Taxi Vehicle Replacements. - Page 3

**aussiblue** · 11-03-2016, 08:52 PM

Perth streets are littered with these horrible Chinese things

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/gr...128-31kfp.html

Brazen · 11-03-2016, 08:56 PM

Camry Hybrid should last a long time. The petrol engine in it runs at a pretty constant range as it uses low down electric torque to help move it off the line - and extra electric power at the top end.

A Falcon auto transmission has around 1,200 moving parts but the Camry has a planetary gearset which has 9 moving parts.

Plus ongoing brake pads and rotor maintenance is very good as the regen does a lot of the braking.

The Falcon doesn't have a big battery in it though! So swings and roundabouts maybe? But even then it's supposed to be pretty reliable too.

Phildo · 11-03-2016, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

Perth streets are littered with these horrible Chinese things

DOT allowed 100 of them in Perth.

They're a crap car.

2000kg, on 278mm front discs and rear drums.

Even the Indians complain about the braking.

I would probably die in one on the first night.

DJR David · 11-03-2016, 09:29 PM

Mainly Prius or Camry here in Cairns. A few previous model Mondeo wagons as well

**aussiblue** · 11-03-2016, 10:02 PM

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DOT allowed 100 of them in Perth.

I thought it ended up being 150.

Paull · 11-03-2016, 10:58 PM

As a passenger, does it really matter? I would prefer a 2nd class ride to a 1st class walk any day of the week.

**Beastie** · 11-03-2016, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Paull

As a passenger, does it really matter? I would prefer a 2nd class ride to a 1st class walk any day of the week.

I also don't really care, so long as there is a taxi at the rank when you need one!

CoupeKing · 11-03-2016, 11:27 PM

As long as you stop by a Kebab van, I couldn't give a ^%$% if you picked me up in a wheelbarrow.

Phildo · 12-03-2016, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

I thought it ended up being 150.

There were 100 back in September. Pretty sure that no more have been dished out since then.

I can't see them taking off in Australia. Getting an Indian into a non-Toyota is one hell of a mission.

PDF: http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/media...Jul_to_Sep.pdf

Cached: http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...&ct=clnk&gl=au

Phildo · 12-03-2016, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by aussiblue

Perth streets are littered with these horrible Chinese things

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Originally Posted by Phildo

DOT allowed 100 of them in Perth.

They're a crap car.

2000kg, on 278mm front discs and rear drums.

Even the Indians complain about the braking.

I forgot to mention... that 2,000kg... on crap brakes... rides on 175 tyres.

Even a standard Falcon has 205 tyres.

Do not be in front of one of those London taxis in wet conditions.

Ben73 · 12-03-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Phildo

There were 100 back in September. Pretty sure that no more have been dished out since then.

I can't see them taking off in Australia. Getting an Indian into a non-Toyota is one hell of a mission.

Since when did Indian taxi drivers have so much power. If they want a job they should be happy with the car they are given.

malazn mafia · 12-03-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tempted

Toyota taxis = just another reason to use Uber.

Actually if the whole regulated taxi industry were to collapse, would it even be missed? Seems every driver I ride with hates his job and laments over his life story and how taxi driving was his last option. The only driver who enjoyed his job was a retired millionaire who made his wealth in real estate and enjoyed driving and drove whenever he felt like it

Express · 12-03-2016, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

The only driver who enjoyed his job was a retired millionaire who made his wealth in real estate and enjoyed driving and drove whenever he felt like it

Yep, everything is easier when you know you don't have to do it.

NX74205 · 12-03-2016, 04:51 PM

In Perth, in my experience, Camry Hybrids are rather prevalent, although there are still plenty of FG and FGII Falcons (and some BFIIIs going around too). Priuses are relatively rare, thankfully. I have not yet seen an FGX taxi but I'm sure there will be a few.

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Originally Posted by R12RT

I've been regularly seeing a MD Mondeo wagon taxi around the northern suburbs of Perth.

Wow, MD? I've only seen MCs as taxis so far, and they are few and far between.

Brazen · 12-03-2016, 05:58 PM

One of the first ever FGXs I saw was a taxi after its launch so still a little popular

I always though they should of kept building the BFIII wagon but updated with 6 speed auto for fleets and taxis.

Phildo · 12-03-2016, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Since when did Indian taxi drivers have so much power. If they want a job they should be happy with the car they are given.

The taxi industry in Perth at the moment is completely stuffed. I've got three taxis, and can't get regularly drivers.

At the moment in Perth there are more taxis than there are drivers.

I was going to sell one taxi, but a previous night driver came back last night. Dunno.

Personally, I'm going to go drive buses. Guaranteed income there. Driving a taxi in Perth at the moment is all about poverty and misery.

Franco Cozzo · 12-03-2016, 06:08 PM

There is still about a bazillion Falcon taxi's getting around Melbourne, the yellow Falcon still lives on.

Franco Cozzo · 12-03-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CoupeKing

As long as you stop by a Kebab van, I couldn't give a ^%$% if you picked me up in a wheelbarrow.

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Brazen · 12-03-2016, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phildo

Personally, I'm going to go drive buses. Guaranteed income there. Driving a taxi in Perth at the moment is all about poverty and misery.

Would you consider getting into chauffeur cars? Or just as bad?

GXL078 · 12-03-2016, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

One of the first ever FGXs I saw was a taxi after its launch so still a little popular

I always though they should of kept building the BFIII wagon but updated with 6 speed auto for fleets and taxis.

Cab owners used to retrofit BW 3 speeds to keep costs down. It became an approved swap. What would they think of a six speeder?

Phildo · 12-03-2016, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazen

Would you consider getting into chauffeur cars? Or just as bad?

Nah, it's all stuffed here in Perth.

No-ones making money out of anything in transport right now.

I hate Uber, so at least it's good to see on Uber forums that they're all whinging constantly about how little they're making.

I can't get regular drivers for my taxis.

One thing that I will try is to set up a Toyota hybrid as an SCV (ie Small Charter Vehicle). As that will be legally licenced for carrying paying passengers, it would be legal for using for Uber.

I'll buy either a Prius or Camry Hybrid, set it up as an SCV and see if I can lease it out.

From a consumer point of view, the range of choice is by far the best that it's ever been. However, those same consumers are also complaining that drivers (both Uber and taxi) don't know what they're doing.

Phildo · 12-03-2016, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Damo

There is still about a bazillion Falcon taxi's getting around Melbourne, the yellow Falcon still lives on.

Until they reach their age limit and need replacing.

I hate Toyotas, but that's the next generation of taxi.

**GasoLane** · 13-03-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Phildo

Getting an Indian into a non-Toyota is one hell of a mission.

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Originally Posted by Phildo

Until they reach their age limit and need replacing.

I hate Toyotas, but that's the next generation of taxi.

Seems to be fairly widespread.........Alice Springs Airport this morning, and yes, they were all Indian Drivers.