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Subaru XV 2.0i-S – long-term – Week 9
I finally got the Armor All Custom Shield Coating applied to the side of the Subaru XV 2.0i-S long-termer. Well, I got a little bit of it done…
Subaru XV 2.0i-S – Long-Term – Week 8
Okay, so the Subaru XV has a reversing camera but no reversing sensors and thus, no audible warning for when you’re about to bump the car behind. Bugger. Welcome to Week 8.
Toyota 86 review long-term – update 2
My 2012 Toyota 86 has just rolled past 40,000 glorious kilometers so it’s time for a bit of an update, and that starts with the maintenance…
Subaru XV 2.0i-S – Long-Term – Week 7
This week I discovered the XV offers a two-speed rear windscreen wiper. Wow. And have been left wondering if the leather interior is tough enough.
Subaru XV 2.0i-S – Long-Term – Week 6
After driving the Subaru XV off-road last week I’ve been left wondering whether I should get some vinyl wrap to keep it safe from scratches. Welcome to week 6.
2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – Long-Term – Week 5
This week we took our 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S out into the bush and the cheeky thing cocked its wheel – that must make it a proper off-roader? Welcome to week 5.
2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – long-term – Week 4
This week we took our 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S out into the bush and got it properly muddy – and it’s left us wanting to push it even harder off road. Welcome to week 4.
Toyota 86 long-term review – Welcome
Our Robert Pepper has owned his Toyota 86 for more than 12 months – so he knows what he likes and doesn’t like. Read his Toyota 86 long-term review.
2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – week 3
Meet our rugged looking, all-wheel driving and very green, 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – week 3.
2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – Week 2
Meet our new team member, the rugged looking, all-wheel driving and very green, 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S – week 2.
2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S long-term – week 1
Meet our new team member, the rugged looking, all-wheel driving and very green, 2014 Subaru XV 2.0i-S.
May 12: Hyundai i30 SR Long Term Review
Tony Bosworth is struggling with the headlights on his Hyundai i30 SR long termer. He says they’re not bright enough and he’s not the only one.
May: Hyundai i30 SR long term review
It’s taken just six months for Tony Bosworth to clock-up 15,000km in the long term Hyundai i30SR and that’s led to its first full service at a miserly $219.
Week 6: Long-term Hyundai i30SR
Having to fill the SR up with fuel more than once a week is getting a bit wearing, says Tony Bosworth, who also returns to the issue of the weak headlights.
Week 2: Jeep Grand Cherokee long-term update
This report should have been all about the Jeep Grand Cherokee’s ability off-road, but Facebook and a niggle with one of the Jeep’s active safety measures got in the way, writes Isaac Bober.