Dazzler's new Car (not a Commodore)

beerman · **Reply #30: September 30, 2014, 09:26:36**

Quote from: Dazzler on September 28, 2014, 22:59:56

Quote from: Surferdude on September 28, 2014, 22:56:48
Quote from: Dazzler on September 28, 2014, 22:54:09
BTW, The Bose stereo is awesome.. I tend to enjoy peace and quiet in the car, but playing more music than I have for a while as the new stereo just makes everything sound so good (even on low volumes)

Hearing lots of subtle sounds I hadn't picked up on before (and no they aren't rattles)
My son has Bose speakers in his 2003 Mazda 6 Sports.
Awesome sound, even to my noticeably inefficient ears.

I was thinking the same thing as I posted my comment.. with my average hearing it is a wonder I can tell the difference (but I can)

The basic Camry stereo was probably one step better than the basic i30 Stereo but this one is in another league..

So it should for the extra coin......

Dazzler · **Reply #31: September 30, 2014, 10:04:33**

Quote from: beerman on September 30, 2014, 09:26:36

Quote from: Dazzler on September 28, 2014, 22:59:56
Quote from: Surferdude on September 28, 2014, 22:56:48
Quote from: Dazzler on September 28, 2014, 22:54:09
BTW, The Bose stereo is awesome.. I tend to enjoy peace and quiet in the car, but playing more music than I have for a while as the new stereo just makes everything sound so good (even on low volumes)

Hearing lots of subtle sounds I hadn't picked up on before (and no they aren't rattles)
My son has Bose speakers in his 2003 Mazda 6 Sports.
Awesome sound, even to my noticeably inefficient ears.

I was thinking the same thing as I posted my comment.. with my average hearing it is a wonder I can tell the difference (but I can)

The basic Camry stereo was probably one step better than the basic i30 Stereo but this one is in another league..

So it should for the extra coin......

True..

Me thinks beerman isn't going to stick up for my commode like he used to stick up for the hybrid :sad:

PhireSideZA · **Reply #32: September 30, 2014, 19:38:44**

Very nice car, Dazz!

Congrats

Dazzler · **Reply #33: October 17, 2014, 22:56:03**

Just a quick one...

Was getting low on fuel the other day in the Calais. Under 100 kms remaining so I made a note to detour into Ulverstone on our way home.. (We were in Burnie about 30kms away)

Next thing a message comes up on the Built in 8" GPS screen.. Please select a garage from the list (or something like that)

So I selected the Woolworths one as I had a 4c voucher.. GPS gave me directions (first time we have used it)

Was super clear through the Bose speakers and she says "please"!

"please turn left at the next corner.." or some such thing...

Must be Garmin software as sounded like "Raylene?" on our Garmin!

Shambles · **Reply #34: October 17, 2014, 23:11:16**

Liar

I'm betting it was a real butch guy with a gruff voice saying "Fill the fu*k up"

Doggie 1 · **Reply #35: October 18, 2014, 01:12:40**

Still using that cheap crappy Woolies fuel, eh Dazz?

Dazzler · **Reply #36: October 18, 2014, 05:34:35**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 18, 2014, 01:12:40

Still using that cheap crappy Woolies fuel, eh Dazz?

Actually I use E10 sometimes ... (can use up to E85!) Try that in your P!

Dazzler · **Reply #37: October 18, 2014, 05:35:42**

Quote from: Shambles on October 17, 2014, 23:11:16

Liar

I'm betting it was a real butch guy with a gruff voice saying "Fill the fu*k up"

I'll post a Video when I get a chance...

Phil №❶ · **Reply #38: October 18, 2014, 10:35:53**

Shambles will modify the audio.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #39: October 19, 2014, 04:22:56**

Quote from: Dazzler on October 18, 2014, 05:34:35

Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 18, 2014, 01:12:40
Still using that cheap crappy Woolies fuel, eh Dazz?

Actually I use E10 sometimes ... (can use up to E85!) Try that in your P!

Pass, thanks.
Real fuel for real cars.

beerman · **Reply #40: October 19, 2014, 13:40:04**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 19, 2014, 04:22:56

Quote from: Dazzler on October 18, 2014, 05:34:35
Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 18, 2014, 01:12:40
Still using that cheap crappy Woolies fuel, eh Dazz?

Actually I use E10 sometimes ... (can use up to E85!) Try that in your P!

Pass, thanks.
Real fuel for real cars.

