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Member Since 03/09/2010
Last Seen 01/03/2025
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Location Brisbane

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The Vat replied to Nom on MY24 MG MG4 Excite 51 $30,990 Driveaway @ MG Motor
Yeah, that's pretty much the model I was working with. Plus I have solar at home, but the bulk of my charging is done at a free charger, so…
20/09/2024 - 21:31
The Vat replied to cnut on MY24 MG MG4 Excite 51 $30,990 Driveaway @ MG Motor
The engine/transmission combo in the ICE cars is pretty terrible. Swapping it out for an EV eliminates about 95% of their issues.
20/09/2024 - 16:51
The Vat replied to acersaurus on MY24 MG MG4 Excite 51 $30,990 Driveaway @ MG Motor
ZS has quite a bit more interior space. I got a ZS EV on novated lease about 18 months ago and had a "oh no, I've leased the wrong MG" when…
20/09/2024 - 16:49
The Vat replied to Fuzor on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
Countries only apply tariffs to protect home industries, something we haven't had in the automotive sector since 2020. From a government…
01/08/2024 - 18:47
The Vat replied to Baggyizzle on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
These things run Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are much longer lasting than the NCA and NMC batteries…
01/08/2024 - 18:44
The Vat replied to Anubizz on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
I didn't forget, I just figured people who can't get past that wouldn't be interested
01/08/2024 - 18:40
The Vat commented on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
For those wondering about the ownership experience, I've had one of these (albeit in Essence trim) for about 15 months ago and I…
01/08/2024 - 15:59
The Vat replied to c64 on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
Thankfully that's the novated leasing company's problem, not mine
01/08/2024 - 15:38
The Vat replied to fgfash on MG ZS EV Excite MY23 - from $34,990 Driveaway (Was $43,693) @ MG Motor Dealers
ANCAP listing here: https://www.ancap.com.au/safety-ratings/mg/zs-ev/aed04c
01/08/2024 - 15:36
The Vat replied to Chazzozz on Steeldive SD1970 (NH35 Auto, Sapphire) Watch US$53.60 (~A$80.50) Delivered @ STEELDIVE AliExpress
The steel's got some weight to it, similar weight to my Seiko SRPE99 Turtle on the stock steel band. If you're going for that "offbrand"…
17/06/2024 - 18:50
The Vat replied to ASR-Briggs on Citizen NY0010-50M Promaster Marine 200m Titanium Auto Watch $399 Delivered @ WatchDepot
It's fine for smaller wrists. I got one of these back in January and it fits my 6.5 inch wrist nicely. Citizen seem to fit smaller than…
03/05/2024 - 20:24
The Vat replied to UnrealMacaw on Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Chromebook Intel Core i5-1235U 8GB/512GB $469 ($730 off RRP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
You can - I have an Alogic Active Stylus Pen for mine, works well especially in tablet mode.
14/03/2024 - 11:37
The Vat replied to mrshorty on Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Chromebook Intel Core i5-1235U 8GB/512GB $469 ($730 off RRP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
No. I picked up an Alogic Active Stylus pen a little bit afterwards. Works well.
