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>interior fitment is still abysmal and durability is poor. They look great for the first 2yrs or if babied though. I'm not sure what to say…

>They're using the same playbook they always have - cheaper labour and more economies of scale. Even labour costs are increasingly…

That's right, which is why they made that announcement about setting up local parts warehousing and increasing service centers. Huge…

Australian delivered Tesla's are made in their Shanghai factory, which is why they are actually high quality.

>Because Chinese EV manufacturers are dumping stock at unsustainable prices into the Australian market to undermine competitors and corner…

>It actually goes a ways towards explaining why cash rates need to go up. Which further increases the purchasing power of most people who…

Signed a lease for a BZ4X at the start of Feb before the war kicked off - rather fortuitous luck. Also already had a Model 3. The BZ turned…

>I am sure the $50k/year income guy is relieved now by your explanation. Well considering this $50k/year income guy who pays for battery…

>Ok. Explain it to me then. Some young guy with no family earns $50k. The government takes $5788 tax from his income, leaving him with…

>10kw Solar panel solar system for 440 Sungrow panels (24 Panels) Sungrow don't make solar panels, you've probably got Jinko/JA…

There is no law requiring anybody to stay on the grid. You can't get the battery subsidy if a grid connection is available and you are…

>so I'll ask them about getting blackout protection installed. I know nothing about the logistics of doing it and whether it's something…

>It is a scam because some young guy working and earning $40k or $50k per year is paying taxes to fund batteries for the benefit of the…

>Does that mean some people can just get a battery installed without solar, charge from the grid at night for cheaper, then use that energy…

I actually got it wrong - had another look at my lease documents and have the following price for the AWD I ordered: Vehicle On Road Cost:…

Go see a dealer - we were offered $5k off the 2WD and $8.5k off the AWD, both new 2026 models with all the upgrades.

You're likely correct, however on the IOS/iPadOS side Apple are known for shorter support cycles for cheaper products that are released…

I couldn't believe it but you're right: https://www.apple.com/au/shop/refurbished/about They only guarantee a new battery and shell on IOS…

It's hard to say really. The M4 chip in the Air was first released May 2024 and the A18 Pro chip in the Neo first released September 2024,…

>But I would prefer to pick up a 16GB m4 air on sale for 1300 if one is available. Genuine Apple refurb for $1239:…

>For anyone comparing the new MacBook Neo at A$899 The Macbook Neo is really $719, Apple doesn't check your student status:…

Thank you for this - exactly what I was looking for. $1400 after discount is seriously cheap for those specs.

Just slap it.

Take heart mate, you're here getting the real answers before you actually spent the money so all is well. Take it as a close call and…

Can confirm, I had 13kW of panels, 15kW 3 phase inverter and 42kWh battery stack (FoxESS) installed for $12k from Aussie Solar Batteries.…

Emergency lane departure definitely turns back on every time you start the car.

This is the inverter: https://aldisolar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/IV02-Inverter-Data-Sheet.pdf Which is a rebadged Altius/Afore:…

Rebadged Altius, which is rebadged Afore: https://www.solarquotes.com.au/inverters/afore-new-energy-technology-shanghai-review.html…

>The Leaf was a first generation EV with ancient battery tech and no BMS. It was even worse than that - they did have a BMS which…

>I don't think they could match the price at the current spec though. The base model Inster is more powerful, has a 20% bigger battery,…