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  @WazzaG0762 сағат бұрын

  You’re tempting me if they knocked the price down $20000 😊

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  @WorldWideViewsBySamRaviКүн бұрын

  Thank you for the detailed review. Be well!

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  @davidarter9670Күн бұрын

  I think this is the first EV I would actually consider buying - if there was a lot more range. Nice review Allan, thankyou.

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  @Phelec593 күн бұрын

  Absolute sin committed by Kia Australia by not having keyless entry and push button start on this top of the line model. New Zealand has it in their GT Line model. Heck, my wife's 15 year old Suzuki Swift had it. Shame on you Kia Australia.

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  @whalencow4 күн бұрын

  Thanks for that - just a small observation; you call it a 12v lead, but I think you'll find it's a 5v. Don't want the punters thinking they can wire it up directly to the 12v, rather than via the 12v to 5v step down that is built into the plug. Cheers.

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  @gaycarboys3 күн бұрын

  in fact it is a lead for a 12V socket, ergo, 12v lead. full specifications can be viewed by clicking the link to the retailer's website

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  @rc70ys5 күн бұрын

  $60K for a shoebox is very steep. Irrespective it’s electric. ⚡️.

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  @gaycarboys5 күн бұрын

  plus on-roads!

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  @jamiefrangos92336 күн бұрын

  You can change that purple on the instrument cluster to either red, green or purple.We did purchase the green colour just because it was different. Not the same old red, white, blue and black.

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  @gaycarboys6 күн бұрын

  agreed. something different is a nice choice

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  @rc70ys8 күн бұрын

  First 😊

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  @johnrenehan740610 күн бұрын

  Half the price ??? Not quite true - high fifties for the Triton / low 60s for base isusu n mazda utes / sub 40 k for the Musso & LDV

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  @WazzaG07617 күн бұрын

  Great review. I am frankly overwhelmed by the technology if not the price. Yes skip the digital mirrors but the latest collision avoidance features are astounding. Well done VW. As you allude to, really wonder about the batteries being under the floor in an off-road capable SUV especially so many. And why oh why an inflation kit instead of a space saver? I have needed mine once. The sidewall was damaged such that I needed a new tyre. I was able to put on the space saver myself, inflate it with a small portable pump and go straight to a retailer and purchase a new one. Yes I am whistling in the wind I know but with an inflation kit it would have been a tow truck - great if I’m out in the boondocks. We can only continue to whinge I guess. Ok enough of my usual gripes. Off topic but I have just upgraded to fibre to the premises but the picture quality of your review was outstanding. If you have upgraded your camera it’s really worth it. A truly most impressive review.

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  @gaycarboys16 күн бұрын

  I have upgraded a camera but it only arrived yesterday. happy with it so the other 2 gopros are being replaced also. FTTP makes such a difference. On the car, I worry that a battery puncture off road could burn the car to the ground. otherwise it is a stunning machine

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  @letsseeif20 күн бұрын

  My wife and I had a 2004 Hyundai Getz as a second car. We have plenty of money and the Getz was still going well, however we order a green Picanto Sport due to it's smoother ride.

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  @StevePoyza24 күн бұрын

  I want to see more of Darcy on the channel. 😏🤤

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  @gaycarboys23 күн бұрын

  Darcy?

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  @lachhayes224224 күн бұрын

  Who's that really cute Gen Z boy! He's divine! ♥️

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  @gaycarboys24 күн бұрын

  and a lovely boy too. i understand my off-sider is available:)

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  @martinloney632225 күн бұрын

  Loved your review.

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  @gaycarboys24 күн бұрын

  you have excellent taste in cars:)

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  @Plymouth-st3hq26 күн бұрын

  Average Review.

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  @paulcarter282426 күн бұрын

  Don't purchase this item by itself as you can't purchase the rear camera down the track all knows it has the input to connect the rear camera and to spend around $ 350 not to be able to purchase the rear camera spend extra $ 100 and buy it as a daul camera pack instead but if you don't need the rear camera then just buy as a single camera for the price for around $350

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  @mrporsche423626 күн бұрын

  The price is much higher then that

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  @changwonpark756928 күн бұрын

  Do you think Standard Range(LFP) will be enough also? Or Extended Range(NCM) is much better?

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  @gaycarboys28 күн бұрын

  extended, but it depends on your use case

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  @MichaelMiller-rg6orАй бұрын

  I really hate that so many EV manufacturers use these funky door handles. I want a regular door handle. Is that too much to ask?

