Took a tiny car to the Melbourne Motor Show.
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@BitchinRob check out the Chinese vans too, well worth considering. Reasonable pricing, and quite fancy. And 7 seaters.
@vwdasher tbh we’ve rather stick to legacy brands as it’s a long time purchase and we have absolutely loved the Soul and Niro ownership experience including the service from our small family run and owned dealership.
Most of the Chinese stuff I’ve seen is either too big or ugly to my eyes the PV5 looks just right (to me).
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@vwdasher tbh we’ve rather stick to legacy brands as it’s a long time purchase and we have absolutely loved the Soul and Niro ownership experience including the service from our small family run and owned dealership.
Most of the Chinese stuff I’ve seen is either too big or ugly to my eyes the PV5 looks just right (to me).
@BitchinRob It's a nice looking thing!
People are importing Alphards here because Toyota won't sell em. Hyundai's Carnival is a popular one too, there's still a demand for vans here. Be interesting to see how these newcomers go.
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@vwdasher Never seen a horse van before
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@vwdasher Never seen a horse van before
@Basmitharts @vwdasher they usually look like this one
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@Basmitharts @vwdasher they usually look like this one
https://ebay.us/m/t1kPY4@BitchinRob @vwdasher Pretty Common over there?
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@BitchinRob @vwdasher Pretty Common over there?
@Basmitharts @vwdasher it’s about the only way to move a horse about with a regular car (which allows light vans below 3500kg) driving license now so they seem quite common. I think I see of them than trailers theses days
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@Basmitharts @vwdasher they usually look like this one
https://ebay.us/m/t1kPY4@BitchinRob @Basmitharts @vwdasher Its wearing a hat that says horses on it its perfect
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@Basmitharts @vwdasher it’s about the only way to move a horse about with a regular car (which allows light vans below 3500kg) driving license now so they seem quite common. I think I see of them than trailers theses days
@BitchinRob @vwdasher It would be convenient for taking them to the vet or something ,but not a lot of room for tack and stuff.
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@BitchinRob @vwdasher It would be convenient for taking them to the vet or something ,but not a lot of room for tack and stuff.
@Basmitharts @vwdasher more room if not weight capacity than our usual little horse trailers https://ebay.us/m/kqc8Og
Which are rated at about 3,500kg and require an extra driving test(s) [one for over 3500kg and one for towing], and a big expense 4x4, pickup (only a few of our pickups can tug that much) or van (only Iveco makes a standard van that can pull that much) to tow it.
So most horsy types usually have or have access to a big truck based horse box with tack, kitchen etc.
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@madrush the Tundra is bigger
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@vwdasher Never seen a horse van before
@Basmitharts I've seen them occasionally, when transporting one race horse to the racecourse for instance. Rich people wanting exclusivity.
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@Basmitharts @vwdasher more room if not weight capacity than our usual little horse trailers https://ebay.us/m/kqc8Og
Which are rated at about 3,500kg and require an extra driving test(s) [one for over 3500kg and one for towing], and a big expense 4x4, pickup (only a few of our pickups can tug that much) or van (only Iveco makes a standard van that can pull that much) to tow it.
So most horsy types usually have or have access to a big truck based horse box with tack, kitchen etc.
@BitchinRob @vwdasher Trailers would be a lot less popular here if you had to take an extra test.
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@BitchinRob @vwdasher Trailers would be a lot less popular here if you had to take an extra test.
@Basmitharts @BitchinRob ditto here but considering the terrible driving that goes on, I wish it existed.
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@Basmitharts @vwdasher more room if not weight capacity than our usual little horse trailers https://ebay.us/m/kqc8Og
Which are rated at about 3,500kg and require an extra driving test(s) [one for over 3500kg and one for towing], and a big expense 4x4, pickup (only a few of our pickups can tug that much) or van (only Iveco makes a standard van that can pull that much) to tow it.
So most horsy types usually have or have access to a big truck based horse box with tack, kitchen etc.
@BitchinRob @vwdasher My brother has one that's essentially half RV and half horse trailer. Needs a 3/4:ton duelly to pull it and will probably be making payments on it for the rest of his days.
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@Basmitharts @BitchinRob ditto here but considering the terrible driving that goes on, I wish it existed.
@vwdasher @Basmitharts it was one of the many good things that came from being part of the EU
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This show is interesting for what brands are there, and who didn't turn up.
#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars
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.
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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.
Finally, we made it to Honda. Who have the only Super One in Australia, on exhibit! And look, it's a purple Haruki with phat arches!
I want one.
#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar
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Finally, we made it to Honda. Who have the only Super One in Australia, on exhibit! And look, it's a purple Haruki with phat arches!
I want one.
#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicarthey've taken the N One and reused a lot of stuff in it. It does get a new dashboard which has less pockets, as do the doors. And the steering wheel has buttons now. No more foot brake either.
#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar
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@BitchinRob @vwdasher My brother has one that's essentially half RV and half horse trailer. Needs a 3/4:ton duelly to pull it and will probably be making payments on it for the rest of his days.
@Basmitharts @vwdasher we often pass events with fields full of £150k+ horse box trucks at county shows etc. Running horses can’t be cheap
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Finally, we made it to Honda. Who have the only Super One in Australia, on exhibit! And look, it's a purple Haruki with phat arches!
I want one.
#WeirdCarMastodon
#MelbourneMotorshow
#Cars #keicar@vwdasher not sold on the blue bits inside, but I'd still drive the hell out of it.
