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Member Since 31/10/2018
Last Seen 14/07/2020
Location Brisbane

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smokemirrors replied to GreenApple on Car Tyres - do they really last 40,000km?
Awesome if they are fine. That said, I'd suggest getting them checked out. They might be fine, but worthwhile getting a pro to take a look.
18/06/2020 - 10:14
smokemirrors replied to Toph Beifong on Car Tyres - do they really last 40,000km?
I had 85k kms and they were probably overdue by about 5k kms - agreed, depends on you drive. My lesson was to get a professional to take a…
18/06/2020 - 10:12
smokemirrors replied to bhaktas on Citibank Home Loan 2.74% Owner, 2.99% Investor, Fixed 1-5 Yrs, Variable 2.96% Owner, 3.29% Investor PLUS 0.3% Bundle Loan Rebate
Call up NAB (or any other ban) and try your best to negotiate. The market is quite competitive at the moment, so give it a shot! No offence…
08/11/2019 - 16:32
smokemirrors replied to sc00bie on Citibank Home Loan 2.74% Owner, 2.99% Investor, Fixed 1-5 Yrs, Variable 2.96% Owner, 3.29% Investor PLUS 0.3% Bundle Loan Rebate
NAB direct - 'NAB Private Banking' arm. I negotiated it down using CBA as a plan b / stalking horse.
08/11/2019 - 16:31
smokemirrors replied to Slo20 on Citibank Home Loan 2.74% Owner, 2.99% Investor, Fixed 1-5 Yrs, Variable 2.96% Owner, 3.29% Investor PLUS 0.3% Bundle Loan Rebate
Is definitely possible - I have a 3.28% investment loan IO with NAB. Refinanced three months ago.
03/11/2019 - 08:03
smokemirrors replied to nubzy on Would You Buy a New 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport?
I think the down votes are slightly off the mark. Peugeot 3008 / 5008 have won many 'car of the year' awards and are generally critically…
25/10/2019 - 16:37
smokemirrors replied to krisspy on Help Me Choose a 5-Seat SUV
Agreed on servicing through a dealer, however level of inclusions, looks, critical acclaim count for something and this car ticks a lot of…
07/10/2019 - 14:16
smokemirrors commented on Help Me Choose a 5-Seat SUV
I recently bought a second hand Peugeot 3008 (GT Line). Fantastic car with great features across all levels. Worth a look.
29/09/2019 - 10:08
smokemirrors replied to Lucy1 on Financial Planning as a Single Woman
Masters of Human Resources - two year degree.
28/01/2019 - 21:13
smokemirrors commented on Financial Planning as a Single Woman
As an alternate option (to engineering), a good friend of mine worked as a teacher for 5 - 10 years before transferring into a corporate…
28/01/2019 - 19:18
smokemirrors replied to djsherly on My Toddler Broke LED Screen While at Harvey Norman, Who Says They Don't Have Accidental Cover?
I'll use a different example. - Neighbour's kid uses my trampoline without being given permission. Damages the trampoline. Kid / family…
04/01/2019 - 12:48
smokemirrors replied to Ughhh on My Toddler Broke LED Screen While at Harvey Norman, Who Says They Don't Have Accidental Cover?
A very dusty recollection from university 10+ years ago and a bit of google (link added above). But it makes practical sense - a store that…
03/01/2019 - 20:23
smokemirrors commented on My Toddler Broke LED Screen While at Harvey Norman, Who Says They Don't Have Accidental Cover?
This comment may be criticised, but you do not have a legal obligation to pay. A legal concept called "invitation to treat" basically means…
03/01/2019 - 10:42
smokemirrors joined OzBargain.
Welcome aboard!
31/10/2018 - 21:37