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From: Melbourne, Victoria
Originally Posted by Rotor Convert
Yeah yeah I know. But I WANT A DIESEL that can tow, that looks half reasonable and that will be ok to drive every day. Have you taken one for a spin? If not go and see them. I have to agree I was a skeptic of this car until today and I was pleasantly surprised. I also don't think they are overpriced. If I bought an 80 series Landcruiser I would be up for more! I have had 4 Aussie muscle cars and they don't tickle my fancy I'm afraid. They are not well built IMHO and they don't have the identity that the 300C has. All this being said I am looking at buying in the next 18 months or so and so re-sale will have a lot to say about whether I purchase or not. I don't want the yummy mummy look so will settle for the Yank tank anyday!!! I don't like the Aurion , they spent more money on the ad than the car......
I have driven the 300C ... and apart from the looks which don't really do it for me anymore, I'm not sorry to say, it doesn't do anything for me.
But, beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all ... so if you like it ...
... buy it!
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From: Melbourne, Victoria
Originally Posted by xxup
Actually - Lexus is an overpriced Toyota.. But there is no doubt that their customer service and intimacy is second to almost none... 
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From: Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by Rotor Convert
Yeah yeah I know. But I WANT A DIESEL that can tow, that looks half reasonable and that will be ok to drive every day. Have you taken one for a spin? If not go and see them. I have to agree I was a skeptic of this car until today and I was pleasantly surprised. I also don't think they are overpriced. If I bought an 80 series Landcruiser I would be up for more! I have had 4 Aussie muscle cars and they don't tickle my fancy I'm afraid. They are not well built IMHO and they don't have the identity that the 300C has. ...
I doubt local quality is any better than the Yanks and the 300C has it all over them in the exterior styling stakes. It's also hard to find better torque for the money.
I personally find the interior a bit average and the rear seating is pretty small for such a large car but otherwise there's certainly a lot of appeal about them. MikeyR also has a soft spot for them.
Just promise me that if you get one you fit something like this rim.
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From: Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by Tim Tam
The magazine comparo's between a 300C and the local Fairmont/Calais were quite favourable. By all accounts it's not a bad bus, and it looks horn. You'd HAVE to get black though, right?
I think I'd prefer something like Ti grey. Classy on a larger car and more practical than black in a hot, dusty place like Adelaide and its environs.
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted by Revolver
Agree with all that Julia.
I doubt local quality is any better than the Yanks and the 300C has it all over them in the exterior styling stakes. It's also hard to find better torque for the money.
I personally find the interior a bit average and the rear seating is pretty small for such a large car but otherwise there's certainly a lot of appeal about them. MikeyR also has a soft spot for them.
Just promise me that if you get one you fit something like this rim.
I doubt local quality is any better than the Yanks and the 300C has it all over them in the exterior styling stakes. It's also hard to find better torque for the money.
I personally find the interior a bit average and the rear seating is pretty small for such a large car but otherwise there's certainly a lot of appeal about them. MikeyR also has a soft spot for them.
Just promise me that if you get one you fit something like this rim.
Yes Bruce mentioned that if we get one we will get some serious bling rims on it!!! LOL he also talked about getting plates for it..."Stiff" Which would turn some heads...poor taste...but hey it's only money...
I like the idea of a dark coloured one with black tint on the windows and big rims so we'll see what the next year brings.....
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted by Tim Tam
The magazine comparo's between a 300C and the local Fairmont/Calais were quite favourable. By all accounts it's not a bad bus, and it looks horn. You'd HAVE to get black though, right?
Yes black or dark blue is growing on me...the one I drove was silver and I liked that too.....I love the silver cars.......especially my 8...even though they are sposed to be cursed.....
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted by Cromax
Silver cars are supposed to be cursed?
Will have to go back and get it touched up.It's only a theory though and I am not really superstitious so I will continue to run the gauntlet!!
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From: Melbourne, Victoria
Originally Posted by Rotor Convert
Yes if you look at the American threads they reckon the sunlight silvers are cursed....am starting to wonder as the roller door shut on the back of the car last night and marked my lovely new bumper.... Will have to go back and get it touched up.
It's only a theory though and I am not really superstitious so I will continue to run the gauntlet!!
Will have to go back and get it touched up.It's only a theory though and I am not really superstitious so I will continue to run the gauntlet!!
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted by Cromax
Ouch! Is it bad? Or just a few scratches? It may come off with a bit of polish
I need to get it touched up....Boy did I yell loud last night!!! 
Looked at it again this morning and am considering getting rid of the roller door....LOL...It's my own fault...but am so annoyed after getting a new back bar after a p plater hit me.....having a perfect car again and then I go and wreck it....DOH..........
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From: Sydney, Australia
I've been toying with the idea of getting a 300c wagon for use as the family bus.
I do beleive that the aussie versions are built in Austria as opposed to the North American versions which are built in Canada...
I do beleive that the aussie versions are built in Austria as opposed to the North American versions which are built in Canada...
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From: Adelaide, Australia
Originally Posted by azzaboynt
I've been toying with the idea of getting a 300c wagon for use as the family bus.
I do beleive that the aussie versions are built in Austria as opposed to the North American versions which are built in Canada...
I do beleive that the aussie versions are built in Austria as opposed to the North American versions which are built in Canada...
What do you think the resale will be?
I am told insurance is an issue with hefty premiums...so am going to call Shannons to ask about this....
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From: Sydney, Australia
Originally Posted by Tim Tam
Grey is classy? Compared to beige perhaps..... 
For me, classy is understated. For others, it's a bright colour.
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From: Syd / Melb
Julia, dont worry about what other ppl think of your current/next purchase...... you can not please everyone....
i alos dont understand why ppl need to go an extra mile to disagree/put someone down just becasue he/she has different opinion(s).
its your time/money, do whatever pleases you. (and your hubby of course...)
i alos dont understand why ppl need to go an extra mile to disagree/put someone down just becasue he/she has different opinion(s).
its your time/money, do whatever pleases you. (and your hubby of course...)
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From: Canberra
Originally Posted by EZZY
Julia, dont worry about what other ppl think of your current/next purchase...... you can not please everyone....
i alos dont understand why ppl need to go an extra mile to disagree/put someone down just becasue he/she has different opinion(s).
its your time/money, do whatever pleases you. (and your hubby of course...)
i alos dont understand why ppl need to go an extra mile to disagree/put someone down just becasue he/she has different opinion(s).
its your time/money, do whatever pleases you. (and your hubby of course...)
Geez, that Ezzy is so opinionated. Let's all put him down!