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  @gaycarboysАй бұрын

  i wonder what happens when they go wrong?

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  @MichaelMiller-rg6orАй бұрын

  @@gaycarboys i bet it costs a lot more money than with a normal door handle

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  @WazzaG076Ай бұрын

  Excellent review. I can’t believe though we are looking at over $100000 for a midrange people mover. Have we been subtly brainwashed into accepting this as the norm? People movers are clearly bought by large families. We still own our first model 7 seat Honda Odyssey and it cost the same as Holden Calais new and apart from the height was about the same dimensions. Not cheap then but served the same purpose as this. It’s been utterly trouble free (when Honda were top of their game) apart from one minor alternator rebuild and usual servicing.We raised our family in it and found it perfect for city driving and great for country trips but could have used more power on steep hills and boot space with all seats in use. But it does have a space saver. Would we be able to afford this model if we were looking today for its electric equivalent? No way! Where are we heading Alan?

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  @gaycarboysАй бұрын

  100% right. remember (as we said in the written review) half of the price is the battery which should last the life of the car. But i did ask how many 5-kid families could possibly afford 140k for the GT-Line!

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  @WazzaG076Ай бұрын

  Not criticising you or your review, just the stupidity of creating such a vehicle. We are yet to see if the battery will last the life of the vehicle. One ill advised off road adventure and an unexpected rock puncturing the battery and there you go.

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  @davidfromdownunderАй бұрын

  Pity Nissan Australia hasn't released a more rugged version such as the 'Rock Creek' model in the states. A 'Dingo Track' version here would be my choice in that Tan colourway with extra ruggedness. I own a classic r50 2000 Pathy

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  @FranticMonster11Ай бұрын

  That isnt a place to tie the shopping too....they fold down the middle row seats

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  @Dirtel-hq3ptАй бұрын

  Audi doesn’t give us the sportback in a phev variant in the US :(

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  @davidarter9670Ай бұрын

  Nice no frills car for the person who just weekly travelling is to the Bridge / Bowls Club, the local IGA, Chemist and Dan Murphys. I like them!

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  @WazzaG076Ай бұрын

  Pity Kia spent the money on all the fancy extras instead of a decent engine, 5 speed auto, proper rear seating and a nicer ride. I could live without all those drivers aids in such an entry level car. Mazda managed a proper 1.5L engine, excellent auto, great handling and a proper back seat when they released the Mazda2 over 20 years ago. Ours is still going strong. Kia seem to simply have got their priorities wrong. Look for a secondhand Mazda 2 instead.

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  @gaycarboysАй бұрын

  of course the mazda2 cost more in the first instance

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  @WazzaG076Ай бұрын

  Agreed but my point is Kia seems to put too much emphasis on bells and whistles and not the fundamentals. That power output is unacceptable in my view as is the rear seating and boot space. I simply couldn’t see it as a good choice for a first car. A second hand Mazda or Yaris etc would be a better choice in my view.

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  @johnedds2327Ай бұрын

  Everything you need for a suburban runabout; keep part of the back seat down permanently for the trip to the supermarket. Needs a sixth gear for Sydney/ Newcastle, Melbourne/Geelong or Brisbane/Sunshine Coast. All the safety gear; great for a first car or older folk who've lost the need for speed.

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  @rc70ysАй бұрын

  Great Looking Car. Ruined it by loosing the 1 litre turbo. Overseas models got keyless entry. Push start Sunroof. Too expensive for the lack of features. Especially against the new 2024 MG3.

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  @gaycarboysАй бұрын

  we pointed out the chinese cars in th written review. much cheaper and at least as good a drive.

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  @rc70ys2 ай бұрын

  They can shove that car and their obnoxious prices up their a@@. Much better vehicles out there for a lot less.

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  Well balanced and very fair review. Overpriced, especially when all those options are added. 1.5L turbo producing a very modest output presumably for fuel consumption. Except you were unable to even get close during your test drive. And I dislike the DCT transmission especially for city driving too. And why no space saver when there is room for one? Far better out there. For example Our married daughter bought a Mazda CX30 when needing a compact SUV urgently for imminent arrival of our grandson and there was a shortage of cars following Covid etc. it was, I think, $42000 or a bit less top model and came with 2.5L normally aspirated petrol engine, traditional 6 speed automatic and space saver tyre. They love it. VW, you have bombed out again. The four circles badge and nice ( extra) paint don’t hide it as being an overpriced VW Polo.

