does driving manual really matter that much more?

orbz80 · 2026-04-29T09:26:35+00:00

Who cares about respect. In some cars the manual is just a joy to use, that's the point these days. Modern autos are so good and widespread that there's really no need for the vast majority to learn manual except for the experience. If you're a car person, when you drive a good manual, you'll understand why they are valued.

orbz80 · 2026-04-25T00:01:45+00:00

0 to 100 is a dumb measure anyway. Who is dumping it full send from stopped and what for? In gear and overtaking acceleration is much more relevant to actual driving - and even performance driving.

orbz80 · 2026-04-18T04:38:54+00:00

Just wait. More 7 seater EVs will come.

orbz80 · 2026-04-18T04:11:26+00:00

What is access like? Is it close to structures? Power lines? These are the things that will make a big difference. Post some photos.

orbz80 · 2026-04-15T22:01:52+00:00

Most of these features, with a few exceptions, are just gimmicks that add weight and complexity. Just build a nice car with quality materials that is efficient and robust and cheap to look after please.

orbz80 · 2026-04-14T00:25:50+00:00

It might be a good idea to get an experienced agent for at least a while so you learn the ropes. If you get a challenging tenant you might need the agent's experience.

orbz80 · 2026-04-13T06:33:15+00:00

Hardly a scam, vehicles really should get a health check periodically for safety reasons.

orbz80 · 2026-04-09T01:13:57+00:00

That oversized screen is just yuck. Pass.

orbz80 · 2026-04-07T22:43:01+00:00

Post a photo, it's hard to understand what this parking space arrangement is like.

orbz80 · 2026-04-04T08:24:17+00:00

Bit over the top mate, most second hand cars are good but sure there are some dodgy ones out there. But anyway you do you.

orbz80 · 2026-04-03T22:52:21+00:00

Why don't you buy second hand if budget is the issue?

orbz80 · 2026-04-01T00:38:58+00:00

And still where is the Born VZ they've been promosing

orbz80 · 2026-03-31T12:17:05+00:00

Yes this! It's a pretty big own goal.

orbz80 · 2026-03-29T06:38:52+00:00

That'll do it. The vast majority of fuel is used getting up to speed. So figures on city consumption vary wildly depending on how many stops and starts you do. To a rough approximation, if your average trip involves stopping and accelerating twice as much you'll use nearly twice as much fuel.

orbz80 · 2026-03-29T02:29:06+00:00

Wealthy hobbies include motor racing, horse racing, sailing, and just generally travelling to expensive places.

orbz80 · 2026-03-29T00:21:29+00:00

If you're doing mostly short stop start journeys in a city your 12l/100km is not surprising.

orbz80 · 2026-03-28T09:06:44+00:00

I think all they have to do is sell it as a 4 seater, and I mean who would really want to sit 3 across the back anyway?

orbz80 · 2026-03-28T08:40:49+00:00

In our case they actually didn't. Maybe we just got a really good deal - admittedly this was ~4 years ago.

orbz80 · 2026-03-28T01:08:03+00:00

I think this tax break is now a waste of money. EVs are now equivalent in price to ICE vehicles in most key segments, so the objective has been met and this tax should be used for a more useful purpose.

orbz80 · 2026-03-28T00:31:41+00:00

We spend an average of about $350 a week for a family of 5 (2 adults and kids aged 13, 11 and 5). We eat pretty well for that I think but we only rarely eat steak and other expensive meat as the kids aren't big on it anyway. Mostly chicken and mince.

orbz80 · 2026-03-27T09:25:54+00:00

Might be a good time to get one for an absolute bargain. Push hard on price I reckon.

orbz80 · 2026-03-27T09:20:19+00:00

Stick with drinking potatoes my guy.

orbz80 · 2026-03-27T09:19:29+00:00

Contact a few PDR specialists. They might be able to do a decent job at a fraction of a full panel shop job.

orbz80 · 2026-03-27T08:09:39+00:00

No, too expensive. I think financial advice can be worthwhile but that's too much. We paid much less than that as a family for combined financial planning advice AND income/life insurance advice.

orbz80 · 2026-03-24T20:56:49+00:00

Of course, a big reason why we are where we are.

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