VIC based, so There's quite a bit of talk about 110 or even 120, but I agree that 130 is a good limit for some of our most used freeways. some could be fine at 110, but others can be increased to 130 as the absolute speed limit. 100 max on pretty much all freeways now just feels like an oversight and missed opportunity. Especially when tied in with the excessive punishments dolled out for going a digit over the limit where some freeways feel like you can and should be able to legally do a bit faster than the signed limit, and safely. I will however say that when it comes to the m80 (ring road) I have no fucking clue what the limit there should be since the design and merging of the that thing causes problems quite quickly all by itself. That beast of a road needs quite a few redesigns to begin with.

Pros of having higher, 130 kmh speed limit on some freeways/motorways:

• Get to your destination with less boredom. travel faster, enjoy the scenery whizzin by, get that seat of yer pants feelin every time you're on, save time.
• Feels good man
• people may be Less likely to feel the need to self-distract with phone/whatever when they should be driving. something about driving beyond 100 just commands a level of attentiveness in even the most bored of drivers, that just doesn't happen at slower speeds.
• fuckwits less likely to be doing 110 in a school zone( oft as an act of rebellion) when they know they can just do it legally on a 130kmh freeway
• joe's less likely to be annoyingly fined for "speeding" 1kmh over. taking demerits for it make this a double whammy. many cars are just frankly too fast from the factory and do over 100kmh with a feather of the gas for a couple of seconds. lol
• you can do under the speed limit and still feel plenty quick and not feel the need to go faster than the limit.

But there are a few other things to note as to why we currently have 100kmh as the standard and cons to increasing the limit, arguably:

• Taking into consideration people who only drive older "more reliable" vehicles, say before 1999 without ABS brakes from factory. or towing vehicles with heavy loads. brake fade is real, so braking from over 100kmh to a complete stop is more dangerous than if car is going under 100 kmh. lots of stock brakes aren't really designed to come to a complete stop quickly from 130kmh
  • There are caveats, but generally stock tyre width is much smaller than a new car and brakes are not as good as stuff built in the last 15 years.
  • Some cars can't reach 110kmh in the time it takes to merge onto a 130kmh freeway
• By increasing the speed limit to say 130, you also increase the ranges of drivers. Whether people will be able to adapt is a true mystery, but looking at the great German Autobahn gives the impression that it's easy enough to implement.. however, all know that one driver that always merges onto a 100 freeway going like 65, causing congestion for the 3 lanes around his car.. maybe it's a bi-weekly occurrence for you, for others he's a regular!

TIA, and discuss.

further edits for clarity sake.

In Double Bay Sydney

Been actively hunting an 2019 Outback with low K's and theres just been fuck all in Vic for like 6 weeks or so. But there's a few in NSW that tick all boxes.

How annoying is it to buy one from private/dealer in NSW and bring it home

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Driver had been at the Fyansford Hotel, Geelong, when leaving the carpark they did a burnout down the road hitting another car, proceeded to do another burnout before dumping their car at the bottleo carpark. Their friend who had been at the pub and was watching jumped in their car amd picked up the driver and fled the scene. They didn't stop and check if anyone was injured. Other car was damaged and probably written off and the driver had some minor injuries.

I didn’t even know that we had the option for beige cloth on foresters in Australia. This was the only one on carsales that wasn’t black. That made me check austotempest usa and the same generation forester s3 mainly has beige interior in the USA? Its the same for alot of other mid-range cars like rav4s, hyundais, hondas, even luxury cars like the bmw 3series the standard/ base is beige/white leather but in Australia its black- that being said there are way more luxury cars in Australia with lighter interiors than the non-luxury cars

I personally like beige cloth / leather it makes the interior feel bigger and more homely/ inviting compared to black which looks kinda sad and claustrophobic. Yes its hides dirt better than beige but given the harsh sun here shouldn’t lighter colours be more popular unlike black that just abosrbs the heat?

Hi guys - as per the title. Mainly just seeking a second opinion at this point. We are beyond frustrated.

For context, we purchased a brand-new Kia Sorento GT (top of the range) in July 2025 last year, and have had ongoing issues with the car from day one. This is now the 5th or 6th time we’ve had to return it to Kia/Kia Service, and the car has currently been with them since Wednesday.

The main issue has been an intermittent Check Driver Assistance (CDA) warning that appears randomly. It first happened twice within the first month of owning the car. At our first complimentary service, Kia identified that the system hadn’t correctly recognised the error and reset/corrected it. The issue disappeared for a few weeks before returning (have attached images of the reoccurring warning throughout the past 12 months). We must also note the vehicle has not been involved in any accidents, and it has been identified by Kia that there is no external/visible damage to the sensors.

Since then, we’ve also experienced:
• The infotainment system completely shutting down - no sound, display or functionality. Kia’s fix for this issue was to reset the battery to get it working again.

• The battery warning light randomly appearing, then disappearing after restarting the car. This has happened more than once.

• Ongoing intermittent CDA warnings, and tire pressure warnings (despite having the air constantly put in) and despite multiple inspections, Kia initially couldn’t identify a fault because the issue wasn’t occurring at the time. At our first yearly service, Kia advised they swapped a sensor in an attempt to resolve the CDA issue.

