Does location determine car choice?

[mechanic]

Originally Posted by Brazen

I use my Camry Hybrid in South Western Queensland, does high speed dirt and creek crossings fine. Most cars can be used across a variety of environments.

That is so true. After covering most of the Eastern states and Tasmania in the last few years I'd say there's no prescribed vehicle for any area. Just as likely to see a tiny front wheel drive rice rocket in far western towns as Falcons or Holdens.

[ultvict]

Thanks all for your responses, very insightful and have given me more to think about.

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

If it floats your boat just to open the garage and see it everyday and fulfills your transport requirements then yes, why not!

That's the temptation. Something I should enjoy (test drive pending). Plus the idea of something new, that isn't a large Falcon, is exciting. Something small with a lot of go.

Originally Posted by Danny

Biased here because I'm on my 3rd RS hot hatch, 2nd Megane RS, and I love them to bits. Simply, they're an awesome car no matter what the road is doing. They're not known as the quintessential long way home hot hatch for nothing

Join up over at Ozrenaultsport Australia if you need any more info. Even if you're in Shep, you'll find something (Mt Beauty, Hotham, buffalo etc are all just up the Hume aren't they??) close-ish by.

Enjoy.

There's nothing wrong with being biased. Is there anything else you would mention about getting an RS? I'm probably looking to make it my daily drive.
Also thanks for the suggestions on those places, not too familiar with the area outside the general Shepparton area.

Originally Posted by jpblue1000

Shepparton is 45 minutes or less from winton. perfect track for a megane.
get it bought and track day it.
JP

I've never done a track day before, but with a Megane it might be worth looking into. Sounds fun!

Originally Posted by SumoDog68

If you mostly drive long straight country roads you can of course use any car you like. In reality Megane RS will do it easily but it is not what is designed for. I would pick something with big engine ,soft suspension and long wheelbase because I prefer comfort to doubling corner advisory speed limit these days.

My point exactly. I was up there earlier this week for an interview and it was long straights, pretty boring. Made me question the possibility of a Megane again, as you said it is not exactly designed for that. If I was being sensible I'd either stick with my Fairmont Ghia on LPG or upgrade to a newer Falcon. But I don't want more of the same either...

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Renault Megane is manual only - currently the Worlds best anti theft device.

Haha, had a good laugh with this one, but true. I recently watched a few things on YouTube regarding manuals, a guy listed it as a pro as 95% of Americans can't drive manual (similar stat here too).