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julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
I use to have the same fashion sense. Then during the 2010 Semi Final game against Penrith, I started getting heckled by my mates when they spotted me on tv. When I asked how they knew it was me, they said I was the only one in the crowd with my Raiders jersey tucked in.

I leave it untucked now.

Car wise, Mrs Fui and I are looking at a new car. Urban 4WD. Options are Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-9 or
Mitsubishi ASX. There was a 4th, but I can't think of it ATM.

Thoughts?
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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
I use to have the same fashion sense. Then during the 2010 Semi Final game against Penrith, I started getting heckled by my mates when they spotted me on tv. When I asked how they knew it was me, they said I was the only one in the crowd with my Raiders jersey tucked in.

I leave it untucked now.

Car wise, Mrs Fui and I are looking at a new car. Urban 4WD. Options are Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-9 or
Mitsubishi ASX. There was a 4th, but I can't think of it ATM.

Thoughts?
Try Hyundai Tucson or Sante Fe
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Go Mazda fui. Superior quality and resale value

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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
I use to have the same fashion sense. Then during the 2010 Semi Final game against Penrith, I started getting heckled by my mates when they spotted me on tv. When I asked how they knew it was me, they said I was the only one in the crowd with my Raiders jersey tucked in.

I leave it untucked now.

Car wise, Mrs Fui and I are looking at a new car. Urban 4WD. Options are Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-9 or
Mitsubishi ASX. There was a 4th, but I can't think of it ATM.

Thoughts?
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julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
We had the hot or not thread, I think NM was the clear winner

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We really should bring that thread back
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-TW- wrote:
julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
We had the hot or not thread, I think NM was the clear winner

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Manchild wrote:
-TW- wrote:
julian87 wrote:Nickman needs to start a gh fashion thread.

Qld jersey tucked into sneans is surely just the start of something potentially magnificent.
We had the hot or not thread, I think NM was the clear winner

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Come on guys, who wants to buy a car for their missus or daughter ?
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-PJ- wrote:Come on guys, who wants to buy a car for their missus or daughter ?
I would consider it if I had either.
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My wife is thinking about buying a CX5. Anyone have any feedback/reviews?

On the car, not my wife.
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yes good little runabout,

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T_R wrote:My wife is thinking about buying a CX5. Anyone have any feedback/reviews?

On the car, not my wife.
Your wife will look better in a Tucson (especially the Highlander model)
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bonehead wrote:yes good little runabout,

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-PJ- wrote:
bonehead wrote:yes good little runabout,

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How's that shoulder boney ?

Getting plenty of rest and rehab ?
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bonehead wrote:
-PJ- wrote:
bonehead wrote:yes good little runabout,

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How's that shoulder boney ?

Getting plenty of rest and rehab ?
getting there biggus doggusImage

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Raidersfan wrote:
T_R wrote:My wife is thinking about buying a CX5. Anyone have any feedback/reviews?

On the car, not my wife.
Your wife will look better in a Tucson (especially the Highlander model)
Test drove one. Cheaply constructed plastic rubbish, we thought.

The car, not my wife.
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T_R wrote:
Raidersfan wrote:
T_R wrote:My wife is thinking about buying a CX5. Anyone have any feedback/reviews?

On the car, not my wife.
Your wife will look better in a Tucson (especially the Highlander model)
Test drove one. Cheaply constructed plastic rubbish, we thought.

The car, not my wife.
Interesting observation .. it a Hyundai fan ?
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T_R wrote:My wife is thinking about buying a CX5. Anyone have any feedback/reviews?

On the car, not my wife.
Mate, Mazda and Honda are very good cars. Cant go wrong. Basically anything Japanese is top notch.


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Do not buy a Hyundai. Poor man's Toyota. They're ok, just not in the same league. Especially in terms of resale

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TR, you're a man of class. Go Mazda. They're the best car manufacturer in the world. You'll pay extra but you'll know why.

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dubby wrote:Do not buy a Hyundai. Poor man's Toyota. They're ok, just not in the same league. Especially in terms of resale
Dubs you need to update your ideas on cars .. same thing was being said about Japanese cars years ago.

Yes you pay more .. for less.

The head of performance vehicles at Hyundai was head of the BMW M division a few years back.
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I get they're a quality car, but they're no Mazda or Honda. And Japanese cars are still ahead of Korean cars

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And I own a Mitsubishi and a Ford!!!

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^^^
Hyundai was one of the few manufacturers not caught up in the recent air bag recalls.

How many recalls have Toyota had in the last few years.
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dubby wrote:I get they're a quality car, but they're no Mazda or Honda. And Japanese cars are still ahead of Korean cars
Ahead in what ?
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That was Toyota. I'm referring to Mazda in particular. They're just a better made car mate.

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dubby wrote:That was Toyota. I'm referring to Mazda in particular. They're just a better made car mate.
Have a look at the latest JD Power ratings .. where is Mazda and where is Hyundai

http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2 ... lity-study
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^^^ Dubs

and a bit more reading .. perceptions are usually incorrect if no research is undertaken ..

http://www.jdpower.com/cars/articles/au ... ths-busted
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Yeah Mazda is not the best made car. Toyota know how to make a good quality car. I have a 60 series Landcruiser and the other half has a Camry Altise and they are both brilliant. The camry has been faultless and parts are cheap if needed.
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Camry was Oz made, no?
And landcruisers (esp those older ones) were incredible.

Bay, I've worked in automotive for 15 odd years. I'm not knocking Hyundai, but I maintain Mazda is the better car

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And I've no idea what jd is.....Image

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Have a look at the VW Tiguan, a bit pricier, similar size and very nice to drive

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Not a fan of the small vw engines. Depends how you drive them I guess. With TR jr looking to learn a small motor might be a good thing

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after many years of family involvement in car and spares sales as well as mechanical workshops......
vw - no, driveline warranties list is shocking
mazda or hyundai is minimal
honda still fantastic
subaru short term only.

but lets be serious here, tr owns a **** jeep

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