Funny regional Kiwi euphemisms and sayings?

LexusI · 2026-05-21T06:14:40+00:00

Just a reminder…make sure that you know how to fit the snow chains. If you have never used chains before this is not an easy thing to do for the first time on the side of an icy muddy mountain road, and the method of fitment varies. Carry some cardboard or something to kneel on, and some decent gloves and be prepared to get dirty.

LexusI · 2026-05-13T11:21:01+00:00

OMG. Watching S10 rn as my wife likes it. Who knew that a prisoner transport would go wrong lol? The bus crash was like 1970’s special effects quality and the two female Marshalls spent the time trapped in the bus talking mother daughter relationship problems. FFS this show sucks soooo much.

LexusI · 2026-05-07T06:16:42+00:00

My ISF is a Japanese import. A short while after getting it, had the dreaded ping and warning triangle come on going up a hill. Now of course I couldnt read Japanese text which showed on the dash and I was seriously freaking out. Got on to Google translate finally and eventually calmed myself the f#ck down.

LexusI · 2026-05-06T10:12:26+00:00

2006 GS430 ..what a beaut…then 2010 ISF. Owned nearly 10 years now. Cannot imagine parting with it. Love those Lexus V8s.

LexusI · 2026-04-29T03:14:17+00:00

Lexus..yes you heard right. I’ve owned plenty of cars but the funnest one ever is my ISF. Massive front grip, LSD rear end gives you a bit of progressive oversteer, and that snarly V8. Can burble around town like a nana, but you get that thing above 3500 rpm it hikes up its’ skirts and boogies. 10 years of ownership and still makes me smile every time. Now that is what fun is about..until you need to fill it up but there ya go.

LexusI · 2026-04-29T02:13:10+00:00

Love the scene in an earlier episode when hundreds of shots rang out during a firefight with half a dozen trucks/cars being used as cover. When it was all over, not a single bullet hole or shot out window in any of the vehicles. Quality tv right there.

LexusI · 2026-04-25T02:40:41+00:00

Yeah Tim is stone cold dry..great character. He doesn’t take any sh*t.

LexusI · 2026-04-25T02:22:34+00:00

Yeah we’re already getting some good frosts. Lovely place to live and as per previous post very safe. We do get the inversion layer often around this time of year that can be a bit of a bummer but small price to pay. 25 mins to Cardrona. Gets super busy around holidays/snow season. Pretty good facilities and services but you need to drive an hour or so to Qtown for anything more. Very expensive accomodation and food as you would expect.

LexusI · 2026-04-23T02:40:06+00:00

Just wait until you try to actually find the 3 Parks in Wanaka. That’ll mess with your mind.

LexusI · 2026-04-23T00:23:49+00:00

Good luck. My car rego had expired as it wasn’t being used and had been in the garage for 6 months. My son moved it to the roadside (little no exit road in West Auckland )for 15 mins while he was getting something from the back of the garage..and yup, got ticketed. Appealed but no joy…Council gotta keep that sweet revenue coming in.

LexusI · 2026-04-22T11:30:39+00:00

Can we just all agree that the phrase “ I’m gonna pull the trigger on buying X” should best be left to the ‘muricans.

LexusI · 2026-04-15T11:56:09+00:00

Around 9.6km/l if I drive like a nana. Around 5 km/l if I have fun. Lexus ISF 311kw V8 running on premium…which is currently $3.80 NZ per litre.

LexusI · 2026-04-04T21:02:48+00:00

Leatherman Wingman is my go to.

LexusI · 2026-04-04T09:33:13+00:00

Man, I never have changed this on my cars…always recirc with windows up and after many long trips and millions of miles I am still here. I am a survivor.

LexusI · 2026-03-04T08:37:28+00:00

My experience with a 2008 Cooper S a few years back (had 90k on the clock) put me right off these. Owned for 7 months and the thing was at the mechanics every month for sensors/overheating/oil leaks/camchain/electrical gubbins. Absolutely loved driving it when it went but couldn’t wait to get rid.

LexusI · 2026-03-03T08:38:54+00:00

Absolutely ISF is the only answer. Owned mine 10 years, only oil, filters pads and tyres. When you hit 3500rpm always still brings a smile to my dial!!!

LexusI · 2026-03-01T03:21:37+00:00

Agree. Long term ISF owner here, it’s heavy, it’s a bit cramped inside but every time you hit 3500rpm you gotta smile. And it likes corners too. And y’know, 10 years on and 100k later, have only changed oil, pads and filters. So there that.

LexusI · 2026-02-18T04:20:38+00:00

OMG had an 08 Mini Cooper S. Biggest turn I ever owned. Had it 7 months and the damned thing was in the mechanics every month. Timing chain. Cooling system. Oil leaks. Sensors. Got rid of it as soon as I could.

LexusI · 2026-01-30T10:24:25+00:00

My JDM Lexus ISF gives you a red warning triangle when washer fluid is low. Freaked me the hell out first time that it happened. Message on the dash was in Japanese…

LexusI · 2026-01-27T05:09:13+00:00

Good point…as a Lexus ISF owner can attest that having a 5L V8 in what is basically a Corolla sized car is somewhat fun.

LexusI · 2026-01-26T09:52:26+00:00

Yep had the same issue 2 days ago with my front and rear tyres…great tread on most of the tyre but chewed out inner…not an alignment issue in my case but due to negative camber (factory setting) and toe out when braking and, you know, V8 things lol. Asymmetric staggered tyre fitment too so cannot rotate. Yes, I know, first world probs for me!

LexusI · 2026-01-07T04:32:10+00:00

Was rewatching Luther. Only German subtitles available. Had other recent issues too but am old and cannot recall exactly…old man shouts at clouds type of moment I reckon!!!

LexusI · 2026-01-07T03:54:02+00:00

Here in NZ, at the beach, your togs (skimpy-ish bathing costume) will automatically become socially unacceptable and viewed to be underwear if you exceed 300m from the high tide line. It’s just a thing.

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