So... what car do you guys drive when not flying?

JessicaTam said:
Does the Brumby now seat 4, @Muppet501st? :)
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Im guessing by your reply, you'd probably already know, the USA version of the Brumby, the Brat, you could get 2 "Jump Seats" in the back. Would love to do the same here.
The seat in the photo, is the drivers seat of the Cougar, I needed to get under the dash to check and fix some wiring, and my old body cant twist like it used to :P
 
Well, my doesn't-miss-a-beat Mazda CX5 has decided to throw up iStop errors. Turns out it means the battery is failing and time to replace - my model is a 2014 so in all honesty it's probably the original battery.

Shocking part was because of the iStop (which I actually turn off) the battery is $390! Luckily, I don't use that feature so nifty Dad the retired mechanic will disconnect it and install a new battery for $166. Much more palatable!
 
Re: Historical Vehicle registration.
What are the pros and Cons

At least 30 year old car
Member of historical vehicle club
Can only drive it 120 days a year - and must keep logbook

Any other pros and cons?
 
In qld..only drive it to sanctioned club events or for test and maintenance.
I assumed that meant I could drive it down to Bunnings (10k) just to give it a run..
 
tgh said:
In qld..only drive it to sanctioned club events or for test and maintenance.
I assumed that meant I could drive it down to Bunnings (10k) just to give it a run..
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You mean drive it to super cheap for parts required for maintenance.....
 
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Quickstatus said:
Re: Historical Vehicle registration.
What are the pros and Cons

At least 30 year old car
Member of historical vehicle club
Can only drive it 120 days a year - and must keep logbook

Any other pros and cons?
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Thats the NSW scheme, which i quite like,

Here in Qld, with the SIVS ( Special Interest Vehicle Concession Scheme ) its ok,
Apart from driving to any club event, or any posted other club event/ family wedding/formal, you can drive to any repair shop for work, and with 15km radius of home for road testing but this is currently under review to increase the distance,
So i get to road test my vehicles most weekends to keep all the fluids moving etc.
 
We are buying a coffin (Unit) in a complex under construction.
One curly question was if they would/could provide one or more charging points.
Like it or not, I expect we will be forced into battery cars with some kind of a carrot /stick process.

I see it as a hard question for a developer.. no current incentive and no present demand , yet the future is coming.
Even one metered outlet probably costs a few grand to build with no certainty of repayment.
I expect the answer is going to be that I must pay for an outlet in my car park spaces.

Swmbo is probably a perfect prospective ev owner, only ever doing short runs, I find it unpalatable
to forgo my capacity to drive anywhere anytime so will continue grind along with Rudolf clattering away.
 
jakeseven7 said:
Thanks! Considering for my next purchase...
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Make sure you use a referral code when you order - just because it gives you (and the other person) 1500km of free supercharging which is a nice way to get acquainted with the car and take it on a few long drives. No skin in the game for me since I haven't posted mine on here but it's a nice little bonus. You'll also get plenty of answers to questions on that same thread I think, it's here: Tesla Referral......Free 1,500kms Super Charging!
 
33kft said:
Make sure you use a referral code when you order - just because it gives you (and the other person) 1500km of free supercharging which is a nice way to get acquainted with the car and take it on a few long drives. No skin in the game for me since I haven't posted mine on here but it's a nice little bonus. You'll also get plenty of answers to questions on that same thread I think, it's here: Tesla Referral......Free 1,500kms Super Charging!
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Thank you very much I had no idea about this!
 
tgh said:
I find it unpalatable to forgo my capacity to drive anywhere anytime
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I can't answer your question about living in a unit I'm afraid, not something I've done but you might want to run it past the body corp and see what they say

But I certainly haven't foregone my ability to drive anywhere anytime ;) I've driven more now than I ever did before.
 
So had anyone got any more info new car purchases in Australia will have a SET PRICE come July.
Is it better to attempt to buy before set price?
 

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