Banter RDT CLXXXVIII - Big Weather

[Dazzler9]

Not a car person and hence why I’m late to this but saw a pic of the kia tasman. Gee seriously is that the best they could come up with? Reckon it’ll be hands down the ugliest car on the road

I reckon it'll be a total flop.

They BYD Shark on the other hand. Now that's a cool looking ute.

 

[THE A5]

The wheel guards are the worst bit. Will look like dictators moustache if the car isn’t black.

The front is bang Average too

 

[THE A5]

I reckon it'll be a total flop.

They BYD Shark on the other hand. Now that's a cool looking ute.

Is byd chinese?

Are these cars now a lot better than previously?


Saw this a few days ago and doubt it will be coming here but probably the best looking ev ute/suv I’ve seen so far

 

[Bender_]

Who cares what they look like? As long as you can tail-gate other drivers to distract from your micro-penis it's worth every dollar.

 

[Dazzler9]

Is byd chinese?

Are these cars now a lot better than previously?


Saw this a few days ago and doubt it will be coming here but probably the best looking ev ute/suv I’ve seen so far

It's a Chinese PHEV. If I was in the market for a ute I'd definitely consider it.

And generally speaking, anything electric, I wanna wait a while and what the resale value is like once the batteries start wearing out.

 

[FKASC]

Was interesting going to Norway recently. Probably 90% of the cars on the road were full electric. Some American bloke said their government will pay the difference once you spend more than a certain threshold on an EV (like $70k or something like that)

 

[Bender_]

Was interesting going to Norway recently. Probably 90% of the cars on the road were full electric. Some American bloke said their government will pay the difference once you spend more than a certain threshold on an EV (like $70k or something like that)

Had a similar experience myself on Whore Island recently. The government had initiative in regards to recycling condoms - half price for used ones. Was a bit uncomfortable but you got used to it.

 

[kane249]

Is byd chinese?

Are these cars now a lot better than previously?

Likely looking at a BYD or Haval for our next car. Both Chinese but they've come along way last few years.

Don't think we will go full EV just yet but will go a hybrid.

What happens in American on Tuesday is worth keeping an eye on. If Don does win then the increased tarriffs on the Chinese vehicles could mean they get dumped here in Aus and will go even cheaper.

 

[FKASC]

Had a similar experience myself on Whore Island recently. The government had initiative in regards to recycling condoms - half price for used ones. Was a bit uncomfortable but you got used to it.

Looking at one of these hybrids as my next car for getting around on Whore Island

Spoiler

 

[THE A5]

Had a similar experience myself on Whore Island recently. The government had initiative in regards to recycling condoms - half price for used ones. Was a bit uncomfortable but you got used to it.

Luckily for you they don’t make ones that small so you ended up getting a freshy

 

[Bender_]

Luckily for you they don’t make ones that small so you ended up getting a freshy

So do they make small ones or not you twit.

 

[THE A5]

So do they make small ones or not you twit.

Meant freshly ordered

 

[DanWCE]

Likely looking at a BYD or Haval for our next car. Both Chinese but they've come along way last few years.

Don't think we will go full EV just yet but will go a hybrid.

What happens in American on Tuesday is worth keeping an eye on. If Don does win then the increased tarriffs on the Chinese vehicles could mean they get dumped here in Aus and will go even cheaper.

Saw a BYD this arvo when driving home. Looks remarkably similar to a Tesla sedan. One thing about the electric cars is they sure as hell all look electric. Some real futuristic stuff. No idea about the car but it was aesthetically pleasing.

 

[Bender_]

Saw a BYD this arvo when driving home. Looks remarkably similar to a Tesla sedan. One thing about the electric cars is they sure as hell all look electric. Some real futuristic stuff. No idea about the car but it was aesthetically pleasing.

They definitely bring a lot of intangibles.

 

[WCErevival]

BYD has terrible customer service looking at reviews. Reliability is probably like most Chinese stuff, hit and miss.

 

[Dazzler9]

BYD has terrible customer service looking at reviews. Reliability is probably like most Chinese stuff, hit and miss.

Customer service is massive in my book. When you buy a vehicle you're entering into a partnership of sorts. Toyota and Mitsubishi tend to be pretty good with after-sale stuff, other brands degrade from there.

 

[RookiePick]

Toyota should be good with aftermarket stuff. BMW levels of zero base model inclusions.

 

[Godfather32]

So this has definitely been a f**ked up week, our other older dog died suddenly this afternoon. She was racing around the paddock with our puppy at lunch time and a couple of ours later we were driving her down to the emergency vets. Buried her right next to her older brother

 

[Bender_]

So this has definitely been a f**ked up week, our other older dog died suddenly this afternoon. She was racing around the paddock with our puppy at lunch time and a couple of ours later we were driving her down to the emergency vets. Buried her right next to her older brother

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My condolences again mate, shitty week indeed. Do you think it was a snake bite?

 

[Godfather32]

My condolences again mate, shitty week indeed. Do you think it was a snake bite?

Nah the symptoms don't match, they think it was an internal rupture of something and then all her organs shut down.

 

[Bender_]

Nah the symptoms don't match, they think it was an internal rupture of something and then all her organs shut down.

Poor dog. Just terrible news mate. I know it sounds cliche but I truly hope you and the Mrs are okay, as much as you can be after such a f*cked week.

 

[Keys]

That’s ****ed up mate

So sorry to hear

 

[Godfather32]

Thanks guys, we're still kind of in shock from it all. It's pretty devastating