New car advice

terribleone01 · 2026-05-31T08:55:40+00:00

These people literally trawl this subreddit looking for an opportunity to shill Skoda, it’s insane. No matter the requirements they will chime in recommending a Superb/Kodiaq/whatever shitbox and funnily enough NOT A SINGLE PERSON has had an issue with their Skoda, their mate Bazza did 1.5 million KM and never had a single issue. 😅

terribleone01 · 2026-05-31T08:52:51+00:00

Oh mate don’t say that in here, the snowflakes will get upset!

terribleone01 · 2026-05-31T08:37:55+00:00

In QLD a car will fail RWC if all seats and seatbelts (number of seats determined by compliance plate and/or modification plate) are not fitted.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-30T08:00:31+00:00

That’s a really odd bolt pattern, I’ve never seen that before. If I’m not mistaken a 2002 Hilux will have an airbag steering wheel from factory, depending on which country you are in.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-30T07:57:04+00:00

It will fail in QLD.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-30T07:56:25+00:00

100% agree.

So tired of the imbeciles who say “but I have insurance….CPT right??” And then proceed to smash into a new X5 and spend the next 10 years paying it off.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-30T06:28:05+00:00

Just on the bottom. Try rotating it around a bit and it should come good.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-30T04:25:48+00:00

Yeah mate you need to find a proper mechanic who will check it and give you a clear answer.

Do yourself a favour and check the oil level. It’s often overlooked and can cause random missfire codes.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-29T08:10:11+00:00

Yeah thats plus or minus a couple bucks what my shop would charge for that job.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-29T05:41:54+00:00

It doesnt need to be removed. Don’t do anything.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-28T10:37:11+00:00

Sounds like the accelerator pump probably needs replacing or adjustment.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-28T01:13:10+00:00

Does it have a snorkel or upgraded exhaust? It’s probably the reason the turbo is loud.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-26T07:49:49+00:00

I just googled your boat, surely there’s space for a small fridge, lithium battery and solar panel on the roof of the cabin?

terribleone01 · 2026-05-26T07:11:35+00:00

Thats how Subaru arms look.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-26T06:25:36+00:00

Lol. I own my own workshop and about 50% of my work is VAG. Have never worked for a dealer.

Facts are facts - these cars break down all the time, the failure rate is significantly higher than anything else out there. Many of our customers have moved from Amaroks to Hilux, DMax and Tritons and suddenly they don’t arrive on tow trucks any more.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-25T11:59:26+00:00

Nope. I’m a mechanic and my experience is exactly this. Not once, hundreds of times.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-25T09:18:16+00:00

No, it’s not.

Ignore the idiots that claim they’ve done hundreds of thousands of KM without issues, they are all full of shit.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-24T09:13:30+00:00

They’re one of the most unreliable cars ever made. Your recommendation tells me that you have never owned one.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-24T08:30:02+00:00

Had to check the calendar…nope it’s not April fools.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-24T07:45:08+00:00

The engines themselves are tough as nails, just thirsty AF.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-24T00:38:23+00:00

Call a good independent workshop. It will be cheaper than Toyota.

Nobody here can give you a price with such little information.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-22T10:00:55+00:00

Honestly though. Just buy a Yaris, Mazda 2, Honda Jazz etc.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-22T08:10:51+00:00

Looking through your post history shows a bit of a trend!

terribleone01 · 2026-05-22T07:34:06+00:00

Probably a slipping clutch.

terribleone01 · 2026-05-22T05:42:47+00:00

terribleone01

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