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      07-11-2023, 02:14 AM   #1
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Thinking of moving over, what's it like in Melbourne?

In NZ but strongly likely going to move over to Melbourne. I visited for the first time a few months ago and took a car out for the day. Went northwest into Blackspur forest I think it's called. It was alright but short lived and not an epic drive.

Got me looking and thinking more and I just didn't get good vibes about the roads in VIC?
Then you hear about how Draconian police/road laws are.

Short of joining the BMW club which appears very well organised and something I'd likely do to do track/advanced training days (currently don't track, did Millbrook once back in UK) what's it like to own a performance car in the state?

Are there good drives?

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Yes plenty. Join the Drivemasters Australia FB group and Melbourne F87 Owners FB group - plenty of drives get organised.

I would say for a major capital city, Melbourne and greater Victoria has a pretty great road system.

Of course it won't compare to NZ South Island with the massive lakes around every corner but there's still plenty to discover.
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Thanks very much.

I toured the South Island in my car, it's a freak of nature..one of the best drives of my life was there, think it was called inland road just after Kaikoura.
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Hi what's the F87 Melbourne group known as as can't seem to locate them on FB?

The other one I have applied for, thanks.
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      07-17-2023, 05:59 PM   #5
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Hi what's the F87 Melbourne group known as as can't seem to locate them on FB?

The other one I have applied for, thanks.
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Nice cheers Atlas, hopefully can join though living in NZ!
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