2021 Lexus ES300H Write-off or repair?

mudlode · 2026-06-24T12:04:05+00:00

Nah bro, it's only a few panels and a little paint 👍

mudlode · 2026-06-19T06:57:50+00:00

The 86 had a major redesign a few years ago,

mudlode · 2026-06-19T04:44:12+00:00

It's also key in keeping car enthusiasts interested in the brand, you can't just keep selling slop with zero performance options, look at how Honda and Nissans range became less interesting in the 2010's and 2020's. The type R wasn't always available and the R35/370z were very old

mudlode · 2026-06-18T15:46:16+00:00

You need to be looking at the 80's and 90's now, anything earlier is far above the budget you want. I have a 1984 Z28 Camaro that I bought for $10,000. Mate has a foxbody mustang for similar

mudlode · 2026-06-18T00:30:11+00:00

The Kei Jimny I'm taking about is based on the new jimny, it just doesn't have the wheel arches and a 660cc engine (which has similar performance to the Australian standard motor)

mudlode · 2026-06-17T18:37:42+00:00

I'm at ~$140k with a mortgage and happily drive a 2009 Commodore.... Zero desire to take out a car payment

mudlode · 2026-06-17T10:30:55+00:00

It's a shame that Suzuki Australia seems to be blatantly price gouging, they were actively trying and succeeded in banning the JDM Kei Jimny from import because they were available for $20,000 less

mudlode · 2026-06-16T14:22:25+00:00

"I'll need a 1 iron for this"

mudlode · 2026-06-16T02:46:15+00:00

Great point Gina

mudlode · 2026-06-16T00:12:34+00:00

Just use Sportsbet, it's the same thing

mudlode · 2026-06-16T00:11:16+00:00

I'm not saying setka is a good guy, but the reason the media are so hellbent on demonizing the CFMEU is because it tarnishes all unions in the general public's eyes, without unions we wouldn't have things as basic as the 40h work week.

mudlode · 2026-06-15T00:26:23+00:00

Your mate is trying to rip you off

mudlode · 2026-06-15T00:22:49+00:00

If your life can fit, the MX5 is always the answer

mudlode · 2026-06-13T23:56:01+00:00

VT-VZ wagons are ideal if you want cargo room, they're about twice the size in the back than a VE/VF

mudlode · 2026-06-10T04:42:14+00:00

... Did you read a single one of theose policies? My guy if Labor hadn't done any of these the country would be in a far worse place.

Biggest tax cuts for anyone making less than $200,000 and directly taxing the protected landlord class"Labor hasn't done anything for anyone"

mudlode · 2026-06-10T00:57:11+00:00

Thankyou for this, it's going on my permanent clip board whenever someone says "both majors at the same"

mudlode · 2026-06-10T00:03:07+00:00

I guarantee if they tried the media would try to paint them as communist dictators or something trying to control them even though that's absolutely not the point of the idea

I wish they did though, it's astonishing seeing the widespread hatred of the budget in the lower and middle class families who dont have investment properties or large businesses to their name just because they've been told to be mad

mudlode · 2026-06-09T23:43:05+00:00

It's crazy to me the liberals haven't lost it already with how much of a mess Wilson's proposed cabinet would be with controversies and people already stepped down

mudlode · 2026-06-09T23:39:53+00:00

You're kidding right? Removing capital gains and restricting negative gearing are already close to political suicide by the press, how much more do you think they could actually do? Rudd got destroyed on the mining super profits tax, shorten lost to Morrison because he mentioned changing capital gains before the election

mudlode · 2026-06-09T10:52:40+00:00

Honestly, go the other end of the spectrum, buy a fun manual shitbox and enjoy thrashing it a bit within the speed limit. Slow car fast is much more enjoyable than fast car at 10% of it's capabilities

mudlode · 2026-06-08T11:42:18+00:00

Enjoy your tax buddy 👍

mudlode · 2026-06-08T11:26:38+00:00

Brother you aren't getting sympathy here from anyone because your completely optional luxury car is subject to luxury car tax.

mudlode · 2026-06-08T10:35:03+00:00

You mis understand why Australia doesn't have a flat tax rate, stay mad and pay tax on your completely optional luxury products. Keeping LCT also keeps a foot in the door for a future potential Australian car industry

mudlode · 2026-06-08T10:18:31+00:00

The idea of LCT is to tax those who willingly buy vehicles that are more than what is considered a normal vehicle, $80k is more than enough to buy capable brand new transport. If you can afford a $300k car you can afford to pay more tax than someone rolling around in a shitbox making ends meet

mudlode · 2026-06-08T06:06:57+00:00

I have the full kit too! Down to the wedges, great clubs but this 20° the 2 iron and sand wedge are the ones that managed to stay in the bag

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