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22-05-2013, 11:53 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

I do; defer your outdoorsiness to a time when you can afford something a bit more capable. 'Sides, why should maintenance, mileage or fuel...

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22-05-2013, 11:41 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

What place? Casual discussion? Sure... Also, just for you: :D It's a substandard vehicle introduced in wider markets in order to...

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22-05-2013, 11:32 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Here you go.

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22-05-2013, 11:23 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

I stated quite specifically what I base that on in the bit of my post you chose not to quote. Sure, there's a market for it. There's also a market...

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22-05-2013, 10:57 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Cheap things sell; people are taking strain. It's a moot point when considering quality though.

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22-05-2013, 10:55 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Ye gads, the Etios is shockingly horrid. I'd rather walk through broken glass... I don't know how anyone happily parts with their money for such a...

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22-05-2013, 10:45 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Afrihost Uncapped ADSL Feedback in ADSL ISP Discussions

Also better for you to remove his email address from your reply so that it'll matter if he does the same with his original post. ;)

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22-05-2013, 10:41 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread BBC Devon Promotes Dangerously Deluded HIV Homeopaths in Africa in Health, Wealth, Leisure and Relationships

That **** deserves to be knee-capped. Cue the defenders of delusions in 3... 2...

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22-05-2013, 10:39 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread F1 2013 thread in Sports

I love, love Spa but if you're sitting next to the track I'd rather be at Monaco. 78 laps vs 44... almost twice the value. :D

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22-05-2013, 10:33 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Not sure why it's relevant, but I love rambling on 'bout cars, so: Currently driving a Picasso diesel, because after much consideration - and because...

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22-05-2013, 10:08 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Who to vote for. in Off Topic

No, because they're a) not rotten to the core, and b) the largest not-the-ANC.

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22-05-2013, 10:06 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Sure, but it's a product specifically designed for, and built in, 'emerging' markets. I'll give it a wide, wide berth... things'll be falling off...

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22-05-2013, 09:42 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Who to vote for. in Off Topic

Don't forget to feel all smug because you're 'making a stand' while relinquishing the little power to influence affairs you actually have.

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22-05-2013, 09:27 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Who to vote for. in Off Topic

Vote for the strongest opposition, or have a braai and continue watching your country circle the drain.

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22-05-2013, 09:22 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread SAPS website hacked - personal information leaked in News and Current Affairs

Actual details (contact info, etc) were also compromised... A lot of it.

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22-05-2013, 09:15 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

... and Romania, and Brazil, and Colombia, and Russia...

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22-05-2013, 09:13 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Psychics - real or not in Off Topic

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22-05-2013, 08:43 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Hyundai Accent steering problem in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Light steering's one thing, steering that feels disconnected is quite another; the latter implies that the car does not react perfectly to steering...

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22-05-2013, 08:21 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Trading in a car in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

It's the roughest of guidelines; I bought a car in 2011 for less than your website reckons it should trade for today.

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22-05-2013, 08:10 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Trading in a car in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Trade-in, or so-called 'book' values, are used as a guideline by dealers and are largely useless in determining what you'll actually be offered.

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22-05-2013, 07:13 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Trading in a car in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Sit down when they tell you... you're not going to like it. A car takes its biggest knock in value in its first year, and 15,000km on a 2012 model...

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22-05-2013, 07:06 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread SAPS website hacked, sensitive information leaked online: reports in Broadband and IT News

@DomainerAnon - go tell the little ****tard he dun goofed and perhaps he'll be a bit more circumspect next time. Or, he'll likely continue being an...

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21-05-2013, 06:05 PM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

Looking at where the Duster is assembled, if only more than the badge were French. :p That, and I'm not convinced French = bad any more...

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21-05-2013, 05:20 PM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Please sign this petition and share - VOETSAK MONSATAN! GET OUT OF AFRICA! in Off Topic

Starting or promoting petitions on matters one obviously does not understand at all should be grounds for jail time. Morons.

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21-05-2013, 10:33 AM

jsheed_sa replied to a thread How to get fit and stay fit in Health, Wealth, Leisure and Relationships

Check out 'The Armory' in Woodstock. I signed up to take part in charity boxing match in july. So far i'm 1.5 months in out of 3 months (3 months is...

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20-05-2013, 09:29 AM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Psychics - real or not in Off Topic

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18-05-2013, 01:23 PM

HapticSimian replied to a thread Psychics - real or not in Off Topic

If, with today's easy access to information, you even for a nanosecond consider that there is perhaps something other than deception (sometimes,...

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17-05-2013, 08:38 PM

carstensdj started a thread educational software for primary school in Software

Hi all, Someone I know works at a primary school and wants to get software that teaches the kids how to: - Use the internet and how to search...

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17-05-2013, 07:21 PM

HapticSimian replied to a poll Diesel powered car owners: Will you next car be a petrol or diesel? in Motoring and Transportation: Cars, Bikes and Planes

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15-05-2013, 08:37 PM

carstensdj replied to a thread EPL Fantasy League OFFICIAL! 12/13 Season in Soccer | Football

So... Has everyone got their final team ready yet for the big final? :)

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