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GMs most profitable brand....	24 Apr 2004 03:13 GMT	1
Not a car in sight...... http://quote.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=nifea&&sid=a6tB6.NTMKBk For the height challenged : http://tinyurl.com/2289g
120 tho service on pug 306 gti 6	24 Apr 2004 02:28 GMT	10
just put the pug into to eurocare (perth) for its 120 thou service but the costs spiralled with a few unexpected extras new indicator stalk - old started ticking (not turning its self off, even tho indicators werent going) $178
DC to quit Mrbishi?	24 Apr 2004 01:31 GMT	8
<http://www.reuters.com/financeNewsArticle.jhtml?type=bondsNews&storyID=4915794> UPDATE 3-DaimlerChrysler to quit Mitsubishi Motors Thu Apr 22, 2004 08:57 PM ET (Adds Mitsubishi trade suspension, details, changes dateline)
toyota coming out with a 470hp V6 and a 600hp V8 Hybrid engine	24 Apr 2004 01:10 GMT	6
Impressive considering the power and economy these engines are putting out. <http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/?http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/ae_news_sto ry.php?da=1&id=45233&akwd=mazda_banner>
ONE OF THE GREATEST AUSTRALIAN IN RECENT YEARS !!	24 Apr 2004 00:40 GMT	2
Signature ... AND THAT' IS SIR JEAN-PAUL TURCAUD !!!! ******************************************** I had the shock of my life when I contacted the Australian Embassy in Paris
Are Protons any good?	23 Apr 2004 16:55 GMT	8
There's someone in the next suburb selling an '03 model for $13k with 12 months reg. But I've never heard of the car, who makes them or if they're any good. thanks
Perth - Distributor reconditioned needed urgently.	23 Apr 2004 16:34 GMT	2
Anyone know why an exchange engine (almost completed its 4 year warranty period) would be going through reconditioned distributors? I dont know if its the distributors, or if something is going wrong with the engine towards the end of its warranty period..
Parcel Shelf in VX / VT Commodore	23 Apr 2004 14:34 GMT	8
Has anyone ever had a custom made parcel shelf fitted to a VT or VX Commodore? My first car was a VH Commodore, with a Sony tuner and 10 cd Stacker, Phillips power amp and Kenwood 7 by 10 speakers. I also had a custom parcel
Territory first negatives....	23 Apr 2004 13:12 GMT	14
In todays Drive,supp. of The Age newspaper they have a report of the N/Z released Terry 15Lt/100km would have to be considered best fuel use 20Lt/100km is considered normal
car personal import costs - BMW M5	23 Apr 2004 12:37 GMT	10
Im living in the UK right now. I have been thinking about buying a 1999-2000 BMW M5 for around £22-25k over here, keeping it for a year and then importing it into oz to sell. Do these numbers look right? Insurance for me for this car is £2,500/yr
BUYING MY BEECH PREMIER 1	23 Apr 2004 11:57 GMT	8
In anticipation of my trip to Australia 3rd quarter of this year, for the Launching Ceremony of my Telfer Mine Upgrade, I have taken contact with Raytheon of America for the purchase of a Beech Premier I to get me to the Land who needs me so much indeed !
Easter Kneejerkers	23 Apr 2004 11:42 GMT	41
Driving along in the traffic yesterday, and saw evidence of the imbecile underclass hard at work just being .... imbeciles. Picture this. 80Km/Hr zone.
I hate 4WDs	23 Apr 2004 11:08 GMT	515
Beware the arms race on our roads July 10 2003 Four-wheel-drives are dangerous. Here's what should be done about them, writes Andrew Leigh.
speed limits questions (stupid behaviour? and slight vent)	23 Apr 2004 10:54 GMT	7
Guess who's finished school holidays !!! (all the kids ) It bugs me slightly that there is usually No "End of 40" sign. I know of several places that have it at the beginning but not at the end of the zone. (so how do you really know where it ends?)
Radiator	23 Apr 2004 10:21 GMT	11
My vr v6 commodore runs great but when I go up a mountain or steep long climb my temp gauge goes up fairly quickly to the top 1/4 of the gauge.Last time I didn't rev much past 2000rpm yet in about 10 minutes it was up.On the highway it is fine and in town it is fine just maybe a ...