Took a tiny car to the Melbourne Motor Show.
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@vwdasher You're probably right.
@Eetschrijver there were a few show ponies there
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@vwdasher Owner reports, mostly. Also in the Chinese press, BYD quality is a joke. Geely products like Volvo and Polestar have been pretty good.
@jackyan huh I did not know that!
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@jackyan huh I did not know that!
@vwdasher From the group that brings you MG:
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Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
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I’d also be wary of GWM … remember the early utes? I don’t see any of them around any more.
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@vwdasher From the group that brings you MG:
- YouTube
Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
(www.youtube.com)
I’d also be wary of GWM … remember the early utes? I don’t see any of them around any more.
@jackyan the early GWM utes were really dreadful.
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At the far end there were some classics parked up, a bit of filler to make it look bigger? This show had stopped quite some years back, and only returned last year. A lot of big makes were not there.
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@vwdasher Is there a decent low rider scene over there?
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@yuggy8 @thefathippy last I saw they were going to make it a four seat to make it compliant.
Yeah, that would make sense, & cost nothing.
I don't think many buyers would care.
Probably my own biases showing—I'd be happy with a 4 seater, so everyone must be. 
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@thefathippy @yuggy8 well the Atto1 is a four seater so they're out there!
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@vwdasher Is there a decent low rider scene over there?
@Basmitharts I have no idea. It would be incredibly expensive to make them legal due to the engineering requirements involved so I am doubtful but I am no expert if there's a scene or not.
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Honda also had the new Camry, uh, the new Prelude. And a classic Prelude!
@vwdasher putting the old cars next to the new cars at autoshows always seems like such a self own in my opinion.
Showing me the 30 year old product should make me go "wow we used to live like this?" but it just makes me go "this new stuff seems worse and the more appealing product is from a bygone era.
And I'm talking about a god damn Honda prelude.
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There were new Chinese brands there I've never heard of. We have over 90 brands for sale here, it's a lot to keep track of.
@vwdasher these front fascias are giving me a stomach ache
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@vwdasher these front fascias are giving me a stomach ache
@Beth they remind me of electric shavers
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@vwdasher putting the old cars next to the new cars at autoshows always seems like such a self own in my opinion.
Showing me the 30 year old product should make me go "wow we used to live like this?" but it just makes me go "this new stuff seems worse and the more appealing product is from a bygone era.
And I'm talking about a god damn Honda prelude.
@Beth Oh absolutely! I much prefer the OG Prelude, the new one is so generic looking. Wait, there's more of this to come!
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Hotwheels had a display that must have been good, a massive queue had formed. Hopefully the kids got something for free and not just gouged for some product.
BYD had a big stand and no wonder, they are selling bucketloads. They had the Atto 1 there, their cheapest EV. $24K will get you one.
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MG had a sizeable stand too, they are also selling a lot of cars here.
MG on an SUV, so weird.
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MG had a sizeable stand too, they are also selling a lot of cars here.
MG on an SUV, so weird.
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Smart were there with their gigantic cars. Such a shame, they made useful cars once.
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Smart were there with their gigantic cars. Such a shame, they made useful cars once.
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#CarsSavic motorcycles were there, and had some on display
Savic Motorcycles | Premium Electric Motorcycles Built in Australia
Savic Motorcycles are Australias premium electric motorbikes. Built in Melbourne, combining high-performance, innovation, and zero emissions. Discover the C-Series and experience the future of riding.
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Electric motorbikes made in Australia!
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Savic motorcycles were there, and had some on display
Savic Motorcycles | Premium Electric Motorcycles Built in Australia
Savic Motorcycles are Australias premium electric motorbikes. Built in Melbourne, combining high-performance, innovation, and zero emissions. Discover the C-Series and experience the future of riding.
Savic Motorcycles (www.savicmotorcycles.com)
Electric motorbikes made in Australia!
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#motorbikesAnd FTN motorbikes were there too, all the way from NZ!
FTN Motion | Home Of The Streetdog Electric Moped & Motorcycle
With instant torque, punchy acceleration, and practical design, the Streetdog is a new breed of electric moped and motorcycle, made for daily commutes, weekend adventures, and everything in between. Available in New Zealand and Australia. Handmade in New Zealand. Test ride today. Order online.
FTN Motion (www.ftnmotion.com)
@KiwiEV has done an excellent video on these bikes
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And FTN motorbikes were there too, all the way from NZ!
FTN Motion | Home Of The Streetdog Electric Moped & Motorcycle
With instant torque, punchy acceleration, and practical design, the Streetdog is a new breed of electric moped and motorcycle, made for daily commutes, weekend adventures, and everything in between. Available in New Zealand and Australia. Handmade in New Zealand. Test ride today. Order online.
FTN Motion (www.ftnmotion.com)
@KiwiEV has done an excellent video on these bikes
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