Thread: off topic anonymous

Originally Posted by 32t

If you can only get 260,00 km out of a vehicle that is a very poor advertisement. Maybe a tractor or a bicycle????

Hey it is still going, i paid $2,500.00 for it about 4 years ago. it was an insurance write off due to hail damage.
it has taken a fair bit of abuse too, it used to belong to the company i used to work for we used it as a spare van basically, loaded up with 4 guys, all their tools, a roof rack full of gear and a trailer of materials.

since owning it it has been serviced once, had the aircon regased and been to a mechanic for a waterleak (which i ended up fixing), 1 battery and 2 windscreens (one of which was my fault), one new tyre and i have put on new front brake pads and topped up various leaking fluids. Seeing as it has been my business vehicle when i am home it has more than paid for itself, however the following no longer work:
1- ABS
2- Passenger window
3- Heater

I know it gets awfully hot in Perth, but does it get cold enough for a heater?

Originally Posted by rolodave

I know it gets awfully hot in Perth, but does it get cold enough for a heater?

yep it is "freezing" by perth standards at the moment, a heater would be nice
Good to see where your priorities lie too Dave

Originally Posted by Grazor

The motors in Holden cars including the V8 Chevrolet range are good for 400,000 km plus if maintained properly. It's everything else around them that seems to take a beating. NZ roads are pretty rough in a lot of areas, hard on the vehicle. I imagine quite a few Aussie roads in the outback areas are similar.

what if they are maintained improperly?

I stumbled upon this and believe you me, the next time 'I' stay at a motel I'll be doing some checking!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbQauX2LOFI

When you travel take one of these,,,,this particular one here is what I use. It runs on 3 AAA batteries,,,, just take a small roll of double sided tape with you, should you stay in more than one room. you will want one for the balcony too, should it be accessible.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

what if they are maintained improperly?

Have seen many with 500,000 on them. Maintenance record unknown.

Originally Posted by Grazor

Have seen many with 500,000 on them. Maintenance record unknown.

I dont imagine much else would be working based on my holden....

Originally Posted by Hirlau

When you travel take one of these,,,,this particular one here is what I use. It runs on 3 AAA batteries,,,, just take a small roll of double sided tape with you, should you stay in more than one room. you will want one for the balcony too, should it be accessible.

What is it?

It's an alarm ,,, that you place the control to the door frame & the small sensor to the door,,, or vice versa, depending on the way the door is shaped. The two pieces when aligned next to each other, complete a circuit,,, when the door is opened, the circuit is cut & an alarm sounds,,, works great on doors or windows.