on August 23, 2008, 06:30:48 pm
Really tidy blue Mk2 GTI 16V 3 door in Wanganui
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on August 23, 2008, 10:23:08 pm
Think I spotted fellow VASKer, Phil..
On the TV coverage of the BMX Semi, & Finals at the Olympics  ???
There was a photographer lying down beneath the large jump, & on a close up it appeared to be Phil  :o
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Post by: Turbo on August 24, 2008, 01:44:44 pm
saw a tiny kombi van. or what appeared to be one anyway.
about width of size of a smart car.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SilverS4 on August 24, 2008, 05:32:22 pm
Outside Pickles yesterday (Sat 23 August) in Apollo Drive, Albany, Auckland, a white R8 and a black S8 V10
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on August 24, 2008, 05:32:32 pm
saw a tiny kombi van. or what appeared to be one anyway.
about width of size of a smart car.

It will be that weird jap take off, I posted a link to them a while back
haven't seen one here yet
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 24, 2008, 05:59:45 pm

I had to look after the yard for Dad yesterday "for one day only"

This was the company car I had for the day, the new Maloo with the 6.2, 317KW engine ;)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/Maloo.jpg)


And had the owner of this E30 M3 come to check out the new Sportwagon:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/M3E30.jpg)

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Post by: rambo_005 on August 24, 2008, 06:04:58 pm
the new Maloo with the 6.2, 317KW engine ;)

200cc more, and only an extra 10kW??

Honestly, when will GM start to use technology rather than cubes to make more power!? ;D
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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 24, 2008, 06:07:46 pm
200cc more, and only an extra 10kW??

Honestly, when will GM start to use technology rather than cubes to make more power!? ;D

Felt ok to me, gets to 100km/h in under 5 seconds I believe.
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Post by: beeker on August 24, 2008, 06:32:17 pm
200cc more, and only an extra 10kW??

Honestly, when will GM start to use technology rather than cubes to make more power!? ;D

Remember peak HP doesnt mean everything (other that ego's of course), its usable power (mid range) and torque that really counts.

I saw the lastest HSV 427 is $200k!! Its a hard ask over an M5.
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Post by: bigbumper on August 24, 2008, 06:54:07 pm
And had the owner of this E30 M3 come to check out the new Sportwagon:

Thats the car my friend Myles restored, its a beauty

I saw the lastest HSV 427 is $200k!! Its a hard ask over an M5.

I was reading an English mag (Octane?) in the shop yesterday and it had a brief write up on the new Vauxhall VXR8 (the latest HSV).  It was pretty critical - poorly finished interior using cheap materials, and didn't go like it had 400+bhp.  Overall their comment was you'd be better off with a BMW 335...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Salty on August 24, 2008, 07:39:22 pm
saw a tiny kombi van. or what appeared to be one anyway.
about width of size of a smart car.

I saw it too - I'm pretty sure it's a real kombi - with an UNREAL shortening job.  Has big fat tyres and coloured black and white as a promo car.  There used to be a super shortened kombi in wellers that was yella - it could be that one?
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Post by: bigbumper on August 24, 2008, 09:10:58 pm
I saw it too - I'm pretty sure it's a real kombi - with an UNREAL shortening job.  Has big fat tyres and coloured black and white as a promo car.  There used to be a super shortened kombi in wellers that was yella - it could be that one?

There was one in the Boobs parade last week (or so I'm told... ;)), must be the same one.  Saw a pic of it somewhere, will see if I can find it and post link

Edit: here it is... classy sponsor!

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Post by: 124dude on August 24, 2008, 10:28:43 pm
so, in no relevance to a vw kombi thats been through the dryer, the "Yambina" lives!! will make its debut at the fiat club track day at taupo (sept 14) with a lot of duct tape and cable ties just in case it falls apart.... also geared for 140mph + at the moment, need to change the sprockets over so it has more acceleration, too tall right now.

it sounds freaking insane!! getting dyno'd tomorrow. will get some photos and hopefully a max power out put on here later on  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



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Post by: RS ZWEI on August 25, 2008, 07:44:06 am
Thats the car my friend Myles restored, its a beauty


Doug the guy that now owns the E30 M3 said they bloke he purchased it off (and who restored it) has a five car showroom on his property and a car painting booth and oven under his house.


I was reading an English mag (Octane?) in the shop yesterday and it had a brief write up on the new Vauxhall VXR8 (the latest HSV).  It was pretty critical - poorly finished interior using cheap materials, and didn't go like it had 400+bhp.  Overall their comment was you'd be better off with a BMW 335...

The VXR8 is the UK version of the Clubsport. Top Gear, Evo and 5th Gear are full of praise for it. The plastics dont feel gear and look bland but yeah, you are spending less than half the price of an M5.
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Post by: SteveC on August 25, 2008, 07:54:53 am

hmmm, commentary on the boobs on bikes has been very restrained this year, is vask growing up?   >:D :angel:
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Post by: gti vr6 on August 25, 2008, 08:06:02 am
yeah I reckon, come on Bullseye where are all your titty pics.
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Post by: Bullseye on August 25, 2008, 08:14:35 am
yeah I reckon, come on Bullseye where are all your titty pics.

Could not get a good angle no matter how hard I tried  ;), very average, check www.scoop.co.nz (http://www.scoop.co.nz) they have a few ewwwwww
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 25, 2008, 08:36:58 am
Spotted a lovely blue R36 wagon on the motorway this morning.

Now I see why everypns says they are a great sleeper - you'd never know it had that performance breeding under it's skin.
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Post by: Spinner on August 25, 2008, 09:34:21 am
hmmm, commentary on the boobs on bikes has been very restrained this year, is vask growing up?   >:D :angel:

its hopefully being ignored for the low rent tacky embarrassment that it is!!
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Post by: ritmo on August 25, 2008, 12:10:35 pm
its hopefully being ignored for the low rent tacky embarrassment that it is!!


couldn't agree more
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 25, 2008, 02:04:07 pm
couldn't agree more
Yeah, some of those boobs definitely should've been kept inside the clothes.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on August 25, 2008, 03:05:54 pm
At Lincoln Mitre mega,


1932 Ford , no rear guards or bonnet, great old V8 project.    :-*
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on August 25, 2008, 05:47:18 pm
Doug the guy that now owns the E30 M3 said they bloke he purchased it off (and who restored it) has a five car showroom on his property and a car painting booth and oven under his house.

Yep thats his folks place.  They've got a spray booth with extract etc, not sure it doubles as an oven though.  Plus there's a couple of hoists and lots of garaging... its a great set-up.
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Post by: chis on August 25, 2008, 10:11:14 pm
R8 in Hamilton, cruising up and down through town, while I drank beer...at midday :laugh:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on August 26, 2008, 10:12:22 am

there are a couple of Maserati Quattroportes around Takapuna, one black, the other a sandy goldish sort of coulour

they're definitely growing on me
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Post by: HandsomeDan on August 26, 2008, 10:21:18 am
There's also a wine-coloured one. Very, very deep red.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on August 27, 2008, 09:18:59 am
Saw a red Corrado (LP: P8910) for sale in Levin while passing through last night, would buy it for the missus if I wasn't planning on sinking a fair bit of coin into the golf, also, we kind of need a 4 door.

Bah im going back for a test drive... photos when the computer decides to agree with me

EDIT/

(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/3727/mazda031dx8.jpg)



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Post by: Pristle on August 27, 2008, 10:37:01 am
exVASK car
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on August 27, 2008, 10:53:09 am
Nice! I'd love one of those.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: veedubman on August 27, 2008, 11:37:01 am
wow 8000 hes dreaming..
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on August 27, 2008, 01:22:42 pm
I'm gutted. Been in Taupo three days now ........ and HAVEN'T been spotted  ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on August 27, 2008, 03:12:53 pm
I'm gutted. Been in Taupo three days now ........ and HAVEN'T been spotted  ???
Just keep driving around beeping your horn furiously...it'll happen - eventually Noel will come out with his shotgun to get rid of them Cityfolk.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on August 27, 2008, 03:25:52 pm
I'm gutted. Been in Taupo three days now ........ and HAVEN'T been spotted  ???

mkV GTI's are sooo common  ::) ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on August 27, 2008, 03:42:12 pm
wow 8000 hes dreaming..

just under 9k, hes really dreaming ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on August 27, 2008, 06:11:10 pm
Saw a red Corrado (LP: P8910)

Number plate looks more like PR810
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on August 27, 2008, 07:56:39 pm
PR810. Neil owned this one for a while.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on August 27, 2008, 07:59:48 pm
PR810. Neil owned this one for a while.
he rescued this one from turners...then sold it to member nzgti
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on August 27, 2008, 09:59:14 pm
Number plate looks more like PR810

yup, grand typo on my behalf, went in to test drive it today and it was gone, don't know whither someone else had taken it out for a spin, or theyd managed to flog it off to someone, shall see on my way back to Welly tomorrow morning.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on August 27, 2008, 11:02:28 pm
Its been "spotted" at least 3 times now over the last couple of months, always at the same car yard.  Don't think its in any danger of disappearing in any hurry at that price...  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on August 27, 2008, 11:04:25 pm
It's probably hiked up so the dealers can enjoy taking it home and having a thrash  >:D
Safe!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on August 29, 2008, 10:18:21 pm
sorry for bad piture
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on August 30, 2008, 02:56:20 pm
Some one man enough to drive a yellow car....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: John Stone on August 30, 2008, 03:19:32 pm
Some one man enough to drive a yellow car....
OK - could be a woman though??

John
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Aidan on August 30, 2008, 05:10:14 pm
The other day, I saw a Mk5 with the chrome style R32 Grille and .:R Badges on the side, yet no twin exit exhaust and sounded very much like a diesel. Left me mildly stumped. Was there an R Line TDI made ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: rambo_005 on August 30, 2008, 10:19:59 pm
The other day, I saw a Mk5 with the chrome style R32 Grille and .:R Badges on the side, yet no twin exit exhaust and sounded very much like a diesel. Left me mildly stumped. Was there an R Line TDI made ???

You can get R-line kit on any model as far as I believe...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on August 31, 2008, 04:29:29 pm
Some one man enough to drive a yellow car....
was a midle aged man....with what seemed to be a very hot daughter  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on August 31, 2008, 05:29:20 pm
was a midle aged man....with what seemed to be a very hot daughter  ;)

your wink suggests it was someone else's hot daughter.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on August 31, 2008, 06:32:08 pm
black R8, Greenlane this avo, sounded good
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on August 31, 2008, 07:22:16 pm
saterday in hamilton....
white 1995 jetta vr6 manual  :o
yes i couldnt believe it.
after chasing the guy for about 20km i managed to stop him.had a chat and a perve (at the car)
imported from south africe.the best looking car i have seen in a long time.yes i told him about vask
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on August 31, 2008, 07:24:13 pm
Tidy gold 3door mk2 GTI, wairau road
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: chis on August 31, 2008, 08:07:19 pm
gold?  or golf?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bsting on August 31, 2008, 08:57:56 pm
gold

mk2 = golf
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on August 31, 2008, 09:13:45 pm
White R8 spotted twice on the North Shore.

Once when I was headed to devonport and once when I was going back from devonport.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on August 31, 2008, 09:14:12 pm
red quattro coupe passing through paeroa this arvo
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on September 01, 2008, 10:44:47 am
Black Golf Gti, Pak'n'save carpark, Petone looked like a mrk 3 or 4 from the back, very tidy.
DDR657
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: slowmo on September 01, 2008, 10:57:36 am
sprint blue RS4, pp "2 BE 1"

very pretty
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on September 01, 2008, 11:35:13 am
I see that RS4 around Petone a lot. Very nice car ....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: GTI's on September 01, 2008, 11:55:52 am
Black Audi coupe with black rims on the strand, He was spotting the white mk1 golf  :D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on September 01, 2008, 12:32:21 pm
General Lee in his red RS2 on Fanshawe this morning. Nice.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on September 01, 2008, 04:45:28 pm
red 3dr VR6 manual, leateher and factory 5-spoke alloys ARC Hopetoun car park this avo, anyone here?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on September 01, 2008, 06:12:24 pm
Hey who was it that had that NIN avatar? That was cool.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on September 01, 2008, 06:50:31 pm
RED Quattro Sport up Whakapapa.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: qta4 on September 01, 2008, 06:55:41 pm
What were you doing up Whakapapa today Hans?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on September 01, 2008, 07:10:38 pm
What were you doing up Whakapapa today Hans?

Snowboarding. Going back up Wednesday.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: qta4 on September 01, 2008, 07:13:10 pm
Driving Mums car eh, great stuff enjoy
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on September 01, 2008, 07:15:33 pm
Driving Mums car eh, great stuff enjoy

Better than taking a BMW up  :D. 328's going up on Wednesday.


My god there where some idiots on the road. Got passed by a Holden and a boyracer mitsi doing 160+  :o
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on September 01, 2008, 08:45:30 pm
Hey who was it that had that NIN avatar? That was cool.
me a month or 2 back
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on September 01, 2008, 08:58:12 pm
 :-\ X 130R where did the SEAT go??
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on September 01, 2008, 09:30:54 pm
Spotted Phil in his mk2 GTI on ponsonby rd this arvo - lookin' good mate!

Speaking of driving back from the mountain, I passed a matt black old commodore pulled over by police, only to be passed by the mobsters on a blind corner ands**t they were flying! Shortly after, my mates air box cracked and decided to keep blowing apart every half hour back from the mountain, great fun. LOTS of duct tape!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Audi Life on September 01, 2008, 09:43:35 pm
me a month or 2 back

X 130R = NIN
NIN = Good
X 130R = Good
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on September 01, 2008, 10:31:48 pm
A coupe GT or coupe quattro in the yellow and white HB rally colour scheme parked on the side of Cascades Rd in Paukranga this evening.  Too dark for a pxt. 
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RobClubley on September 02, 2008, 02:50:59 pm
Got to love this:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00361.jpg)

On the Terrace, Welly at lunchtime
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: RS ZWEI on September 02, 2008, 03:02:19 pm
Nice A4 3.0 TDI S Line parked outside of work:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/A4TDISLine.jpg)

Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on September 02, 2008, 04:30:17 pm
New A4 looks pretty hot in white imo. My boss has got one but it is only a fwd 2.0t.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on September 02, 2008, 08:17:51 pm
:-\ X 130R where did the SEAT go??

In my driveway..  ;) Its my girls car, & she dosn't drive much
so not getting driven much these days

X 130R = NIN
NIN = Good
X 130R = Good

lol X 130R listening to NIN for 18 years now.. scary stuff


Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on September 02, 2008, 08:39:01 pm
In my driveway..  ;) Its my girls car, & she dosn't drive much
so not getting driven much these days

lol X 130R listening to NIN for 18 years now.. scary stuff



aaaaah  :D i thought maybe you got rid of it....as it no longer in your sig.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on September 02, 2008, 08:51:13 pm
aaaaah  :D i thought maybe you got rid of it....as it no longer in your sig.

Well.. she said lately she wants it sold, but I love that car
More fun than my GTI..
So if any VASKers want a SEAT, let me know.. cause I think that would compensate for selling it.. to know its with a good VASK home
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 5-pot on September 03, 2008, 08:58:00 am
Well.. she said lately she wants it sold, but I love that car
More fun than my GTI..
So if any VASKers want a SEAT, let me know.. cause I think that would compensate for selling it.. to know its with a good VASK home

specs?  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on September 03, 2008, 11:08:30 am
Spotted a lovely black RS4 Sedan this morning on the Northern Motorway...mmmmm.
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Post by: SteveC on September 03, 2008, 12:15:37 pm
nice burgundy 1302s cabriolet Takapuna this morning
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Post by: old4130 on September 03, 2008, 01:22:50 pm
specs?  ;D

2000 SEAT Cordoba SXE - Red NZ New
1.8l ADZ 8v auto [all 1.8l's are auto, it was the highest spec here in NZ]
Few SEAT accessories, incl factory alloys, on Pirelli P5000's also standard steel wheels, SEAT towbar to be installed
driver & passenger airbags, elec windows & other normal stuff, most parts are the same as 6N Polo


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Post by: old4130 on September 03, 2008, 01:27:21 pm
Red RS2 on K'Rd turning into Pitt St today
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Post by: halcyontom on September 03, 2008, 03:43:37 pm
Got to love this:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00361.jpg)

On the Terrace, Welly at lunchtime

-Hisurf- license plate? Ive punched the owner in the face at Murphys Law Petone, before he was thrown out.
Possibly a nice enough guy - when hes a sober.
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Post by: RobClubley on September 03, 2008, 03:51:08 pm
-Hisurf- license plate? Ive punched the owner in the face at Murphys Law Petone, before he was thrown out.
Possibly a nice enough guy - when hes a sober.

Class! :D
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Post by: John Stone on September 03, 2008, 04:01:37 pm
-Hisurf- license plate? Ive punched the owner in the face at Murphys Law Petone, before he was thrown out.
Possibly a nice enough guy - when hes a sober.
He was suffering oxygen debt - how could you.

John
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Post by: HaNs on September 03, 2008, 05:29:25 pm
Blue RS6 on the mountain. Looked to be the same colour as my old A4 avant  ???
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Post by: slowmo on September 03, 2008, 08:25:31 pm
spotted a RS4 cabrio. nice, but just doesn't look right  :-\
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 03, 2008, 08:30:52 pm
spotted a RS4 cabrio. nice, but just doesn't look right  :-\

I bet it would sound right when riding in it 8)
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Post by: SteveC on September 03, 2008, 09:00:41 pm
I bet it would sound right when riding in it 8)

with the roof down   8) ;D 8)
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Post by: slowmo on September 03, 2008, 09:31:19 pm
I bet it would sound right when riding in it 8)

heh probably.

just so used to seeing RS cars that are wagons.
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Post by: SteveC on September 04, 2008, 02:18:43 pm
black Gallardo PP 503HP, plate surround reads "no, you can't drive it!"

Takapuna this avo, sounds nice
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Post by: db_222 on September 04, 2008, 03:08:40 pm
a MINT red mk1 golf GTI campaign model reg:SM1820 on Willis st today. had a chat to the owner, hes going to keep it for ever he rekins
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Post by: Pristle on September 04, 2008, 03:27:29 pm
Red S5 on Mt. Smart Rd.......cool car, picking nose while driving it, not cool
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 04, 2008, 03:28:25 pm
a MINT red mk1 golf GTI campaign model reg:SM1820 on Willis st today. had a chat to the owner, hes going to keep it for ever he rekins

Ive seen that one, lives not far from my exGF's place in Wadestown. Didnt think it had the "P" wheels on it though.

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Post by: coons on September 04, 2008, 04:04:16 pm
black Gallardo PP 503HP, plate surround reads "no, you can't drive it!"

Takapuna this avo, sounds nice

That guy lives just around the corner from me, drives a H2 with the plate HUMMAR too. A couple of days ago his Gallardo had the plate NZ GURU, he must of just changed it.
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Post by: shay on September 04, 2008, 06:03:21 pm
Red S5 on Mt. Smart Rd.......cool car, picking nose while driving it, not cool

Tried to reply to your PM, but your inbox is full.
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 04, 2008, 10:24:03 pm
Silver Mk5 Jetta 2.0 TDI with body kit and 18" GTI alloys - spotted again in Wanganui - went to take a photo but the young Brethren got it and drove off :D
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Post by: old4130 on September 04, 2008, 11:44:37 pm
Red RS2 again.. Fanshawe St today

There is an RS2 that is getting out & about a bit  8)

& a white current BMW M5, wicked BBS  8)
jap import.. small plate mounts
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Post by: GTI's on September 05, 2008, 08:04:53 am
Silver MK3, making lots of good noise in an inner city under ground carpark!
Sounded like a Boeing  ;)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 05, 2008, 08:06:06 am
Red RS2 again.. Fanshawe St today

There is an RS2 that is getting out & about a bit  8)



That would be General Lee.
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Post by: old4130 on September 05, 2008, 08:16:32 am
That would be General Lee.


cool.. Its great to see one out & about
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Post by: Salty on September 05, 2008, 09:54:25 am
Black Audi coupe with black rims on the strand, He was spotting the white mk1 golf  :D

I think that was me.  I work around Saatchis area at the mo.
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Post by: GTI's on September 05, 2008, 10:30:26 am
I think that was me.  I work around Saatchis area at the mo.

