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BYD comes with a domestic socket charger I understand. Takes something like 28 hours to fully charge the car. (but quite a few people just…
02/06/2023 - 14:05
If you want a smaller car with a tighter turning circle. If you don't like Musk. You want a longer warranty. You want vehicle to load…
02/06/2023 - 14:01
Fortunately, it is the date of first registration, not the date of processing which determines the amount. Source:…
02/06/2023 - 12:30
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range $48,365 + ORC after Rebate (Save $2000), Long Range $51,365 + ORC after Rebate (Save $2500) @ MG Motor
Fieldays sale. **BYD Standard Range** $56,990 +orc[^1] - 8625 rebate (regular price is $58,990 + orc). **BYD Extended Range** $59,990 +orc…
02/06/2023 - 11:24
Mine turned up today. Thank you very much.
02/06/2023 - 11:08
It wasn't their fault, but they will have been instructed to decline people's attempts to collect the goods. And some of those people will…
31/05/2023 - 10:40
I would get this one. NZ$185.31 for the 20,000mah / 2000A version delivered: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003127488245.html By the…
30/05/2023 - 09:31
Especially on wine (if you are not regular drinkers), look into the return policy. Some vendors will refund unopened bottles after your…
28/05/2023 - 23:15
Yip, For a buyer who wants a 220kW+ brand new car, the model 3 is hands down going to give the lowest cost of ownership. However for the…
25/05/2023 - 22:39
Somewhat challenging to predict future depreciation, so I avoided it by just running the model to break even. All the depreciation gets…
25/05/2023 - 22:37
Ozito has the the ability to run from Ozito batteries, desirable if you are in that eco-system, and can run on mains. Both are slow (Ozito…
24/05/2023 - 09:32
In the case of the item in the original post, you are correct, video detailing it here:…
23/05/2023 - 23:20
I can do them now. Lets run a $19,990+ORC MG Auto Core (1.5L) against the $56,667 Model 3 in this post. (lets use $500 for the MG ORC).…
23/05/2023 - 23:11
Has somebody dug through the Terms and conditions on this? Seems to good to be true that Z will wear the impact of government tax changes.…
22/05/2023 - 14:47
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22/05/2023 - 12:59
36% Discount on Road User Charges (RUC's, Trucks & Diesel cars) & $0.25/L + GST Petrol Tax Reduction @ NZ Transport Agency
The 36% discount on RUC's & 25c/L+GST discount will end at the end of June. Bit over a month left. Best to avoid the last few days to buy…
22/05/2023 - 12:59
On the option to run a common battery between your outdoor power equipment & your power tools, this is worth evaluating. Typically these…
22/05/2023 - 12:38
If you are Auckland based (or visit Auckland a bit), I would get the below mower from costco ($60 membership required). Note costco NZ…
21/05/2023 - 11:19
Amusingly the 73kWh ioniq 5 is now cheaper than the 58kWh version. But yeah, in the ioniq 5 one needs to step up to the Elite ($100k RWD)…
20/05/2023 - 16:44
It's a pity that no auto maker has managed to bring an AWD ev to market under the $80k rebate cap yet. Subaru is hoping too soon though…
19/05/2023 - 23:45
If one is happy with a white inventory model Y, it can be had for $62,222 driveway after the rebate, so quite a bit cheaper. Tesla does…
19/05/2023 - 23:32
Hehe. This was only announced today :) And frankly I think the Inventory Tesla's are the best deal in the NZ new car market at the moment.
19/05/2023 - 16:58
Yes, the chip shortage was a factor. Along with the following: - Pandemic restrictions (and shipping havoc) impacting the production of new…
19/05/2023 - 16:25
Buy a New Toyota Hilux (Excluding GR Sport) & Receive $1500 Towards the Purchase of Toyota Genuine/Approved Accessories @ Toyota
Toyota is listing $1500 of free accessories across their hilux range (Excl GR sport). They are also advertising limited stock available in…
19/05/2023 - 16:19
LDV eT60 Demo: $64,990 (Normally $71,365 after Rebate), LDV eDeliver 9 Bigger Van $71340 after Rebate ($18000 Saving) @ LDV
The only new electric double cab ute on the NZ market. Normal price assumes registration prior to 1 July when the rebate will drop be about…
19/05/2023 - 15:57
Yeah, it was a new feature when the Staria replaced the iMax in the lineup. The AWD is only offered on the passenger variant, and only…
19/05/2023 - 14:10
Hyundai Ioniq 5, 73kWh RWD $70,340 after Rebate + ORC (Was $89,990 No Rebate + ORC) & More @ Hyundai
Deals on: * Tucson Hybrid & PHEV ($5k - $7k + 2 years extra warrenty on four hybrid trims. $8k - $10k + Free wallbox on the PHEV, which…
19/05/2023 - 12:48
The pandemic has somewhat changed the game. Suddenly new cars are actually good value compared to used cars (in popular market segments).…
19/05/2023 - 12:23
Agree there is little value in a 2022 used model 3. Cheapest on trademe is asking $53,000 ONO. Given you can get new model 3 for $56,667…
19/05/2023 - 10:29
Can't edit my post. Pure ethanol has approx 67% of the energy content of pure petrol by volume, not weight.
19/05/2023 - 09:45
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