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

[UP4014]

Mazda 6 ?

If only it was rear drive........

 

[Buzzard]

Agree with you entirely @jb747, when I mentioned cars I was referring to a regular vehicle not SVU or 4WD type vehicle. It's all to do with EU emissions regulations.

 

[Quickstatus]

Hopefully not yet or not entirely
I’m eyeing the A7 Sportback 2019 AWD model in a diesel (though it’s a space saver spare).

 

[kelvedon]

Mazda 6 ?

I reckon it’s a Mazda 5. Roof rails and squinty headlights ?

 

[Quickstatus]

There is no Mazda 5. You mean a CX-5 SUV?

 

[blackcat20]

Mines definitely a 6.

 

[Quickstatus]

The Mazda 6 station wagon (non SUV) has the roof rails

 

[rogerkambah]

Re Dents:
Today
P plater son

“Sorry dad I tried to close the door before reversing out of garage”

“Ok, well, next time why don’t you try to close the door before starting the car?”

Pulled it back a bit - at least it will close and lock. Just needs a new metal door, the trim, window is OK. Maybe seal needs replacing

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I reckon it would probably buff out! Th Top Gear guys did some amazing panel work.

 

[cove]

I have gone from champagne to silver to dark blue to white to now a golden brown Lexus. So I have had a Lexus since 1994 and very happy. Mrscove wants to update her Lexus 450h which she loves but is 4 years old.

 

[tgh]

I said that I would replace swmbo's XC60 at 5 years .. because modern techno cars are high risk as they age.
It has been absolutely faultless, and I am now tempted to run it on for a bit.
It will be replaced by an XC40 ….. or so I am told

 

[Quickstatus]

I still have a 2005 Chrysler Voyager.
Apart from a rebuilt transmission, steering rack, and new engine mounts, and a gutless engine, it’s a good car. Only done 185000km

Likely has another 100000km

I even put in a new Head unit with Apple car play and Google maps satnav - sort of like a Qantas “refresh”

 

[Denali]

I noticed dealers are putting big bows on lots of new car delivery now, not just the high end ones like they use to.

I had a Isuzu DMax ordered for a sales rep and yep, big red bow on it

 

[blackcat20]

I noticed dealers are putting big bows on lots of new car delivery now, not just the high end ones like they use to.

I had a Isuzu DMax ordered for a sales rep and yep, big red bow on it

Mine had a big cover over it too that they whip off. Certainly didn’t get that with my previous Mazda. Plus I got a gift box with wine, chocolates etc.

 

[Quickstatus]

I got the pull off covers treatment plus cheap bottle of wine circa <$10.

Seriously I know what it looks like. It’s not a surprise.

So when I went into showroom, I pulled off the covers before the sales guy got there. I gave the bottle of wine to the receptionist

 

[pauly7]

I said that I would replace swmbo's XC60 at 5 years .. because modern techno cars are high risk as they age.
It has been absolutely faultless, and I am now tempted to run it on for a bit.
It will be replaced by an XC40 ….. or so I am told

Got one of those, they are brilliant - won EU car of the year. Big waiting list.... so if you want one jump in fast.

 

[Milboo]

I got the cover pulled off, a hamper full of goodies (including decent wine), a pen with my initials on it, an umbrella and a drink bottle! And every service I get a little box of chocolates.

 

[Quickstatus]

Hmm @Milboo did you by some inexplicable reason pay too much for your car?

 

[Milboo]

Hmm @Milboo did you by some inexplicable reason pay too much for your car?

LOL! I would not let that happen! I actually took the quote to another dealer and they laughed at me and said they’d lose money if they did it at that price.

 

[Saltywings]

I got the cover pulled off, a hamper full of goodies (including decent wine), a pen with my initials on it, an umbrella and a drink bottle! And every service I get a little box of chocolates.

Only a bottle of Mumm, no bow or any of the other stuff for me D: D: D:

 

[Quickstatus]

Technically these “fringe benefits” are taxable if car is business use but know is going to declare it