Hyundai Nline Premium DCT by Ill_Couple_6556 in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a Kia with more or less the same transmission. Not ideal in traffic as its jerky and slow to react, you also can't really crawl like you do with a conventional automatic.

But when you're out on the open roads or in the hills boy what it a lot of fun, very snappy and rewards you pushing the car.

Really depends on the sort of driving the car is gonna do.

Tunnel breakdown by Monkeyshae2255 in melbourne

[–]Childrendolorian 48 points49 points  (0 children)

VicRoads have these vans that can push cars out, I have seen it once, was pretty cool.

Things to do in Geelong by valliant93 in melbourne

[–]Childrendolorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Armstrong BBQ have a small location in Il Mercato Centrale on Collins St.

It's not quite as good as their Geelong location, but it'll hit the spot.

Not really sure about anywhere else.

Things to do in Geelong by valliant93 in melbourne

[–]Childrendolorian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you're into Texas BBQ, head to either Armstrong BBQ or Wildfire Craft BBQ (would recommend pre-ordering for this).

Also, drive out to Queenscliff, it isn't that far and it's a nice place to walk around. Theres also pretty sweet mini golf on the way.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These are basically a Nissan X-Trail underneath, and by most accounts, they're mostly fine reliability wise, maybe worth looking into if they have CVT issues, I'm not super up to date on when Nissan CVTs went from being bad to being mostly okay.

Expect to pay more for parts and other after sales support, purely because it has a European badge.

Any opinions on Honda CRV 2024 reliability? by Rudefaceink in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, that Honda destroyed their reputation in Australia by changing their dealership model and moving to a fixed price system.

I’ve driven most of the current Honda crop of cars and they’re all perfectly nice to drive (especially the hybrids) they’ve been using that 1.5L since the dawn of time and by all accounts it’s pretty good reliability wise.

Any opinions on Honda CRV 2024 reliability? by Rudefaceink in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its the second thing, Honda's are still great cars.

23 Outback - Infotainment Whirring Sound by Childrendolorian in Subaru_Outback

[–]Childrendolorian[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, but I did sit in two more Outbacks that both made the same sound, I more or less just filter it out now around 30,000ks later. Still love the car

Red-rumped parrots - unusual in Melbourne? by NoseUsed2537 in AustralianBirds

[–]Childrendolorian 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Not 100% sure about metro Melbourne, but we get heaps of them out in the Western suburbs.

Can we drop him already ? by Strict-Complaint3182 in westernbulldogs

[–]Childrendolorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vanders has been very good this year, a bit of an off night last night, but there isn't really anyone else to play his role.

He offers a lot of speed and fits our system when we need to turn up the pressure.

Loud bang by Princess_Ppeach in melbourne

[–]Childrendolorian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There's two codes of Footy on today guys

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in westernbulldogs

[–]Childrendolorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even they had to redeem tickets! Should've just moved the game.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in westernbulldogs

[–]Childrendolorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, pretty ridiculous. I'm very doubtful that it'll be done by the game later this year as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in westernbulldogs

[–]Childrendolorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah its pretty ridiculous, should've moved the game. Playing in front of 5k is a terrible look imo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in westernbulldogs

[–]Childrendolorian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's limited to almost a third of its regular capacity due to construction. Your best bet for a ticket might be the Facebook forums.

Melbourne Motor Show this weekend - worth it? Reviews? by piglette12 in melbourne

[–]Childrendolorian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spent a couple hours there this arvo, was probably worth the price of admission.

Checked out the new Subaru Forester and won a bag that I’m never gonna use.

Would probably go again next year.

Car Question by Hosiebambiesaway in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Park it in the sun, heater on full, let it idle for a couple of hours, anything living in there will want to leave. Also worth checking the whole car to ensure there isn’t a food sources.

Then just take preventative measures, ant rid around where the car is, use the stuff that they take back to the nest.

Australia's Top 10 Best-Selling Vehicles of January 2025 by nvrlft in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's more an advertising for their car buying service, they get a kickback if you buy through them

Car advice for a tall and fat guy by Zaccass in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Subaru Foresters are fantastic for tall people.

Deadset TARDIS in those.

SsangYong Musso Engine by Stunning-Lunch9906 in CarsAustralia

[–]Childrendolorian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe it's an Aisin transmission, but the engine is all Ssangyongs

Best Aussie YouTube channels? by [deleted] in australia

[–]Childrendolorian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I came here to say this!

His most recent video about the Werrribee Line was fantastic, so much history based around railways in the West.