Super or LPG?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #41: October 20, 2014, 11:26:51**

Premium ULP or LPG.

beerman · **Reply #42: October 20, 2014, 12:00:40**

I can only imagine the size of the LPG tank you could fit in the back of the P.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #43: October 20, 2014, 12:03:19**

Quote from: beerman on October 20, 2014, 12:00:40

I can only imagine the size of the LPG tank you could fit in the back of the P.

One of my Ps is dedicated LPG with 100 litre tanks.

beerman · **Reply #44: October 20, 2014, 12:08:08**

Nice, I used to have 80l in the boot of the XD/XF/EL The BA could only handle 64l (Stupid IRS)

Dazzler · **Reply #45: October 20, 2014, 21:57:47**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on October 20, 2014, 12:03:19

Quote from: beerman on October 20, 2014, 12:00:40
I can only imagine the size of the LPG tank you could fit in the back of the P.

One of my Ps is dedicated LPG with 100 litre tanks.

Will the hike in gas prices they are talking about effect LPG?

Dazzler · **Reply #46: November 01, 2014, 21:44:41**

We just did a loop of Tassie in the new Calais V over 7 days (six nights)

Did 1443 kms on 133 litres of fuel (total cost $203.55) which I calculate at an average of 9.22 L/100 kms..

Tassie is pretty hilly and lots of winding roads on our trip plus we spent 2 days cruising around Hobart which involved lots of traffic light stops and some holdups in traffic.

Reasonably happy with that taking into account the Hybrid would have probably done the same trip on $134 worth of fuel.

The car went beautifully. I found the heated seats good for my back and the GPS works really well for a built in unit.

Also love the heads up display and the way she sits so flat in the corners...

Will post a map of where we went and some photos later. Off to wash her now!

Doggie 1 · **Reply #47: November 02, 2014, 00:11:44**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 01, 2014, 21:44:41

Also love the way she sits so flat in the corners...

So Trish is finally over her motorbike days then.

Dazzler · **Reply #48: November 02, 2014, 02:47:15**

Quote from: Doggie 1 on November 02, 2014, 00:11:44

Quote from: Dazzler on November 01, 2014, 21:44:41

Also love the way she sits so flat in the corners...

So Trish is finally over her motorbike days then.

She still likes the wheelbarrow though..

The Gonz · **Reply #49: November 06, 2014, 11:55:10**

Quote from: Dazzler on November 02, 2014, 02:47:15

She still likes the wheelbarrow though..

Kinky!

Dazzler · **Reply #50: November 06, 2014, 20:58:13**

I was only joking.. I wondered how long before someone picked up on that...

The Gonz · **Reply #51: November 06, 2014, 21:00:26**

If it's about picking up, a wheelbarrow will do it.

Dazzler · **Reply #52: November 06, 2014, 21:01:30**

mcmonte · **Reply #53: November 07, 2014, 01:08:07**

Wow, seems VFs are also good things.

All this recalibration is doing my head in!

Dazzler · **Reply #54: June 23, 2015, 21:52:45**

Hit a milestone the other day (better than hitting a roo!) See photo of odometer below. After more than 20,000 kms in under 9 months think I made the right choice of vehicle.

Still love the styling and the goodies!

Best Bits: Spiffy 19" wheels, classy leather interior, heads up display, power of the big 6 cylinder engine, interior space .. etc

Worst Bits: Spiffy 19" wheels (low profile tyres make ride a bit firm and transfer a bit of road noise to the cabin. Would have liked radar cruise control and auto wipers a bit slow to react.

I'm always checking out other cars wondering if I should have waited but so far no regrets...

2015 Camry Hybrid is now out and as I suspected it is ugly and no change to interior or drivetrain over my 2012 model.
2015 Honda Accord Hybrid has just been released in Australia, but would have been 10K dearer on the road than my Calais and getting average reviews.
Like the top of the range Sante Fe Diesel but would have been a few thousand more and sort of gone off diesel.
Like the New Mondeo Diesel a lot particularly styling and features and economy, but it is Ford...

Recent Photos of my Calais..

rustynutz · **Reply #55: June 24, 2015, 01:13:36**

She's a nice looking vehicle, Daz...

John B · **Reply #56: June 24, 2015, 02:24:26**

Looks all white to me too.

beerman · **Reply #57: June 24, 2015, 04:01:09**

20,000km, time for a new car the way you go

Looks Good

Dazzler · **Reply #58: June 24, 2015, 05:38:06**

Cheers guys! Hey Beerman, I better not test drive a Mondeo Titanium wagon!

beerman · **Reply #59: June 24, 2015, 05:53:25**

The reviews I have read have been underwhelming....So you probably won't like it anyway