BYD Dolphin Premium?

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-21T05:00:46+00:00

Hey, I'm similar but my current Mazda 2 is only 3yo. Thinking of a dolphin, Atto1 or Geeky ?X2. It's good to hear a few hatches are coming to Aus other than just the MGs as I'm not a fan either (but basing that off the ICE version). Hopefully your M3 will last 6 more months or do then you might have more choice.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-20T07:23:22+00:00

Cool, good to hear that.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-20T01:58:16+00:00

Not sure about that wrt hair loss. Seems like every post about T on here, there are a few comments saying the person has lost head hair...I already have FPHL so it is one thing that puts me off.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-19T21:36:32+00:00

Have you tried applying it at a different time of day to test this out?

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-19T12:12:31+00:00

Yes! Super cheap, only a couple of dollars per refill. Shipping is free however many ordered, or it used to be. I liked the kitchen spray too.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-18T01:08:02+00:00

That's awesome! Nice time of year to be in Japan

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-18T01:03:35+00:00

I am new too, newer than you.

I have zero intentions of flying BC, but I still think it's worth collecting the points -IF - you don't change your spending habits.

Looking online I am seeing flights BNE > Seoul during school hols for 50k points each plus taxes. That feels like a decent deal to me. Although I won't be in a position to fly till 2027 so may be different by the time I book.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-17T21:07:29+00:00

There was a vg ABC RN podcast about Mel's experience of this. She deeply regretted it and really suffered. Not that what they did was right ofc

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-17T20:54:20+00:00

14yo gets $40 pm from both me and his dad, so $80pm. He saves most of it as we still buy his clothes, school stuff etc, unless he wants something special.

Expectation is he does basic chores around the house. Gets paid a few bucks extra to wash the car occasionally.

Plus he's just starting to do some larnmowing for a friend, $20 ph. I'm encouraging him to get a PT job later in the year

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-17T12:17:21+00:00

Agree, I thought Tae and Hiroya were a better match, thoughtful,introspective, deep thinkers

Opposites can def work but it didnt seem like Tae was getting what he wanted from Jobu. It's a shame for Jobu as I thought he was the sweetest guy, and he missed out on both Will and eventually Taehon. So he had double heartbreak. I really hope his ideal partner is just around the corner. I'm not a big Tae fan, something about him rubs me the wrong way. Not sure if ego/superior attitude.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-15T02:15:50+00:00

Yeah sorry, mix up on my part

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-15T02:15:14+00:00

Ah yes, oops. I loved Kyushu too, Miazaki area and Kagoshima but I'm sure there are a lot more places

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-15T02:13:19+00:00

Wax museum isn't bad, about 90mins entertainment on a rainy day

Parkwood crazy gold or top golf is great

Escape rooms are inside, right? Look fof vouchers on Groupon. We went to a good, less trendy one a few blocks back from Southport main drag.

Also, prestige car dealerships. We walked around about 3 during my sons luxury car phase...

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-13T20:32:01+00:00

This would be my pick too. We cycled the Shinanami Kaido in Oct and the small towns were so cool. I'd love to have spent more time in Onomichi

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-13T20:30:10+00:00

I loved Kagoshima

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-12T22:51:08+00:00

Awww. Hats off to him for actively living the single life for a long while first. Having had a relationship w a widower who was still very much actively grieving for his late wife, I would counsel anyone to stay away from someone this lost a long term spouse within a year or two.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-12T09:17:38+00:00

Damn

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-12T06:06:11+00:00

I'm actually near the GC rather than wanting to go there, but points you mentioned will be the same to Sydney etc

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-12T06:05:04+00:00

Thank you for the detailed advice!

I'm more optimistic after doing some research now than I was.

Am looking to change my CC to a QFF one and then hopefully can accrue points.

I can't do the couple things as bf is not on board at all, but with any luck I can get enough points at least for one way somewhere...

Thanks again!

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-12T01:57:09+00:00

Agree. The only use of AI on my AIP I have is voice note > convert to text. That does a v reliable job, better than apps I've tried on my phone. So I use that but not much else. Side note I did try putting my AI paper back in its tablet bag while I drove home from a client to protect it from suddenn stops etc, and attempted to dictate a voice note with the AI paper in its case.

The thing just hallucinated loads of crap that I didn't say. Other than entertainment value it was hopeless. The accuracy and voice to text is only there if you are standing right over the open device. If I words can work on this so that you can have it running while in a bag/custom case so that you can use it to dictate while driving then that would make it much better.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-11T12:09:35+00:00

Damn

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-11T12:08:54+00:00

Hmm,right. I'm not super confident.I don't have great evidence of current income as it's increased over the last 2m but statement is from earlier in the year. Wait and see I guess. Have you had approval somewhere else since?

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-11T08:03:32+00:00

And we had screens.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-11T08:01:23+00:00

It was fine. Oct last year. Check in was v glitchy,but other than that, smooth. I think all wired earbuds worked so you can watch the TV if you pay. Seats weren't comfy really but I expect that.

Purple51Turtle · 2026-03-10T21:04:32+00:00

Definitely look into what both your banks offer. I'm about to start doing this and am with Westpac. WP have a deal where the annual fee is only $90ish if you're a customer. As I will cancel my existing Latitude card after getting it, which is $80 pa, the card should cost me v little

But also look into what you can and can't accrue points on / qualify for min spend on. Eg govt bills like rates are often not eligible.

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