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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 04:52:22 PM »
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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 03:14:19 PM »
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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 03:01:46 PM »
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General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs
« Last post by Williamson on April 25, 2024, 02:44:54 PM »Most tradies should go down this route TBH (as they only really work in their area) but yeah FORD needs to dramatically reduce the price by at least half, people will buy, proven by the clowns who buy 100K landcrusers and then spend another 50K on mods.
Have a couple of cashed-up, bogan tradie neighbours, seem to be always thinking-up new ways to spend. For one, the Land Cruiser has been replaced with a Dodge RAM, optioned-up to over $200K (so he proudly tells everyone), a $180K Lotus caravan (despite having a holiday hpuse), a $200K wake (what's that anyway) boat, work ute is a new Ranger Wildtrack, when he took delivery of that the work tradie trailer went of the the shop, returned with custom paint and pinstripe job and wheels (to match the Ranger), would've been quite a few $K in that. And then he has the cheek to complain about the price of fuel - 1st world problem.
I can see him buying an EV ute, it only needs to get him to the holiday house at Bonnie Doon.
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General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs
« Last post by cravenhaven on April 25, 2024, 02:27:44 PM »EVs aren't even WORTH FIXING, sent to JUNK YARD instead
https://youtu.be/iE8AmkQRhlg?si=li-mwy5Ugb1Yf8AE
Looking at the figures for mechanic training in EV's, it would seem that the courses are available but at a significant cost, and from an ongoing value for money perspective, service companies arer going to find it tough to consider it. A bit of a chicken and egg situation a bit like the EV charger vs EV numbers conundrum.
I also read in a UK article where the author was discussing the dissassembly and repair of an EV battery by an everyday mechanic. This just confuses the situation because mechanics these days dont even repair the major components of ICE cars, eg gearboxes, diffs, engines are all done by specialist companies. EV batteries and motors are the same.
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General Discussion / Re: Driving an electric car from Sydney to Melbourne / the Downsides of EVs
« Last post by Marcus on April 25, 2024, 02:11:30 PM »So, maybe in around 20 years you might just about break even!
Most tradies should go down this route TBH (as they only really work in their area) but yeah FORD needs to dramatically reduce the price by at least half, people will buy, proven by the clowns who buy 100K landcrusers and then spend another 50K on mods
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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 01:08:26 PM »
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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 11:52:15 AM »
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General Discussion / A Fool and His Money are Soon Parted...
« Last post by ruSTynutz on April 25, 2024, 11:39:39 AM »The unveiling of Ford’s electric pick-up truck, the F-150 Lightning, in Australia has sparked excitement and scepticism among tradies and car enthusiasts alike.
With its classic American design reminiscent of the brand’s iconic gas-guzzling “yank tanks,” the Lightning is hoped to become the Australian tradie’s next best mate.
However, the hefty price tag of approximately $280,000 has left some in its target market scratching their heads.
Tradies reacted awkwardly this week to the staggering cost when 9 News reporter Abbey Geran presented them with the price tag.
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I love this:
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"Despite the sticker shock, AusEV suggests that customers consider the electric ute’s comparatively low running costs.
With a cost of $2 per 100 kilometres to run, significantly less than petrol F-150 models, and five years of free servicing, the Lightning could potentially save customers up to $32,500 over five years"
So, maybe in around 20 years you might just about break even!
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Jokes, and Only Jokes / Re: Drugs, Sex, Rock and Roll, Mk III. ( content may not suit everyone)
« Last post by Kev Murphy on April 25, 2024, 10:27:51 AM »
I went to the pub for dinner last night.
Woman at the next table asked if they could peel the bread sticks for her, as she didn't like crusts.............
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