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#284110 31-Mar-2021 15:19
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Recently returned to NZ, and I'm really struggling to find something to buy. I don't think my conditions are that out there, but maybe they are?

 

I want:

 

Fun to drive

 

2012+

 

At least 4 star safety rating

 

Up to 30k

 

Not massive

 

 

 

I was eyeing up a Mk7 Golf GTI, but I don't trust the DSG in them, and would almost count on a mechanical warranty saying the clutch packs are a consumable. Manuals are not common to come by.

 

F20 BMW M135i was looking good, but they have their own set of issues around VVT by the looks.

 

I previously had a 2010 Mazda 3 MPS which was a great car, but I've been there done that, and they are getting a bit long in the tooth.

 

 

 

I've got to be missing an obvious answer here??


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  #2684824 31-Mar-2021 15:23
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BMW i3?




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  #2684826 31-Mar-2021 15:26
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Nissan 370Z?

 

My next vehicle will be fully electric, so gears will no longer be a thing. In the meantime, I'm driving an i20... at least I get the feeling of a manual, even if the rest of the car is pretty crap.


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  #2684827 31-Mar-2021 15:27
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First gen anything and European sounds like a bad idea. If honest I'd prefer Japanese, but the Euro options I put seemed about closest to what I'm after.




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  #2684829 31-Mar-2021 15:29
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SirHumphreyAppleby:

 

Nissan 370Z?

 

My next vehicle will be fully electric, so gears will no longer be a thing. In the meantime, I'm driving an i20... at least I get the feeling of a manual, even if the rest of the car is pretty crap.

 

 

 

 

Bit of a lads car, and I'm getting past that. Most of them are import too, making the infotainment absolutely useless. Great engine, though.


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  #2684846 31-Mar-2021 15:51
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This was a possibility for us a few months back. Bit old, bit cheap, should go like sh1i off a shovel...

 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/toyota/listing/3009532153?bof=BWvwSV0B





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  #2684848 31-Mar-2021 15:52
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Yeah, the Blade Master was very high on the list, it's just the safety rating that lets it down. It's got everything else in my books. Absolute sleeper.


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  #2684849 31-Mar-2021 15:53
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Toyota 86?


 
 
 

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  #2684851 31-Mar-2021 16:01
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Or this then

 

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/rover/listing/3028559388?bof=ZL3HxrrH

 

Ok you would have to tear up the safety rating and set it on fire, but still think they're the best thing since sliced bread.

 

Thread hijacking over.





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  #2684852 31-Mar-2021 16:01
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straff:

 

Toyota 86?

 

 

 

 

I hear they are a bit under powered, but I've never driven one. Worth a look for sure.


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  #2684853 31-Mar-2021 16:01
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straff:

 

Toyota 86?

 

 

Not with the engine it come with. A bit anemic.

 

I thought they'd sorted the DSG thing out? My brother has an S3 which is a couple of years old and it's ferocious. I can't imagine the RS version. But 4WD so not necessarily my cup of tea but good fun. He was trying to find a 135 though. 


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  #2684854 31-Mar-2021 16:02
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  #2684855 31-Mar-2021 16:03
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Yeah it's not fast, but if fun is your primary requirement, you'll enjoy a test drive!


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  #2684856 31-Mar-2021 16:05
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Handsomedan:

 

What about a Box of trouble? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/alfa-romeo/giulietta/listing/3033467697?bof=OqkdXCrA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Haha it might be quicker and less painful to just set 21k on fire.


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mudguard:

 

straff:

 

Toyota 86?

 

 

Not with the engine it come with. A bit anemic.

 

I thought they'd sorted the DSG thing out? My brother has an S3 which is a couple of years old and it's ferocious. I can't imagine the RS version. But 4WD so not necessarily my cup of tea but good fun. He was trying to find a 135 though. 

 

 

 

 

Yeah I can't really find anything saying if the Mk 7 DSG is as bad as the old ones or now. The ones in my budget have the Turbo recall and being import I'm not sure you'd be able to tell if it's been done.

 

 

 

Mate in the UK had a fairly new RS3, can confirm was rapid.


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What, are you not enamoured with all of these SUV/Crossover, PHEV SUV/Crossover, EV SUV things?

 

Please depart our planet, everyone must confirm to 1 ton raised vehicles, no individuality is allowed please.

 

 





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