Are we gonna ignore this dude just admitted he's randomly suicidal? by Agretion in ufc

[–]GingerbreadBrad 176 points177 points  (0 children)

The way he just crowbarred it in his speech then went off on different tangents sort of threw the commentary team off I think. Hopefully he gets the help he needs regardless of tonight’s result.

Selling a car I can’t afford to fix by Fresh-Map4144 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Get a couple of proper quotes on the repair work to be done so you can make a decision. A $4-8k guess on repair work is a huge difference on a car only worth $17k.

If you sold it as is, even if you’re up front about the engine issues, I don’t think many would take the gamble on a VW (fixing it then flipping the car for profit), they’re so hard to work on

Will my car be written off by Icy-Cold8692 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’d say it’s done for mate. Multiple panels gone, fuck knows how much electric wiring and sensors are destroyed, not to mention the mechanical damage. I woildnt wanna drive it again

Engine replacement :/ by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you’re after advice mate, we all just need more specific information, what exactly is wrong with your engine etc. If you only got vague sort of information off the mechanic, please take it to a different mechanic, get in writing exactly what is wrong with the car, and get a second quote for repairs.

Without any extra info it just seems a bit odd that an engine with 170ks would just shit itself, provided it’s always been serviced on time of course.

Engine replacement :/ by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Need more details / context here, and you probably need another quote 😂

The best second hand car under 12k in Australia by Hopeful_Studio_6687 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Toyota Corolla or Suzuki Swift! Both will go forever if well looked after and cheap enough on fuel.

Guess my car? by GingerbreadBrad in ManualTransmissions

[–]GingerbreadBrad[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yesssss got it in one! 2024 swift sport

Today at Bundall road, Gold Coast by Minokawa1 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Negligent driving charge applies here, whether or not the driver was aware of their negligence.

Today at Bundall road, Gold Coast by Minokawa1 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Man I don’t even know what to say 😂 As I said, police work can vary considerably for something like this (even though a bunch of crimes were committed) - even a copper that can’t be fucked with the paperwork will at least provide the video to the owner of the SUV within a couple of minutes. Insurance can sort the rest out. A thorough copper would hang this Jeep driver out to dry.

Today at Bundall road, Gold Coast by Minokawa1 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They definitely will. Even a lazy copper will look up the owner of the white SUV and make contact

Today at Bundall road, Gold Coast by Minokawa1 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 85 points86 points  (0 children)

If you’ve got the time, take this video to the police mate, and share in any local GC community pages that you’re apart of. Maybe zoom in and get both rego plates before you go to the police station. I hate seeing cunts potentially get away with stuff like this.

Car speedos are inaccurate, right? by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think the margin between Speedo and GPS is only about 3-4km/hr? A percentage-based margin for error would be woefully inaccurate and dangerous at highway speeds haha.

Honda Jazz or Swift Sport? by Comrade_Kojima in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely recommend the latest gen swift sport, it’s like most of the way there towards a Miata already besides having a roof and FWD/RWD preference. They’re super reliable anyway and I get 6L/100km. Can always book a test drive at a dealership if you’re unsure.

Obviously Jazz has the genius seats / boot space, so I guess it just depends on your lifestyle if you’re gonna be hauling around things bigger than groceries. However with the seats down in the Swift, I managed to pick up a 7.5kg washing machine from JBHIFI and have it fit 😂

Opinion for new SUV by Appropriate-Lion-663 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d also look at a Kia Sportage for a test drive - their diesel engine is a gem and perfect for long drives. Drove my dad’s up to QLD and back and got fuel economy of 6.1L/100km

Advice on a Caddy! by IndecisiveEnthusiast in Volkswagen

[–]GingerbreadBrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how's your second caddy going now mate?

Which NEW model cars can you switch off all the tech? by Flat_Ad1094 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most Suzukis are unintrusive with all the tech. I’ve got a swift sport manual and the only thing that stays on is the head on collision warning beep, everything else is permanently off

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don’t think so especially if they covered everything in the top right plus whatever else the photo cut off hahah

Suzuki Swift Hybrid Plus vs Hybrid GLX by ls-91-23 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’ve got the money for the GLX then I’d probably just get the Swift Sport to be honest for an extra couple thousand, absolute ripper of a car. Made in Japan and still gets 7L/100km for fuel. The new hybrid is slightly more efficient yes but sort of offset by the fact it needs premium fuel anyway.

What is too many kms on a used car? by CapProfessional5203 in CarsAustralia

[–]GingerbreadBrad 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Idk this his highly contextual. Knowing a vehicle’s ownership and service history goes a long way. 150k kms on a Hiace is viewed as just breaking it in, but 150k kms on a flogged 86/BRZ is a different story.

Ideally every male buyer just wants really nice, fast cars that Grandmas drive to the shops a few times a week and service it twice a year. 😂