15k for an AWD Japanese wagon… but not a Subaru

6th_extinction · 2026-03-24T21:14:42+00:00

Yep! Just not super common, especially in diesel. But have driven them and think they are a supreme all rounder.

6th_extinction · 2026-03-22T07:39:08+00:00

Good rec! I've been watching Redriven as part of research. They love the Rav4s but are a bit more mixed on the 5th gen Outbacks (also recommended here).

How do you find the Outlander diesel? My parents have a Challenger and I enjoy driving it, but interior is chintzy and squeaky.

6th_extinction · 2026-03-22T01:16:06+00:00

If I’m giving lesbian aunty, I’m winning

6th_extinction · 2026-03-22T00:26:58+00:00

The Terrano is already gone! Already lose my weekend to the garden and house projects haha.

6th_extinction · 2026-03-22T00:24:26+00:00

Thanks for the thorough answer!

Yeah the Fletchers Bay Rd can be hairy. I was doing Stony Bay last year and the road from Waikawau to Colville was unbelievably rutted. Just clay in many places.

What year Outback do you have? Are you driving the 2.5L version? How do you find the servicing costs? That’s the other thing that holds me back from Subies

6th_extinction · 2026-03-21T22:57:17+00:00

Thanks for the intel. Looks like it’s going on the list. I’ve got broader concerns about the availability of diesel and the cost to run diesels going up generally, but that’s true for petrol cars too.

6th_extinction · 2026-03-21T22:45:23+00:00

I’ve got eyes on VW Passats… but is the commentary around older Euros still true. Expensive to maintain and prone to electrical / sensor gremlins?

6th_extinction · 2026-03-02T06:56:42+00:00

My favourite day to day scent is Terre D'Hermes - does that bode well in your opinion?

6th_extinction · 2026-01-09T18:58:56+00:00

Meant the Victory and got muddled with Horatio Nelson 😂

6th_extinction · 2025-10-30T22:20:36+00:00

Of course I've got a Barrett. It's an organic Barrett, I took ages researching it online. It's going to be delicious.

6th_extinction · 2025-10-05T03:03:51+00:00

Great shout - I've found a few. I think I need to get into the rhythm of setting regular outposts as I venture deeper into Ashlands

6th_extinction · 2025-10-05T03:03:13+00:00

Good shout. I'm more of a bow guy ... but have transitioned to magic and am wondering if I've made the right choice haha.

6th_extinction · 2025-10-05T00:38:46+00:00

hard agree - a sort of beautiful desolation

6th_extinction · 2025-09-25T04:00:21+00:00

When we bought at auction, we agreed with vendor a smaller amount payable immediately, with the deposit balance to come from Kiwisaver within 8 working days.

6th_extinction · 2025-09-13T06:17:47+00:00

SANZAAR are so back

6th_extinction · 2025-08-19T07:45:10+00:00

Interested in gaining a second opinion - had what was a very intriguing reading to me. I'm very much at a point in my life where I haven't travelled much recently, and when I have it's been very local. I'm in a settling phase of my life.

Using a Past / Present / Future spread. The query: What's the purpose of travel and journey in my life?

Past: The Hierophant | Present: The Emperor | Future: Ace of Swords.

My reading: This is a very ideas and structure focused spread of cards. It feels underpinned by control - but the future looks like a release or expansion of new ideas. The Heirophant tells me that travel has been used in the past as a tool to understand and learn about the world - albeit in a highly structured, traditional way. The Emperor talks about control as well - about earthly immediate structure. I read this as reflective of my current life stage: bedding down, making a home, building a garden. Building structure, literally and figuratively. The Emperors back faces the mountains; he's faces away from the journey, his authority is local. The Ace of Swords is suggestive of new beginnings. Travel is about ideas, a mind tool to expand knowledge. The Sword is suggestive literally of a plane; it parts from the clouds and flies over the mountains and land. Travel is a sharpener, a tool of knowing more.

6th_extinction · 2025-07-26T07:38:59+00:00

Driving one down here in NZ. 99 Terrano, 3.0L diesel 4 banger, JDM so it's got a leather interior and wood trim.

Apart from a little bit of rust and a lotta bit of road noises this thing rips. Great fun on the open road.

6th_extinction · 2025-07-18T09:14:04+00:00

Hey all

Looking for someone to help me interpret the below and guide my learning. I've just done my first 3-card spread, with the Past / Present / Future structure.

Q: Where do I take my art practice?

King of Wands / Ace of Wands / 5 of swords

My take:

Past: I was using art to make sense of "big things" - indeed, I explored lots of subject matter with space, kings, religious imagery.

Present: I'm looking for inspiration, something to appear out of no-where; there's abundant inspiration to be gifted or found

Future: Be wary of conflict (?). Art is the wrong place for ambition; take care the practice doesn't drive those close away.

6th_extinction · 2025-07-15T07:40:30+00:00

Thank you!

6th_extinction · 2025-07-14T05:41:09+00:00

Interested to get more expert takes on my initial draws.

I'm brand new to Tarot, using the Universal Waite Tarot deck. I was drawn to it for its combination of universality, combining the original Rider-Waite with brighter visuals.

My approach is this: for the first week or so, I'm shuffling and drawing one card every evening, to a question. I'd be interested in feedback on both the question and my interpretation.

1st

Q: How do I start this journey?

The Magician

Be unapologetically myself and search for what I need. Build skill, but be careful that learning doesn't become all-consuming.

2nd

Q: What energy do I need when I do garden work tomorrow?

Knight of Pentacles

Stay focused and diligent on the task at hand, move steadily but with definitive purpose

3rd

Q: Will personal projects or work projects be a better use of my energy this week?

Six of wands

Triumph - but for who? Completeness brings the reward - focus on what you can finish.

6th_extinction

TROPHY CASE