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Mar 3rd 2006, 7:48 pm

#46

gedge

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Hmmm - looks interesting.

Can anyone recommend what 7 seater I could buy if I wanted one with all the extras eg leather seats, cruise control, sat nav blah de blah? I've looked at several of the Australian car websites but would appreciate personal suggestions. Will need to carry Mum, Dad, 2 kids, Grandparents at times, dive gear, ski gear, camping gear, whatever.

Thanks

Buzzy

Not sure about the sat nav, or the cruise control for that matter, but possibly leathery seats?

Mar 3rd 2006, 7:56 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by gedge

Not sure about the sat nav, or the cruise control for that matter, but possibly leathery seats?

Yeah, great! and plenty of space, you could even make the bbq inside!

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:06 pm

#48

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by skywalker

Yeah, great! and plenty of space, you could even make the bbq inside!

Gets round the need for a mortgage too, gee I'm smart.

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:15 pm

#49

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Gets round the need for a mortgage too, gee I'm smart.

Excellent. In one fell swoop this appears to solve everybody's concerns about moving to Australia.

Cheers

Buzzy

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:19 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by thebears

Heart says buy a commodore but mind says by a practical toyota camry?

Need plenty of legroom in back and V6 min under the bonnet. Other essentials are leather (child friendly), Auto (wife cant drive stick), Cruise Control (for the annual Melbourne to Brisbane boys cruise). Would NOT be a joke to get one without AC.

Wife thinks Commodores are rubbish - unfortuately have to agree if comparing with our current BMW's but lifes not all about finesse is it? Used to have a HSV and Senator but sold on return to UK few years ago. Black on Black with AC/DC blasting - makes life worth living.

Any suggestions or experiences?

Why do you need a V6?

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:25 pm

#51

gedge

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Excellent. In one fell swoop this appears to solve everybody's concerns about moving to Australia.

Cheers

Buzzy

If they did one that floats we'd all be buying em...
???

Last edited by gedge; Mar 3rd 2006 at 8:26 pm. Reason: whoa! too big

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:27 pm

#52

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by gedge

If they did one that floats we'd all be buying em...
???

Mate, can you make that pic a bit bigger, they can't quite make it out from the moon!

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:30 pm

#53

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by gedge

If they did one that floats we'd all be buying em...
???

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:19 pm

#54

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by rossifumi

Mate, can you make that pic a bit bigger, they can't quite make it out from the moon!

damn it was spotted, didn't look that big till I posted it
thanks abc, if anyone could find one...

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:22 pm

#55

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by gedge

damn it was spotted, didn't look that big till I posted it
thanks abc, if anyone could find one...

Mate while me lappy was trying to load the pic all the lights in the house started dimming.

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:25 pm

#56

gedge

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by rossifumi

Mate while me lappy was trying to load the pic all the lights in the house started dimming.

and you wonder why I sit here in the dark

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:40 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

Audi Q7, say no more

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:44 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by cheri-pie

While we are on the subject of cars...............

4x4 or soft top for Brisbane suburbs?

Any idea?

We thought about having a soft top, but how often could you have the hood down in that heat???

Mar 4th 2006, 12:08 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by Suni&Jay

We thought about having a soft top, but how often could you have the hood down in that heat???

I thought it would probably be down permanently

I obviously haven't got a clue. Surely it would be OK when you're driving along - the breeze would cool you down. And I didn't think there would be many traffic jams to sit in getting scorched.

I need a 4x4 here to get down the mountain through snow and rain, I just thought it might be nice to get a 'normal' car in Brisbane, but know I don't know...............Please help