Cost of living in NZ - the bottom line

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Mar 26th 2005, 12:11 pm

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No idea.. but will try send you some now damages!! ha ha.

Didn't work..have only got 110 point!!! wow!! didn't know that!

Mar 26th 2005, 7:00 pm

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Our thoughts exactly. Does it have anything to do with the number of stars you have or is that to do with posts? Is it related to the funny little blue boxes underneath the stars?How much karma do you have to spread b4 you can give karma to the same person again? I think we need a moderator.

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Mar 26th 2005, 7:19 pm

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Thanks to all who posted - some good points here and vital info about good ice cream! Cheers!!!!!

Apr 16th 2005, 4:02 am

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Ive done a search but still cant seem to find what Im looking for. I want to take my VW Passat with me....is it worth it?

I cant seem to work out how much shipping and taxes would be, nor can I find any info on how much an identical car would cost to buy in NZ. ANy help would be much appreciated!

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Apr 16th 2005, 6:50 am

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Re: Cost of living in NZ - the bottom line

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Ive done a search but still cant seem to find what Im looking for. I want to take my VW Passat with me....is it worth it?

I cant seem to work out how much shipping and taxes would be, nor can I find any info on how much an identical car would cost to buy in NZ. ANy help would be much appreciated!

Thanks
Lucyb

Err - why? It'll cost you a heap to get it there, it'll be expensive to maintain and get parts for, it'll be difficult to sell when you need to, and you could get much better vfm by selling the VW and buying the equivalent Nissan/Toyota in NZ. I would say the only cars worth taking were classics, which will last well due to the lack of salt on the roads. There's no point in taking a mass-produced European car to NZ.

Apr 16th 2005, 7:03 am

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Thanks...thats exactly the sort of traight talking answer I needed!!!! I do love my VW, but Im not stupid! She will have to go...Im not in the mood to waste money!

Bugger it though, Ive only had it 2 weeks! I also last week won a convertible mini at work, brand new....I was going to sell that for sure...I take it minis are pricey over there? I will be so sad to part with my two new cars, as for the last couple of years I have been driving a banger Fiat Punto which I was well chuffed to see the back of!

Apr 16th 2005, 7:03 am

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Thanks...thats exactly the sort of traight talking answer I needed!!!! I do love my VW, but Im not stupid! She will have to go...Im not in the mood to waste money!

PS IS there a website where I can look at the cost of used cars in NZ, especially South Island?

Apr 16th 2005, 7:14 am

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PS IS there a website where I can look at the cost of used cars in NZ, especially South Island?

There are quite a few dealerships online (just google) and you can always check out the guideline prices at auction at www.turners.co.nz which are about 10-20% below what you might pay at a dealer's.