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Forum: Australia
Mar 16th 2011, 11:01 am
Replies: 1
Views: 612
Posted By cdb

Re: Dog failed Lepto test AGAIN!

I'm flying back soon and after quite a bit of research I've discovered that you can fly your pet into Germany without having to worry about tests etc, I know it wouldn't be ideal but germany is far...
Forum: Australia
Mar 2nd 2011, 11:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,168
Posted By cdb

Re: Looking for a car

Give me a shout if you want? I know quite a bit about cars and have bought and sold many, Also based in sydney and don't mind driving you to view them one weekend,

Avoid Holden at all costs though!
Forum: Australia
Feb 13th 2011, 2:26 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,517
Posted By cdb

Re: Wot? No broadband!

try iinet, they are pretty good and cheap!
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 3:45 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By cdb

Re: taking car with us

I didn't ship it in the end, I ended up selling the 7 series in pieces on ebay due to its 390k on the clock (300k in 6 years of ownership :( ) and the m3 was sold in poland as a track car,

I ended...
Forum: Australia
Feb 10th 2011, 2:58 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,721
Posted By cdb

Re: taking car with us

Anyone who drives a Holden or ford falcon is a clown,

I seriously regret not shipping over my BMWs from the UK, Its not about resale value if you are going to keep it for a while, Also cars in the...
Forum: Australia
Feb 8th 2011, 2:01 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,075
Posted By cdb

Re: Car....to ship or not to ship

Unless its a BMW, Merc, Audi or something prestige then I wouldn't bother, Having said that Peugeot are seen as prestige here...
Forum: Australia
Feb 7th 2011, 3:39 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 3,227
Posted By cdb

Re: Car Insurance

I pay $62 per month on a 2007 Volvo xc70 and i'm 26 :(

I was paying 235 GBP fully comp with european cover and breakdown cover on my bmw 740i in the UK, Running a car is so much cheaper in...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2011, 2:46 pm
Replies: 42
Views: 5,398
Posted By cdb

Re: Well that's the shortest job I've had

Go back with your husband and kick up a fuss in front of all the customers, Personally I would have knocked the idiot to the floor.
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2011, 1:52 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 46,397
Posted By cdb

Re: Sydney - what's good and what's bad?

Try Freshwater, Queenscliffe and Curl curl, All are close to beaches, reasonably priced (for Sydney) and you could commute to the CBD by means of a bus to Manly and then a ferry to the CBD,

Not a...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2011, 1:45 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,223
Posted By cdb

Re: Back to Sydney after poor Perth

Sydney is terribly expensive, I rent a 2 bedroom flat in Neutral bay/Mosman and its over 2k a month and not really that nice especially if you are used to the European standard of living.
...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2011, 1:40 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,954
Posted By cdb

Re: DRIVING TEST IN VICTORIA

Seriously even after living in Poland for 3 years driving standards in Australia are a joke, Drivers have no idea about car control, road etiquitte or how to change gear themselves.

Just remember...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2011, 12:52 pm
Replies: 38
Views: 46,397
Posted By cdb

Re: Sydney - what's good and what's bad?

Go to Melbourne, Sydney is over priced and trying so hard to be America, I've lived here for 8 months and really hate the place. Melbourne however has a really european feel and isn't pretentious at...
Forum: Australia
Jan 30th 2011, 12:53 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 2,209
Posted By cdb

Re: Recommend a 4WD vehicle

If you won't be doing too much off roading what about an Audi Allroad or similar?

I've just bought an 07 volvo xc70 D5 and its a great cruiser and managed to get on to several beaches with no...
Forum: Australia
Jan 17th 2011, 12:42 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 9,452
Posted By cdb

Re: Manly - Sydney CBD Commute

Its a great commute although you will find yourself using one of the fast ferries that only take 15 minutes as they sell beer on board, I did :)
Forum: Australia
Dec 7th 2010, 12:12 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 6,791
Posted By cdb

Re: Holden Captiva vs Ford Escape (discuss)

The captiva is shocking, Badly made,terrible to drive, Slow, Thirsty and essentially its just a rebadged Daewoo. Seriously don't buy one, We have one as a pool vehicle at work and everyone despises...
Forum: Australia
Nov 24th 2010, 1:49 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 883
Posted By cdb

Re: Driving Around Sydney

Buses aren't great from Dee why to the city, just over an hour but you could get a bus from Dee Why to manly then jump on the ferry,

If you buy a car the really rubbish ones are really easy to...
Forum: Australia
Nov 16th 2010, 10:24 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,148
Posted By cdb

Re: Really Stupid Petrol Question

If you can't get a minimum of 95 octane booster does the trick but is rather expensive.
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2010, 10:30 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,148
Posted By cdb

Re: Really Stupid Petrol Question

You'll need to go with the expensive one which is 98 or the slightly cheaper 95, The ethanol fuel is only 91 octane and will ***** your engine and it won't perform properly, I once put 91 in my BMW...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2010, 2:57 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,700
Posted By cdb

Re: Expats in Mosman/North Sydney

I live in Neutral bay opposite the oaks, Would be up for drinks , :) If you're interested let me know and i'll pm you my number.

Also if you're up for it theres a group of us meeting for beer at...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2010, 3:05 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,307
Posted By cdb

Re: Renting in Sydney

I live alone and pay 1800 per month rent for a 2 bed apartment in neutral bay and seem to manage ok,

Budget 500 pw for a decent 2 bed apartment though, Neutral bay seems to be quite cheap with...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2010, 2:54 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,061
Posted By cdb

Re: UK Midwives moving to Oz

Hi there, I work with someone who helps midwives find positions, Feel free to drop her an email as i'm sure she would be happy to help, Her email is <snip>
Hope it helps

Chris
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2010, 3:27 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,698
Posted By cdb

Re: GP move to oz

I help GPs find positions for a living, feel free to PM me and I can help guide you through the registration process etc,
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2010, 2:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 4,508
Posted By cdb

Re: Mosman or Neutral Bay

I live in Neutral Bay and love it, Its also quite a bit cheaper than places like Manly where I used to live!
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2010, 1:36 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,745
Posted By cdb

Re: Buying a used Car - please explain what is needed for ownership

You will need to get comp insurance, I would recommend AIIMI or whatever its called, Their service is pretty good by Aussie standards,
Forum: Australia
Oct 24th 2010, 1:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,224
Posted By cdb

Re: The 100 points thingy

I hate sydney estate agents with a passion, I find it terrible the way you have to put in an application along with 20 other people and actually try to sell yourself to the agent.
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