Nice coupe!

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Post by: Salty on September 05, 2008, 11:50:30 am
Cheers - she's been pampered since new.. and now new paint on one side and roof. 
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Post by: VeeDub on September 05, 2008, 12:39:21 pm
Spotted yesterday arvo in Bhead - The Admiral in his mk3 16v (again!)
Spotted today on Franklin Rd - a red lancia integrale numberplate "16v"
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Post by: halcyontom on September 06, 2008, 10:47:48 am
Spotted at 10pm paknslave carpark once again

black golf DDR657
and a Red/ Orange Metallic Polo, both pulled up beside my mk 2 while I was inside, think you guys may have been checking her out?

possibly members here?

hopefully nothing sketchy  :-\
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Post by: |Matt| on September 06, 2008, 12:51:16 pm
Spotted at about 1:15pm yesterday turning into Sylvia Park - New Audi RS6 Wagon with plate: V10 RS6
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Post by: Hoff on September 06, 2008, 01:01:01 pm
outside turners in Dunedin a rs6 sedan
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 06, 2008, 02:38:38 pm
Spotted at about 1:15pm yesterday turning into Sylvia Park - New Audi RS6 Wagon with plate: V10 RS6

One very powerful Audi A6: http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=rs6+v10
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Post by: chis on September 06, 2008, 03:59:10 pm
nice black ur coupe, supercheep in wairau....saltyboarder?
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Post by: Salty on September 06, 2008, 06:04:43 pm
Yeah - likewise - that grey gti is mint. Appreciated you parking next to me.. we were like a super clean VAG beacon at Supercheap. Funny enough they didn't stock any spark plugs or air filters for the Audi, and they didn't stock any plugs or oil filters for the VR6.. but I did walk out with 12 litres of oil and a barrage of new tools
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 06, 2008, 06:08:08 pm
Yeah - likewise - that grey gti is mint. Appreciated you parking next to me.. we were like a super clean VAG beacon at Supercheap. Funny enough they didn't stock any spark plugs or air filters for the Audi, and they didn't stock any plugs or oil filters for the VR6.. but I did walk out with 12 litres of oil and a barrage of new tools

What oil did you get in the end?
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 08, 2008, 09:49:31 pm
Silver Mk5 Jetta 2.0 TDI with body kit and 18" GTI alloys - spotted again in Wanganui - went to take a photo but the young Brethren got it and drove off :D

Nabbed it! After being spotted no less than 3 times I finally got it in the Wanganui Countdown 2 carpark 8)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/08092008.jpg)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/08092008003.jpg)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/08092008001.jpg)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/08092008002.jpg)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/08092008005.jpg)

Doesn't it look good?! ;D
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Post by: old4130 on September 08, 2008, 10:15:54 pm
nicest Mk5 Jetta I have seen in NZ..

Sitting pretty low
 8)
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 08, 2008, 10:18:26 pm
nicest Mk5 Jetta I have seen in NZ..

Sitting pretty low
 8)

The Brethrens in Wanganui seem to love VW, Audi and Skoda - they all have them!

No point in putting a VASK flyer under their wipers cause they don't use the internet :D
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Post by: vag_nutter on September 08, 2008, 10:24:35 pm
Did you have a look to see if the stereo had been removed? :D
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 08, 2008, 10:26:21 pm
Did you have a look to see if the stereo had been removed? :D

With the Mk4 Golf era cars they used to ask the dealer to remove the aerial stalks... I know cause I saw a pile at the dealer back in the day...
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Post by: old4130 on September 09, 2008, 12:48:41 am
The Brethrens in Wanganui seem to love VW, Audi and Skoda - they all have them!

No point in putting a VASK flyer under their wipers cause they don't use the internet :D

aye ?
Really... VAG cars, that have 18" wheels, & tints ?.... weird

When I was a kid the locals had big Chevy vans, filled with seats
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Post by: 86gte on September 09, 2008, 03:14:41 pm
Saw a 1985 quattro 90 sedan in black today in havelock north, she looked in pretty rough condition but definatly a worthy car to tidy up! and a good replacement for the jap that my GTE has left in my life. might car fax the rego and get in touch with them.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 09, 2008, 04:15:49 pm
Saw this MINT Anglia, looked like it could have been a one owner looking at the couple in the car:

http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=dx2026
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Post by: Trofeo on September 09, 2008, 04:28:44 pm
2x black RS6 avants parked one in front of the other in high street this morning - 1 with smoked wheels and tints and the other standard. who are these people  :o :o
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Post by: chis on September 09, 2008, 06:23:24 pm
orthopaedic surgeons
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Post by: old4130 on September 09, 2008, 08:33:56 pm
2x black RS6 avants parked one in front of the other in high street this morning - 1 with smoked wheels and tints and the other standard. who are these people  :o :o

Did any have black German Plates on them ?
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Post by: SteveC on September 10, 2008, 01:11:48 pm
two Mini Clubmans, a purple early 60's Beetle with an Alfa owners club sticker and a 130 TC, Takapuna lunchtime
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Post by: GTI's on September 10, 2008, 04:00:11 pm
R36 passat getting it's oats early this morning in CBD.
I want one!
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Post by: old4130 on September 10, 2008, 05:49:26 pm
Me !..

Yea not so unusual..

But me driving a B7 RS4.. ;D

OMFG !!!

I want !!!
I want bad !!!!!

Intoxicating

 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: Filx on September 10, 2008, 09:03:57 pm
E92 M3 at Race FX today getting a pretty comprehensive roll cage installed. Taking a picture wasn't really appropriate - but i do admit to dribbling all over the car.
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Post by: 80 Vert on September 10, 2008, 09:47:21 pm
Yes he did, I saw it!  8) 8)
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 10, 2008, 10:03:11 pm
But me driving a B7 RS4.. ;D

You lucky monkey... I want a turn ;D
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Post by: Pristle on September 11, 2008, 01:07:08 am
Sisters boss in his new 430 Scuderia......
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Post by: veedubman on September 11, 2008, 01:41:33 am
Spotted

John/Vert1's

long lost brother / look alike on a flight from melbourne to sydney about 1 hour ago..


the resemblance was.... lets just say... un canny!
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Post by: wilco on September 11, 2008, 08:25:25 am
Spotted

John/Vert1's

long lost brother / look alike on a flight from melbourne to sydney about 1 hour ago..


the resemblance was.... lets just say... un canny!

The cloning worked then eh John???
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Post by: SteveC on September 11, 2008, 08:30:39 am
The cloning worked then eh John???

if so, he should be able to take on twice as many projects!   :D
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 11, 2008, 08:35:30 am
R model of the Toureg getting dropped off yesterday afternoon at CCS.
sure looks mean!
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Post by: 5-pot on September 11, 2008, 08:57:44 am
Sisters boss in his new 430 Scuderia......

funny that.  i spotted a yellow one this morning on greenlane east.  Niiiice.
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 11, 2008, 10:09:16 am
The yellow one isnt a Scud.
there are only two 430 Scud's, both are red with the stripes
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Post by: 5-pot on September 11, 2008, 11:52:09 am
oops  ::)
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Post by: Salty on September 11, 2008, 12:31:23 pm
Black RS4 wagon with black licence plates, black wheels and tints giving it hellish beans in the wet 'St Georges bay road' >> the noise gave me shivers - I wonder if the exhaust is louder than standard.. so so sweet
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Post by: 5-pot on September 11, 2008, 12:52:24 pm
Something tells me they're valved from the factory and open up when they hit WOT.
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Post by: Salty on September 11, 2008, 01:37:43 pm
I think they have butterflys on the exhaust like most supercars.. just get them taken off for full pleasure
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Post by: Simon MkII on September 11, 2008, 02:15:06 pm
They do have butterfly valves in the rear muffler. Hitting the sport button opens them up, along with tightening up the drivers seat.
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Post by: slowmo on September 11, 2008, 02:20:48 pm
They do have butterfly valves in the rear muffler. Hitting the sport button opens them up, along with tightening up the drivers seat.

the car hugs the driver then  :-*
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Post by: 5-pot on September 11, 2008, 02:34:33 pm
as if you needed more help s**tting yourself  ::)
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Post by: VeeDub on September 11, 2008, 02:34:55 pm
Spotted General Lee in his RS2 on hobson st. Seeing this car a lot now!
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Post by: wilco on September 11, 2008, 04:58:18 pm
They do have butterfly valves in the rear muffler. Hitting the sport button opens them up, along with tightening up the drivers seat.

That sounds ricey.
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Post by: old4130 on September 11, 2008, 06:03:00 pm
They do have butterfly valves in the rear muffler. Hitting the sport button opens them up, along with tightening up the drivers seat.

I found this button, it releases a magical sound  >:D >:D
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Post by: Turbo on September 11, 2008, 06:59:35 pm
Black RS4 wagon with black licence plates, black wheels and tints giving it hellish beans in the wet 'St Georges bay road' >> the noise gave me shivers - I wonder if the exhaust is louder than standard.. so so sweet

parks on kenwyn st in parnell most days. owns the outdoor furniture store i think.
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Post by: VeeDub on September 12, 2008, 07:44:17 am
Spotted yesterday on Hobson street: Grey 16v corrado.
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Post by: old4130 on September 12, 2008, 08:27:21 am
Spotted yesterday on Hobson street: Grey 16v corrado.

Grey  ???
Never seen a grey one
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Post by: VeeDub on September 12, 2008, 08:47:30 am
Yeah there is only one here. I think it lives in Onehunga or somewhere like that, not great condition as far as i know. My flatmate has seen it outside my apartment in the CBD a few weeks ago too.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 12, 2008, 09:54:48 am
I've spotted a nice white R8 on the shore a bit lately.

not the bent one from Conti's surely?
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Post by: VeeDub on September 12, 2008, 12:35:50 pm
Haha funny story, I was sitting at the lights this morning, and a pedestrian ran up to me and tapped on the window. Started talking to me about the car while the lights were red and told me that his mate owns a grey one! I thought it was a bit funny seeing it one day then being told about it the next!
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Post by: 5-pot on September 12, 2008, 12:52:00 pm
Red 3-door Mk2 Golf just rolled into the carpark at work.  rego TZ****.
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Post by: old4130 on September 12, 2008, 02:33:05 pm
Haha funny story, I was sitting at the lights this morning, and a pedestrian ran up to me and tapped on the window. Started talking to me about the car while the lights were red and told me that his mate owns a grey one! I thought it was a bit funny seeing it one day then being told about it the next!

The Force is strong with you   ;)
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Post by: Audi Life on September 12, 2008, 02:34:06 pm
I've spotted a nice white R8 on the shore a bit lately.

not the bent one from Conti's surely?

Yeah I've seen that quite a bit too
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Post by: RobClubley on September 12, 2008, 02:37:45 pm
Haha funny story, I was sitting at the lights this morning, and a pedestrian ran up to me and tapped on the window. Started talking to me about the car while the lights were red and told me that his mate owns a grey one! I thought it was a bit funny seeing it one day then being told about it the next!
Only in NZ - one of the reasons I love this place :D
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 12, 2008, 03:33:26 pm
I've spotted a nice white R8 on the shore a bit lately.

not the bent one from Conti's surely?

bent one from conti's?
dont know what you mean officer!

(whats the rego? its been changed  ;))
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 12, 2008, 03:46:33 pm
bent one from conti's?
dont know what you mean officer!

(whats the rego? its been changed  ;))
Rego is E..something.
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Post by: SteveC on September 12, 2008, 04:35:10 pm
Rego is E..something.

well, that narrows it down   ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 12, 2008, 04:54:35 pm
well, that narrows it down   ;)
I'm being about as helpful as I can be on a Friday
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Post by: Ssom on September 12, 2008, 11:19:43 pm
bent one from conti's?
dont know what you mean officer!

(whats the rego? its been changed  ;))


Hrm, now you mention it I saw a white R8 being driven up Remuera Rd with the number plate EM something.
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Post by: vag_nutter on September 13, 2008, 08:53:03 am
This one?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Audi/R8/auction-167682343.htm
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on September 13, 2008, 11:30:40 am

Saw a grey R8, coming off Mt Wellington on ramp, heading city yesterday.
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Post by: Simon MkII on September 13, 2008, 12:32:45 pm
There are quite a few white ones around.
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Post by: SteveC on September 13, 2008, 04:32:13 pm

blue R32 sedan in Tristram European

(I went in for a perve at a GTI   ::))
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Post by: uero-jet on September 13, 2008, 05:15:58 pm
blue R32 sedan in Tristram European

(I went in for a perve at a GTI   ::))
sedan?tht would mean jetta...
or do you mean R36 passat sedan?
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Post by: SteveC on September 13, 2008, 08:00:15 pm
I stand corrected, R36, but they also had a nice Mk5 Jetta
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Post by: coons on September 13, 2008, 08:11:49 pm
Really nice looking Audi in Glenfield. BBS style rims, filled the guards perfectly.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3189/2852942464_e2f954ec5f.jpg?v=0)
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Post by: le mans on September 14, 2008, 07:41:53 am
Spotted red RS2 in Auckland Airport carpark yesterday arvo. It was the one on trademe a while back.
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Post by: GTI's on September 14, 2008, 10:19:15 am
try not to post strangers regos online mate.
I'd be pissed if someone did that to me.
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Post by: le mans on September 14, 2008, 10:59:19 am
try not to post strangers regos online mate.
I'd be pissed if someone did that to me.
I actually only put the 1st 3 letters of the rego but I deleted it anyhow. The rego was publicly available for months on trademe.
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Post by: uero-jet on September 14, 2008, 04:24:10 pm
spotted darren heading into sunny kumeu this arvo....in the dubshack variant
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Post by: 1.8t on September 14, 2008, 05:04:55 pm
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/DSC00234.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/DSC00236.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v520/KeeWeeNZ/DSC00237.jpg)
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Post by: veedubman on September 14, 2008, 05:53:40 pm
I think they have butterflys on the exhaust like most supercars.. just get them taken off for full pleasure

lol its nothign new

R32s have em

most E46 beemers even the s**ty bottom end ones have them
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Post by: Filx on September 14, 2008, 06:05:07 pm
Red urQ just south of Wellsford around 4pm today heading north. Looked mint!  :) John maybe?
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Post by: old4130 on September 15, 2008, 01:29:00 pm
Burgundy Mk3 Golf GTI 16v..
yes burgundy  ???

UK import maybe.. was definatly a 16v



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Post by: veedubman on September 15, 2008, 02:08:42 pm
Red urQ just south of Wellsford around 4pm today heading north. Looked mint!  :) John maybe?

it that the guy that used to be "ja?"
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Post by: SteveC on September 15, 2008, 02:21:33 pm
black SEAT Altea Takapuna Friday evening, quite smart in a barrel shaped sort of way, best looking of the SEATs I've seen
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on September 15, 2008, 02:24:20 pm

 my baby leaving on a transporter ....   :( 


  :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(
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Post by: John Stone on September 16, 2008, 06:30:42 am
Red urQ just south of Wellsford around 4pm today heading north. Looked mint!  :) John maybe?
That be me, heading back from the 2 day HRC meeting where I succesfully worked my way back through the grid as the meeting progressed :o. Dubstar and Mark C had great lap times, and over in the Alfas, Brent aka MTM3, Trofeo(something ;D)  seemed to be doing a good job too.

John
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2008, 10:04:24 am
Spotted a dark blue Corrado on Sunday arvo - on the shore.

Was very nice.

IIRC it's a Vasker. plates were P...something.
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Post by: VeeDub on September 16, 2008, 10:06:45 am
Spotted a dark blue Corrado on Sunday arvo - on the shore.

Was very nice.

IIRC it's a Vasker. plates were P...something.

That would be my car... But it was in the garage on Sunday as I was skiing! Sunday just gone?
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Post by: Turbo on September 16, 2008, 10:07:44 am
new black RS6 with a self descriptive pplate. R something 6.

parked on the strand, parnell.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2008, 10:10:58 am
That would be my car... But it was in the garage on Sunday as I was skiing! Sunday just gone?
Maybe it was yesterday? Frankly I am so tired at the moment it could have last month!
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Post by: VeeDub on September 16, 2008, 10:13:12 am
Nope, havn't been on the shore since early last week!? Might not have been me, but then it can't have been blue  :D
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Post by: Audi Life on September 16, 2008, 01:24:55 pm
Spotted a dark grey Mk1 Golf Cabriolet getting a WOF today
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2008, 01:28:40 pm
Nope, havn't been on the shore since early last week!? Might not have been me, but then it can't have been blue  :D
Just worked out where it was...Victoria Street - by the flyoevr - Monday evening after work...hence the tired and confused state..
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Post by: 5-pot on September 16, 2008, 02:35:20 pm
Just worked out where it was...Victoria Street - by the flyoevr - Monday evening after work...hence the tired and confused state..

Wrong shore but ok  ;D
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2008, 02:59:04 pm
It was near the sea, somewhere...
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Post by: gti vr6 on September 16, 2008, 03:43:16 pm
This guy in Albany with a two tone Mk2
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa103/chopperchops/Mk2.jpg)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 16, 2008, 04:16:37 pm
This guy in Albany with a two tone Mk2
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa103/chopperchops/Mk2.jpg)


That looks cool.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 16, 2008, 04:43:36 pm
Really?
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Post by: VeeDub on September 16, 2008, 05:10:22 pm
Just worked out where it was...Victoria Street - by the flyoevr - Monday evening after work...hence the tired and confused state..

Ahhh yep! That would be me  ;D That grey corrado has been lurking around those parts as well...
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Post by: chis on September 16, 2008, 05:11:50 pm
two tone mk2 up there is da original gti- member here
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Post by: Filx on September 16, 2008, 05:34:57 pm
two tone mk2 up there is da original gti- member here

He runs the Pit Stop in Henderson. Top bloke too - very helpful.

That be me.....

John

Thought it might be - car looks fantastic!
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Post by: 80 Vert on September 16, 2008, 08:58:58 pm
Top bloke x2
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Post by: Pristle on September 16, 2008, 10:11:57 pm
A very rare Reliant Sabre 6  (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=sabre6&search=Check)in pristine condition. The driver looked the part too. Only 75 coupe were ever built.


Strong similarities in body shape to the MG MGBs, particularly the nose.

(http://www.sporting-reliants.com/images/Press%20Photos/sabre%206back.jpg)

(http://www.classicrallies.com/imatges/blog/2006-10-31/648GUE.jpg)
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Post by: bigbumper on September 17, 2008, 09:26:40 pm
A very rare Reliant Sabre 6  (http://www.carfax.co.nz/car/?plate=sabre6&search=Check)in pristine condition. The driver looked the part too. Only 75 coupe were ever built.