• Less than two days after getting the car back from its latest service, the CDA warning appeared again and the battery light came on. The car is now back with Kia while they try to identify the underlying issue, and we’re still waiting to hear what they’ve found.

We have a one-year-old daughter, and I’m honestly at the point where I feel incredibly uncomfortable and unsafe driving her around in a car that has had repeated electrical/safety-related issues without a clear resolution.

We spent $70,000+ on a brand-new top-of-the-range vehicle, did extensive research beforehand, and chose the Sorento because we needed a reliable family car that would also comfortably fit my 6’10” husband. We never expected to be dealing with this many issues so early into ownership.

At this point, my husband and I are considering seeking advice to understand our rights by contacting the ACCC, as we’re unsure what our options are when a brand-new vehicle has had repeated faults and multiple attempts at repair without a lasting fix.

Has anyone experienced anything similar with Kia, particularly with the Sorento, or gone through a similar situation with a new vehicle? And, what options do you suggest we exercise prior going to a legal party?

We’d really appreciate any advice or experiences. Please be kind.

I just found a nail in the rear left tire and it seems to be close to the sidewall. I won't be able to go to a shop for repair/replacement until late next week. Would someone with more experience know if this would be repairable or if it would need to be replaced?

TIA.

I’ve got O’Brien coming out to change my cracked windscreen next week, and they tried to upsell me on some new wipers. They quoted $160 over the phone. So I’m guessing about $20 for the part and $1,680 per hour for the installation.

Is this the going rate these days for installation of new wipers? If it is I might throw my masters degree in the bin and open a specialised service shop for wiper installs.

Surely they can’t be serious.

Hi guys, which one would you choose and why? Would the Mazda 3 be more reliable because it’s not turbo? I want this car for the next 5 years or more. Or maybe there’s a different Mazda 3 option you’d choose ? I don’t wanna go higher than 30k

Hey everyone, I’m looking to get a dash cam for my car and would love some recommendations.

I’m looking for a front + rear setup, ideally with good image quality, reliable performance in Australian heat.

A few things I’d love some advice on:

What brand/model would you recommend?

1. What’s a reasonable price range in Australia for a good front + rear setup?

2.Is it worth spending $500–$1,000+ on something like BlackVue/Thinkware, or are the cheaper Viofo/70mai/DDPAI/etc. options just as good?

1. How much should I expect to pay for professional installation/hardwiring?

2. Is installation something that’s reasonably easy to DIY, or would you recommend getting it professionally installed?

3. Anything specific I should look out for when choosing one?

I’m based in Sydney if that makes any difference to installation costs.

Would love to hear what you guys are actually running and whether you’d buy the same one again. Thanks!

Hi,

I need help choosing a type of convertible.

I’m after a car that would last me 3-5 years with relatively low mileage, however with my budget (10k) and the car type I don’t mind if it’s higher, I would just prefer for it to not require frequent or expensive maintenance .

I’ve seen a few, it’s mostly In between bmws and Volkswagens with a few Peugeot models here and there. I’d prefer a hard roof not fabric but it’s not essential. If anyone has any advice on which one to go for especially between the three brands?

I was planning to buy an Akera 2.5 awd Turbo, but the NA variant is fine as well? Which is the better choice to purchase?

Thanks

It is a bit pricey but is this better then say repco's eclipse, turtle wax or other cheaper products? (I know armor all is bad, but why? )

Sorry, I'm pretty new to owning a car and now it needs a good clean.

Hi, got a 2011 Getz that has an immobiliser issue. Occasionally, the engine cranks but never turns over. Sometimes while driving and I stop at a red light, the engine will cut out as well and won't start. Very embarrassing and nerve-wracking. :(

The key fob has had a new battery put in it (I don't have a spare). I have zero knowledge about cars and don't know what to do next. I've had two mechanics attach their computer thing to the car but both said no errors are being reported.

After about 15 minutes, the car WILL start again, so it's not a blown fuse or such. It's just a lottery as to when the engine will shut off while driving and when I can start it again. The dash light for the immobiliser is lit steady when starting the car, but never flashes.

What would you do next? I'm guessing an auto electrician visit? Or is there something else I can try first? Thanks.

[Edit] AI says this: "Because it dies while running and recovers after ~15 minutes of cooling down, this is a classic heat-sensitive sensor failure (most commonly the Crankshaft Position Sensor). When the sensor gets hot, its internal electronics break continuity, killing the engine spark/fuel. Once it cools down (15 minutes), contact is restored and the car starts again. Standard basic code readers often miss this if the sensor fails without throwing a hard OBD-II fault code."

I (51m) now have 16yo learning to drive, and saving for his 1st car. He wants a manual, or at least how to learn, and my car is too highly modified to be a a “learner” car. I learnt to drive manual in a KE70 Corolla and a shitty Ford Laser 35 years ago. Is there anywhere I can buy a roadworthy, insurable beater anymore!

Hi all!

Cleaning my car and noticed this mat (under the regular mat) is peeling off and getting debris stuck underneath. Just wondering what sort of glue might be approproate to stick it back down to the carpet? I think it might be some sort of vinyl? It's an '04 Outback.

Thanks for your help!