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  there is no doubt 4 rings costs. i guess it is horses for courses

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  @user-nk8ix5gr7k2 ай бұрын

  I would say the Arteon is upper class

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  certainly a very nice thing, for sure

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  @edemkounou77342 ай бұрын

  i do have this camera with the rear one too, the isplay is not as good as i expected from a 4k camera. Image looks very average

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  interesting. Have you tried any other brands?

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  Love your reviews, especially when David joins you. You make a great double act. For $120000 or more drive away and 2.1 tonnes, and remember it’s just a very well made upmarket VW. And what’s with the huge centre tunnel and the ridiculously small boot with no under floor cable storage and bet there’s no spare. Just can’t see it attracting any more buyers to EVs. Plenty of competition out there I’m sure. Could you tell us what it’s up against?

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  the BMW IX's, Mercedes EQs and i suppose a tesla model Y. stunning to drive though....

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  Thank you. I think I would go for the BMW every time ahead of the Audi and certainly the Tesla if I wanted buy at this price point which I certainly don’t.

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  @@WazzaG076 it would depend on what they were like to drive, back to back

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  True. Haven’t driven any but going by previous experience with driving son in law’s ICE BMW and their experiences. Thanks.

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  @@WazzaG076 one thing i've noticed is that there is less difference in the drive experience of EVs compared to ICE. not sure why. perhaps the ICE counted more towards the experience than i thought

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  @johnedds23272 ай бұрын

  Having had five Audis in my past, this is certainly an aspirational vehicle. Great Audi finish and comfort with a bit of grunt. Ideal for urban running or some out of town trips.

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  @B00merBob2 ай бұрын

  I have a 2019 Outlander Sport GT 2.4 liter here in the U.S. ASX or RVR everywhere else in the world. I have all the bells and whistles except for the moon roof. It's a great car that I leave in two wheel drive unless the weather is bad, then I can put it in all wheel drive and even four wheel lock if it's off road or snowing. Overall, it's a great little SUV.

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  @alex84492 ай бұрын

  I have one too and my old Ford had dual zone air-conditioning and found it a complete waste of time lol. you can only set zones a few degrees apart😂 not worth it. I much prefer the no nonsense Mitsubishi asx air-conditioning knobs over tiny button dual zone nonsense. that's why I like the asx no nonsense and I adjust the air-conditioning without looking unlike touchscreen nonsense. fun fact there is air-conditioning vents in the rear they're under the two front seats 😁

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  @marcus30602 ай бұрын

  Great review

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  @rc70ys2 ай бұрын

  EVs in USA have dropped a lot %. If you just go EV buy a demo or used unless you plan on keeping it for a long time. They will depreciate

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  that's not so. The rate of increase may have slowed slightly. According to Forbes, "47% y-o-y in 2023 are are projected to be up 32% in 2024." so I think we can still say the growth is substantial.

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  If you buy secondhand I think you need to find someone to warrant the integrity of the battery pack and also get a decent replacement warranty on the battery pack.

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  @@WazzaG076 yes to both. batteries usually get 8 year warranty and it is transferable. i think it is 70% efficiency? if less than that at end of warrnty it is replaced. i assume it also has a warranty but am not sure.

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  A balanced review as always. But a grandpa’s car for those with more money than good sense. Way too expensive. I am a grandpa but intend to buy my last car this year but a petrol model before they all become extinct. I plan to buy my 4th Alfa, a Giulia, either a TI or Veloce, to see out my days. Won’t cost me anything like this car to buy and run especially with depreciation and the driving pleasure will be immeasurable, I know. Have always swum against the tide. I do have the same Alfa mechanic, still, after 24 years so just need to test drive when well enough and then start looking. 😁

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  if you love you Alfa then go for it. they are lovely to drive.

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  Thanks mate. Always enjoy your reviews, you both being mature men like me. You bring such expertise and professionalism to your road tests and so I try to comment each time as I feel you deserve a much larger following. Sorry if I am so verbose but have been housebound for over 12 months, diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer and endured the most horrible treatment. Finished in early December and the outcome does seem very promising. Then suddenly last week I am feeling so much better.👏 So all men over 50 please go get checked.