Seen that around the Eastern suburbs a couple of times, nice looking car... certainly a lot more attractive than the Scimitar
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Post by: i wana rs6 on September 19, 2008, 09:10:45 am
Silver DBS outside the Hilton Hotel in Auckland :o. Beautiful
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Post by: xring on September 19, 2008, 09:42:17 am
Black DB9 convertable just drove past my office in Petone.
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Post by: halcyontom on September 19, 2008, 05:40:26 pm
Black Polo GTi first 3 letters of the liscence plate were [DES...] cruised with me for a while on the Welly motorway north, broke off at the ngaranga interchange.

seemed like a cool bloke very very tidy little (and fast) polo
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Post by: bigbumper on September 20, 2008, 10:29:22 am
White Vantage convertible outside my work yesterday... gave it the beans when he left and boy did it sound good 8)

And PU902 on Quay St in Thursday morning traffic
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Post by: slowmo on September 20, 2008, 11:16:37 am
saw a new S3, in orange with the audi logo sticker (ala coupe quattro's) on the sides, in karori, wellinton this morning.
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Post by: SteveC on September 20, 2008, 12:47:23 pm

Aston Martin DB6, dark blue heading north over the harbour bridge late morning only saw it from behind

engine smoking a bit
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Post by: Audi Life on September 20, 2008, 03:31:33 pm
Silver RS2 near Mt Smart yesterday
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Post by: old4130 on September 20, 2008, 09:38:13 pm
hot pink air cooled beetle on Ponsonby Rd
Reg SB.... something

bigbumper, it looked like that RASIN one
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Post by: scraggy on September 21, 2008, 09:29:56 am
White 1986 Quattro Coupe at Countdown Pt Chev yesterday...yum, sounded loverly.
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Post by: SteveC on September 21, 2008, 04:49:40 pm

giallo fly Gallardo spider, Onewa and Fazza 430 spider Westhaven, both this avo,

Lambo top up (didn't look as cohesive as the hardtop) 430 top down
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Post by: rambo_005 on September 21, 2008, 09:05:55 pm
Maserati Gran Turismo on the desert road.... what a truly awesome looking car in the flesh! 8)
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Post by: VeeDub on September 21, 2008, 09:48:13 pm
Busy weekend of spotting! Heaps of vags, but 3 vaskers I think. Chis in his mk2 gti on Ponsonby Rd, then a low red mk2 4 dr (vask i think!?) and tonight on Halsey St a nice looking white mk3 gti with the halo headlights - who was this?
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Post by: bigbumper on September 21, 2008, 10:09:05 pm
hot pink air cooled beetle on Ponsonby Rd
Reg SB.... something

bigbumper, it looked like that RASIN one

Hot pink?  ;D  8)

Maserati Gran Turismo on the desert road.... what a truly awesome looking car in the flesh! 8)

I saw one of these today as well... awesome but not necessarily what you'd call beautiful  :-\
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Post by: Pristle on September 22, 2008, 02:39:40 am
The guys on 5th Wheel had some nice  things to say about them  I must say coming up behind one of those Maserati GTs from a distance, I thought...mmm...'nother Jag, surely not, but those rear lights are familiar, then a new Impreza went past later......

They do make a very nice sound though, the GT that is.
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Post by: old4130 on September 22, 2008, 08:30:34 am
and tonight on Halsey St a nice looking white mk3 gti with the halo headlights - who was this?

me  :D

always nice to see your Corrado
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Post by: VeeDub on September 22, 2008, 12:49:12 pm
Red S2 PK**** looking sharp on the bridge
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Post by: SteveC on September 24, 2008, 06:06:07 pm

primered Mazda MX3 on the harbour bridge, with the most appalling body kit I have EVER seen, makes some of the barry boys creations look tasteful

didn't have a camera, but it was sooo ugly I could only have taken a photo out of sheer disbelief!


 :P :P :P :P :P :P :o
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Post by: coons on September 24, 2008, 06:28:58 pm
Warehouse Stationary Wairau - the hottest looking Polo GTI I've ever seen. Silver, lowered on the stock BBS wheels, nice exhaust, and a europlate too from memory. No time to snap a picture unfortunitly.

Also almost opposite Tyre Tech there is what looks to be quite a nice red VR6 for sale, seems to be parked there every day, always catches my eye.
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Post by: 5-pot on September 24, 2008, 06:39:31 pm
Yellow 3-door polo on esmonde rd yesterday while queuing up to get to lake rd... 
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Post by: Aidan on September 24, 2008, 09:22:27 pm
Silver 3 door MK4 VR6 4-Motion today in Upper Hutt, 8)
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Post by: xring on September 25, 2008, 11:02:32 am
Very nice red Ferrari 308GTS with roof off just went past the office
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Post by: SteveC on September 25, 2008, 03:07:06 pm
black Phaeton, Takapuna out of the office window (and no, I'm not getting a lot of work done today!)
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 25, 2008, 03:19:20 pm
Mk3 VR6 with a cool p.plate VR*** (silver on black, naughty naughty  :police:)
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Post by: SteveC on September 26, 2008, 08:49:22 am
shiny black Citroen DS possibly Pallas, Takapuna


tres chic!   8)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 26, 2008, 09:41:58 am
Spotted on nthn Mway this morning:

UR S4 in dark green: Reg ZI???? ( I think)

Was in great condition with tan leather interior.
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Post by: Da Original GTI on September 26, 2008, 12:56:45 pm
This guy in Albany with a two tone Mk2

Thanks guys....kinda scary to think that someone actually takes pix of you...dont know who is watching hey. :laugh:
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Post by: 5-pot on September 26, 2008, 01:07:19 pm
It's the VASK-arazzi.  You can't escape. :police:
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Post by: Turbo on September 26, 2008, 02:35:14 pm
white LP560 with black wheels getting test driven. blats of acceleration and braking on the on-ramp heading back to giltraps.
very pretty and looks quick.
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Post by: bsting on September 26, 2008, 05:21:49 pm
1.8T GTI

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/POLOGTI3DRRED5.jpg)
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Post by: Ssom on September 26, 2008, 05:35:27 pm
On that topic, what is the deal with 3 Door Polo GTI's?  The only Polo GTI officially listed on the NZ pricelists is the 5 Door, yet I've seen a few 3 Door models around the place?

I'm guessing EMD special order them from Australia?
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Post by: SteveC on September 26, 2008, 05:44:23 pm
was that Polo at Smales Farm?  I think I've seen it at Northcote shops
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Post by: bsting on September 26, 2008, 05:57:43 pm
Yup, Smales Farm
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Post by: phil on September 26, 2008, 06:30:20 pm
Totally mint MK2 GTI - 16v, 3 door heading on the Southern Motorway.

I think it might have been Simon's old car with a repaint and re registered ? (had an EXX reg plate)
Had the same steel wheels. Looked like it had come straight out of the paint shop

Nice  :o Cellphone picture doesn't do justice.
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Post by: old4130 on September 26, 2008, 10:44:21 pm
1.8T GTI

(http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q44/bstingroco/POLOGTI3DRRED5.jpg)

 8) 8)

On that topic, what is the deal with 3 Door Polo GTI's?  The only Polo GTI officially listed on the NZ pricelists is the 5 Door, yet I've seen a few 3 Door models around the place?

I'm guessing EMD special order them from Australia?

Do Australia still get the VW China made Polo's ?
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Post by: polo_GTI on September 26, 2008, 11:13:47 pm
My Red Polo GTI 5 door was at the same place at around 4:30pm till 5:30pm.... :-)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 27, 2008, 08:48:25 am
On that topic, what is the deal with 3 Door Polo GTI's?  The only Polo GTI officially listed on the NZ pricelists is the 5 Door, yet I've seen a few 3 Door models around the place?

I'm guessing EMD special order them from Australia?

Down here in Napier we have EMD's 3 door evaluation Polo GTI.
The above car might be the same car in holiday?
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 29, 2008, 08:52:57 am
rather a nice looking A4 1.8t in red with some kind of kit on it
rego was just three numbers, oh and a VASK member.

Was chasing me around Countdown car park on Dominion Road last night!
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Post by: SteveC on September 29, 2008, 11:03:07 am
Down here in Napier we have EMD's 3 door evaluation Polo GTI.
The above car might be the same car in holiday?


no, I don't think so, I think I spotted the same car in Northcote several months ago, obviously in private hands

two black Eos' parked in the same road in Takapuna this morning
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Post by: Turbo on September 29, 2008, 11:21:00 am
nastnas's white beast exiting off stanely street, with steelies??
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Post by: Simon MkII on September 29, 2008, 12:15:22 pm
Totally mint MK2 GTI - 16v, 3 door heading on the Southern Motorway.

I think it might have been Simon's old car with a repaint and re registered ? (had an EXX reg plate)
Had the same steel wheels. Looked like it had come straight out of the paint shop

Nice  :o Cellphone picture doesn't do justice.

Yep think thats my old one. I've seen it and it looks very shiny.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2008, 01:42:17 pm
Me on Saturday driving a black R36.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 29, 2008, 02:57:59 pm
Me on Saturday driving a black R36.

Ooh nice! How did it drive?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 29, 2008, 03:10:03 pm
Ooh nice! How did it drive?

Really nice. Handles very well. The owner kept on encouraging me to go faster and faster though the twists and turns, lol
It has a very nice engine note and lovely interior.
I looked a but of a dick though, it was the first time I used a push bottom handbrake which I couldn't find . . .  ::)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 29, 2008, 03:11:11 pm
Really nice. Handles very well. The owner kept on encouraging me to go faster and faster though the twists and turns, lol
It has a very nice engine note and lovely interior.
I looked a but of a dick though, it was the first time I used a push bottom handbrake which I couldn't find . . .  ::)

Yeah that can be a s**tter of a thing to get used to.
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Post by: Rocketscott on September 29, 2008, 03:41:28 pm
Really nice. Handles very well. The owner kept on encouraging me to go faster and faster though the twists and turns, lol
It has a very nice engine note and lovely interior.
I looked a but of a dick though, it was the first time I used a push bottom handbrake which I couldn't find . . .  ::)

exactly what i said about the W8 but nobody over on the other side would believe me  ::) glad to have some comformation that the Passat DOES handle.
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 29, 2008, 03:42:19 pm
exactly what i said about the W8 but nobody over on the other side would believe me  ::) glad to have some comformation that the Passat DOES handle.

haha Scott it's a totally different set up to a w8.
anywho....

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Post by: Simon MkII on September 29, 2008, 03:47:52 pm
Yeah that can be a s**tter of a thing to get used to.

Must make handbrake turns quite dificult.
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Post by: NasTnaS on September 29, 2008, 03:48:10 pm
nastnas's white beast exiting off stanely street, with steelies??

yup, rocking the steelies mate....  ;)
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Post by: Rocketscott on September 29, 2008, 04:00:14 pm
haha Scott it's a totally different set up to a w8.
anywho....


not as diffrent as you think and thats the point i was trying to make but i wont go into that, anyway i wont start another argument don't worry
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Post by: Ssom on September 29, 2008, 11:23:05 pm
So moving from a Longitudinal Torsen Diff set up ala the Audi A4 to a Transversely mounted hadlex AWD system ala the Golf is not a major change?


Never mind that the A5 platform is generally a better starting point than the B5 platform in the first place...
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Post by: tonka on September 29, 2008, 11:43:14 pm
DB9 on the northern motorway before the bridge being towed away about 20mins ago

im guessing under steered from the wet into the barrier.... ouch!  :laugh:
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Post by: Simon MkII on September 30, 2008, 09:12:07 am
Quote from: various idiots
hoohaa about w8 passats

Can you guys just drop this now, we don't need another multi page s**t flinging monkey fest about W8 Passats.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on September 30, 2008, 01:04:29 pm
I love s**t flinging monkey fests...i must admit, the subject matter needs to be more interesting though.
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Post by: veedubman on September 30, 2008, 03:26:07 pm
4 MKV R32s in a Row at a Set of Lights every single one a different colour..

kinda weird.. considering i just sold my mkIV
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Post by: Y0RKI on September 30, 2008, 03:48:21 pm
very nice red MK1 Gti Golf in Mt Eden just now.
looked in pretty good condition for it's age!
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Post by: b0000st on September 30, 2008, 07:58:36 pm
Blue RS2 in Napier yesterday Austin street and a silver mk1 golf with black plates on Kennedy road.
Also a mk3 vr6 on a recovery truck.
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Post by: Aidan on September 30, 2008, 08:06:51 pm
Might've been Nik out and about driving his new toy...
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Post by: Hoff on September 30, 2008, 08:40:40 pm
and the mk1 would have been his dads i think
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Post by: RS ZWEI on September 30, 2008, 09:47:22 pm
Blue RS2 in Napier yesterday Austin street and a silver mk1 golf with black plates on Kennedy road.
Also a mk3 vr6 on a recovery truck.

The RS2 is me, the Sliver Mk1 GTI is Dad, the VR6 isnt mine ;)
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Post by: SteveC on September 30, 2008, 10:11:59 pm

white R8 Fred Thomas Dr golf driving range this evening
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Post by: bigbumper on September 30, 2008, 11:06:26 pm
AUD1R8, silver R8 parked on the side of Brighton Rd, Parnell on the way home most nights.

Also media 41 A3TDi getting on m'way, Penrose northbound on ramp, Friday night.  VASKer I'm sure, just can't remember who...  ???
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 01, 2008, 09:42:15 am
saw an absolute cock driving a V8 Vantage today, plate V8VNTG.
almost mowed down a pedestrian while shooting a red light off Gillies Ave and then weaved between all the cars to get to the front of the next set of lights.
what a cock jockey
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Post by: robh on October 01, 2008, 10:32:45 am
Holden R8 HSV Ute thingy, had the standard silly I've got this many KW's badge (307 I think) and a really funny rego along the lines of "Ford Hater" but with letters and numbers, oh how I laughed!

Thing is I like the look of the Holden utes, but HSV have ruined them with all the cheap plastic s**t they add, do they come with a free eye test?
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Post by: KiwiC4S on October 01, 2008, 12:38:43 pm
saw an absolute cock driving a V8 Vantage today, plate V8VNTG.
almost mowed down a pedestrian while shooting a red light off Gillies Ave and then weaved between all the cars to get to the front of the next set of lights.
what a cock jockey

Big Wednesday Weener ?  :laugh:
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Post by: old4130 on October 02, 2008, 01:46:04 pm
Anton's old R32 screaming through Viaduct Harbour Ave at lunch time today
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Post by: gti vr6 on October 02, 2008, 01:54:11 pm
spotted this while measuring a job at the TV3 building.

Check the bumper sticker.... Think the pulp sport boys had something to do with it as the car belongs to their boss.
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Post by: veedubman on October 02, 2008, 02:32:05 pm
LOL  ::)
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 02, 2008, 05:13:09 pm
Its already been in here a couple of times too.
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Post by: Filx on October 02, 2008, 06:37:51 pm
My small spotted update from the last few weeks or so

One of those Maserati GT thingies
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00081.jpg)

One for the Alfa boys. Only an old 33 but I haven't seen an awd one for ages.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00120.jpg)

135i - not such a big deal now but this was the first one I saw in NZ (apologies for crappy pic at my old work). Faster than an E46 M3!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00121.jpg)

Interesting rally spec AE86 that I followed up through lower domain drive - sounded fresh!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00123.jpg)
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00124.jpg)

DBS's fat booty - yum!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00127.jpg)

Just another boring Ferrari parked next door at Trelise Cooper - gawd they sound great though!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00136.jpg)

I want one!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00141.jpg)

Spotted today at Qualitat getting serviced. 3 door TDi manual. UK import.
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00142.jpg)
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Post by: bigbumper on October 02, 2008, 06:51:06 pm
Crikey someone just got a new camera phone!  ;D
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Post by: GTI's on October 02, 2008, 07:47:31 pm
Simons old car has ended up in the hands of a mate i haven't seen for a few years,
He's done a beautiful job and even replaced the sunroof seal to a new OEM one.
it has the german first aid kit in the trunk and the steelies went back on it today.
Looks Sick!


(http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m176/BDMK2/01102008381.jpg)
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Post by: old4130 on October 02, 2008, 08:05:56 pm
My small spotted update from the last few weeks or so


135i - not such a big deal now but this was the first one I saw in NZ (apologies for crappy pic at my old work). Faster than an E46 M3!
(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Spotted/IMG00121.jpg)


I know that carpark  ;)

But ummmm your old work  ??? ???...
Is that why I can't see you on Level 2 lately
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Post by: Aidan on October 03, 2008, 09:02:08 pm
'65 Karmann Ghia, there's a classic.
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Post by: Filx on October 03, 2008, 09:40:25 pm
Crikey someone just got a new camera phone!  ;D

Lolz, nah they've been lingering on the memory card for a while. Just finally moved them over to the PC.


But ummmm your old work  ??? ???...
Is that why I can't see you on Level 2 lately

Yeah I'm gone  ;D
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Post by: old4130 on October 03, 2008, 11:27:14 pm

Yeah I'm gone  ;D

Stink one, well good for you I hope
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Post by: halcyontom on October 04, 2008, 10:32:05 am
Blue Mark 4 with a VR6 badge, V.A.S.K stickers on the side windows and a friendly wave, in Petone this morning (around 10 past 9?)

And then this thing round behind the PakNSav

(http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/7489/img0101of1.jpg)

was in a fairly sad state paintwise, but looked awesome from afar  ;D
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Post by: uero-jet on October 05, 2008, 12:42:19 pm
a certain R32 with black plates....  ;) new owner and his "hot" passenger lady friend were weaving throught traffic on auckland motorway yesterday arvo
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Post by: le mans on October 05, 2008, 12:57:15 pm
a certain R32 with black plates....  ;) new owner and his "hot" passenger lady friend were weaving throught traffic on auckland motorway yesterday arvo
Also saw this car the other day turning from Franklin Rd onto Victoria St West. The new owner seems to be getting around plenty in it. Usually the way with a new purchase isn't it.
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Post by: SteveC on October 05, 2008, 02:04:34 pm
forgot to post this,

very tidy dark green Karmann Ghia 'vert with a tan coloured roof, somewhere off Manuaku Rd (around Market Rd I think) last Sat afternoon, mags, possibly EMPI

yummy
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Post by: Fizz on October 05, 2008, 03:23:51 pm
forgot to post this,

very tidy dark green Karmann Ghia 'vert with a tan coloured roof, somewhere off Manuaku Rd (around Market Rd I think) last Sat afternoon, mags, possibly EMPI

yummy

I saw this yesterday on Chapel Road yummy indeed, it was very nicely done
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 05, 2008, 03:47:30 pm

 nice black 2001 S8 in the Lincoln Pak & save.   :-*


 really does look like the next step up,  :)
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Post by: coons on October 05, 2008, 11:13:33 pm
A very american ganster looking 300c on Franklin Rd

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/05102008002.jpg)
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Post by: GTI's on October 06, 2008, 05:36:32 am
Red RS2 with trailer spotted twice on weekend. The big red renovating machine!
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Post by: gti vr6 on October 06, 2008, 06:45:56 am
Red RS2 with trailer spotted twice on weekend. The big red renovating machine!


I saw it too minus the trailer but I did notice the tow bar.... Lunn ave Mt Well
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Post by: SimonS2 on October 07, 2008, 03:33:41 pm
just had lunch here:
http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/

The Porsches all look pretty good, esp the 993 GT2 :
http://www.classicthrottleshop.com/cars.htm

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Post by: SimonS2 on October 08, 2008, 02:24:57 pm
What can be spotted in this North Sydney store (sorry about rubbish camera phone images)...
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Post by: SimonS2 on October 08, 2008, 02:26:15 pm
.
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Post by: Audidude on October 08, 2008, 02:42:01 pm
Is that a genuine Countach??  :o
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Post by: SteveC on October 08, 2008, 02:48:11 pm
is that a real D-Type?
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Post by: VeeDub on October 08, 2008, 03:14:23 pm
Spotted today on Khyber Pass Rd - A stunning red Porsche 914, number plate "PSH 914" and the other day on the shore a Black '82 mk1 gti, 2 owner UK import, reg on hold, 119miles, really tidy but a few dings - anyone know this car?
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Post by: old4130 on October 08, 2008, 03:38:12 pm
ratted out Mk1 Golf in primer grey on Fanshawe St late last week
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Post by: SimonS2 on October 08, 2008, 05:05:17 pm
is that a real D-Type?

