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Member Since | 26/09/2011 |
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And still in insane mea$ure 1 1/2". I don't trust items with unpared double quotes (Metrification started in the 1790s. How many centuries…
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beltdrive on BYD Dolphin: Dynamic $36,890 (Was $38,890), Premium $42,890 (Was $44,890) + On Road Costs @ BYD
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Toyota has no chance against BYD. Chinese brands have superior engineering for much less. 15% better than Tesla & 30% better than EU…
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Smallman on BYD Dolphin: Dynamic $36,890 (Was $38,890), Premium $42,890 (Was $44,890) + On Road Costs @ BYD
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$10 discount sounds like Apple. Chinese brands have superior engineering for much less. 15% better than Tesla & 30% better than EU…
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petiteway on BYD Dolphin: Dynamic $36,890 (Was $38,890), Premium $42,890 (Was $44,890) + On Road Costs @ BYD
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I have problem with Apple's 2x cost for 1/2 functionality ;) Moving to superior engineered Chinese brands with no fake iMarketing…
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taki commented on Baseus 100W USB C to Type C Charger 2m Cable $8.72, 240W 3m $12 + Free Shipping @ Pocket Shop Australia eBay
still 480Mb/s? how many cables do we need>
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mxlmxlmxl on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Geely & Volvo are actively adapting to market dynamics & making strategic moves to remain competitive. The future of EU/Japan/US carmakers…
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slankets on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Much better with BYD Seal, Atto 3...
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mrXO on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Irrelevant for those that want to spend $200k on overpriced Lotus ;)
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kev98 on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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UBS engineers discovered that China EVs have superior engineering with 15% better value than Tesla & 30% better than EU peers. China is…
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Caped Baldy on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Thanks for the good opinion (what you don't like is not important to me). I put BYD as 1st choice but I like Volvo's practicality concept…
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Gdsamp on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Still anti-China sentiment bigger than logic
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hardya on $5,000 to $10,000 off Polestar 2 Models (~$63k after Discount VIC/NSW), Extra $5,000 off Polestar 2 Pure Spec Models @ Polestar
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Volvo is headquartered in Torslanda outside Gothenburg, Sweden. Polestar produces cars in China (world leader >50% EVs), US, South Korea,…
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taki commented on [Pre Order] Lotus Eletre from $189,990 + On-Road Cost ($5,000 Deposit Required) @ Lotus Australia
Choose Money **OR** Wisdom ;)
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easternculture on [Pre Order] Lotus Eletre from $189,990 + On-Road Cost ($5,000 Deposit Required) @ Lotus Australia
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Nothing more beautiful than the **Sound of Silence** (& you only hear the connection to the road) with superior value for money BYD Han…
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Nillionaire on Apple Watch Band from $29 (RRP $69) - Online Order for Next Day Pickup Only @ Officeworks
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Unless you have better investment options. (Amazfit band 7 was $45 & bought 2 for the family - extra light, don't even notice I wear it :).
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askvictor on Apple Watch Band from $29 (RRP $69) - Online Order for Next Day Pickup Only @ Officeworks
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The hardest to do & show is investing in the mind/reason. The easiest to do/show is the stomach & iGadgets (equally "beneficial" & opposite…
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jjj123 on [eBay Plus] Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 4-Pack (2 Black + 2 White) $97.50 Delivered @ digiDirect eBay / smarthomestoreau eBay
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none if you want universal tracker for any mobile (Tile is the leader, but you can get other better value). Smart Tag2 if you are on…
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brokeneither on [Refurbished] Boost Mobile Refurbished Apple iPhone 8 64GB $99 + Delivery ($0 with over $250 Order) @ Coles Online
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Unless you have phone with micro SD that supports up to 400GB extra for removable backups (eg. the excellent Galaxy Note 8 with too many…
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Now great for micro NAS with few of these (my 1st NAS had 2* 2TB ;)
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superroach on SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra microSDXC Card $183.01 Delivered @ Amazon US via AU
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It's not faster if you don't have enough space (eg.8K videos ;) - ask iPhone users
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1st-Amendment on China Southern Return Fare from Sydney or Melbourne to 5 Chinese Cities $532 - $597 (2x 23kg Bags) @ Google Flights
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If they break into Ci/A archives they will find your whole history. China is not in that league. But thieves point to others :(
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It's more fun to say this than buying so expensive & soon outdated due to new & better models each year. UBS engineers tested BYD Seal &…
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Saving Earth? US profits go for weapons against the remaining world. us$95 bln just now :(
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This is much cheaper ▼ Forbes 5/9’23: UBS engineers tested BYD Seal & concluded superior engineering, with 15% price edge over Tesla &…
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Overpriced fashion/cult. BYD (& other Chinese brands) has much better value & new battery tech will make this waste of money. 0-100km/h in…
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klaw81 on Tesla Model Y: RWD $62,700 (Was $65,700), LR $71,700 (Was $74,700) + On-Road Costs @ Tesla
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Forbes 5/9’23: UBS engineers tested BYD Seal & concluded superior engineering, with 15% price edge over Tesla & 30% edge over European…
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hopper on Tesla Model Y: RWD $62,700 (Was $65,700), LR $71,700 (Was $74,700) + On-Road Costs @ Tesla
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I've been promoting that beautiful practical car & now BYD are considering bringing in - AU requires some safety upgrades as we have too…
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UltimateAI on Tesla Model 3: RWD $60,700 (Was $63,700), LR $69,700 (Was $72,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
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Soon there will be better EV/autopilot renting models, so you don't buy what you don't use effectively most of the time & introduce risks…
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Frozensage on Tesla Model 3: RWD $60,700 (Was $63,700), LR $69,700 (Was $72,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
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Also more than double on BYD Seagull if it comes to Australia. The LHD compatible to AU is AU$18k in Thai. Many do not need Seal when BYD…
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R00D on Tesla Model 3: RWD $60,700 (Was $63,700), LR $69,700 (Was $72,700) Delivered + On-Road Cost @ Tesla
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Look at the sales trend - it takes time to change the mindset. BYD marketing is more recent & there's unreasonable sinophobia. BYD Seal is…
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