Play Nice Random Chat Thread IV

[Twinkletoes]

Hey guys, a bit off topic here. I am looking at buying a 4x4 Dual cab ute. Was all set to buy a Wildtrak but after speaking to someone who knows a Ford fleet manager over the weekend, I am having second thoughts. I don't want a Hilux. I like the Amarok but doesn't have Airbags in the back and I have a small boy. Am now leaning towards a Nissan Navara.

Any suggestions or advice appreciated

What’d your mate say that gave you second thoughts on the Wildtrak nicko? I’d love next year’s Raptor V8. Had a close look at the Nissans pre Xmas and they look good and, from my chat with a contact there, are cheap to run and don’t have expensive issues many of the Euro SUV’s have over time.

 

[Mav]

Hey guys, a bit off topic here. I am looking at buying a 4x4 Dual cab ute. Was all set to buy a Wildtrak but after speaking to someone who knows a Ford fleet manager over the weekend, I am having second thoughts. I don't want a Hilux. I like the Amarok but doesn't have Airbags in the back and I have a small boy. Am now leaning towards a Nissan Navara.

Any suggestions or advice appreciated

its a Random Chat thread, impossible to be off topic.

No mention of the Mazda BT50? Shame, shame on you! A mate just got one and he loves it.

 

[Firestarter]

Triton is probably the next best after Hilux.

Because nothing can frighten a Triton. (Thanks Tom Gleisner, you made that really hard to forget)

 

[nicko74]

What’d your mate say that gave you second thoughts on the Wildtrak nicko? I’d love next year’s Raptor V8. Had a close look at the Nissans pre Xmas and they look good and, from my chat with a contact there, are cheap to run and don’t have expensive issues many of the Euro SUV’s have over time.

A Ford Fleet manager told him to get rid of your Rangers before 100,000 km's as they are prone to gearbox issues

 

[giantroo]

Smoke expected to linger in Melbourne as Geelong's air quality hits 'hazardous' levels

The bushfire smoke blanketing Melbourne and much of Victoria is expected to persist for at least the first half of the week, as air pollution in Geelong drops to "hazardous" levels.

www.abc.net.au

 

[nicko74]

its a Random Chat thread, impossible to be off topic.

No mention of the Mazda BT50? Shame, shame on you! A mate just got one and he loves it.

The Ranger and BT50 are practically identical. Same engine and gearbox

 

[KiwiRoo]

Triton is probably the next best after Hilux.

yep, plus you get 10 years warranty (well you do in NZ)

way cheaper than your Rangers and Hilux but got nearly the same bells and whistles. Take the $20k you save and get the other half a new car too !

no brainer !

 

[Mav]

The Ranger and BT50 are practically identical. Same engine and gearbox

But the BT goes Zoom Zoom

 

[Hopper10]

My neighbor has the Amarok, he has had it back to the dealer 5 or 6 times for a known gear box fault. They won’t admit the issue , but he checked online and there’s other owners with the same problem. I can’t print what he thinks of the car!!

 

[koshari]

But the BT goes Zoom Zoom

the current offering is a platform share deal like patrol/maverick commodore/lexcen 323/laser etc... the next gen bt and ranger will be developed independently from one another, i beleive the next platform arangements will be bt/isuzu and amarok/ranger

 

[koshari]

the betoota advecate were able to quote what was said

A NSW firefighter has delivered a blunt message to the Australian Prime Minister while driving to tend to a bushfire yesterday afternoon.


The firefighter, who identified himself as Paul Parker from Nelligen on the state’s south coast, pulled over his fire truck to speak briefly with the media on Saturday, hoping they could pass on a message to Scott Morrison.


“You from the media?” Mr Parker asks the 7News crew.


“Tell the prime minister to go [pat himself on the back for all the hard work he has been doing for us in the RFS and the rural towns we are fighting day and night to save from bushfires. He was more than entitled to a pre-Christmas holiday and he has more than delivered for us as a nation, as a people, since he came home. Much love..] from Nelligen,” Mr Parker shouts at the camera.


“We really enjoy doing this shit” an extended version of the footage, before giving a thumbs-up and driving off.

 

[Firestarter]

Random "Follow" buttons next to usernames now...

 

[giantroo]

 

[Kanga Glory]

Shane Warne to auction off his baggy green for the bushfires.
Should go for over 1/2 million I reckon. (575,000)
Closest to the pin

 

[giantroo]

Random "Follow" buttons next to usernames now...

6/1/20 - Issues today.

We've been trying to get the more prominent "Follow" button working today. The styling is still not working, we know. It should look something like this: Desktop Mobile But it is giving us problems. Anyway, these efforts have collided with a few other issues, causing a few minutes of...

www.bigfooty.com

 

[Mick F]

its a Random Chat thread, impossible to be off topic.

No mention of the Mazda BT50? Shame, shame on you! A mate just got one and he loves it.

Pretty sure the Triton has the airbags.

 

[Caracas]

International stars lined up for bushfire relief clash at ANZ Stadium

A platoon of international stars will jet to Sydney in May to play a bushfire relief fundraiser at ANZ Stadium aimed at generating millions of dollars for those affected by the infernos ripping through Australia.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

No disrespect to any of these efforts. It’s all very necessary and welcome. However, the intervention by Celeste Barber has really consigned everything else well and truly into the shade.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

 

[Hojuman]

Alan Jones F1 champ right ?

 

[Gasometer]

A Ford Fleet manager told him to get rid of your Rangers before 100,000 km's as they are prone to gearbox issues

Unusual for a Ford to have transmission/gearbox issues...roll eyes

 

[giantroo]

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

No disrespect to any of these efforts. It’s all very necessary and welcome. However, the intervention by Celeste Barber has really consigned everything else well and truly into the shade.


On iPhone using BigFooty.com mobile app

The one issue I have is hers is only for the RFS in NSW.

 

[giantroo]

The one issue I have is hers is only for the RFS in NSW.

 

[Gasometer]

Anyone know if there is a Fire Services Levy in NSW?

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Good to see that clarified, if true.

 

[giantroo]

Good to see that clarified, if true.

Mentioned on her instagram stories.