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Perhaps, have driven a DCT for quite a while now but know how to drive that so as not to stuff it up. Much thanks

True - but ground clearance is a big thing many roads while unsealed also have decent corrugation and rutting - and alas the i30 we have is…

Superb reply - will look into - much thanks

I will look into - a tad big for my liking and honestly Hyundai has kind of annoyed me with a bunch of stuff I've come across with the i30.…

Subaru CVTs - any experience with them at all? Not sure of their reputation. Cheers for the tyre tips - repped those same two models to a…

Great post - can relate. Paj's are great, a bunch in the clubs have them & while I think the Paj Sport is based on the Triton underneath…

Great post and suggestion, love the detailed and evidence based info - much thanks. Yes, well if it's to be an 'allrounder' i.e also do the…

I like the outside the box thought but nah thats a complete non-starter but appreciate the willingness to make a choice I'd not of…

AWD is not a big issue - it's very rare even for the two hiking groups I lead walks with that you NEED a 4wd, it might be handy to have one…

Good points - so which year &/or engine in the GV would you say are the 'best' to look into? Also excellent you highlighted the ones to…

Great reply - love it when folks pick out SPECIFIC models &/or years as there can be some duds in whats otherwise very well regarded…

GV - good point - already have shortlisted. Jimny? Strikes me as being a single trick pony i.e very capable compact 4wd but I hear bad…

No worries - just understand the why's rather than just the what's i.e understand why you are investing in DHHF rather than just that you…

Hi All, I will try and avoid the dreaded TLDR attacks. Lived rural-ish for 8yrs. Commute to town on paved roads, steep hills ~50km return.…

@MrFizz I know its popular just to say super nice stuff - but alas sometimes that just gets folks into a hole. To me it's a major issue if…

Good amp, ordinary price.

Is funny in the 9mths or so since I posted this - I've somewhat changed my attitude. I still think that cheaper trekking poles are…

Ah, sorry the OzB system sometimes muddies the waters as to who folks are replying to. My bad. We're essentially on the same page - as…

@Igaf Not sure who is refusing to specify these options you allude to? There is a very old and well known expression in legal circles, 'The…

@brotherfranciz Someone is paying attention. Astute observation.

FWIW this thread prompted me to grab a personnal alarm for my mother & MIL - I felt that this design was best (USB chargable, charge lasts…

No problem, I've done myself. :-)

Haha I'm sorry we don't agree more, but all being on the same page is often counterproductive. Statistics can be rather deceiving and…

Yes & no - different members of society tend to perceive such things very differently. Case in point, I was speaking with a guy in our…

Respectfully, one's brain going 'dumb dumb' in stressful situations where duress is applied is an individual thing, some react different to…

@the-fuzz In theory yes, but is a tad simplistic for the purposes of this thread - but if you blew for no good reason in a strangers ear,…

@the-rabs Alas 20+yrs ago I had the unpleasant experience of finding out how NSW's current self defence laws applied, I was attacked by 4…

> How to be strategically aware when your house gets broken into by a 17 year old on bail and stabs you to death? Maybe that idk Complain…

You seem to have chosen a rather extreme example to make your point, no? Statistically how often does your example occur? I ask this as you…

FWIW sincere kudos to the OP, @the-rabs for trying to make people aware of some basic stuff that might assist them in the very unlikely…