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OME, Check out HobbyKing, they have a Sydney store so if in stock it should arrive quick. HK store or China have bigger range but might be a big wait. SWMBO, can be assured so little money will keep you sane and out of the house. $40 would be a reasonable budget all up. Much better value than a case of beer and more fun.

Long gone are the days cars were easy to service and access things. Even a radiator change can be a real pain. For some they have this in mind and major work is easiest by removing the front bar etc esp for major things. A BMW of the last 30 years this is easy and 30 mins has entire front body bar guards off and complete access including radiators out of the way. A engine removal is only another 60 mins with basic tools. Think like the production line and much less problems. For most fwd the solution is drop the entire sub frame, a much bigger job and a real knuckle scrapper. Come a cam belt service and it's easy to find a big bill, many won't pay and it breaks or sell to pass on the problem. Naturally old BMW twin s and moto Guzzi laugh at such matters. The two easiest bikes on the planet to service.

What old car would I choose to do a variety bash or Repco trial........ Peugeot 504 best car of its era and still a awesome machine, just get a French one not a CKD made in Melbourne by AMI. I agree, keep bashing the euro cars, makes me cheaper for me. Please slander Alfa Romeo, please...

Don't know about C4 models except, any car fob can be a problem and everyone charges like a wounded bull. I would never take notice of a rac or NRMA guy but use a mechanic who works in a workshop. NRMA is "no real mechanics available". I know mechanics who recommended Toyota for everything only to find out it was cause they earnt the biggest profit and most service hours for the fleet we had. If it's a 5 hrs service via log book, you are charged 5 hours even if they do it in two.

After a life of running and playing with euro cars, they are bloody good value. Just let someone else loose the depreciation. Peeps winge about big looses but it is all relative. A lot loose 50-60% in first three years, pretty standard. Except it's a big figure if the car costs 200 thousand. In almost every case the only thing stopping a BMW or Merc is piss poor maintenance for cooling or oil changes. If you maintain the cooling and replace simple things like thermostats and any old brittle plastic connections, they are great. Same for oil, 99% of the time. It's oil sludge from no oil changes. Yes they are thoroughbreds, but every car needs clean oil and coolant. Twin has a Citroen wagon diesel and it is amazingly frugal and tough but comfy. Most run a mile so it's a dirt cheap car, purely on lack of knowledge of most. But they will buy a diesel cruiser and spend mega on the injection etc and defend it as awesome. The average toymoter dealer will extract a huge price if you let them and quality of service is not what you hope. Right now, I bet, I can buy a 12 year old 5series BMW for the same a as 6-8 yr old corolla. Both with the same KMs and know which is a better car and will cost the same to maintain. One was classed as the best sedan in the world, the other the most mass produced little buzz box. Which would you choose?

Living the life on a boat in Port Stephens. I see up to a hundred perfect landings a day, all amphibious. Pelicans are just awesome to watch land and gannets are awesome diving into the water to fish.

A friend has just got one at $120. If you go to Bmw for your 100k service you will be ripped off blind, just like most dealers that's how they make big bucks. Lots of great places to get the parts all genuine OEM or direct from the maker in their box ie a radiator $200 or $1500 from BMW dealership. Brake replacement is common including disk's at 100k KMs for many euro cars and is part of the service cost. They will charge till it bleeds. Go find a jap car and get the same type of extensive service and it will cost 20-30% of its value as well. BMW are not alone trying to get max dollar for services. My mate has done BMW engines for 30 years. Many Honda and Mazda parts are far more expensive. Just like a dentist dealers see you as a way to buy a new holiday home.

The special code reader is about $120 and not real special. Not harder to fix or costly than any toymotor.

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We have gone well beyond the point where you act the mature aviator with a enquiring mind. You obviously have enough intelligence to pick ancient or discredited research and right wing propaganda. But fail to demonstrate any insight into humanity nor ethics, science, medicine or even a simple care for those around you. You are a troll of malicious intent.

Would not want to muddy the waters, you seem to have difficulties understanding science,facts and humanity. So just stand in front of the mirror and sing......

How many could hold onto a video cam whilst been ejected? None I expect.