Price is around $500K Aus, so I assume it's real.

Is that a genuine Countach??  :o

Sure looked and sounded like it (they took it for a blat up the street).
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Post by: coons on October 09, 2008, 11:37:59 pm
Black 3 door Mk5 GTI in Taka today. He's a user here I'm pretty sure? Plate is along the lines of 010101. Looked very sharp, one of the nicest Mk5's I've ever seen.
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Post by: bigbumper on October 09, 2008, 11:47:15 pm
Is that a genuine Countach??  :o

Its the ugly Anniversary model... the earlier ones were way better looking
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Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2008, 08:06:06 am
Black 3 door Mk5 GTI in Taka today. He's a user here I'm pretty sure? Plate is along the lines of 010101. Looked very sharp, one of the nicest Mk5's I've ever seen.

it's an ED30
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Post by: SimonS2 on October 10, 2008, 01:17:55 pm
Its the ugly Anniversary model... the earlier ones were way better looking

Yeah - the flared guards, sill extensions, and so on really spoil the car.
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Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2008, 01:31:52 pm

early '60s Corvette Stingray convertible, fake 427 Cobra, Takapuna today from my desk
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 10, 2008, 01:45:55 pm
A380!
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Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2008, 02:12:45 pm

new model MX5 trolling around Takkers, looks much bigger than in the photos
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Post by: veedubman on October 10, 2008, 02:34:22 pm
A Coup Quattro Thingy

colour white dressed up like a Race Car (maybe it was) with Yellow Shell Logos etc all over it

Driven by two guys.. spotted on vestey Drive

Licence Plate SW1956

AUDI COUPE F1 1983 (in White)
Plate: SW1956
Basic details

    * Make: AUDI
    * Model: COUPE F1
    * Year: 1983
    * Main colour: White
    * Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van
    * Body style: Sports Car
    * No of seats: 5
    * CC rating: 2,000
    * Fuel type: Petrol
    * Country of origin: Germany
    * Imported damaged: Find out by purchasing the report
    * Reported stolen: Find out by purchasing the report

Identification

    * VIN: Find out by purchasing the report
    * Plate: SW1956
    * Engine no: KE015800
    * Chassis: WAU22285ZDA177802
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Post by: SteveC on October 10, 2008, 02:43:56 pm

gorgeous red Alfa GTV 2000? on minilite look mags
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Post by: i wana rs6 on October 10, 2008, 02:51:21 pm
A380!

Did you count the number of empty seats?
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 10, 2008, 03:13:54 pm
Just saw a genuine 959 in red!

Did you count the number of empty seats?

No ??? It flew by at about 600km/hr so didn't get a close look at it...
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Post by: SilverS4 on October 10, 2008, 04:13:30 pm
I saw a couple of late model Lotus' (a yellow Elise and a gunmetal Europa) heading south on SH1 toward Hamilton from Auckland, with numbers on their doors
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Post by: HaNs on October 10, 2008, 04:15:04 pm
08 elise with a cheeky sticker on its bumper
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 10, 2008, 04:39:44 pm
Just saw a genuine 959 in red!

yeah we had it in here last week for service.
reputedly paid a fortune for it too.
only had it a few weeks
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Post by: John Stone on October 10, 2008, 06:03:39 pm
I saw a couple of late model Lotus' (a yellow Elise and a gunmetal Europa) heading south on SH1 toward Hamilton from Auckland, with numbers on their doors


There's a national tour to celebrate 60 years of Lotus - they take in all the racetracks as they move north.

John
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Post by: HaNs on October 10, 2008, 07:16:32 pm
There's a national tour to celebrate 60 years of Lotus - they take in all the racetracks as they move north.

John

Saw the gunmetal Europa also now that i think of it(Taupo)
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Post by: rambo_005 on October 10, 2008, 09:00:43 pm
Just saw a genuine 959 in red!

8) 8)
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Post by: bigbumper on October 10, 2008, 09:28:18 pm
There's a national tour to celebrate 60 years of Lotus - they take in all the racetracks as they move north.

John

Tempq18t imported an original Lotus Elite for a customer a few weeks back, that must be why

959 = cool.  I seem to recall Colin Giltrap had a red one back in the days they were new / nearly new.  Possibly his old car?

Saw "GTI MKV", in white with German plates driving down my street this evening.
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Post by: chis on October 10, 2008, 09:33:26 pm
low primer grey ratty mk1 and low red mk2 cli on aberdeen rd, east coast bays.  looked nice parked together!
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Post by: Audi Life on October 10, 2008, 10:12:34 pm
Followed a reddy/brown Mk1 Golf GLS from Pt Chev to Ponsonby yesterday in my Mk1. Also whilst in this little Mk1 convoy, we passed Jems Mk1 parked on Pt Chev rd. 3 Mk1s within metres of each other was cool  8) What was that huge red thing strapped to your roof Jem?
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Post by: coons on October 11, 2008, 01:25:10 am
Yea saw the A380 today, saw it the other week in Melbourne too - awesome  8)

Also saw Antons ex R32 parked on Beaumont St, and his ex GTI on Archers Rd.
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 11, 2008, 10:04:06 am
Me in an R8 :D only as a passenger though.
Nice car  ;)
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Post by: Pristle on October 11, 2008, 12:51:42 pm
Lamborghini Espada on Broadway, rego STAL1N.

Although when I checked CarJam to confirm the model, I typed in STALIN, which was a white Audi 90....
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Post by: SteveC on October 11, 2008, 01:05:02 pm


my GTI at Tristram European, waiting on paperwork!


(shivers of anticipation down the back of the neck!)
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 11, 2008, 02:30:04 pm

my GTI at Tristram European, waiting on paperwork!


(shivers of anticipation down the back of the neck!)
:)
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Post by: AndyGti on October 12, 2008, 07:55:29 pm
saw a awesome red mk2 golf big bumpers rolling south out of auckland on what looked like 15inch ats cups! i know its not a club member but I WANT 15's NOW!!
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Post by: VeeDub on October 12, 2008, 07:57:05 pm
Spotted X130R on Ponsonby Rd this evening, on his BMX! Good to meet you dude!
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Post by: chis on October 12, 2008, 09:16:57 pm
low primer grey ratty mk1 and low red mk2 cli on aberdeen rd, east coast bays.  looked nice parked together!
pics
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Post by: VeeDub on October 13, 2008, 12:21:39 am
They look like mini D-90s!?
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Post by: gti vr6 on October 13, 2008, 07:22:09 am
Spotted in my neighbourhood, some guy pulling a trailer with a DTM A4  :police:  ::) :police:(Audidude?)

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Post by: NasTnaS on October 13, 2008, 07:56:22 am
They look like mini D-90s!?

i think those are the wheels that were on Hennies old Jetta.
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Post by: veedubman on October 13, 2008, 09:33:34 am
Yea saw the A380 today, saw it the other week in Melbourne too - awesome  8)

Also saw Antons ex R32 parked on Beaumont St, and his ex GTI on Archers Rd.

ha ha your about the only person to see it not being thrashed :P
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Post by: omad on October 13, 2008, 11:41:44 am
i saw the Lotus crew heading back from Manfield at Tokaanu Petrol Station when i was filling up the boat, they were on their way to Puke. Good bunch of guys. And about to have some fun on the back roads up the western bays of lake Taupo. Lucky buggers...
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Post by: Salty on October 13, 2008, 01:07:30 pm
The other day a mint mk2 gti in white gave way to me in Parnell - had something like VW GTi on the plate?
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Post by: uero-jet on October 13, 2008, 01:11:12 pm
The other day a mint mk2 gti in white gave way to me in Parnell - had something like VW GTi on the plate?
yip i knw the guy....
thats vonrip***** old car
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Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2008, 01:51:57 pm
Anyone seen the Aston V8 Vantage around Wellington lately? It's parked on the terrace and the wheels are kerbed to hell - such a shame!!

At least it's used I guess!
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Post by: slowmo on October 13, 2008, 02:10:09 pm
Anyone seen the Aston V8 Vantage around Wellington lately? It's parked on the terrace and the wheels are kerbed to hell - such a shame!!

At least it's used I guess!

past big wednesday winner perhaps?  :laugh:
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Post by: old4130 on October 13, 2008, 03:03:48 pm
Spotted X130R on Ponsonby Rd this evening, on his BMX! Good to meet you dude!

Yea good to catch up quickly !


Thats the primered MK1 I mentioned a week back too.. looked full of people when I saw it

& I see Anton's ol R32 at least a few times a week in different places around town
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Post by: Filx on October 13, 2008, 03:06:27 pm
Spotted a brand new A3 Convertible cruising along Parnell Rd about an hour ago. Looked ok too - i was quite impressed. Didn't even know you get an A3 rag top in NZ.
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Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2008, 03:22:03 pm
Spotted a brand new A3 Convertible cruising along Parnell Rd about an hour ago. Looked ok too - i was quite impressed. Didn't even know you get an A3 rag top in NZ.

I saw a few in the UK - I think they look really nice. Also loads of new A4s and A5s with the LED lights.
Couple of R8s
Couple of Lambos in Singapore
Loads of Maseratis in Singapore - Quattroportes and GTs
New Rolls Phantom in Singapore plus an 80s one in immaculate condition.
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Post by: RobClubley on October 13, 2008, 09:04:02 pm
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00005.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00018.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00152.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00356.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00678.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC01152.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC09822.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC09824.jpg)
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Post by: rambo_005 on October 13, 2008, 09:12:23 pm
Mmm orange Gallardo 8)
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Post by: xring on October 14, 2008, 09:16:58 am
Black Gallardo convertible with the top down just went past my office in Petone ........... very, very nice.
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Post by: BB on October 14, 2008, 03:25:47 pm
I like the number swirl on the plates.... i nearly thought thats how plates were in china......
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Post by: RobClubley on October 14, 2008, 03:48:48 pm
I like the number swirl on the plates.... i nearly thought thats how plates were in china......
Hehe. I posted with the numbers intact then thought I should blank them out :D I used Photobucket's built-in editor - it's impressive for a web tool thing!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 15, 2008, 04:09:35 pm
Did you visit the "House of Hung"? Is it the kind of place you could take your Granny? (See pic of orange Gallardo)...
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Post by: RobClubley on October 15, 2008, 04:11:58 pm
Did you visit the "House of Hung"? Is it the kind of place you could take your Granny? (See pic of orange Gallardo)...

I noticed that when I looked at the pic afterwards :D Most of the shops on Orchard Road were far too posh for us.

And I don't want to know what the House of Hung sells thanks :D

Might make me feel inadequate.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 15, 2008, 04:13:18 pm
I noticed that when I looked at the pic afterwards :D Most of the shops on Orchard Road were far too posh for us.

And I don't want to know what the House of Hung sells thanks :D

Might make me feel inadequate.
Not here, it won't Rob. ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 15, 2008, 04:15:56 pm
Spotted today in Queen Street:

White BMW X5 (possibly X3) - smoke/steam POURING out of the engine bay as the young Asian chappie seemed completely oblivious to the massive cloud that was following him.

Everyone on the street was pointing and commenting but I think he was under the impression that he was so cool that people wanted to point and stare!!

Large puddle of fluid appeared under the car as he stopped at the lights. I'm thinking busted radiator.
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Post by: SteveC on October 15, 2008, 07:03:20 pm

there used to be a chinese takeaway in Takapuna called Hung Fat, you didn't want to think on that onr for too long!
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Post by: SilverS4 on October 15, 2008, 08:09:56 pm
Silver Aston Martin Vanquish heading south on SH1 between Ellerslie/Panmure and South Eastern off ramps around 9:30am today
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Post by: AngleBox on October 15, 2008, 08:17:47 pm
Two mornings in a row a beautiful white convertible Beetle w/ whitewall tires at Mt Wellington heading North around 7 - 7:15 am.
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Post by: xring on October 16, 2008, 09:01:00 am
Very tidy Lancia Beta Coupe just went past my office in Petone.
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Post by: RobClubley on October 16, 2008, 09:05:38 am
Do you just stare out of the window all day?
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Post by: slowmo on October 16, 2008, 09:30:09 am
knowing him.. i wouldn't be surprised if that's all he did all day  :laugh:
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Post by: xring on October 16, 2008, 12:07:44 pm
Maybe  ;)

A lot of nice cars go past here ....... I only see some of them.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 12:43:13 pm
Last night I followed a V10 RS6 down the road in my RS2.
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Post by: omad on October 16, 2008, 12:46:08 pm
that would have made a great pic of the RS evolution... from RS2 to whale...
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 12:48:48 pm
that would have made a great pic of the RS evolution... from RS2 to whale...

Haha.

Poor me with half the cylinders and half the turbos . . .
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Post by: omad on October 16, 2008, 12:56:07 pm
i know which one i would rather have though...  ;D

(http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm143/omadthedirtyclimber/beached20whale.jpg)
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Post by: wilco on October 16, 2008, 01:01:50 pm
I thought your car was blue Nik..  ;D ;D
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Post by: 5-pot on October 16, 2008, 01:11:18 pm
"Awww no... I'm beached!  I'm beached as!" :P
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 16, 2008, 01:36:10 pm
You wanna Chup Bro?
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Post by: 5-pot on October 16, 2008, 01:47:47 pm
well, golfboy is trying to get rid of his...
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 16, 2008, 01:48:56 pm
well, golfboy is trying to get rid of his...

 ???


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Post by: 5-pot on October 16, 2008, 01:54:34 pm
???




referring to the chip/chup  ;D
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Post by: gti vr6 on October 16, 2008, 03:54:05 pm
Two mornings in a row a beautiful white convertible Beetle w/ whitewall tires at Mt Wellington heading North around 7 - 7:15 am.

That guy owns the used car yard on Gt Sth Rd Greenlane, the one that sells used VW's. He imported it from Cali
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Post by: bsting on October 17, 2008, 02:58:42 pm
Black single headlight mk1 GTI on what looked like RA's

Milford
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 17, 2008, 03:12:17 pm
A lone cop, on Central Park drive slowing all cars travelling north to look at their regos !

the backup is nearly back to Henderson, 1 km away .....

Guess who is short on his quota ...
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Post by: noj on October 17, 2008, 03:34:59 pm
Tidy looking split screen Kombi in Wanganui   :)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 17, 2008, 03:41:40 pm
Burning Bus - Northern motorway...
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Post by: HaNs on October 17, 2008, 04:25:02 pm
Burning Bus - Northern motorway...

Stagecoach?
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Post by: Pushbutton_auto on October 17, 2008, 04:55:06 pm
......

 Indians ?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Turbo on October 17, 2008, 05:05:53 pm
^
 :laugh:

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Post by: 5-pot on October 17, 2008, 05:07:42 pm
Islamic militants?

Would make for an impressive IED...
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Post by: rambo_005 on October 17, 2008, 05:55:35 pm
Black S5 in Wanganui 8)
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Post by: Ssom on October 17, 2008, 10:54:04 pm
Anyone seen the Aston V8 Vantage around Wellington lately? It's parked on the terrace and the wheels are kerbed to hell - such a shame!!

At least it's used I guess!

That the black one with black wheels Registration EADsometing?  I see it all the time when I'm on the way up to the gym, didn't notice any kerbed wheels though...
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Post by: Aidan on October 18, 2008, 11:13:12 am
Pretty sure I saw a URQ in Uppers today plate was WM something, anyone here
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Post by: 124dude on October 18, 2008, 02:41:57 pm
Had an Audi R8 in black following me in tauranga today. had the LED's round the lights on. looked so evil in my rear vision mirror. very cool
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Post by: coons on October 18, 2008, 03:54:03 pm
Tidy 3 door MkII GTI on Ponsonby Rd
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/17102008011.jpg)

And oh dear, this in Balmoral. Was this the one on TM a wee while back?
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/18102008012.jpg)
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Post by: RobClubley on October 18, 2008, 04:18:48 pm
Oh no! Watch out for speed humps.

Terrible job :(
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Post by: bsting on October 18, 2008, 04:43:27 pm
'80s dark blue TVR ragtop

north shore
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Post by: brian on October 18, 2008, 07:49:21 pm
Parked alongside a black Quartreporte at the garden centre this afternoon............magnificent
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Post by: beeker on October 18, 2008, 08:19:32 pm
Parked alongside a black Quartreporte at the garden centre this afternoon............magnificent

Very cool 4 door saloon.
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Post by: bigbumper on October 18, 2008, 10:44:16 pm
Saw a black CQ with dark wheels and a replica silver on black plate on Hobson St this afternoon, someone here I'm sure of it?
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Post by: Ssom on October 18, 2008, 10:56:36 pm
Saw a silver CLK430 with the number plate "CLK430".


Basically somebody paid $750 (Or what ever a personalised plate costs) to tell people what the badge that came for free on the car already tells them.
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Post by: 5-pot on October 20, 2008, 08:49:27 am
White V10 RS6 in papakura near the motorway on the weekend.  Quite understated but with an oh-so-menacing stance.  Too bad the lady in the driver's seat didn't give it some boot (or stiletto as the case may have been...).
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 20, 2008, 09:11:06 am
Lovely white Corrado in Auckland somewhere on Saturday (I was all over the place on Saturday).

Lots of other VAG goodness...too much to list
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Post by: Pristle on October 20, 2008, 10:41:02 am
Saw a silver CLK430 with the number plate "CLK430".


Basically somebody paid $750 (Or what ever a personalised plate costs) to tell people what the badge that came for free on the car already tells them.

Like the black RS6 Avant I saw this morning with RS6 rego?
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Post by: Filx on October 20, 2008, 10:42:00 am

And oh dear, this in Balmoral. Was this the one on TM a wee while back?
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/18102008012.jpg)


(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Other/fail02.jpg)
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Post by: RobClubley on October 20, 2008, 10:49:41 am
Like the black RS6 Avant I saw this morning with RS6 rego?

So I'd better not get ROB VRS or similar then? :D
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 20, 2008, 11:26:21 am
There's a silver DTM CLK with the plates that say...well...you know what they say.

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Post by: Salty on October 20, 2008, 12:23:20 pm
Saw a black CQ with dark wheels and a replica silver on black plate on Hobson St this afternoon, someone here I'm sure of it?

She's mine
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Post by: SteveC on October 20, 2008, 12:39:26 pm

nice Rover 2000 with spots and wires in Birkenhead on Saturday
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Post by: GTI's on October 20, 2008, 12:45:14 pm
http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTL3Cg6XR0&feature=related

only one in NZ 

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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 20, 2008, 02:30:18 pm
http://nz.youtube.com/watch?v=6rTL3Cg6XR0&feature=related

only one in NZ 


Can't get you tube at work - what was the link to/of?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 20, 2008, 03:23:19 pm
A Chap in a Sliver S3  (YY****) waving at me in Hastings.
Anyone here?
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Post by: brian on October 20, 2008, 03:25:50 pm
no u tube at work ia a bit of a bummer...you should take it up with your boss
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2008, 01:17:41 pm
(http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/2633/dscf2492largeqr8.jpg) !!
That is one big engine.
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Post by: Filx on October 21, 2008, 01:47:45 pm
Wow - That's a masterpiece of packaging! Any story as to what the engine is out for?

