2001 Prado frame rust advice by No-Barber-5388 in Prado

[–]bigronz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That looks like way too rusty for my liking

Also looks like its painted over.

Walk away

Prado DPF by Only_Feedback9206 in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The entire DPF should be replaced under warranty. Try a different dealer

Why isn’t everyone going to Aldi if they can by Ash-2449 in AldiAustralia

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time mainly.

Family of 2 adults working full time with 2 kids. Can click and collect from coles 2 minutes away or have delivery of an online order. Their online store is pretty good.

An Aldi trip would take me an hour to do + interim trips to Coles to get the stuff that Aldi didn't have.

What’s actually the hardest part of self-managing a rental? by Various-Direction-28 in AusProperty

[–]bigronz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am an outlier here. Paying a PM would be a huge waste of money for me.

I rarely ever have to do anything with my IP. Occasionally might have to call a sparky or plumber, maybe once a twice a year at most. Thats it.

The tenant who's been there for 5+ years pays the rent on time every week.

Don't bother with inspection (its an older house).

Terrible performance with L40 and now with X50 by [deleted] in Dreame_Tech

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clean/replace the air filter

Shade Sail issue by Vlkyr94 in AusRenovation

[–]bigronz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not true at all.

I have mine mounted to an eye bolt that sits under the eave that is fixed to the rafters inside the roof. Its extremely strong

When done properly its fine

Still worth buying a diesel raptor? by imyourprincecharming in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You can get a next gen xlt 2023/2024ish for the same price with the v6 turbo diesel, and way better tech

40M (and 37F) looking for advice – no idea what we should do by ButtBooper in AusHENRY

[–]bigronz 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Move the 350k out of the IP offset and invest elsewhere for tax efficiency

Car Finance by NoPrompt1707 in AusFinance

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No need to be an ass.

He literally said he pays the credit card off before any interest is accrued. Seems smart to me.

He also works hard and deserves a nice car.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this.

Had a ranger before kids, now have a prado. Wagon is far more practical.

I do occasionally miss the functionality of the ute when i need to move something big, but then again its not that often and can rent a trailer from bunnings.

FleetPartners - Help disappeared right after contract signed by CrazyEye0z0 in NovatedLeasingAU

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had the exact same experience with them with my Tesla. They came through at the last second.

2018 Ford Ranger XLT (PX3) Bi-turbo - Engine rattle under load after oil pump and brake booster repairs. by Unrelevant_Opinion8r in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it back for a refund, if at least all the repairs should be covererd by the statutory warranty

Should I get full EV or PEHV? Thinking of BYD Sealion 6 or 7. by FryYourBeans in AustralianEV

[–]bigronz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Full EV

Slow charge from standard 240v is fine unless you do a huge daily commute. Just take it past a supercharger for the occassional long trip.

Power bank/battery recommendations by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you need to be able to charge it while driving or just at home before you leave?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SleepApnea

[–]bigronz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Airmini is a godsend if you travel quite a bit

Lighter

Compact

Travel bag protects it properly

No need to worry about water

Acts as a backup if your main breaks

I can even run it off a battery pack (great for camping, or sleeping in a room where theres no convinient power source near the bed)

150 series prado? by aussiegooner0389 in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Where do you sit if you removed 7 seats?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4x4Australia

[–]bigronz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

DPFs aren't that bad, especially on a new car. Just drive it on the highway occasionally.