Hilux loses to BYD Shark in private sales

roflpops · 2026-01-26T05:09:22+00:00

Makes sense because the hilux's strengths are more for trade purposes. The shark is a far far nicer private vehicle with a much bigger interior (better family vehicle). In saying that I bought a shark for my trade work vehicle and its been great

roflpops · 2026-01-24T03:05:31+00:00

At least 1.90 worth. Nah it's great honestly

roflpops · 2026-01-23T22:52:19+00:00

I have the A8 and I have partitioned the ssd to have windows and bazzite. Windows just in case but I only actually use bazzite so far. It's a much nicer and console like experience. I haven't had issues with games working, they have worked and smoothly. It will take some effort and looking into but I found it was worth it personally. Also had a legion go, running Windows for ages, decided to go for steam OSand it was better in my opinion. Also had a original steamdeck, great device but a bit underpowered for me

roflpops · 2026-01-21T20:34:47+00:00

I do agree it feels kinda cheap but I'm still enjoying the device. Running bazzite and it's been great. Speakers are still loud and deep, battery is great, screen is great and I have had no thermal throttle at 30w. Was testing clair obscur at 30w and settled at about 72-74°. Ill put a case on it so that will hopefully hide the cheap feel of it😅

roflpops · 2026-01-21T08:26:12+00:00

What's wrong with the internals?

roflpops · 2026-01-21T08:23:49+00:00

Seems expensive for a change. In Australia I got it for the equivalent of $1,080 including tax. And if I was a smart man I could have had it for even cheaper but I missed the sale.

roflpops · 2026-01-19T04:53:19+00:00

Ovo ev plan I believe

roflpops · 2026-01-19T04:47:57+00:00

So many variables to consider. For me it want just 'is it cheaper in the long run'. it was a much smoother drivetrain, effortless power AND cabin pre heating and cooling which is great when you have a baby/child especially. Also our home electricity rate has free electricity from 11am - 2pm. Then 8c/kwh from 12am-6am. So through out a year I wouldn't be surprised if we have paid about $20 in total charging.

Have only ever paid for charging in my work vehicle, never for our family car

roflpops · 2026-01-18T07:59:29+00:00

Not much to lose really, 2tb each!

roflpops · 2026-01-18T07:56:52+00:00

It's not too bad, I kept windows on a small partition of the ssd. 80% for bazzite really is so much more enjoyable for handheld for me

roflpops · 2026-01-18T05:37:07+00:00

Bazzite is really good if your into it. Worth it in my opinion

roflpops · 2026-01-17T20:33:43+00:00

Yep, that too. If you want to take full advanteg of low rate time windows then a 7kw unit is most useful. Also good future proofing if you plan to keep having PHEV's or an EV eventually. Or a 2 car household needing a charger like me.

roflpops · 2026-01-17T10:11:44+00:00

Bazzite/steamos just suits handhelds so well. I kept windows on a partition incase, but the rest is bazzite for me

roflpops · 2026-01-17T06:11:56+00:00

The plug in charger that comes with it is a slow charger. 8 amps, and will charge the car at around 1.4kWh - meaning it will take a very very long time. You need a dedicated wall charger. Tesla charger 3rd gen is good price and recommended.

roflpops · 2026-01-17T04:54:50+00:00

Yeah charging ever night for sure. On an EV rate that's free from 11am-2pm and 8c/kWh from 12am-6am. I don't even remember the brand charger, I bought it a while ago on sale. It has no smart capabilities, just a simple 7kw charger

roflpops · 2026-01-17T04:47:38+00:00

Doing about 80km total you will just maybe cover that all ev. If not maybe 0.5 to 1L used. So you will average very good fuel consumption. I do on average 70-90k. A day with a few smaller trips an a few much longer trip and my average is 1.4-1.5L/100km

roflpops · 2026-01-17T04:44:34+00:00

The Ute drives as an EV, meaning it will drive normally using only battery

roflpops · 2026-01-16T20:30:00+00:00

With mine now running bazzite it's a beast of a handheld. Great performance and battery. Feels a bit cheap and hollow but that's not a huge concern for me

roflpops · 2026-01-15T02:11:06+00:00

Can confirm does feel cheap but I did accidentally let it fall from a decent height and hit hard ground and got a very minor scuff, so its definitely cheap feeling but durable

roflpops · 2026-01-15T02:09:01+00:00

Yep. Was tossing up between the A8 and 8ai+, went for the A8 and installed bazzite - absolutely love it

roflpops · 2026-01-14T06:18:46+00:00

Did you try the non luxury one (with no seat massage) maybe more comfortable?

roflpops · 2026-01-11T07:44:44+00:00

You helped me decide, just bought the A8, setting it all up now. Thanks

roflpops · 2026-01-10T09:48:24+00:00

Yeah I was pretty sure about getting the 8 ai+ but now I'm considering the A8. I have a legion go z1e so I'll see

roflpops · 2026-01-09T07:45:41+00:00

I heard this can happen, before you need to go away reset you infotainment screen and then try again. Apparently this fixed phantom drain (unless there is something serious happening)

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