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Member Since | 03/06/2023 |
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charlierg replied to
Kidder on Seeking Advice on Mitsubishi Outlander 24 Aspire for Family and Camping Use

Yeah I know. Will be interesting to see how new revisions of that CVT last in new models of both.

charlierg replied to
Kidder on Seeking Advice on Mitsubishi Outlander 24 Aspire for Family and Camping Use

New ones seem alright, shame about the transmissions in them.

Thinkpad X1 - flagships, lightweight, best overall but expensive. Have one myself. Thinkpad E - cheaper, chunkier, in some ways a bit more…

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jason andrade on $6000 off 2024 Omoda E5 (All-Electric): BX from $38,659 (Was $44,659), EX from $41,659 (Was $47,659) Drive Away @ Chery Motor

Warranties from unknown foreign companies that might not still be in our market by then? I’ll pass.


Yeah I know it does I just suspect that was what the person was referring to.

Battery

Right sure, fair enough ignored a couple things that were fairly minor issues in the video. That being said, many of the other vehicles in…

Clearly uninformed… just because it’s owned by a Chinese company doesn’t mean it’s Chinese? Models, R&D etc has all been done in…

Yep mate the mechanical section suggests they are generally quite reliable, outlines one particular issue with the manual variant not…

That’s fair enough, everyone’s entitled to their own opinion about how a car should work and bits and bobs in the SPA / new Volvos are…

The video discussed only the driving style, and nothing else. Hence why I referenced the test drive. FYI I also work in the car industry…

Yep, because the xc40 is also market-tested, and is more reliable, comfortable and performant than many other options in the list.

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Have you owned one? People, especially on this forum assume everything European is unreliable. And perhaps that is true for the boatload of…

Very surprising. I test drove one and couldn’t disagree mor

Yep. That alone puts me off a Tesla.

charlierg commented on Which New Medium SUV to Buy - Budget $50,000
I would avoid all but the RAV4 and CX5. But I think you should consider more vehicles. You should have a look at Volvo Xc40s. They drive…

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Wiser on Bellroy Note Sleeve Leather Wallet $79 + $10 Delivery ($0 C&C/ in-Store/ $100 Order/ DJ Cardholder) @ David Jones

+1 for rushfaster. Never had heard of them but awesome service and good deals! Bought my Northy puffer from there

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TheDukeOfNukem on [Kogan First] Xiaomi Mi Precision Screwdriver Kit $14.99 Delivered @ Kogan

Some cashies in Adelaide at least sell them in munted condition for around $20 and under. I’ve been to some stores with piles of them. I…

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Jackson on $10k 2015 VW Mk7 Golf 110TSI R-Line Package 90000kms - Good Deal or Mistake

Yes… I have another Volvo, a V60 with the four cylinder renowned for oil burning. I haven’t had the issue yet and it’s at 80,000 kms.…

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Jackson on $10k 2015 VW Mk7 Golf 110TSI R-Line Package 90000kms - Good Deal or Mistake

Manufacturer intervals. It runs perfectly - we have had one issue - a timing sensor caused a check engine light, but was just a bit of dust…

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mskeggs on $10k 2015 VW Mk7 Golf 110TSI R-Line Package 90000kms - Good Deal or Mistake

2005 Golf petrol which was fine all the way to 230ish kms 2013 Passat TDI (sold at around 170kms with no major issues) 2018 Passat petrol…

I have them and they’re bloody bulletproof anyway.

Asking in the wrong place. I myself would buy it. They are great cars.

charlierg replied to
mskeggs on $10k 2015 VW Mk7 Golf 110TSI R-Line Package 90000kms - Good Deal or Mistake

Which ones have you driven yourself mate?

charlierg commented on Win a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max - Ultimate Grade Worth $47,990 from Seven Network
What a name!

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dts2956m on Leatherman Skeletool CX $195 + $11.95 Shipping @ NSW Rural Fire Service

Irrelevant

charlierg commented on List Your Car for Sale Online for Free
How do you make money?

Really 😂
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