On a side note imagine in 15-20 years from now when these cars are worth under $20K and you need to replace the altenator (or something)  :o  :laugh:
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2008, 01:50:35 pm
Coolant leak. Somewhere.
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Post by: veedubman on October 21, 2008, 02:09:17 pm
Somewhere.

DOM DOM DOM....
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2008, 02:15:19 pm
Wow - That's a masterpiece of packaging! Any story as to what the engine is out for?

It is actually quite amazing that it all fits in there. There is another one on the other side of the workshop with its under trays removed and there is absolutely no way you could fit anything else in there. There are coolers and things for different fluids tucked in to all sorts of weird places.
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Post by: wilco on October 21, 2008, 02:30:21 pm
Lovely bit of packaging alright, twin turbo eh?  What is it out of?
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Post by: GlenT on October 21, 2008, 02:30:29 pm
So it seems the cam pulleys are at the rear. Are all these new V10 engines mounted backwards?
Does this mean you have to drop the engine right out to do a cambelt?
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Post by: 5-pot on October 21, 2008, 02:51:07 pm
Lovely bit of packaging alright, twin turbo eh?  What is it out of?

v10 rs6!
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2008, 03:03:01 pm
So it seems the cams are at the rear. Are all these new V10 engines mounted backwards?
Does this mean you have to drop the engine right out to do a cambelt?

I think most of the v8s since the S4 are mounted backwards. They use cam chains, not belts.

And yes, that one is out of an RS6. I will try and get some better pics later. They shoo me away if I try taking pics during the day.
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Post by: GlenT on October 21, 2008, 03:08:56 pm
They use cam chains, not belts.

Phew.
Bit slack that this new car needs the engine dropped already, I'd be pissed if it were mine.
Actually a friend of my in laws bought a new A6 a couple of years ago. He's just traded it in on a new Passat. He was sick and tired of it breaking down and being at the local dealer. Put him right off Audi.
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 21, 2008, 03:24:05 pm
Well it didn't need to be dropped, it just makes the whole job 10 times easier. But yes, it is pretty crappy for this to happen so soon. It is often the way with new models though, teething problems and all that.

The thing they use to drop the engine is pretty cool, its like a huge hydraulic table that can lift up and down. They lift the table up, bolt the engine to it, unbolt the engine from the car then drop the table and the whole shebang comes down with it. If its a touareg or cayenne then all the front suspension set up comes down with it too.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 21, 2008, 03:47:37 pm
Well it didn't need to be dropped, it just makes the whole job 10 times easier. But yes, it is pretty crappy for this to happen so soon. It is often the way with new models though, teething problems and all that.

The thing they use to drop the engine is pretty cool, its like a huge hydraulic table that can lift up and down. They lift the table up, bolt the engine to it, unbolt the engine from the car then drop the table and the whole shebang comes down with it. If its a touareg or cayenne then all the front suspension set up comes down with it too.
So that is what they will be using when they service my R50 (after i win lotto...)
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Post by: SteveC on October 21, 2008, 06:23:57 pm
So that is what they will be using when they service my R50 (after i win lotto...)

thought it was the butt ugly Q7 you lusted after Jason   ???
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Post by: HandsomeDan on October 22, 2008, 08:27:50 am
thought it was the butt ugly Q7 you lusted after Jason   ???
Yeah...that was until I started doing some digging in preparation for the "big win" which of course never materialised.

The R50 beats the Q7 hands down...
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Post by: SteveC on October 22, 2008, 09:03:48 am

nice chunky white Fiat 130 TC with an appropriate license plate Takapuna this morning
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Post by: Spinner on October 22, 2008, 09:21:28 am
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D
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Post by: 5-pot on October 22, 2008, 09:34:30 am
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D

Reminds me of the mong who crashed his rwd wrx wagon while doing skids and drifting in some industrial estate, posted the video on google video and subsequently being hunted by cops and charged with dangerous driving.

*sigh* some people just have to learn the hard way. ::)
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Post by: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 09:57:06 am
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D
That's just made my week.
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Post by: 5-pot on October 22, 2008, 10:03:17 am
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D

What were you driving anyway??  1986... urq?
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Post by: Spinner on October 22, 2008, 10:18:46 am
nope...just a well loved 86 coupe quattro..... ;D (even more shame for them if they even knew the diff)

 im sure they would have easily left me in a straight run or off the mark....but when some steering and judgement and skill (of which i make no claims of having any huge level of) was involved, they shone as the sterotypical shoreboys they were.....

 that and over 20 yrs of being an immature hoon thru that particular corner :-[.... bit of a flick to induce a touch of oversteer...then thru the apex just avoiding the ubiquitous understeer and then just a squirt of love to pull out into the straight.... ive gone much harder and faster into that corner b4.....they were just gumbies!!!!
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Post by: 5-pot on October 22, 2008, 10:21:59 am
so it WAS a quattro ;D  Ahhh good old NA 10V 5-cylinder goodness ;)
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Post by: SteveC on October 22, 2008, 12:25:00 pm
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D


mint   :D
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Post by: Turbo on October 22, 2008, 12:34:59 pm
pics would have been priceless.
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Post by: Filx on October 22, 2008, 12:39:15 pm
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D

Mahahhaaa - absolutely the funniest story of the day so far! I drive Lower Domain Drive every day (usually a number of times a day) and it's amazing how many people spear off into the shrubbery over those ugly curbs. If I may share one of the oddest ones I witnessed was in the opposite direction. I was following a very timid driver in an early 90s poverty pack Starlet down the hill one day. He got to that final big corner (left hand turn for the downhill). Anyway I have no idea how he did it but he was following the turn pretty close to the curb and just after the apex managed to turn too sharply and caught the curb. I guess that must have yanked the wheel out of his hand or something as he proceeded to drive up the banking which in turn put the car into a slow roll onto it's side.
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Post by: Spinner on October 22, 2008, 01:25:28 pm
so it WAS a quattro ;D  Ahhh good old NA 10V 5-cylinder goodness ;)

good ole KV styles!!!
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Post by: Rocketscott on October 22, 2008, 01:32:00 pm
subaru wrx in my rear view mirror not making the big right hander up through the domain and heading off into trees/access track after chasing me from before the vic park flyover and through the new "port" offramps.....couple of shore boys with those stupid spikey wannabe E-mohawks hairstyles well pissed at being lost by a 22yr old audi now have a bit of $$$ to spend im guessing!!! stopped at the carpark just above for a laugh and to see how much damage...(front bumper off and phuqued) they were all very "upset".....they got a tad "expressive" as they initially started to head toward me but the wheel brace i had with me (in case it was needed to assist the vehicles recovery officer) gave them the opportunity to calm down and grow up a bit....."all a learning experience ehh boys???"......

god it made my morning!!!!! ;D
brilliant.  ;D
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Post by: phil on October 22, 2008, 02:33:20 pm
Mint E30M3 ( Evo2 according to the PPlate) on Parnell Rise today.

RHD conversion.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024325.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024328.jpg)
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Post by: GlenT on October 22, 2008, 02:57:45 pm
That's pretty damn nice.
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 22, 2008, 03:22:53 pm
Just went for a ride in a new Lexus ISF. Very nice car, beautiful sound from the 5.0 V8 but it doesn't feel like the 311kws they say it is. 8 speed auto which shifts bloody well. Just doesn't quite have it in terms of interior look and feel when compared to an Audi.
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Post by: old4130 on October 22, 2008, 03:31:42 pm
Mint E30M3 ( Evo2 according to the PPlate) on Parnell Rise today.

RHD conversion.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024325.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024328.jpg)

Have seen that one around Herne Bay a bit

Stunning !!  8) 8)
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 04:06:40 pm
That reminds me, Dads E30 M3 is back from the painters.
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Post by: vag_nutter on October 22, 2008, 07:01:02 pm
Were you out in it today?
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Post by: chis on October 22, 2008, 07:23:32 pm
that E30 is a beauty- definitely on my cars id love to own one day list
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 07:42:44 pm
Were you out in it today?

Me? In Dads? No he was though.
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Post by: BB on October 22, 2008, 08:24:32 pm
A good rear drive BMW is a nice car i would love to own too. They are all rear drive eh? even the new little ones?
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Post by: beeker on October 22, 2008, 08:35:03 pm
Mint E30M3 ( Evo2 according to the PPlate) on Parnell Rise today.

RHD conversion.

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024325.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/PW024328.jpg)

This picture makes me seriously want one!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 22, 2008, 08:36:31 pm
This picture makes me seriously want one!


You need to take one for a drive.

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Post by: Salty on October 23, 2008, 04:57:05 pm
The guy looks pretty young too..
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Post by: AngleBox on October 23, 2008, 06:05:48 pm
A beautiful black version of the same was down in Puke last weekend. Absolutely gorgeous!
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Post by: xring on October 24, 2008, 11:12:33 am
Very nice blue Audi S5 on Cuba Street, Alicetown (Lower Hutt).
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Post by: Filx on October 24, 2008, 12:07:15 pm
A good rear drive BMW is a nice car i would love to own too. They are all rear drive eh? even the new little ones?

All current BMWs are RWD - the only exceptions are the Minis and I also believe you can get some iX (AWD) versions in some markets.
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Post by: Pristle on October 24, 2008, 12:37:12 pm
Saw one of those new BMW 135i sedans...... Looks like somebody Photoshop'd a 3-series.

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Post by: uero-jet on October 24, 2008, 12:51:43 pm
Saw one of those new BMW 135i sedans...... Looks like somebody Photoshop'd a 3-series.


i saw one today aswell...but a 125.
also a lotus exige in orange. plate 1lotus
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Post by: 1.8t on October 24, 2008, 02:12:28 pm
Is there such thing as a 135 sedan? Don't you mean coupe? I might have been sleeping though..

and thats a really nice e30 M3, love the wheels and the colour.
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Post by: Pristle on October 24, 2008, 02:52:23 pm
I suppose BMW would call it a coupe, it looks like a 3box shape to me.

Gave my brain a check. I suppose it's coupe in the old sense, as opposed to the more recent liftback type. I thought about the old Lancia Fulvia, the Fiat 124 Sport....

(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/firstdrive/2009/bmw.135i/09.bmw.135i.prf.500.jpg)
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Post by: 5-pot on October 24, 2008, 03:20:55 pm
I actually like that formula of small tin-top, rwd, engine in front ;D
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Post by: phil on October 24, 2008, 05:12:36 pm
Mint red S2 coupe in Devonport this morning.

T Reg.
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Post by: old4130 on October 24, 2008, 06:32:03 pm
All current BMWs are RWD - the only exceptions are the Minis and I also believe you can get some iX (AWD) versions in some markets.

And of course those X3, X5, & weird X6's..
Or do they have some 4WD when needed system..  ???
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Post by: 124dude on October 24, 2008, 06:36:15 pm
i saw that exige too colin... on the road out to ngo... very cool car.
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Post by: bigbumper on October 24, 2008, 11:59:01 pm
Saw an orange Targa-prepared 911 GT3 just off Albert St today

And a silver Ur S4 avant parked in town
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Post by: SteveC on October 25, 2008, 01:32:59 pm

fresh resto looking bright yellow whale tailed 911 Fanshawe St this morning, look like it had run up the back of some japbox
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Post by: uero-jet on October 25, 2008, 06:02:54 pm
noticed 5 different porsche cayenes today between Rotorua and Hamilton...thought that was a tad odd.one had a big sticker on it something about porsche rally  ???
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Post by: SteveC on October 25, 2008, 10:32:53 pm

VR6 on BBS's with a trailer on College Rd Northcote around lunchtime, Ballin?
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Post by: uero-jet on October 26, 2008, 02:34:21 pm
ballin on 5spokes isnt he?
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Post by: SteveC on October 26, 2008, 09:15:19 pm
ballin on 5spokes isnt he?

yep,checking back on his posts, his is white, this was dark green I think; it's just that he lives in the 'Cote so I thought it might be him


my cousin's new black Allroad V8 Matakana today, looks like a spaceship

first open road jaunt in the GTI  >:D
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Post by: CBRT on October 26, 2008, 09:23:03 pm
Nah been in hams all weekend in the ricer.... :-[  :-[  :-[  :-[  :-[

The coilovers are coming... got my VASK stickers this weekend aswell  ;D
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Post by: SOFTLAD on October 27, 2008, 09:24:13 pm
Spotted on Saturday morning in Hannahs Bay Rotorua, a red mk2 with big bummpers, it was quite early on Saturday morning and I hadn't yet had enough coffee to be fully awake, but got a wave back as I went the other way in my white mk2
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Post by: uero-jet on October 27, 2008, 09:25:18 pm
seen this one a few times...is it the 4door one.
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Post by: SOFTLAD on October 27, 2008, 09:28:23 pm
seen this one a few times...is it the 4door one.
That's the one, very tidy looking
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Post by: uero-jet on October 27, 2008, 09:30:12 pm
was it the guy that looks like borat driving or the brunnete?  :D
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Post by: SOFTLAD on October 27, 2008, 09:49:53 pm
was it the guy that looks like borat driving or the brunnete?  :D
The Guy, I was going to just reply Borat  >:D >:D but he could be a member :angel: :angel:
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 28, 2008, 08:56:18 am
Spotted a Morgan Aero 8 driving round Tamaki drive last night, didnt realise they were allowed in over here what with the stupid frontal impact laws!
Gorgeous sounding car, little odd looking from the front though
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Post by: SteveC on October 28, 2008, 09:12:13 am
Spotted a Morgan Aero 8 driving round Tamaki drive last night, didnt realise they were allowed in over here what with the stupid frontal impact laws!
Gorgeous sounding car, little odd looking from the front though

new Beetle headlamps swapped side to side, makes them look cross-eyed
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Post by: brian on October 28, 2008, 09:47:03 am
latest version uses a different headlamp to get rid of the cross eyed look
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Post by: Imti on October 28, 2008, 03:25:15 pm
Grey Mk2 GTI in Ponsonby yesterday. Parked round the corner from Fatima's. Looked tidy  :)
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Post by: old4130 on October 28, 2008, 05:52:40 pm
Nice RS2 in my work carpark around lunchtime.. that was a nice surprise
Till  a guy walked past & said "Why are you staring at some old Audi wagon"  ::)

DYK***, on NZ Euro plate is that Simon's old one ?.. with a new VASK owner ?
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Post by: rambo_005 on October 28, 2008, 06:13:31 pm
Nice RS2 in my work carpark around lunchtime.. that was a nice surprise
Till  a guy walked past & said "Why are you staring at some old Audi wagon"  ::)

DYK***, on NZ Euro plate is that Simon's old one ?.. with a new VASK owner ?

That is member RS2's RS2 :D
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Post by: RRURQ on October 28, 2008, 06:25:33 pm
Sure is, and that must have been in the Vodafone Car Park while I was lunching compliments of Vodafone... Shame as Car was a bit dirty so wasn't looking as nice as could have..
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Post by: GlenT on October 28, 2008, 06:57:57 pm
Finally got a chance to have a look at the blue RS2 here in Dunedin yesterday in the Mitre10 car park.
It's been well used. Needs a jolly good groom, and some touch ups.
Then my wife saw it on her way to work this morning.
All these years it's been illusive.
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Post by: old4130 on October 28, 2008, 09:03:20 pm
Sure is, and that must have been in the Vodafone Car Park while I was lunching compliments of Vodafone... Shame as Car was a bit dirty so wasn't looking as nice as could have..

Thats the one  ;)

Was looking pretty good to me  8)

& far better than the Hyundai Getz work pool car I travel between VF sites in the city  :-[ :-[
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 29, 2008, 09:07:34 am
what must be a rare sight in the trumpet world, a wagon.
Was up in Ponsnobby last night, mint condition too from what i could see!
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Post by: Pristle on October 29, 2008, 09:44:13 am
Particularly in that state.
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Post by: xring on October 29, 2008, 10:47:05 am
Driving from Petone into the city this morning, followed a black Falcon XR6 with chrome tow bar ........... and two small lights mounted in the rear parcel tray ...... one red, one blue.

While in the the city, saw a Sliver Gallardo parked beside Midland Park........ very nice.
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Post by: SteveC on October 29, 2008, 10:50:49 am

something low, wide and black headed the other way on Sarsfield St, Freemans Bay Monday night, thought it was a Gallardo until I saw circular tailights, F430? too dark to tell   :o
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Post by: RobClubley on October 29, 2008, 11:29:25 am
Saw this on Sunday outside Guthrie Bowron
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00021.jpg)

And is it me or are the wheels to small for this?
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00022.jpg)
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Post by: rambo_005 on October 29, 2008, 12:24:00 pm
And is it me or are the wheels to small for this?

Nah the 2WD Hilux is just too big for it's wheels - always looks naff...
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Post by: 5-pot on October 29, 2008, 02:11:23 pm
Followed AG9MM northbound on the motorway.  That's a cool little lupo!
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 29, 2008, 03:17:23 pm
Porsche 964 Turbo:

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/Porsche964Turbo.jpg)

What a horn looking car.

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Post by: Filx on October 29, 2008, 03:19:29 pm
Passat CC on Monday on the Southern m/way.

Future rare and desirable model destined for long term coolness? Or unpopular orphan to be overlooked by all but the truest diehards and unceremoniously dumped in the "what were they thinking" pile?

(http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e138/turbo_phil/Other/PassatCC.jpg)
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 29, 2008, 03:42:49 pm
Probably the latter. I don't think any have been sold yet.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 29, 2008, 03:45:15 pm
Probably the latter. I don't think any have been sold yet.

I agree, its just a take off of a CLS.

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Post by: GlenT on October 29, 2008, 03:48:38 pm
Porsche 964 Turbo:
What a horn looking car.
Sure is.
I note that the plate is 965 which I thought only applied to the RUF turbo's.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on October 29, 2008, 04:04:38 pm
Finally got a chance to have a look at the blue RS2 here in Dunedin yesterday in the Mitre10 car park.
It's been well used. Needs a jolly good groom, and some touch ups.
Then my wife saw it on her way to work this morning.
All these years it's been illusive.

Out of 10, 10 being the best, where would you place it Glen?
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Post by: Simon MkII on October 29, 2008, 04:14:20 pm
We currently have a silver '04 RS6 wagon on a hoist with a silver '08 RS6 wagon parked under it  ;D The new one is a BIG car!
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Post by: GlenT on October 29, 2008, 04:24:57 pm
Out of 10, 10 being the best, where would you place it Glen?

Hmmm, 6ish. Hard to say as it was dirty and had cob webs hanging off it.
Front bumper had a rather large (about 10inches long) split in it.
Maybe if it was groomed then it may get a 7.
It certainly didn't appear to be treated like a cherished classic to me. More like a daily hack.
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 29, 2008, 04:44:03 pm
Probably the latter. I don't think any have been sold yet.

think we have sold a couple from here.
spotted a silver one in Mt Eden last night too
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Post by: Audi Life on October 29, 2008, 04:48:59 pm
something low, wide and black headed the other way on Sarsfield St, Freemans Bay Monday night, thought it was a Gallardo until I saw circular tailights, F430? too dark to tell   :o
Probably, I see a black F430 around a lot. Parks outside Jervois Steakhouse.
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Post by: Turbo on October 29, 2008, 04:54:01 pm
Sure is.
I note that the plate is 965 which I thought only applied to the RUF turbo's.

there was one on trademe a few months ago. i would like one.
but i would also like a new one.
so i'll get neither.

just saved myself a lot of money.
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Post by: coons on October 29, 2008, 06:16:09 pm
I want the wheels on that 964..
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Post by: Audi Life on October 29, 2008, 06:27:52 pm
there was one on trademe a few months ago. i would like one.
but i would also like a new one.
so i'll get neither.

just saved myself a lot of money.
Hahaha genius ;)
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Post by: SteveC on October 29, 2008, 07:04:02 pm
there was one on trademe a few months ago. i would like one.
but i would also like a new one.
so i'll get neither.

just saved myself a lot of money.

