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jackbhoy

markymark21 wrote: »

Nah in Melbourne most shops will only have standard lengths, e.g 32 inch waist will only come with a 32 inch leg. Pain in the hole If your a short arse like me. Although Topman do different lengths, there's only so many skinny chinos you can own

Many places (Levi's store for example) will alter leg length for free anyway. I am 33 inch leg so has always been pain to get correct length.

Someone mentioned Dejour in Brunswick in earlier post. You do get a good fit but some of denim quality is fairly average. I bought a dark pair a few months ago and colour faded and started to wear really badly on ass and knees after couple of short bike rides down to pub.

markymark21

jackbhoy wrote: »

Many places (Levi's store for example) will alter leg length for free anyway. I am 33 inch leg so has always been pain to get correct length.

Really? I was in the Levi's store in Harbour Town the other day and they never mentioned that. I'll have to try and chance my arm with them.. Although considering the discount you get they'll probably tell me to jog on

Someone mentioned Dejour in Brunswick in earlier post. You do get a good fit but some of denim quality is fairly average. I bought a dark pair a few months ago and colour faded and started to wear really badly on ass and knees after couple of short bike rides down to pub.

I was in the Levi's store in Harbour Town the other day and they never mentioned that. I'll have to try and chance my arm with them.. Although considering the discount you get they'll probably tell me to jog on

Is Dejour not worth it then?

karl bracken

The Aussie wrote: »

Even with the previous system the first thing people looked at was the number plate, that was ridiculous.the new system is even more FCUKING RIDICULOUS.
I'm glad it's fallen flat and is now a laughing stock.

Why would year after milage not be one of the major factors for buying a new car?

The Aussie

karl bracken wrote: »

Why would year after milage not be one of the major factors for buying a new car?

Because the year is not as important as the condition of the car, you can have a 2005 model in better condition than a 2008 of the exact same model car that is purely down to the attitude of the owner/drver.

A high mileage (highway) car with a proper scheduled maintenance programme is better than a low mileage city car that is driven cold for shorter distances with start and stop driving (80-90% of engine wear happens before engine is at warm running temperature). Also if you consider a properly maintained modern engine should in theory be good for upwards of 400K miles a 2003 engine should not even be half way through its running life, on my 1949 Land Rover I'm rebuilding it only has 189K on the clock and the bores are immaculate on it, I would say that that engine will be good for at least 500K given proper maintenance.

So year and mileage should only be a part considerations in a bigger picture, but when the year of the car is the only consideration and a 10 year old car that can still pass a NCT is considered as to old, there is something completely wrong with the picture.

jackbhoy

markymark21 wrote: »

I was in the Levi's store in Harbour Town the other day and they never mentioned that. I'll have to try and chance my arm with them.. Although considering the discount you get they'll probably tell me to jog on

Is Dejour not worth it then?

The Levi's in Melbourne Central certainly offer it. They get the little alterations kiosk downstairs to do it.

Dejour is ok, the fit is certainly as good as you'll get but I have had mixed experiences with denim quality with them. I suppose for $40-50 it is still good value, but with free alterations and regular 50% off sales in Levi's I find them better option personally.

danotroy

jackbhoy wrote: »

Dejour is ok, the fit is certainly as good as you'll get but I have had mixed experiences with denim quality with them. I suppose for $40-50 it is still good value, QUOTE]

its great value and the fit is great. But if your looking for a pair of jeans that last a good few years you should go with levis. ive had 4 pairs of dejour jeans had 2 pairs since dec 2011 and one of them has a hole right under one of the front pockets, the other pair which i wore more frequently are perfect. the other two pairs i ended up cutting into shorts for the summer they are both in perfect nick after being worn to work cycled in and swam in on occasion. in short cheap custom fitted average quality jeans go for dejour if you want quality denim that will last years but a standard fit go to levis.

danotroy

markymark21 wrote: »

I was in the Levi's store in Harbour Town the other day and they never mentioned that.

:eek: :eek: :eek: what were you down there for? That place is a travesty, must of been an irish property developer involved there somewhere along the line.