14/03/2024 - 11:35
The Vat replied to Munki Kundi on Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14" Chromebook Intel Core i5-1235U 8GB/512GB $469 ($730 off RRP) + Delivery ($0 C&C/ In-Store) @ JB Hi-Fi
I've been running one of these for a few years when I picked it up as a bit of a low cost dabble in the Linux/web development space - IIRC…
14/03/2024 - 10:29
The Vat replied to seamonkey on Garmin MARQ Athlete $1300 (RRP $2600) Delivered @ Garmin
Also a feature of...well....pretty much the entire Garmin watch range...and Samsung....and Apple...and so on and so forth.…
10/03/2024 - 08:37
The Vat replied to Jimothy Wongingtons on Citizen Promaster Marine "Godzilla Limited Edition" BJ8056-01E $850.00 Delivered @ Linda and Co
It is - the Toho licensing is engraved on the case back
25/02/2024 - 16:46
The Vat replied to G-rig on Citizen Fugu NY0130-83E Divers Watch - Black Dial - Auto/Sapphire/200m - $349 Delivered @ Starbuy
I got the bracelet sitting perfectly. The screw back of the 50M sits a bit more proud relative to the lugs compared to the Fugu but for me…
02/02/2024 - 19:49
The Vat replied to G-rig on Citizen Fugu NY0130-83E Divers Watch - Black Dial - Auto/Sapphire/200m - $349 Delivered @ Starbuy
Citizen are pretty honest with their sizing. My secret favourite (I'd classify myself more a Seiko guy) is a titanium Promaster Citizen…
01/02/2024 - 19:54
The Vat replied to G-rig on Citizen Fugu NY0130-83E Divers Watch - Black Dial - Auto/Sapphire/200m - $349 Delivered @ Starbuy
I have the NY0100-50M as well and I was surprised at how different to the Fugus they are - the Fugus' dial is noticeably larger than the…
01/02/2024 - 19:47
The Vat replied to G-rig on Citizen Fugu NY0130-83E Divers Watch - Black Dial - Auto/Sapphire/200m - $349 Delivered @ Starbuy
Oh, I'm not short of eco-drive Citizens in various guises.
01/02/2024 - 17:32
The Vat commented on Citizen Fugu NY0130-83E Divers Watch - Black Dial - Auto/Sapphire/200m - $349 Delivered @ Starbuy
Why would you do this to me, Deepak? I already got the Batman and the Pepsi.
01/02/2024 - 14:31
The Vat replied to mt2000 on Business Class Return to Tokyo, Japan: SYD from $2387, MEL $2461, BNE $2485 on Fiji Airways via Nadi @ Beat That Flight
We did a 1 hour transit through Changi with Singapore on both legs, and about a 4 hour transit coming home. That was enough. This sounds…
23/01/2024 - 14:37
The Vat replied to Wally on Lorus Auto Field Watch (Green Dial, Exhibition Caseback) $124.86 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
Correct: https://calibercorner.com/seiko-caliber-y676/
28/12/2023 - 19:22
The Vat commented on Lorus Auto Field Watch (Green Dial, Exhibition Caseback) $124.86 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
For those wondering about the movement it's "based on" the Seiko 7S26 movement that does duty in the Seiko 5 range. Very reminiscent of…
28/12/2023 - 13:49
The Vat replied to MS Paint on Lorus Auto Field Watch (Green Dial, Exhibition Caseback) $124.86 Delivered @ Amazon DE via AU
That'll never catch on! \looks at green Prospex on green Hemp Cotton Nato Uh, never mind.
28/12/2023 - 13:43
The Vat replied to Bob81 on Free Movie Streaming @ Brollie (by Umbrella Entertainment)
A film I have seen precisely once
25/11/2023 - 08:13
The Vat commented on 29-32% off Select Shokz Headsets + $15 off Coupon - e.g. OpenRun $134 (Was $219) Delivered @ Shokz Australia
Thanks, OP. I have a pair of the basic Shokz I use for running paired with my Garmin Fenix which I'm happy with, and I've just taken lap…
18/11/2023 - 13:14
The Vat replied to powerhead on [Prime] Casio G-Shock 'CasioOak' GA-2100-1ADR $109 (RRP $279) Delivered @ Amazon AU
Truth - I snagged a black Edifice with white hands a few months with and the readability is a blessing.
12/07/2023 - 20:20
The Vat commented on Pagani Design PD1734 with Sapphire Lens (Seiko Quartz Hi-Beat Movement) US$32.27 (~AU$47.00) Delivered @ MDS Aliexpress
Nice, went the blue/gold variant, been meaning to check out the Pagani stuff after being really pleased with the Steeldive SD1970 I picked…
10/06/2023 - 10:02
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