I save myself heaps of money every day using this technique!
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Post by: Turbo on October 29, 2008, 07:24:17 pm
I save myself heaps of money every day using this technique!

yes, but somehow you still ended up with a new car.  ;)
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Post by: GlenT on October 29, 2008, 07:25:14 pm
there was one on trademe a few months ago. i would like one.
but i would also like a new one.
so i'll get neither.

just saved myself a lot of money.
I used to know the previous owner of that RUF 911.
It was written off in Wellington a few years ago by the service guys who thought it was a great idea to take it for a road test in the wet, then park it backwards through the armco on the motorway.
The chap I knew bought it as a write off and had it mended.
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Post by: SteveC on October 29, 2008, 07:27:16 pm
yes, but somehow you still ended up with a new car.  ;)


guilty as charged, m'lud   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :D :laugh:
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Post by: slowburn on October 30, 2008, 06:17:52 am
awesome silver 1970 type 3 fastback VW 1600, newtown, Welly....... very nice
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Post by: Y0RKI on October 30, 2008, 09:15:40 am
i know we arent meant to put regos up but this car never ever moves and just looks so unloved..
Its in a garage in Mt Eden and every day i drive past and he is sitting there crying.
somebody do him a favour and rescue him

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k36/clivesellers/Unloved.jpg)
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Post by: RobClubley on October 30, 2008, 09:17:31 am
Ooo, an early one with the twin headlights.

I'd love to own a coupe quattro again
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Post by: GTI's on October 30, 2008, 09:58:49 am
It's got a rego and wof so maybe he/she or it works nights?  ;D
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Post by: HaNs on November 01, 2008, 01:58:06 pm
Black mk1 gti, with the plates mk1 gti. Vasker?
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 01, 2008, 02:01:28 pm
Black mk1 gti, with the plates mk1 gti. Vasker?

The guy who rebuilt that car was on VASK... came from Hawkes Bay, not sure if he has since sold it or not.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 01, 2008, 02:03:16 pm
The guy who rebuilt that car was on VASK... came from Hawkes Bay, not sure if he has since sold it or not.

Yeah, Andy sold it. I saw some young blokes driving it a few weeks back.
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Post by: HaNs on November 01, 2008, 02:10:54 pm
Yeah, Andy sold it. I saw some young blokes driving it a few weeks back.


Yeh, it was a young guy driving it.
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Post by: wilco on November 03, 2008, 08:58:53 am
Yeah saw that in Taupo on Saturday morning. Followed it to outside Burberrys.  Looked good with black Momo wheels.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 03, 2008, 09:27:45 am
Spotted:

My father in law's new A3 sportback on 19" RS4 wheels...sitting in my driveway on Saturday.

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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 03, 2008, 09:43:35 am
Spotted:

My father in law's new A3 sportback on 19" RS4 wheels...sitting in my driveway on Saturday.



Is this the man who purchased the Civic earlier?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 03, 2008, 09:44:54 am
Is this the man who purchased the Civic earlier?

Yes it is...and he returned it after a week and a half, lost 2K and was pretty happy that he'd managed to get his A4 back! He's a real worry.
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Post by: vag_nutter on November 03, 2008, 07:34:01 pm
Yeh, it was a young guy driving it.

He looks about 12. Its not that nice looking up close that car
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Post by: old4130 on November 03, 2008, 08:28:46 pm
Nogo Blue RS4, sitting low on some nice looking deep dish rims driving on Richmond Rd..
Not Beeker's RS4

Yesterday saw the Nogo blue RS6 at the local supermarket
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Post by: beeker on November 03, 2008, 08:41:33 pm
Nogo Blue RS4, sitting low on some nice looking deep dish rims driving on Richmond Rd..
Not Beeker's RS4


they are at the 'getting pimped' price bracket now...
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Post by: Rocketscott on November 04, 2008, 12:44:54 am
Yes it is...and he returned it after a week and a half, lost 2K and was pretty happy that he'd managed to get his A4 back! He's a real worry.
some how after getting out of a high spec A4 and into a poverty pack Civic i diddnt think he wolud have stuck with it, nice A3 by the way what engine and spec? have you driven it?
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Post by: Pristle on November 04, 2008, 12:47:06 am
A green S3 in Newmarket on Saturday....... had to put a VASK sticker on the inside of my passenger window for Steve to see when he got in it.
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Post by: xring on November 04, 2008, 08:22:22 am
Yesterday I saw a tidy Passat Wagon W8 4Motion.

This morning in the Allied Removals yard (next to my office in Petone) a very nice Silver Passat rego ND 471-702. Also parked in the same complex as Allied, about 10 targa cars.
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Post by: GTI's on November 04, 2008, 08:32:31 am
No one spots my black mk2 must be too stealth! 
I had to flash my lights at felix to get his attn  :D
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Post by: RobClubley on November 04, 2008, 08:53:00 am
This old Lancia in Tawa on Friday morning

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00025.jpg)
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00024.jpg)

Sorry for the poor phone pics :D But this made me laugh - a Prius with horizontal roof bars attached. I read they can add up to 10% to fuel consumption. What's the point?!?
(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00026.jpg)
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Post by: Pristle on November 04, 2008, 09:44:18 am
You're right, a Prius....what's the point??


As for the Fulvia, that's a prime example for it's age.
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Post by: RobClubley on November 04, 2008, 09:56:12 am
It is a beauty!
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Post by: omad on November 04, 2008, 12:06:06 pm
You're right, a Prius....what's the point??


as we all know, a BMW M3 is more economical than a Prius, so what is the point?? Might as well drive a SUV.
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Post by: Salty on November 04, 2008, 12:07:49 pm
No one spots my black mk2 must be too stealth! 
I had to flash my lights at felix to get his attn  :D
Actually - I spotted you in my black VR6 as you pulled out in Parnell - was going to give you a run for your money up the port road to the Mway but got my lane blocked by a Allroad (Now I understand why it is called the allroad).
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Post by: tempq18t on November 04, 2008, 12:27:59 pm
Spotted a bunch of Kombi's and a Herbie heading through Te Kuiti on Sunday. Was on my way back from Targa and in a hurry so apologies to them as I ducked between them. Will try to post the pic of a couple of them

(http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e246/evluno/Kombis.jpg)
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Post by: HaNs on November 04, 2008, 12:34:52 pm
Spotted a bunch of Kombi's and a Herbie heading through Te Kuiti on Sunday. Was on my way back from Targa and in a hurry so apologies to them as I ducked between them. Will try to post the pic of a couple of them

Did one happen to be pink?
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Post by: tempq18t on November 04, 2008, 12:41:46 pm
Don't think so. These were the front two, never got a shot of the rest though
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Post by: old4130 on November 04, 2008, 06:26:10 pm
No one spots my black mk2 must be too stealth! 
I had to flash my lights at felix to get his attn  :D

Pretty sure I saw you on Sat driving down into Onehunga..
But missed the lights, & you were off...
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Post by: VeeDub on November 05, 2008, 06:52:14 pm
Spotted yesterday turning onto Cook St: A vasker in a nice silver B5 RS4.
Spotted just now on Beaumont St: Audi S2 "0FERAL" - nice and original with dealer plate on front and PPlate on back.
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Post by: SteveC on November 05, 2008, 08:37:36 pm

primered Kombi crew cab, College Rd Northcote last Monday morning, nice wheels, might have been Porsche cups

silver plastic wheelarch VR6 manual at the Devon Hotel, New Plymouth, yesterday and today
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Post by: Pristle on November 06, 2008, 06:09:36 pm
Jem's p/plate: "BB NO 1"     On an Audi too!! (A6 3.2)
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Post by: VeeDub on November 06, 2008, 11:10:25 pm
Spotted today on Ponsonby Rd: A ratty tatty brown mk1 gls with roof racks, number plate KK****. Would look wicked slammed!
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Post by: Simon MkII on November 06, 2008, 11:43:04 pm
Might be Jem. Was there a dog riding shotgun?
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Post by: Pristle on November 07, 2008, 01:04:15 am
Octavia Scout, with SKF** (as in bearings) for it's p/plate.

When I saw it in the mirrors I thought "that Skoda's riding quite high". I'd not seen one before. "Honey I shrunk the Allroad"
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Post by: RobClubley on November 07, 2008, 08:56:12 am
Might be Jem. Was there a dog riding shotgun?

I thought he asked you not to talk about his Mrs that way!



(sorry, couldn't resist)
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Post by: xring on November 07, 2008, 08:58:28 am
I see a Black Skoda Octavia with SKF rego almost every day. Works in Petone area and lives in Churton Park. He is a rather pushy driver :police:
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Post by: RobClubley on November 07, 2008, 09:01:58 am
Is that the Mk1 vRS combi? I've seen one around that area a few times.
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Post by: old4130 on November 07, 2008, 08:41:23 pm
RobClubley dialed into a meeting I was chairing today  :laugh:
Nice to have you there Rob
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Post by: RobClubley on November 07, 2008, 08:56:33 pm
:D

I had to speak as well!!
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Post by: old4130 on November 07, 2008, 09:27:47 pm
Yes you did !
The rest were lucky I didn't start rambling on about VW's, Skodas & the like
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Post by: Ssom on November 08, 2008, 06:16:14 pm
White Gallardo LP650-4 in Parnell Rise.  I just about exploded.
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Post by: b0000st on November 09, 2008, 09:35:26 am
Saw a Mk2 GTI at Meanee speedway , Napier last night had a VASK sticker in the rear screen. Think it was mars red hard to tell in the light.

Matt
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Post by: Audi Life on November 09, 2008, 04:40:54 pm
Saw a yellow Ferrari 360? with "Win Our Ferrari" written on the side.
Don't really like those Ferraris.
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Post by: uero-jet on November 09, 2008, 07:23:24 pm
Saw a Mk2 GTI at Meanee speedway , Napier last night had a VASK sticker in the rear screen. Think it was mars red hard to tell in the light.

Matt
turbed 85 gti ?
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Post by: Hoff on November 09, 2008, 08:38:29 pm
Na i not me my car hasnt seen daylight for a while lol.. Might have been Matt(vw'n) or former member sam
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 09, 2008, 10:41:07 pm
Spotted whil on the way back to Wanganui this afternoon; a Kubelwagen on a trailer in Hamilton.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 10, 2008, 09:02:41 am
Spotted on the south-bound side of the motorway at the foot of the Bombays yesterday...

Grey Mk3 2-door, resplendent with it's VASK sticker on the rear driver's side door - being "interviewed" by The Man.

Were you running Euro plates? Couldn't tell from the other sied of the Median Strip.
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Post by: old4130 on November 10, 2008, 09:35:29 am
Spotted whil on the way back to Wanganui this afternoon; a Kubelwagen on a trailer in Hamilton.

Cool  8)

There is a mint orange one that is around my neighbourhood from time to time

Love it !
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 10, 2008, 10:13:34 am
Spotted on the south-bound side of the motorway at the foot of the Bombays yesterday...

Grey Mk3 2-door, resplendent with it's VASK sticker on the rear driver's side door - being "interviewed" by The Man.

Were you running Euro plates? Couldn't tell from the other sied of the Median Strip.

We were not much further ahead in the Jazz Blue Mk4, unfortunately I heard the radar detector chirp a couple of times then saw flashing lights and a certain VASKer being pulled over. :-\
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 10, 2008, 10:16:12 am
We were not much further ahead in the Jazz Blue Mk4, unfortunately I heard the radar detector chirp a couple of times then saw flashing lights and a certain VASKer being pulled over. :-\
Who was it?
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 10, 2008, 10:17:10 am
Who was it?

euro-jet
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 10, 2008, 10:31:03 am
euro-jet
Oh dear.

I must say - the Vask stickers really stuck out.

Looked good, even with a Bear on your six.
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Post by: uero-jet on November 10, 2008, 05:24:18 pm
Spotted on the south-bound side of the motorway at the foot of the Bombays yesterday...

Grey Mk3 2-door, resplendent with it's VASK sticker on the rear driver's side door - being "interviewed" by The Man.

Were you running Euro plates? Couldn't tell from the other sied of the Median Strip.
it sure was vask member euro-jet...
and yes at the end of the day numberplate is mentioned on the infringement notice  :-\
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Post by: old4130 on November 10, 2008, 05:49:49 pm
it sure was vask member euro-jet...
and yes at the end of the day numberplate is mentioned on the infringement notice  :-\

Stink one
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Post by: omad on November 10, 2008, 07:14:11 pm
Saw a red mk3 on the way to taupo from Turangi, might have been a VR6, was too busy stuffing my mouth with pringles and saw them wave. VASK member??
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Post by: halcyontom on November 10, 2008, 07:16:58 pm
Orange mk1 golf, Cambridge Street Levin, looked awesome
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 11, 2008, 09:16:19 am
it sure was vask member euro-jet...
and yes at the end of the day numberplate is mentioned on the infringement notice  :-\
That sucks bums.
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Post by: xring on November 11, 2008, 11:14:04 am
Red Ferrari 460 soft top just went past my office in Petone.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on November 11, 2008, 11:44:32 am
Really cool white Fiat 130TC Arbath driving down Clifton Rd Herne Bay this morning

Looked great  8)
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Post by: Simon MkII on November 11, 2008, 11:47:30 am
Red Ferrari 460 soft top just went past my office in Petone.

460? You mean 360? Or 430?
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Post by: xring on November 11, 2008, 11:57:19 am
430 ......... was thinking about something else while I was posting :o
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Post by: xring on November 12, 2008, 02:15:11 pm
A VERY tidy Jensen Interceptor just went round the corner opposite my office. Sounded very nice when he accelerated away from the intersection. Pleased I don't have to pay his fuel bill though. That big V8 would really suck through the juice.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 12, 2008, 03:44:42 pm
A VERY tidy Jensen Interceptor just went round the corner opposite my office. Sounded very nice when he accelerated away from the intersection. Pleased I don't have to pay his fuel bill though. That big V8 would really suck through the juice.
And the lack of modern tech on that one would just increase the fuel usage!!!
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Post by: xring on November 12, 2008, 04:03:06 pm
I can remember reading about the Interceptor many years ago ...... around 11 - 12 mpg average.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 12, 2008, 04:05:18 pm
I can remember reading about the Interceptor many years ago ...... around 11 - 12 mpg average.
Ouch! that'd cost a fortune these days!
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Post by: Simon MkII on November 12, 2008, 04:39:42 pm
Ouch! that'd cost a fortune these days!

I get about 12mpg  :'(
I quite often put $20 in every 2nd day. Bit more on the weekends. I'd be better off swapping the car for a crack addiction.
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Post by: mjh on November 12, 2008, 09:13:22 pm
The last 2 tanks in my Group A Walkinshaw Commodore have seen me use 40 litres per 100Km!!  Luckily I don't drive it much......
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Post by: BB on November 12, 2008, 09:32:45 pm
I get about 12mpg  :'(
I quite often put $20 in every 2nd day. Bit more on the weekends. I'd be better off swapping the car for a crack addiction.
That would be a small crack habit I would think. i think the street kids spend more than $20 every 2 days on their paint!
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Post by: halcyontom on November 13, 2008, 07:54:49 am
a pile of golf's, a red skoda and a very tasty a6 2.7 bi-turbo outside the roundabout in Tawa
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on November 13, 2008, 10:13:12 pm
A very ugly MR2 based F50 replica (I'm probably being too kind by calling it that) with the plate F5O R
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Post by: VeeDub on November 14, 2008, 12:38:09 am
A very ugly MR2 based F50 replica (I'm probably being too kind by calling it that) with the plate F5O R

I see that most days on Beaumont St - it's damning terrible!!!!!!!!
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Post by: SteveC on November 14, 2008, 08:15:34 am

Purvis Eureka somewhere on SH3 or 4 on Wednesday

the GTI was a blast on SH4!

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Post by: Pristle on November 14, 2008, 08:18:03 am
An Eureka?? Now there's a blast from the past. Did it still look as good as my teenage brain thought it was?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on November 14, 2008, 08:21:00 am
Coming down the gorge this morning, a three wheeler 'motor bike' at the Newlands on-ramp. Bright yellow with red writing on it. Two front wheels with small guards (aka Lotus 7) and single back wheel. From the front axle line back, was like a normal (large) motor bike. Never seen anything quite like it before, and no idea of make etc.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 14, 2008, 08:21:24 am
Purvis Eureka somewhere on SH3 or 4 on Wednesday

Is he an author of children's fiction?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on November 14, 2008, 08:22:39 am
Coming down the gorge this morning, a three wheeler 'motor bike' at the Newlands on-ramp. Bright yellow with red writing on it. Two front wheels with small guards (aka Lotus 7) and single back wheel. From the front axle line back, was like a normal (large) motor bike. Never seen anything quite like it before, and no idea of make etc.
My wife and I saw that exact trike (or at least its twin) in Warkworth about 3 weeks ago...was cruising with a bunch of other motorcycles...
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Post by: xring on November 14, 2008, 09:43:56 am
An interesting looking beast .....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on November 14, 2008, 09:47:40 am
An interesting looking beast .....
Certainly is.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Y0RKI on November 14, 2008, 03:19:49 pm
two E30 M3's going down the Fanswhawe Onramp last night.
One red the other Grey/Silver
tried to catch up but the lights changed
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on November 14, 2008, 03:23:50 pm
Shouldn't you change your name to something like Non-TPug, or similar, now?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on November 14, 2008, 03:37:31 pm
a Subaru Impreza, with a direct c02 cooling system, was something to behold (even if it was in a subaru)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on November 14, 2008, 03:40:43 pm
a Subaru Impreza, with a direct c02 cooling system, was something to behold (even if it was in a subaru)
How did that work?

Did they have a fire extinguisher strapped under the hood or something?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on November 14, 2008, 03:44:40 pm
no idea, it had two thick pipes running over the top of the head, both frosty to the look and touch, (no bonnet) apparently its in a NZPC several months back.

Im thinking it works similar to a watercooled computer (regular intercooler/radiator would be standard heatsinks, while the crazy system would be for higher temps)

next time he rolls into work ill politely ask if I can get a shot  ;)

maybe it wasn't c02 either, that's just the chemical symbol that's lodged in the old swede right now
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Post by: 5-pot on November 14, 2008, 03:45:41 pm
it should only be frosty if it's been used recently...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SOFTLAD on November 14, 2008, 08:45:07 pm
Just spotted in the Glenfield Centre carpark a very original looking 5door white mk2 golf gti. Looked in good order too.
flagged the guy down just (must have thought I was a right weirdo 8) 8)) as he was leaving and asked if he knew VASK & got a quick yes, is anyone going to own up??
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on November 15, 2008, 12:28:02 am
Saw a very slick looking Mk3 parked at the top of Franklin Rd today. Grey, GTI or VR6, lowered on BBS RXII's, twin exhausts . Very sharp indeed. Unfortunately it was gone when I drive back past 15min later so couldn't nab a picture!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: uero-jet on November 15, 2008, 11:29:06 am
Saw a very slick looking Mk3 parked at the top of Franklin Rd today. Grey, GTI or VR6, lowered on BBS RXII's, twin exhausts . Very sharp indeed. Unfortunately it was gone when I drive back past 15min later so couldn't nab a picture!
3DR ? could be hennies old vr6
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Post by: 124dude on November 15, 2008, 07:14:56 pm
saw a lot of mint cars today on the streets round akl for big boys toys, few porsche 911, 944, the white M3 thats on t/m (i think), a few r32 and a tonne of jappas lol
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Post by: Ssom on November 16, 2008, 12:35:09 am
Purvis Eureka somewhere on SH3 or 4 on Wednesday

the GTI was a blast on SH4!