Jack, There are no old bold pilots. That is the realm of young, dumb and too full of ego, they think they can do anything. I expect given you are nearly seventy , you would have learned through the years , you do not know everything, can not do anything just with a gung ho attitude and physics does not give a shit about what you think. The are reasons for having proper training and evaluation of your abilities. Do not let your ego write checks your skills cannot pay. The only thing more dangerous than a young fool is a old fool.

I also expect many aircraft up for sale in next 6-12 months. Sadly toys you can't use. I also expect many big sail boats will flood the market as owners struggle to maintain and keep afloat their holiday toy. Still seeking a comfy live aboard yacht. Just like aircraft, yachts tend to sell very slowly unless a bargain. It will be a buyer's market, as long as hordes don't get the idea of escape by sea. Still enjoying the pirate life aboard "Walrus". Port Stephens is beautiful and quiet, the noise of dolphins breaching the loudest noise. My timing of leaving the big smoke for water has been most fortunate.

Just in case any members are in doubt here is a simple video to explain things.

Sadly, the imbecile right wing propaganda machine is in full swing and on this thread. They don't care who dies or how many nor those far greater numbers who will recover but with permanent damage. To them....... Science is just fake news Statistics and epidemiology are fake news Anyone who disagrees has a secret agenda or part of the "deep state". The rules only apply to others Society is just a prop for the undeserving. They are dangerous views in a time of crisis and endanger willingly the rest of us. They happily spruke snake oil solutions and blame anyone but themselves. About time we stop putting up with this and call it for what it is. A concerted campaign to spread dangerous information in a medical crisis and deliberately harm efforts to contain it. It is difficult to label accurately such behaviour other than sociopathic at best

It's a big list as we don't know how long or bad it will get... So having a less than stellar health had planned ahead when China started.... But tomorrow getting . 1000 litres diesel to top tankage on the boat. 1000 water 100 litres unleaded for outboard and genset 10 carton beer- German naturally 5 dozen Red wines Heaps chocolate etc Munchies etc. I also have a nearly empty Port Stephens, a lovely 35 foot boat and enough fishing gear to obtain protein as needed. Not much competition from others and can go coastal as well. Just going to enjoy the boat time and eat crabs, prawns, big fish and savour a beer. Have a 720 watt solar system and a wind turbine to put up yet. Power should be no issues. As long as we can get gas bottles filled, have 5 bottles, then cooking will be fine. Like NomadPete, a boat is a zombie apocalypse space ship or safe zone from disease. And the perfect place to enjoy a extended holiday away from others. Just two brothers growing longer beards and living the seadogs life. Who would have thought.....six months ago to do this was considered a luxury or selfish. Now it's doing a selfless act and being responsible... ironic.

I agree you are owed death with that attitude. But what about those you infect due to your arrogance? It's not only you in a community, be responsible or self exclude from society , permanently if needed.

A boat is literally a "life boat"

I am on the goodship Walrus, well stocked, full of fishing gear etc. Social distancing is fine for me, the fish are friendly. As long as I have meds and beer, all is ok. All you landsmen stay safe.

Sometimes ....... It is like trying to tell a Wife beater, it is wrong and he should stop......obvious to the rest of us.

Is it a bloke? A women? Don't quite know, but that is a F4 Phantom so it must be a lot earlier than when the Harrier retired. You guys need to get out more.

And now after volunteering to check aircraft already built but carparked they discover fuel tanks full of debris. Metal shavings, tools, and probably dead cats. And not just one but a large undisclosed number. Given these were built after the crashes and grounding, and should have been inspected in production..........if they can't build right after grounding, how the hell can you trust them. Even when under max scrutiny they still fuck it up. Ah the fun is just started. Toulouse must be popping champagne.

True a trade prop is very loud. But electric is well suited to new prop designs that can be substantially quieter. If they change it...,...

RIP to all onboard bar.................................The Idiot pilot who through his actions took many lives. And Kobe Bryant, a reknown thug, bully and rapist who got away with it- he should have still been in Jail doing time- but VIP meant no justice. He deserves absolutely no respect or sadness in his death. He lived as a scum bag criminal and deserved to die like one, alas he got off very lightly.