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  @thesuperstar44702 ай бұрын

  Does this has ambient lighting

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  that's a very old review. unsure what it had now

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  @WazzaG0762 ай бұрын

  Enjoyed your review as ever. Sorry, $102000 for an upmarket VW with an annoying DSG transmission. And that swoopy rear end sure is attractive but purely style over substance. Looks good but rear legroom and boot are unnecessarily compromised and what no spare wheel? A fail for me. 😗

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  @gaycarboys2 ай бұрын

  i must admit i'd prefer a spare too. but it GOES:)

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  @KevinFarnsworth-nk5vb2 ай бұрын

  Thanks guy's for your great review. Brought a new Gt 130 8speed auto in fusion orange 8 10 months ago. Absolutely love the car and no problems or recalls. Highly recommended and one of the best looking cars in the carpark. Keep up the brilliant work.

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  @WazzaG0763 ай бұрын

  What a beautiful car and what a joy to be able to drive it. I’d be looking for tunnels everywhere just to hear the sound of that glorious V8. Great review, thank you.

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  absolutely right. It sounded amazing

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  @01tabuu3 ай бұрын

  Piano black can be polished, just take care not to scratch it.

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  @jo_elvis28053 ай бұрын

  Ah yes, my favorite SUV! But for now, I call it the Alfa Cantaffordglio !!

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  that's very clever. might steal that;)

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  @robertceroli35123 ай бұрын

  The ultimate uber prestige

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  dead posh;) you could do a long trip in the back

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  @WazzaG0763 ай бұрын

  I’ve bored you silly with my previous comments of having taken around 50 journeys in Lexus cabs as a result of Prostate Cancer, first tests and then treatment. This was with a company which uses Lexus hybrids exclusively, possibly the NX SUV, and except for the price I wouldn’t consider anything else in the range. I’ve chatted about the vehicle, whenever I had a fresh driver and without exception they all rave: lovely to drive, utterly trouble free, great dealer support and pretty good fuel economy. As a passenger I can’t fault them. They are so beautifully built, very comfortable and so elegant. When you get in one with 300000km yet it still feels like a new car you can see why they sell so well. The price of your test car is a bit of a shock but I can see why you liked it so much. Nice review.

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  never bored! i'd love to have a go in the LS400 and see how it feels after all this time

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  @martinloney63223 ай бұрын

  An EV one can truly lust after

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  I cannot tell you how gorgeous it is to drive

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  @martinloney63223 ай бұрын

  @@gaycarboys I need one!

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  @WazzaG0763 ай бұрын

  Good review as ever. I like the way Mazda are heading. A lot of money but so is the opposition but with Mazda quality and reliability. If this is in your price range certainly worth short listing. After sales service is excellent with Mazda. Have you noticed how many Mazda you see on the road? For a such a small company they must be doing something right.

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  @gaycarboys3 ай бұрын

  2nd biggest retailer in the country after Toyota so not surprised really. we have the smaller ones coming up soonish

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  @muhammadbaqir74724 ай бұрын

  Correction: at 0:50 you mentioned Takumi package as $50,000. It's only $5000.

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  @WazzaG0764 ай бұрын

  Had another Lexus taxi trip Thursday to the hospital following lengthy treatment for Stage 4 prostate cancer to see Professor. The company uses exclusive Lexus cars and to kill the time I ask every new drivers how they find the car. I find the cars so beautifully built, finished and comfortable and every driver loves them. They are so trouble free. One cabby said “how many kms did I think it had covered”? I guessed 100 thousand from the ride and appearance and he laughed and said it had just been in for its four hundred thousand kilometre service. It was still like new and apart from fluid changes it only needed new front brake pads. In the past year I have had at least 26 Lexus trips (almost all SUVs) and the cars all felt and looked like new. Just had to pass this on. By the way the cancer is in remission but the treatment has left me so sick. Really enjoy your reviews.

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  @gaycarboys4 ай бұрын

  Mate I am so glad, so very very glad for you. Thanks very much for passing that on.

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  @gaycarboys4 ай бұрын

  I also added you comment to the written review.:)

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  @WazzaG0764 ай бұрын

  Thank you. That’s very much appreciated.

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  @zanelancaster20074 ай бұрын

  If it used the Insignia or Regal name then Holden might still be in production.

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  @gaycarboys4 ай бұрын

  insignia already failed twice. Maybe regal might have worked