One of my mates and his dad are building up a Eureka with a 13B at the moment.  Not sure if it's on the road yet as I haven't seen him in ages.

(http://file024a.bebo.com/14/original/2006/11/16/23/2271013133a2571871369b751715199o.jpg) 

Looks like the kind of car that would have adorned my Hot Wheels toy box many moons ago.
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Post by: old4130 on November 16, 2008, 11:12:26 am
Mint looking red RS2, Ponsonby Rd turning onto Hopetoun St
From a few hundred meters away it looked very red & shiny.. re-painted one around ?

New Nissan GTR, St Marys Rd Ponsonby

& which VASKer has the black GTI MK3 that's been parking on Mackelvie St Ponsonby a bit
Its a nice Mk3 GTI  8)
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Post by: SteveC on November 16, 2008, 07:26:15 pm
One of my mates and his dad are building up a Eureka with a 13B at the moment.  Not sure if it's on the road yet as I haven't seen him in ages.


this one was white and in good nick and actually looked quite nice, not at all like a lash-up

lots on interesting cars spotted on the trip home from Welly today, black R8 headed south between Cambridge & Tirau, an MGB roadster with the top down A-framing a competition Midget, tasty '56 Chev in Taupo, Poncho GTO with slicks being trailered north

good trip, 7 hours 40 travelling time with the wife on board, cruise control set at 115 to keep the license intact
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Post by: phil on November 16, 2008, 07:28:14 pm
Same RS2 as above in Ponsonby. Minter - and low kms !!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00035.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00034.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00033.jpg)
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 16, 2008, 07:48:01 pm
Love them in red 8)
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Post by: slowmo on November 16, 2008, 07:53:24 pm
not very good at parking tho  :laugh:
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 16, 2008, 07:57:38 pm
Same RS2 as above in Ponsonby. Minter - and low kms !!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00035.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00034.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/IMG00033.jpg)

If the plate starts with "B" its General Lee (a forum member).
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Post by: John Stone on November 16, 2008, 07:58:18 pm
Must have been the weekend to spot RS2's. I saw the blue one (Nik's dad's old one I think) again in Campbells Bay on Friday arvo. And Ante's old R32 near Avondale too.

John
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Post by: Salty on November 16, 2008, 08:02:20 pm
Does his old R32 have a black number plate starting with D?  Saw the guy (young) caning it after scraping the front spoiler coming out of a carpark in Parnell. I've always loved the sound of them, but the performance looked really flat and uninspiring to me.. scratched it off the to own list.
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Post by: phil on November 16, 2008, 08:03:41 pm
Yes the plate starts with a 'B'.
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Post by: Aidan on November 16, 2008, 08:52:39 pm
no idea, it had two thick pipes running over the top of the head, both frosty to the look and touch, (no bonnet) apparently its in a NZPC several months back.

Im thinking it works similar to a watercooled computer (regular intercooler/radiator would be standard heatsinks, while the crazy system would be for higher temps)

next time he rolls into work ill politely ask if I can get a shot  ;)

maybe it wasn't c02 either, that's just the chemical symbol that's lodged in the old swede right now

Tis an interesting system, have the mag from my jap owning days. Would dig it out if anyone was interested.
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Post by: VeeDub on November 16, 2008, 09:30:49 pm
Spotted Silver RS2 "TL***" (from memory) in albany after world cup final today. Looked very nice.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on November 16, 2008, 09:46:55 pm
3DR ? could be hennies old vr6

I think it was actually, so yea could of been his

& which VASKer has the black GTI MK3 that's been parking on Mackelvie St Ponsonby a bit
Its a nice Mk3 GTI  8)

That would be me  ;)

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Post by: omad on November 17, 2008, 02:51:47 pm
Saw someone with a black mk3 VR6, Crome rimed black dish mags, heading south on SH1 to Turangi yesterday.
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Post by: Aidan on November 17, 2008, 05:09:28 pm
Saw someone with a black mk3 VR6, Crome rimed black dish mags, heading south on SH1 to Turangi yesterday.

Sound's like poonmobile. But I'm sure there are others out there like that. Looks mint I reckon.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on November 17, 2008, 07:21:28 pm
Sound's like poonmobile. But I'm sure there are others out there like that. Looks mint I reckon.

I think it might have been Ash.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on November 18, 2008, 12:51:49 pm
Spotted at lunch time, just around the corner from my office in Petone. An absolutely mint Austin Healy 3000 ..... red and black. Beautiful car. That, on a nice day, driving down the Kaikoura Coast ............. hmmm, very nice ideed.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on November 18, 2008, 02:41:35 pm
I think it might have been Ash.

There's another in the city that looks just like Ash's one...it's basically a copy of it...a real minter.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on November 20, 2008, 05:41:57 pm
Blinging Beetle on Ponsonby Rd
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/coons88/18112008037.jpg)
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Post by: old4130 on November 20, 2008, 06:17:32 pm
Thats right next to your usual carpark ^^  ;)
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Post by: SteveC on November 20, 2008, 06:17:50 pm
two 911's on a lawn on Exmouth Rd Northcote, one in warpaint
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on November 20, 2008, 07:46:32 pm
Thats right next to your usual carpark ^^  ;)

Yea I was parked infront of the Falcon in that pic  ;)
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Post by: SteveC on November 20, 2008, 09:05:06 pm
nice burgundy fastback College Rd, Northcote this evening, around where I saw the VR6 and trailer and crewcab mentioned earlier
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on November 20, 2008, 09:32:55 pm
Flix in the Lupo GTI this evening in Ponsonby

Always brings a smile seeing that car
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: vag_nutter on November 20, 2008, 10:26:13 pm
There must have been a porsche thing on coz i saw about 20 of them on sh27 this afternoon,
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Post by: GTI's on November 20, 2008, 10:40:24 pm
Ha ha ha ha ha  ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on November 21, 2008, 12:52:16 pm
R35 outside kfc
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Post by: slowmo on November 21, 2008, 01:09:23 pm
or a GT-R?
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Post by: Ssom on November 21, 2008, 01:14:47 pm
R35 outside kfc


Jonah Lomu?  :p


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Post by: slowmo on November 21, 2008, 02:18:11 pm
LOL stolen?  :D :laugh:
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Post by: Trofeo on November 21, 2008, 03:42:41 pm

Jonah Lomu?  :p



nah it was a rather large white dude - silver car that left from outside video ezy at a decent pace!
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Post by: HaNs on November 21, 2008, 04:14:51 pm
or a GT-R?

Yeh or what ever else its called


its only a nissan....but one id own, 2nd one iv seen and its growing on me

 
LOL stolen?  :D :laugh:

Wasnt there for long  :P


Jonah Lomu?  :p




KFC spices are good for transplant patents you know
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Post by: tonka on November 21, 2008, 04:48:43 pm
A mustard yellow Mk1 on Tristram ave about 10 mins ago with vask stickers..
lookin' nice  :P
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on November 21, 2008, 04:56:49 pm
A mustard yellow Mk1 on Tristram ave about 10 mins ago with vask stickers..
lookin' nice  :P

That be Luke according to his real ID  :D. Vask member = Audio
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: tonka on November 21, 2008, 04:59:43 pm
That be Luke according to his real ID  :D. Vask member = Audio

and im not happy with you tristan....
had to wait TWO HOURS for Anna to get back with my feed.....
and it was s**t food
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Post by: VeeDub on November 21, 2008, 05:29:58 pm
and im not happy with you tristan....
had to wait TWO HOURS for Anna to get back with my feed.....
and it was s**t food

Bet it was worth the money you paid for it! Why you think it took her so long  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: tonka on November 21, 2008, 06:31:27 pm
Bet it was worth the money you paid for it! Why you think it took her so long  ;)

it cost me $7 all up? so no...
and explain why it took her so long, as im not following...
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on November 21, 2008, 07:28:20 pm
one mean aircooled at Levin Panel and Paint, guy priced up some paint for my GTi and let me have a squzzim at one of his two beetles, shall be seeing him at the nats next year.

(http://tamati.blundells.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/img_0116.jpg)

(http://tamati.blundells.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/img_0117.jpg)
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Post by: uero-jet on November 21, 2008, 08:02:56 pm
that beetle was on TM earlier this year
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Post by: halcyontom on November 21, 2008, 08:48:32 pm
yeah he just recently bought it off trademe as a run around, the lady told him that the suspension was all certed, once he got it VTNZ told him it hadn't gone through and been certed, so he's currently trying to get $300 back off her to compensate having to get that sorted.

morel of the story, if it seems to good to be true, its too good to be true
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pushbutton_auto on November 21, 2008, 08:49:14 pm
Bet it was worth the money you paid for it! Why you think it took her so long  ;)
head job  ....
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on November 21, 2008, 11:39:07 pm
it cost me $7 all up? so no...
and explain why it took her so long, as im not following...

You'll understand one day son  ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: VeeDub on November 21, 2008, 11:41:27 pm
Oh and also spotted Simon's ex mk2 gti on Ponsonby Rd opposite Sponge tonight, looked spiffing.
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Post by: choppy16v on November 22, 2008, 09:16:32 pm
cheers pal the hours of detailing are worth it.
 :)
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Post by: 1.8t on November 26, 2008, 12:43:20 am
Spotted a new holden sportswagon in Clubsport R8 spec. First time ive seen one, but have since discovered it on the hsv.com.au website.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: old4130 on November 27, 2008, 11:43:25 pm
Brendon in the black Mk2 on Fanshawe St.. while I was loitering around outside the office

Cheers for dropping it down a gear  ;D
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Post by: gti vr6 on November 28, 2008, 05:36:48 am
Brendon in the black Mk2 on Fanshawe St.. while I was loitering around outside the office

Cheers for dropping it down a gear  ;D

As if he wouldn't  :D
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Post by: Fizz on November 28, 2008, 12:20:26 pm
Spotted TZFLY's Smurfy GTI yesterday near botany
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Post by: Pristle on November 29, 2008, 11:12:43 am
Bugatti Type 37 on Marua Rd


Obviously a replica. Carjam says "TIPO37" is:

# Make: CUSTOMBUILT
# Model: BUGATTI 37B
# Year: 1989
# Main colour: Blue
# Vehicle type: Passenger Car/Van
# Body style: Sports Car
# No of seats: 5      <<<<<<<< yeah right!!
# CC rating: 2,800   <<<<<<<< a little bigger than the original
# Fuel type: Petrol
# Country of origin: France






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Post by: RRURQ on November 29, 2008, 11:33:49 am
John in his shiny red ur quattro in Henderson, just passed me. Looked great......
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 29, 2008, 09:28:50 pm
Today in Taupo:

RS6 V10
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/RS6V10.jpg)

Caddy Maxi on 19s
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/Caddy.jpg)

I also had a good look through all of the new Skoda range (including 3 new Superbs) and had a chat to the manager of Skoda NZ.
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Post by: rambo_005 on November 29, 2008, 09:47:32 pm
(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/14112008001.jpg)

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/14112008.jpg)

Spotted this old splitty in Wanganui a couple of weeks back, looked up the rego and saw it is a 'rental'

Then looked on Kiwi Kombis, van number 3

http://www.kiwikombis.com/vans/index.html

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Post by: rambo_005 on November 29, 2008, 09:55:04 pm
and that joke of a Merc that has been on TM in Wanganui on Friday... stink photo because I zoomed down on it from a few floors up;

(http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q239/rambo_005/25112008.jpg)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 80 Vert on November 29, 2008, 10:49:17 pm
New MKVI Golf in Henderson yesterday on trade plate, looks a bit like a Touran, not sure I like it.........
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Post by: uero-jet on November 29, 2008, 10:52:53 pm
New MKVI Golf in Henderson yesterday on trade plate, looks a bit like a Touran, not sure I like it.........
1st spot on vask is it john? for the mk6?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 80 Vert on November 29, 2008, 10:56:37 pm
Yeah, wasn't going to bother as it didn't really exite me as much as the 08 - GT500 Mustang I saw...... ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on November 30, 2008, 11:41:47 am
08 - GT500 Mustang I saw...... ;D

Charcoal with the white racing stripes? If it is I saw it as well in East Tamaki a few days ago.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: 80 Vert on November 30, 2008, 12:01:46 pm
Nope, blue with white stripes. Very nice............. ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on November 30, 2008, 01:12:29 pm
67-68 Camaro Takapuna last Wed, shiny black an uber cool
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Post by: GTI's on November 30, 2008, 04:54:04 pm
Nice mk1 cabby in tokoroa red with tan roof.
had the MK1 GTI front chin on it too  >:D
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Post by: HaNs on November 30, 2008, 06:28:13 pm
Nice mk1 cabby in tokoroa red with tan roof.
had the MK1 GTI front chin on it too  >:D

Guys from whanganui, he got it for his daughter and she didnt like it(she wanted a evo!)

Had a good chat to the guy this arvo, he picked it up from turners for 2k.

Hes thinking of respraying it. Says its goes like snot.

I think its a 85 and has had mods done by a tuning company. Hes had lots of clasics like 125's and the such.



Also saw 4 x gt3's today. 3 at one motel. Trackday maybe?


Also say a A8 this arvo
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 01, 2008, 09:58:32 am
Spotted a late-model A3 cabriolet this morning...strange looking thing it was. Looked factory, too.
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Post by: RobClubley on December 01, 2008, 12:51:50 pm
OMG:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00036.jpg)

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00037.jpg)

Note that it's parked outside a brothel!!
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Post by: qta4 on December 01, 2008, 12:56:56 pm
She doesnt really look like a brothel girl, does she ;D








Oh, you mean that pink thing ;D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: xring on December 01, 2008, 01:37:17 pm
The 'pink thing' is absolutely revolting. Stretch limo's are one of my pet hates.
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Post by: Simon MkII on December 01, 2008, 01:42:48 pm
Spotted a late-model A3 cabriolet this morning...strange looking thing it was. Looked factory, too.

They released the A3 Cab mid year.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 01, 2008, 01:47:54 pm
They released the A3 Cab mid year.
Why? ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on December 01, 2008, 01:49:01 pm
OMG:

Note that it's parked outside a brothel!!
At least when someone states on their CV that they are a member of Poon Fah assn, I know that means they are a part-time hooker!!! ;D
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Post by: halcyontom on December 01, 2008, 03:11:27 pm
OMG:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00036.jpg)

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00037.jpg)

Note that it's parked outside a brothel!!

that limo service is based in Petone I believe, used to see it all the time, I've never been a fan of the H3, let alone any SUV, and that stretched one is probably an even larger annoyance on the road.
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Post by: spooln on December 01, 2008, 03:33:34 pm
Saw John Stone crusing down the Southern on Sunday morning. The red URQ look very sharp.
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Post by: CBRT on December 01, 2008, 03:54:58 pm
horribly logo painted R32 in birkenhead...what a shame
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Post by: John Stone on December 01, 2008, 08:02:57 pm
Saw John Stone crusing down the Southern on Sunday morning. The red URQ look very sharp.
Ha, figured if I drove around the big smoke enough over the weekend someone would see me. Went to Ivy Rossiter's CD release at The Basement Bar on Friday night and good her music is too. Spent a lot of Saturday trying to source a replacement race tyre after banging the front left into an offcut of metal in a careless moment on Friday evening.
Eventually went to see Mal Clark, who had some available but after having a good look, thought the tyre wasn't damaged - just looked it to my slightly anxious mind. Big ups to Mr Clark - he was correct.
On Sunday at Pukekohe the water temp went through the roof right at the end of practice and I pulled the pin after only three laps in our first event. The temp was up and down, quite quickly too. Probably the thermostat not fully opening - I hope ???
On the way home it stayed completely in the normal zone for 200kms - go figure.

John
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Post by: td19 on December 02, 2008, 08:22:20 am
White Ur quattro SPxxxx in E C Mercedez basement storage area on Hobson St .... possibly an MB?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on December 02, 2008, 08:29:11 am
Spotted a lovely R50 Toerag in Welly on Saturday morning...I also sat in it and fondled the interior ;D
It was in GT Continental's showroom.

I was very surprised at the lack of space inside compared to my much smaller RAV...
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Post by: RobClubley on December 02, 2008, 08:31:08 am
Spotted a lovely R50 Toerag in Welly on Saturday morning...I also sat in it and fondled the interior ;D
It was in GT Continental's showroom.

I was very surprised at the lack of space inside compared to my much smaller RAV...

I had a quick look at that but was more interested in the Superb II and the Aston in the doorway :D
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 02, 2008, 08:32:31 am
Didn't see the Aston...I was there about 9am, so it may not have been put out yet.

I also looked at the Superb II...I likey! Still needs to be AWD
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 02, 2008, 05:09:23 pm
I also looked at the Superb II...I likey! Still needs to be AWD

You can special order a Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 ;)
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on December 02, 2008, 05:10:35 pm
You can special order a Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 ;)
Nice.

I also saw a Cross-Touran while I was there...it was surprisingly cool. For a people mover.
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Post by: Rocketscott on December 02, 2008, 05:47:52 pm
You can special order a Superb 3.6 V6 4x4 ;)
6.6 0-100, fast car excellent sleeper  :police: >:D :angel:
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: coons on December 05, 2008, 03:13:58 pm
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3082985955_a921ca13ec.jpg?v=0)

The above on Ponsonby, they are still cool..  8) and at the same time a Ferrari on the back of a tow truck  :D
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Post by: Bullseye on December 05, 2008, 03:36:39 pm
and at the same time a Ferrari on the back of a tow truck  :D

Repo man  ???
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Simon MkII on December 05, 2008, 03:53:52 pm
I spotted one of those on a hoist today, with all bits showing too  :o
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on December 05, 2008, 04:05:46 pm
did you tell it that she was a dirty girl?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on December 05, 2008, 06:05:57 pm
RS4 V8 Avant Spencerville Christchurch and he was giving it arseholes  >:D >:D :police: what a sound!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HandsomeDan on December 08, 2008, 10:45:52 am
Spoteed a red Ferrari (not sure what model - was in the rear vision mirror) on the Northern motorway...overheating by the looks of things.

Traffic was at a crawl from Silverdale onwards as they had an open day thing at the Northern Gateway Toll road.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: HaNs on December 08, 2008, 10:51:50 am
Tim's(Taupoq) A4.....it needs a clean Tim! Get those cobwebs off it!
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Fizz on December 08, 2008, 11:50:36 am
Spotted 2 M5's 1 in St Lukes on Sunday and another this morning mmmm....  >:D
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Thomas on December 08, 2008, 07:19:29 pm
Spotted a black Audi R8 in St Luke's on Friday
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on December 09, 2008, 03:11:39 pm
Silver B5 S4 Avant Northlands Mall Carpark Christchurch it had a VASK sticker on the back number plate CEZ6*2 whos car is this?
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on December 09, 2008, 03:41:43 pm
Blue Audi S8 heading South from Shannon through Levin yesterday, gave me the claw with a huge grin on his face, anyone from here

And im not sure, but I think I saw a silver one of these  (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:VW_Scirocco_front_20080730.jpg)today heading north from Shannon to Palmerston North on my way back from the hospital, really turned my head

quiet a few dubs around Palmy any members in here?
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 09, 2008, 03:48:05 pm
If you saw a scirocco, you may well have seen the first in the country
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: halcyontom on December 09, 2008, 04:38:34 pm
Yeah I didnt think they were here yet? wasnt like any golf I've seen before much lower/ boxier
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Rocketscott on December 09, 2008, 04:46:45 pm
Silver B5 S4 Avant Northlands Mall Carpark Christchurch it had a VASK sticker on the back number plate CEZ6*2 whos car is this?

any updates on this car? wolud love to see it at the Christchurch meet on the 14th
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: SteveC on December 13, 2008, 08:17:13 am

nice red and black '66 beetle in Takapuna yesterday (or Thursday) Empi mags and a split dual muffler setup with the outlets behind the back wheels
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: Pristle on December 13, 2008, 09:36:20 am
Rego BWIAN. The Life of... came to mind, had to laugh.
Title: Re: The Official SPOTTED thread...
Post by: bigbumper on December 13, 2008, 06:43:23 pm
Rego BWIAN. The Life of... came to mind, had to laugh.

