Do you get offended when ...

T3man · 28-10-2007, 11:24 AM

... some jerk refers to your AU in a derogatory manner by calling it a "taxi"?

I know that when I first bought mine I jokingly told all my mates I'd just bought a new taxi. And if someone wants to joke with me about it I'm quite happy to do so ... nothing wrong with a bit of jibing for fun.

However I get really p!ssed off with the bogans who don't even know the first thing about AUs and they start putting sh!t on it because it's "just a taxi"!

I enjoy informing them that the AU taxi spelt the death-knell for Commodore taxis all around the country. BECAUSE the AU was simply the most reliable and cheapest taxi to operate. Thousands of taxi-drivers can't be wrong. And, if the most reliable car in the country happens to be the basis on which my T-Series was built, then I'm pretty happy with that.

falzoony · 28-10-2007, 11:32 AM

I know what you mean. My cars just a forte so it is really like a taxi but when people (especially holden people) try putting my car down for being a taxi I tell them that AU's are taxi's for a reason. Thats why you don't see many VT/X taxi's because the taxi companies don't want huge repair bills.
When people try and say a car is a taxi in a bad way that just shows how little they know. Taxi's do around 4000km's a week(so I've heard) If a car can put up with that they must be good.

StealthAu · 28-10-2007, 11:46 AM

The last Comodore cab I saw was a vs a decade ago. 5 years since an Au was built and they still seem to be a strong percentage of the cabs, In area's I've been recently I'd say around 50/50 with the B series cabs. Who gives a rat's what people call your cars odds are the people hanging crap on them couldn't afford a T3 let alone 2

Racecraft · 28-10-2007, 11:47 AM

I own four old AU"s that still pound the streets, I already have 2 BF evolutions in the driveway awaiting fit out atm. It will be a sad day when I retire my last AU :(

Jokular · 28-10-2007, 11:53 AM

I get a little worked up when my 21c at work gives me a jibe about owning an au.
For the rest of the day I usually have him scrubbing out rubbish bins and coolrooms

I then remember how proud he is to own a totally stocko vz crummydore and laugh to myself. It is the most boring looking car I have ever seen.
At least my au2 xr6 has a unique look compared to his piece of carp.

Mark One · 28-10-2007, 12:50 PM

Nope, not at all. Its a complement, they don't use unreliable cars as taxis.

trick_xd · 28-10-2007, 01:04 PM

Yep , I hate it when people call my car a taxi..

I hate it most at the drags ... But after a run or 2 They don't say crap then.

**Whoosha** · 28-10-2007, 01:06 PM

MMM.. a 13sec. taxi will do me

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Bucknaked · 28-10-2007, 01:16 PM

I think the day I get offended by someone poking fun at a car, is the day I need to go into therapy.

: They don't have a pulse, they are just a car. Mode of transport.

Tickford Kid · 28-10-2007, 01:19 PM

I've had my TS50 called a Fairmont with a body kit aswell.
Love the old rattler AU!

Orbit · 28-10-2007, 01:52 PM

haha...i think you need to harden up a bit if you get offended at what somebody thinks.

burnz · 28-10-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by stockoau

The last Comodore cab I saw was a vs a decade ago. 5 years since an Au was built and they still seem to be a strong percentage of the cabs, In area's I've been recently I'd say around 50/50 with the B series cabs. Who gives a rat's what people call your cars odds are the people hanging crap on them couldn't afford a T3 let alone 2

come to sydney fairlaine/calias/ltd/stato's/senators.
(prestege cab's)

FGII-XR6 · 28-10-2007, 02:07 PM

so i've got a taxi well i drive cabs and i've seen AUs retired at 800 or 900 000 Ks and still in service as an everyday road car . find a crummydore that can do that !

burnz · 28-10-2007, 02:15 PM

all the cars i've had (ford/holden)
maintanance and service "WILL" see them exceed a million k's

TIC-302 · 28-10-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I think the day I get offended by someone poking fun at a car, is the day I need to go into therapy.

: They don't have a pulse, they are just a car. Mode of transport.

true.

