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

[Bayside Flyer]

I have a (currently unregistered) cherry red 1967 MK 1 MGB. Rego : MY MGB
It goes But I want to restore it......well get someone to restore it ......frankly every time I think I can afford it, I find something else a bit more important to do....like lunch in AKL.

During the day I drive a Kluger Grande.

My hope is to buy a Q7 next, but once again I have had other more pressing matters than a car, and besides the damn Kluger just keeps on going without missing a beat.

The MG is still going , I have sold the other collectibles. I never did buy the Q7 , my daily driver is a Kia Sportage. I really like it

 

[Quickstatus]

Would like to see Jaguar go back to its traditional roots

Including the dodgy reliability roots?

@TheRealTMA unfortunately the e- Abarth will have less power than the Abarth 695 comp

 

[TheRealTMA]

Would like to see Jaguar go back to its traditional roots instead of trying to make sporty sedans.

They always tried to make sporty sedans!

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Including the dodgy reliability roots?

@TheRealTMA unfortunately the e- Abarth will have less power than the Abarth 695 comp

SIL!

 

[docjames]

An Electric Abarth?. I'd like to see that...

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1/3 less power and half the range of a Cupra Born at the same price. Suspect they wont sell many…..(no matter how “cute” or “cool” it is….).

 

[Quickstatus]

if people think Elon's cars are a funky shape,
Here is a "Jetsons"

For sale in ACT

 

[Cossie]

if people think Elon's cars are a funky shape,
Here is a "Jetsons"

For sale in ACT

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rego check says it’s currently unregistered and is a 1950 Studebaker Champion.

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[Cossie]

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[Quickstatus]

For those in NSW, getting your EV before 1Jan2024 will be a shield against paying the planned NSW Road User Charge from 2027 so long as stamp duty was paid in the purchase and for as long as you own the EV.

 

[dairyfloss]

For those in NSW, getting your EV before 1Jan2024 will be a shield against paying to planned NSW Road User Charge from 2027 so long as stamp duty was paid in the purchase and for as long as you own the EV.

Why are existing EVs not considered road users (or not having to pay with all others)? I see more Teslas than just about any other make of car around my parts, these days

 

[Quickstatus]

Why are existing EVs not considered road users

Possibly it did not want the legislation to be seen to be in any way retrospective. It is giving lots of notice and at the same time encouraging EV ownership with a carrot (Ev subsidies) and a stick (get it quick or else you will be taxed)
It may not even get off the ground - High Court ruling on the Victorian version pending

The EVs purchased with no stamp duty paid at purchase prior to 1Jan 2024 will have to pay the RUC
Those who did pay the Stamp duty will not

 

[trendwhore]

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Then you need a factory to put the cars in.. yeah ask me how I know haha

 

[Princess Fiona]

New whip is here
Nobody is allowed to breathe inside it other than me
Now to see if I beat @JohnM ’s expectations of my tyre wear

 

[Quickstatus]

Now to see if I beat @JohnM ’s expectations of my tyre wear

Does the GTS have Launch control and Torque vectoring?

Did Porshe say when the Taycan Ev will be available?

Why do car dealers persist with the blue ribbon?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Does the GTS have Launch control and Torque vectoring?

Did Porshe say when the Taycan Ev will be available?

Why do car dealers persist with the blue ribbon?

IDK

Didn’t ask but someone in my suburb is driving one as I see him all the time showing it off to anyone who will listen to him
It’s not really a looker IMHO.

My BMW dealer had red. Think I prefer the blue.

 

[Cossie]

A friend in Germany, he worked for the Toyota Rally Team and also the F1 team, he had relocate this, it would be nice on an autobahn! Road legal in Germany.

 

[Muppet501st]

14 months after being ordered, the old man’s Sahara arrived.
Anyone looking for a good 200 series?, looking to move it on

 

[JohnK]

I'm almost 60 years old and have a 9 year old Honda CR-V. I'm hoping this car has another 8 years left as I'm still short of 100K kms.

The plan is then another car at 68 years old which will be the last car to take me through 85 years old. I'm really not a fan of electric vehicles but may not have a choice unless I buy a normal car earlier and let it sit in garage?

Oh and we may end up getting a Honda CR-V in Thailand. That should last a long time as I cannot see us doing more than 5,000 kms/ year.

 

[trendwhore]

New Nissan Note e-Power Nismo S got dropped off today. First time in a Hybrid.. be retiring the Lexus

 

[clifford]

Well I drive a whole heap less, as I'm currently prohibited from driving due to a medical condition.

However I do have a nice Ford LTD waiting for me in the garage when my prohibition ends in a couple of months (hopefully).

 

[Quickstatus]

s I cannot see us doing more than 5,000 kms/ year.

Why even have a car?. just catch an Uber/similar
Or alternatively
I would get an EV - they are getting very cheap. That way it can sit in the garage - plugged in to power at all times - while not driven keep it charged to 30%. Almost no servicing required.