"I'm Brian and so's my wife!"... classic  ;D
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Post by: BB on December 13, 2008, 07:15:44 pm
"Whomb should we have them wrelease" ;D
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Post by: chis on December 14, 2008, 06:18:25 pm
the above ^^ cruising with his lady in a white jetta- cuts a nice profile that car.
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Post by: HaNs on December 14, 2008, 07:34:22 pm
B5 S4 Avant on the lake front
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Post by: halcyontom on December 14, 2008, 08:06:36 pm
Silver Mk2 golf - heading north over the foxton bridges, anyone in here?
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Post by: vag_nutter on December 14, 2008, 11:01:09 pm
Saw a clk dtm and quite a few db9s
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Post by: Pristle on December 14, 2008, 11:49:40 pm
Very tidy nog blu Mk3 wagon, in Newmarket early Sat morning, rego ESQ***

Blingy 5-dr Mk2, heading for Botany Sunday arvo, rego ??550. Sounded like forced induction.
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Post by: bigbumper on December 15, 2008, 08:08:12 pm
Blingy 5-dr Mk2, heading for Botany Sunday arvo, rego ??550. Sounded like forced induction.

White with a big bumper on the front and a narrow bumper on the rear?  I see that one quite often when I'm out East... never noticed the turbo or s/c noise though
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Post by: 124dude on December 15, 2008, 08:35:43 pm
saw very original silver 5dr mk2 GTI at recycling centre and a sexual silver RS6
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Post by: CBRT on December 15, 2008, 10:17:54 pm
Black lambo murcelago in Takapuna today  :o
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Post by: bigbumper on December 15, 2008, 10:20:01 pm
Saw a red Ferrari 612 Scaglietti on Customs St in rush hour this morning... turned the corner onto Albert St and there's a black one!  Honestly, who'd have one... they're so common ::) ;D
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Post by: RobClubley on December 16, 2008, 09:44:55 am
Parked near this in Wellington airport carpark:

(http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/RobClubley/Cars/DSC00060.jpg)
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Post by: xring on December 16, 2008, 11:40:54 am
A very sweet Ferrari 550 Maranello on Hutt Road, Petone earlier this morning.
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Post by: old4130 on December 16, 2008, 01:18:51 pm
Parked near this in Wellington airport carpark:


Wonder why you were at the airport ?  :D

Good to finally meet the infamous RobClubley yesterday
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Post by: RobClubley on December 16, 2008, 01:20:35 pm
Yeah good to meet you too. Sorry we didn't get the chance to chat.
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Post by: old4130 on December 16, 2008, 01:53:11 pm
no worries.. you had plenty on your hands to sort out !!

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Post by: Filx on December 16, 2008, 02:34:39 pm
Very tidy nog blu Mk3 wagon, in Newmarket early Sat morning, rego ESQ***


That would be me  :) - technically she's Jazz Blue but who's counting  :D
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Post by: Pristle on December 16, 2008, 04:12:49 pm
White with a big bumper on the front and a narrow bumper on the rear?  I see that one quite often when I'm out East... never noticed the turbo or s/c noise though

Sounds like you've seen it too.
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Post by: Pristle on December 16, 2008, 04:14:13 pm
That would be me  :) - technically she's Jazz Blue but who's counting  :D


Point noted. I like the ESQuire-esque plate, and you didn't even need to pay extra for it!
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Post by: halcyontom on December 16, 2008, 06:20:10 pm
black peugeot 205 gti

almost made me want to go french
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Post by: CBRT on December 16, 2008, 10:21:03 pm
black peugeot 205 gti

almost made me want to go french

Almost..........  ;)
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Post by: db_222 on December 16, 2008, 10:30:17 pm
black peugeot 205 gti

almost made me want to go french

do it! they are sooo much fun!
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 17, 2008, 10:38:04 am
I saw three separate Polo GTi's, being driven by three separate gorgeous blonde women...on th eNthn Mway.

Fabulous drive in this morning.
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Post by: wilco on December 17, 2008, 02:52:55 pm
Sure you didn't go around the block twice more?   ;D
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Post by: phil on December 17, 2008, 04:15:50 pm
Brendon today in his MK11  :o

Oh yeah !!!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/brendon.jpg)
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Post by: VeeDub on December 17, 2008, 04:21:29 pm
Just spotted on beaumont st, 1990 corrado 16v in red - number plate VW 16V, anyone know this car?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 17, 2008, 04:27:14 pm
Just spotted on beaumont st, 1990 corrado 16v in red - number plate VW 16V, anyone know this car?

Thats typ53 isnt it?
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Post by: VeeDub on December 17, 2008, 05:07:56 pm
Thats typ53 isnt it?


I don't think so? Does Craig have a pplate? Only saw it really briefly!
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 17, 2008, 05:18:37 pm
Craig's plate is 16VGTI
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Post by: i wana rs6 on December 17, 2008, 05:36:14 pm
Pristine blue California in Te Rapa (Hamilton for those north of the Bombays. :P)

The driver couldnt fit enough in so had a big Thule box on top.
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Post by: halcyontom on December 17, 2008, 05:44:14 pm
black peugeot 205 gti

almost made me want to go french

Brendon today in his MK11  :o

Oh yeah !!!

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/philwalter/brendon.jpg)

ah now I remember why I'm staying german  ;D
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Post by: GTI's on December 17, 2008, 07:04:21 pm
Super sik photo Phil!
super sniper.
Super sharp shooter.
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Post by: VeeDub on December 18, 2008, 05:32:20 pm
Spotted at on Fanshawe St this evening, purple 1993 2L 16v corrado - UK import UT**** Had estoril's and looked lowered and in really nice nick!!
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Post by: captncrash on December 18, 2008, 07:10:02 pm
Seen on the way home

Kiwihigh's Mk2 on Brouham St...

Looking good in Matt Black
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Post by: old4130 on December 18, 2008, 10:39:30 pm
Just spotted on beaumont st, 1990 corrado 16v in red - number plate VW 16V, anyone know this car?
Lives next door to my sister in law
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Post by: CBRT on December 18, 2008, 10:44:40 pm
black vr6 3door behind me on the NW heading into the city today.... absolute minter.. i let him pass me  :o :o minter!!! totally standard
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Post by: Fizz on December 18, 2008, 10:47:42 pm
Nice looking Red Mk2 Jetta in Botany. We were both checking out each others car at the lights lol :P
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Post by: SteveC on December 19, 2008, 07:06:03 am
the '66 beetle again, but this time parked in the same place on College Rd, Northcote, where I saw the fastback and a VR6, might wander down on the weekend
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 19, 2008, 04:17:06 pm
Spotted at a local cafe this afternoon, whilst waiting for my coffee: July 08 edition of M2

(http://lightsurf.xtra.co.nz/mmps/RECIPIENT/001_015654041b2d5db3_1/2.jpg?partExt=.jpg&outquality=56&rand=1657966381811890496&ext=.jpg&limitsize=600,800&inviteToken=HERr4wJjz7ac9ar7U8aU)
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Post by: Turbo on December 19, 2008, 04:41:50 pm
^
he's so righteous.

go nick!
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Post by: qta4 on December 19, 2008, 07:08:43 pm
Nik paid 4 grand to have his photo in that issue ;D
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Post by: chis on December 19, 2008, 07:26:51 pm
haha!  he has a well thought out opinion though.... :laugh:
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Post by: SteveC on December 20, 2008, 07:44:55 pm

twice in two days around Takapuna, a red MK2 golf 5dr, lowered (bouncy, bouncy) with 5-spoke mags on the front and black steelies on the rear
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 21, 2008, 09:03:11 am
RS2 last night on the way back from dinner celebrating being with my GF for a year.
Seeing this topped it off nicely. Don't often see two RS2's at the same location in NZ.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/TaylorsRS2.jpg)

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Post by: Audi Life on December 21, 2008, 05:43:50 pm
Oh yeah who did I spot on Jervois about a week back? We exchanged friendly hand gestures ;) I was in my yellow Mk1
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Post by: qta4 on December 21, 2008, 07:34:43 pm
Come on Guys, Nik is as straight as a die, FFS,and even if he wasn't he is still a great guy
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Post by: old4130 on December 22, 2008, 12:07:35 am
RS2 last night on the way back from dinner celebrating being with my GF for a year.
Seeing this topped it off nicely. Don't often see two RS2's at the same location in NZ.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/TaylorsRS2.jpg)



I used to see that one about in Princes St, by Uni a bit

Looks real sharp in silver
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 22, 2008, 08:04:10 am
I used to see that one about in Princes St, by Uni a bit

Looks real sharp in silver

Local Audi nutters own it round here now.
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Post by: Hoff on December 22, 2008, 08:53:38 am
Local Audi nutters own it round here now.


Your Doctor?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 22, 2008, 09:50:57 am
Your Doctor?

Nope, the Taylors, they also own an A6 V8, ex Giltrap Targa S3, 90 quattro turbo Targa car, Audi V8, R8 and a B7 TDI Avant plus maybe one or to that I missing.
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Post by: SteveC on December 22, 2008, 09:56:50 am

black Cayman, Takapuna just now, I like!
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Post by: halcyontom on December 22, 2008, 03:08:50 pm
black mk4 golf with a full Oettinger body kit, the licence plates SEXONO, freaken creamed myself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4)
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Post by: SteveC on December 22, 2008, 03:19:03 pm

tidy original Porky 944 turbo, Taka's just now, considering that they're a lash-up dropped AUDI coupe, it's aged well
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Post by: RobClubley on December 22, 2008, 03:20:45 pm
black mk4 golf with a full Oettinger body kit, the licence plates SEXONO, freaken creamed myself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4)

I've seen that one too :D
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 22, 2008, 03:27:51 pm
black mk4 golf with a full Oettinger body kit, the licence plates SEXONO, freaken creamed myself (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pXfHLUlZf4)

That was for sale on TradeMe for a while... I wonder if it ever sold?
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Post by: halcyontom on December 22, 2008, 03:54:30 pm
still wearing a for sale sign on the back, however could be for rice racing/ picking up womans
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Post by: HaNs on December 22, 2008, 04:52:32 pm
Yesterday - ED30 screaming up the lake front


Today- Yellow B5 S4 avant and a new S3
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Post by: HaNs on December 22, 2008, 07:50:08 pm
Mk3 vr6- Plate BDC, white VASK sticker back left hand corner of the rear window. Who is this?
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Post by: CBRT on December 22, 2008, 10:52:22 pm
Mk3 vr6- Plate BDC, white VASK sticker back left hand corner of the rear window. Who is this?

not mine sounds like it except for the plate.... where? my car is supoosed to be in the gararge not driving round  :-[
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Post by: SteveC on December 23, 2008, 07:04:27 am
not mine sounds like it except for the plate.... where? my car is supoosed to be in the gararge not driving round  :-[

maybe it has a secret life of its own, Ballin   ;)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 23, 2008, 07:56:21 am
maybe it has a secret life of its own, Ballin   ;)
It's not named Christine, is it?
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Post by: HaNs on December 23, 2008, 08:31:30 am
not mine sounds like it except for the plate.... where? my car is supoosed to be in the gararge not driving round  :-[

Taupo- Outisde Bodyworks gym
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Post by: CBRT on December 23, 2008, 08:36:55 am
maybe it has a secret life of its own, Ballin   ;)

Maybe the garage is "test driving" it???  ??? :-X :-[
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Post by: HaNs on December 23, 2008, 08:51:21 am
Wasnt ballins car as it wasnt white. Car had tinted rear lights also. Prob some vasker on holiday.
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 23, 2008, 09:25:27 am
Wasnt ballins car as it wasnt white. Car had tinted rear lights also. Prob some vasker on holiday.
Bah...those pesky Vaskers...
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Post by: 86gte on December 23, 2008, 02:22:49 pm
Have been spotting a very nice looking mk1 golf gti in black in hastings lately, looks very clean and tidy, sounds the tits too. plate is mk1 gti   i presume its a vask member but didnt see stickers. Anybody know who it is?
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Post by: xring on December 23, 2008, 02:48:08 pm
Lotus 11 (?) just drove past my office in Petone. Also saw the white R50 (rego R50 VW) at zip earlier. Don't really like the look of the normal Toureg, but the R50 in white is rather eye catching.
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Post by: VeeDub on December 23, 2008, 02:56:26 pm
Have been spotting a very nice looking mk1 golf gti in black in hastings lately, looks very clean and tidy, sounds the tits too. plate is mk1 gti   i presume its a vask member but didnt see stickers. Anybody know who it is?

I think it has an ABF or a 9a in it? Was/is a mechanic/painters car in HB. That's all i know. Was on trademe earlier this year for about 8k i think?
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 23, 2008, 03:02:32 pm
I think it has an ABF or a 9a in it? Was/is a mechanic/painters car in HB. That's all i know. Was on trademe earlier this year for about 8k i think?

It has a 2E 2.0L 8V in it and I believe the guy who had it has since sold it.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 23, 2008, 03:13:53 pm
It has a 2E 2.0L 8V in it and I believe the guy who had it has since sold it.

His son or step son is driving it atm.
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Post by: SteveC on December 23, 2008, 04:45:16 pm

split windscreen kombi (the one with the deep "eyebrow" above the screen) in tan with cream roof, mags, trolling around Takapuna yesterday, big smile stuff  ;D
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Post by: HaNs on December 23, 2008, 06:55:56 pm
Bah...those pesky Vaskers...

Atleast thety arent as bad as ESers
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Post by: bigbumper on December 23, 2008, 07:04:08 pm
RS2 last night on the way back from dinner celebrating being with my GF for a year.
Seeing this topped it off nicely. Don't often see two RS2's at the same location in NZ.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/Golfboy666gti/TaylorsRS2.jpg)



Spotted the same car on Hobson Street in Auckland rush hour this evening
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Post by: Turbo on December 23, 2008, 07:14:48 pm
the black 'silver bullet' in newmarket, looking small and purposeful.
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Post by: Y0RKI on December 24, 2008, 09:12:57 am
Atleast thety arent as bad as ESers

ouch!
play nicely, it's christmas time after all  ::)
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Post by: HandsomeDan on December 24, 2008, 10:07:25 am
Spotted a nice Grey R50 on Tamaki Drive this morning...lovely, lovely. lovely.
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Post by: Pristle on December 24, 2008, 10:38:48 am
Very cool aircooled ragtop Beetle, in white with black top, lowered on what appear to be at least 17s. Sadly I was heading in the opposite direction and in traffic, if I had my camera with me I would have turned around and followed.
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Post by: Y0RKI on December 24, 2008, 10:40:31 am
Was driving behind a Bettle with a Boyd Coddington Wheels sticker in the back window.
only when i pulled up alongside did i see the wheels.
It looked stunning! cant even remember the colour of the beetle, was too busy admiring the wheels
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Post by: SteveC on December 24, 2008, 01:29:48 pm

there seem to be a lot of tasty aircooleds around at the mo, there was a nice shiny dark blue beetle running around Taka recently
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Post by: coons on December 24, 2008, 01:31:32 pm
there seem to be a lot of tasty aircooleds around at the mo, there was a nice shiny dark blue beetle running around Taka recently

Saw that too, very nice
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 26, 2008, 04:27:17 pm
Dad spotted a red Porsche 959 today in Napier, carjammed it, its the real deal.
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Post by: 80 Vert on December 26, 2008, 05:08:51 pm
there seem to be a lot of tasty aircooleds around at the mo, there was a nice shiny dark blue beetle running around Taka recently

Convertible with a blue top?
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Post by: coons on December 26, 2008, 05:37:50 pm
The one I saw was not convertible. Dark rich metallic blue
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Post by: BB on December 27, 2008, 08:08:32 pm
Did we spot nic in his rs2 coming into auck on xmas day?
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 28, 2008, 08:43:48 am
Did we spot nic in his rs2 coming into auck on xmas day?

Nope, it must have been Andre.

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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 28, 2008, 08:45:11 am
Last night at the supermarket was Paul Henry getting out of his 735Li.

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Post by: SteveC on December 28, 2008, 09:25:10 am
Convertible with a blue top?

no, as Coons said, sedan and looking pretty standard
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Post by: vag_nutter on December 28, 2008, 09:53:17 am
So did you like the sound of dads coupe steve?
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Post by: SteveC on December 28, 2008, 10:08:29 am
So did you like the sound of dads coupe steve?

sure did, thought it might have been the Porsche in front until it drove past!   ;D
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Post by: Filx on December 28, 2008, 11:10:20 am
Saw the satin/matte black late model TT last night parked on the Parnell strip. Didn't get a chance to get a pic. Not sure if it suits a TT that much  :-\ or at least I'd say you'd need to do more with wheels and ride height to pull the "look" off properly. But certainly different  :D
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Post by: Ssom on December 28, 2008, 03:20:51 pm
Dad spotted a red Porsche 959 today in Napier, carjammed it, its the real deal.

I've got a 1980's (Either 1988 or 89) NZ Car magazine with an article about a red 959 in NZ.  It was one made for a sheik of some sort, with a red leather interior.
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Post by: RS ZWEI on December 28, 2008, 03:31:46 pm
I've got a 1980's (Either 1988 or 89) NZ Car magazine with an article about a red 959 in NZ.  It was one made for a sheik of some sort, with a red leather interior.

I think Colin Giltrap owned that car, Im sure his one got exported in the late 80's, early 90's.
The one Dad saw came into the country September this year.

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Post by: bigbumper on December 28, 2008, 09:42:29 pm
I think Colin Giltrap owned that car, Im sure his one got exported in the late 80's, early 90's.
The one Dad saw came into the country September this year.

Yep, Giltraps 959 was red with red alright.  I'd also heard it left NZ many years ago.  Ssom, I remember the same article and probably have the same magazine stored in a box somewhere

Saw a cool original old Kombi with pop top roof in Onehunga today
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Post by: Pristle on December 29, 2008, 02:40:51 am
Non-VAG :

Showroom condition: Ford Escort 1600 Sport (ca. 1980?) on Marua Rd. & 1956 Benz 220S at Remuera Shell (LM220), both cars immaculate
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Post by: bigbumper on December 29, 2008, 02:32:38 pm
Showroom condition: Ford Escort 1600 Sport (ca. 1980?) on Marua Rd.

Bronze colour, with silver 6x9s in the rear shelf?  I spotted it yesterday too, on Abbotts Way
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Post by: Pristle on December 30, 2008, 01:37:56 am
That was the one. Wasn't close enough to see the back shelf though.
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Post by: rambo_005 on December 30, 2008, 09:31:32 pm
Spotted gunmetal Coupe quattro (Vasker) in Cambridge, Black MK3 (VR6 or GTI) with VW/Audi logos on windscreen in Waitahanui (south of Taupo)
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Post by: AndyGti on December 31, 2008, 07:27:49 am
Spotted gunmetal Coupe quattro (Vasker) in Cambridge, Black MK3 (VR6 or GTI) with VW/Audi logos on windscreen in Waitahanui (south of Taupo)
saw the quattro going south thru putararu yesterday