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Territory Ghia Turbo, best box on wheels I have owned.. Hated SUVs, I thought they were slow pieces of crap.
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My wife drives this! Sorta late model? But definitely SUV.. Perfect for here.
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Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner ![]() |
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BA/F6 BF/F6 SSV/R TTG
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I like the idea it has a seatbelt...
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BA BF FPV starter button repairs. PM me. Nizpro equipped and Tuned by the BEST in the west Xtreme Ford Tuning 479RwKw Fuel limited, more pumps and power too come. F6#0507 & #0639 Pro racer and Tech expert NIZPRO modifying falcons like Premcar can only dream of , see VIDEO below. https://youtu.be/oa4IfguGQ-A |
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May need them for Rego.
Hey Charlie, do they have roadworthys there?
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It fairdinkum IS our daily!!
Road Registered, and just passed it’s annual inspection (called Riteve here)
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Mines due april each year... 12,000 colones (about $30Au) Passed with flying colours
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Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4 Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD 2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida! (Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner ![]() |
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Sorry!... I’ve taken this way off topic!
But we also have a 2014 Rav4.. (and I hated Toyota fridges!) Handles everything we’ve thrown at it and nice to drive.
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I think the bow on hackney’s wife’s new car set me off?
Mrs old car... 022.JPG And now she drives a Yamaha Rhino! (Continue on guys) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Stop boasting Charliewool
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Righto. So I test drove the Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line.
My thoughts: - ....meh Nice car, but... I think I'm getting more sensible these days. It's got some cool features, like digital dashboard and all that. But seeing past the hype and wow factor - It's kind of pointless having the digital dash. Yeah, it's nice. But aside from displaying the sat-nav in there if you like, there's nothing that useful about it really. The rest of the car is kind of underwhelming. Don't get me wrong - it IS nice. But for approx. $4-6k less, you get the exact same kit (sands the digital dash) AND a ton more on the highest spec Skoda, plus 5 years warranty and 2 extra seats. Plus the guys at VW wouldn't budge a CENT on the VW. Plus the manager was a dead set **** wit. So as far as sensibilities go, instead of following my heart, I'm following my head this time. The VW is nice, but it's smaller inside and missing a lot of the handy practical stuff of the Skoda. I am torn, because I dig the VeeDub, but the Skoda is the right choice. So I think we're going to order a Steel Grey Skoda Kodiaq Sportline on Wednesday most likely ![]() ![]() ![]() If we do go down this path, then I'll do a solid write up on the car with a ton of pics when we get it so all ya'll who aren't Skoda savvy can see what the fuss is about. Bang for buck, it makes a lot of sense to me. Cheers.
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FYI, the Skoda Karoq I mentioned back in post 33 will be the first Skoda that also has the digital dash/cluster.
That's if you're prepared to wait and a smaller Skoda suits.
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2011 SILHOUETTE FPV GS 315 #0275 20x10", 20x8.5" Lenso D1R's Pedders XA Coilovers Brembo 4/1 Pacemaker 1" 7/8 Headers Twin 3" Stainless Manta Catback XFT Built Motor XFT Custom Surge Tank XFT Stage 3 ZF Final Drive Chromoly Tailshaft KPM Twin Air Filter KPM Stage 2 Intercooler KPM Twin Throttle Body 2.6L Kenne Bell on E85 BlueStreak Circle D Converter 900+ rwhp thanks to Xtreme Ford Tuning |
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T3/Sprint8
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Update.......
Having been away on hols last week we didn't see the CX5 delivered till yesterday arvo. I can't deny its quality for the price point. Had a good looking over it and it sure is well made and the Dealer attention to detail is commended. I had applied the Protektiv paint protection and the thing "pops" in machine grey. Matched with Protektiv Tint it looks so damn classy my Mrs's is overwhelmed. More so due to the tech lesson she was getting from the Fleet Manager - that I have to say was done brilliantly by him, I would have lost the plot with her very fast lol...... Took it for it first drives last night and for the wife's duties its perfect ! Seats are great, interior space is quite generous imo. Smooth on the road. Suspension I feel is sporty - not sloppy which is my pref for starters, it won't feel like a boat. Lights are great ! As mentioned by Swanny, alot to learn these cars have alot of tech for the reasonable bucks paid. I recommend a new Mazda if inclined I'm impressed.
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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Correct mate, they sure are doing right things to market at present.
I see you got the XV, we considered this but she said fugly. Hows it going ?
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Drove a range rover sport the other day, makes most other SUV feel and look like crap..
Range rover will be my next SUV.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I guess. I personally think its a cool little car. Still manages to do everything I need it to. Easy to park, safety features galore, can go off road quite capably and rides great. It isn't a powerhouse as you know, but gets up to the speed limit noticeably better than the previous version it superseded. Feels stiffer in corners, doesnt float about. Steering is quite responsive. Getting used to driving it quite quickly.
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Stazza - sorry to bring up an old thread, but did you end up getting what you wanted?
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