I got a mate who is a holden freak and he often refers to my xr8 as a cab.... but we have a good laugh about it.

but what really pi55es me off when he starts to talk about the AU's V8Supercar history, low race wins, low round wins, No championships and NO BATHURST WINs in 4+ years of competition.

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trick_xd · 28-10-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Whoosha

MMM.. a 13sec. taxi will do me

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Do ya think I will get the 12 easy when it looks like this ??

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Then see how many people want to go for a ride in the "taxi"

FGII-XR6 · 28-10-2007, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by burnz

all the cars i've had (ford/holden)
maintanance and service "WILL" see them exceed a million k's

I defy you to find a crummydore with 900 000ks on it's original engine that has never had the head's off it the crappy V6 in these POS will never even get close to this with even the best servicing. my favourite cab ( an AU) that was recently retired had just over 900 on retiring and had never had the head off it is still in use as a daily drive by the cab owner and he recons it's the best run around he's ever had

burnz · 28-10-2007, 04:22 PM

my old VL had 1.25 mill on it b4 it was stolen and burnt

burnz · 28-10-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by au3xr6

I defy you to find a crummydore with 900 000ks on it's original engine that has never had the head's off it the crappy V6 in these POS will never even get close to this with even the best servicing. my favourite cab ( an AU) that was recently retired had just over 900 on retiring and had never had the head off it is still in use as a daily drive by the cab owner and he recons it's the best run around he's ever had

as for the v6 perhapse you should look at the dash of the cummy at yourlocal supermarket.
you will be surprised!

waggaclint · 28-10-2007, 04:42 PM

on subject of taxi,s i seen a toyota prius cab the other day hey i had to look twice.....
there are a few gettn round perth..the goverment offers some rebate or something for green cars....

burnz · 28-10-2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by waggaclint

on subject of taxi,s i seen a toyota prius cab the other day hey i had to look twice.....
there are a few gettn round perth..the goverment offers some rebate or something for green cars....

good piont
i seen one yesterday ...with a black exhaust (inside)
whitch indecat's the engine is running more than the battery's
and plobabaly running rich.

waggaclint · 28-10-2007, 04:50 PM

yeah im pretty sure a straight gas falcon is better for the envirment than a prius hey and its got heaps more room to....

burnz · 28-10-2007, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by waggaclint

yeah im pretty sure a straight gas falcon is better for the envirment than a prius hey and its got heaps more room to....

areed
the pius cost to recouperate is ten year's +
for a taxi dunno?
not worth it untill price drops. and/or 300kw at the bag's is standard

**Whoosha** · 28-10-2007, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by trick_xd

Do ya think I will get the 12 easy when it looks like this ??

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Then see how many people want to go for a ride in the "taxi"

It"s a given once you fit your "CAB CHARGE" roof light an your door stickers

and yes put me down for a 12 sec ride to pls........

TURBOTAXI · 28-10-2007, 05:35 PM

I sort of cant get upset.

FGII-XR6 · 28-10-2007, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by burnz

my old VL had 1.25 mill on it b4 it was stolen and burnt

on the original untouched engine? dream on. and why if as your avatar says you own a hoden are you here slumming it i would have thought you would have felt more at home with a crummydore forum

Mark351 · 28-10-2007, 05:57 PM

Just tell them that in Germany they use Mercedes and BMWs as taxis - because taxi owners know what's reliable and what isn't...

QIK006 · 28-10-2007, 06:14 PM

I think that you deserves A Tiara, it took a lot of Guts to say that somebody is hurting your feelings by saying mean things about your car, Harden up or go and buy a dress to match your "I am a little princess crown"

burnz · 28-10-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by au3xr6

on the original untouched engine? dream on. and why if as your avatar says you own a hoden are you here slumming it i would have thought you would have felt more at home with a crummydore forum

oh dear you certainly give ford a bad name.
nothing can do the K's but ford!!!!!!

you are limited sir "limited"

V3RSAC3 · 28-10-2007, 06:25 PM

i get it all the time ... the guys at skool are pretty much all w@nk3rs and can find anything to diss it! ... people call it a taxi ... but im like, umm it's a fairmont?? its not white, and whats wrog with that? you will go through 3 engines in my 1!!!