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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    The rear wheels squirrel all over the place when I boot it in the damp…..

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      louisbosco
      啓蒙家
      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

      hahaha I see you're still having fond memories of a rwd hatch.

      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

      • Harvey Specter
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        Graeme
        啓蒙家
        Joined: 30 Mar 2012

        I'm tempted to go for an electric car next time, but Australia is somewhat behind the rest of the world for various reasons. The charging infrastructure isn't great, distances tend to be long, and there are relatively few models available.

        A local website / YouTube channel decided to compare the travel time of a Hyundai Ioniq 5 with a Hyundai Tucson between Sydney and Melbourne, a distance of about 900 km or 560 miles. It's a straightforward run down the Hume Highway.

        The Tucson made it down first, because it didn't have to make recharging stops, but only beat the Ioniq by about forty minutes on a nine hour run. So an EV would appear to be practical for long distance travel, even in a somewhat backward country like Australia.

        OK, you might struggle to find one for sale, since no-one seems to be bringing them here right now! 😃

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          Graeme
          啓蒙家
          Joined: 30 Mar 2012

          Alternatively, I could be sensible and get the new Morgan Super 3 instead…

          Unfortunately the Morgan EV3 never happened, though an electric version of the new model sounds like a possibility.

          last edited by 26 Feb 2022, 02:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            steelworker
            見習いボス
            Joined: 16 Apr 2014

            Morgan for sure @Graeme

            Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
            Well, I have others.

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              Kirk
              Haraki san Prodigy
              Joined: 16 Jun 2021

              I bought my car almost 11 years ago. I know absolutely nothing about cars. Ultimately, I was just looking for something reliable. Last week I hit 375,000 miles. Hoping to make it to 400,000 and beyond…

              we’re trying our best

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                Graeme
                啓蒙家
                Joined: 30 Mar 2012

                The Late Brake Show has done a video walkaround of the Morgan Super 3, in the off chance you're obsessing over them like me.

                last edited by 27 Feb 2022, 12:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Bfd70
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 22 Mar 2018

                  @Kirk:

                  I bought my car almost 11 years ago. I know absolutely nothing about cars. Ultimately, I was just looking for something reliable. Last week I hit 375,000 miles. Hoping to make it to 400,000 and beyond…

                  Well, c’mon. Tell us what it is. Reliable trumps style for cars in my book.

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                    Kirk
                    Haraki san Prodigy
                    Joined: 16 Jun 2021

                    hey @Bfd70 i drive a volvo xc90. I’ve done the routine maintenance on the vehicle, at the recommended mileage intervals. Thankfully, no major issues along the way. Just the normal wear ‘n tear.  ‘Knock on wood’ I don’t have any in the future but I probably just jinxed it.

                    we’re trying our best

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                      goosehd
                      Mod Squad
                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                      My Dream Car…he makes it look fun and sort of Looney Tuneish (Wylie Coyote)

                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                      last edited by 20 Apr 2022, 18:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        kingofavaon
                        Joined: 15 Apr 2022

                        @Giles:

                        Recently changed cars.  We got a Diesel Hybrid Merc E class estate. Thing goes like shit of a shovel.

                        Nice, I was looking at a very similar car this week, was a C class though. I'm yet to pull the trigger though as I would really like the equivalent Jag!

                        last edited by 22 Apr 2022, 23:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Giles
                          IHUK Crew
                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                          64mpg out of her so far….

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          • topic:timeago-later,30 days
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                            QuantumMechanic
                            Joined: 23 Sept 2016

                            Sold my AMG for a Lexus NX 450h+ (PHEV) very lucky to get it. Two-year wait here.

                            Here it is parked beside my FJ.

                            last edited by 22 May 2022, 22:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • topic:timeago-later,18 days
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                              mclaincausey
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                              Neither actual nor dream, but very cool. The first Subie sold in the states, rear-motorcycle-engined, and to my eye a charming cross between a Mini and a Beetle.



                              Think it, be it.

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                                mclaincausey
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                Putting a bid in on this beaut:

                                https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo22/monterey/lots/r0032-1955-mercedes-benz-300-sl-alloy-gullwing/1244331

                                (In a parallel universe)

                                Such a beautiful specimen I had to share.

                                Think it, be it.

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                                  goosehd
                                  Mod Squad
                                  Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                  Talking about cardiologist…Damn that’s nice.  However, I show that to Laura and I’ll need a proctologist to remove her foot from me.  😃

                                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                  last edited by 10 Jun 2022, 13:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    My maternal grandfather racing his. Unfortunately he sold it rather than doing the sensible thing (leaving it to me)

                                    https://www.instagram.com/p/BpsIwNBltWK/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      goosehd
                                      Mod Squad
                                      Joined: 8 Apr 2016

                                      Two things:  One I can not ever afford that car and two, that’s cool as hell @Giles

                                      "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

                                      last edited by 10 Jun 2022, 13:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        mclaincausey
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                        Wow G!!!

                                        As a child, it was my favorite matchbox car.

                                        Think it, be it.

                                        last edited by 10 Jun 2022, 14:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Giles
                                          IHUK Crew
                                          Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                          John Broad was my grandfather, Guy Broad is my cousin:

                                          https://instagram.com/guybroadspares?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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