Category: Review

  • Lotus Elise: Expectations

    Lotus Elise: Expectations

    Before I start a notation. I’ve been reminded (by the previous owner) that the Elise 111 Sport was a harder core version of the Elise. Track Oriented as it were. The prose below are my personal views of the vehicle I had everyone has their own opinion. I liked many elements of the car but…

  • Review: KTM 690 Duke. Bonkers.

    Review: KTM 690 Duke. Bonkers.

    I’ve owned my KTM Duke for almost six years now and in the world of motorcycle ownership I’d suggest that six years is considered a long time to own one bike. Certainly its twice as long as any previous bike I’ve owned so I must like it then? Well lets get some perspective first. The last…

  • Review: BMW E53 X5. Costly

    Review: BMW E53 X5. Costly

    We have now owned our X5 for over three years. I thought it was about time to do a little review especially as I was thinking about adding up all the various bills that have accrued in an effort to see just how much its cost over that time. Our vintage 2003 3.0i Sport may…

  • Review: Rainex Headlight Restorer

    Review: Rainex Headlight Restorer

    Three years ago we purchased a used BMX X5, even when we got it the headlights were suffering from the extra UV pounding down through the blue, ozone depleted Melbourne skies. Finally after many complaints and comments about ‘new headlamps’, an expensive solution with painful wiring options I decided to have a go at refurbishing…