Buying a new car in Australia.
May 18th 2014, 5:49 pm
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Typical conversion costs range from $2,000 to $3,950 depending on the type of vehicle and type of system fitted.
http://www.autogassystems.com.au/faqs/
LPG Vehicle Conversion Grant
There are two different grants available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria:
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/progra...s/default.aspx
From 1 July 2011, LPG Vehicle Scheme claims are capped at 25,000 eligible claims in each financial year, for the duration of the scheme to 30 June 2014.
Should the cap be reached before the end of a financial year, application processing will continue, and eligible claims will be paid in the following financial year.
Claims can be lodged up to 12 months from the date of conversion or the date a new vehicle is bought.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/cust...vehicle-scheme
http://www.autogassystems.com.au/faqs/
LPG Vehicle Conversion Grant
There are two different grants available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria:
- $1,000 for the LPG conversion of a used, registered vehicle completed between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2014; or
- $2,000 for the purchase of a new vehicle fitted with LPG before first registration, completed by 30 June 2014.
http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/progra...s/default.aspx
From 1 July 2011, LPG Vehicle Scheme claims are capped at 25,000 eligible claims in each financial year, for the duration of the scheme to 30 June 2014.
Should the cap be reached before the end of a financial year, application processing will continue, and eligible claims will be paid in the following financial year.
Claims can be lodged up to 12 months from the date of conversion or the date a new vehicle is bought.
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/cust...vehicle-scheme
That's super! Thanks for that.
May 18th 2014, 10:04 pm
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Since I posted the link it's gone from $3000 and something to > $15000. I think I'll stop bidding 
What colour do you plan to get? 
What colour do you plan to get?
May 18th 2014, 10:07 pm
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Red and black are my favourite colours but I'm not in a position to be fussy.
May 19th 2014, 2:56 am
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Chris I would say that older UK cars are either restored or were well-looked after - and the more classic the car the more likely it was looked after (or restored). A UK classic will often have rust spots unseen or unnoticed. Rust simply is not really an issue in Australia.
The reality though is that dumping salt on roads is an endeavour that will effect cars which even salt-air around Australian coasts can not replicate. Rust-proofing is significantly better now of course.
We have an old Falcon and on a run it does not use a lot of fuel.
Ours is probably the last in the village and it is quite tatty as the UV has got to it over the last 10 years - it was parked with the bonnet up into the sun. Apart from that it has been our most reliable and least expensive car - yes we did the head about 5 years ago. We also could not have done without the large boot so am glad we did not buy a small Jap car only to have replaced it when the family got bigger.
I would not buy another one now as we need 4wd just to park in country properties and in houses - no joke- (so we will get a CRV sized car next) but there are so many of Falcons and Commodores that you can get a bargain. Great for families with 2 kids who want to tow and cruise around on highways and country roads. The latest Commodores are also extremely good-looking cars in my opinion - best in class infact.
The reality though is that dumping salt on roads is an endeavour that will effect cars which even salt-air around Australian coasts can not replicate. Rust-proofing is significantly better now of course.
We have an old Falcon and on a run it does not use a lot of fuel.
Ours is probably the last in the village and it is quite tatty as the UV has got to it over the last 10 years - it was parked with the bonnet up into the sun. Apart from that it has been our most reliable and least expensive car - yes we did the head about 5 years ago. We also could not have done without the large boot so am glad we did not buy a small Jap car only to have replaced it when the family got bigger.
I would not buy another one now as we need 4wd just to park in country properties and in houses - no joke- (so we will get a CRV sized car next) but there are so many of Falcons and Commodores that you can get a bargain. Great for families with 2 kids who want to tow and cruise around on highways and country roads. The latest Commodores are also extremely good-looking cars in my opinion - best in class infact.
May 19th 2014, 5:56 am
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Whwn buying a 2nd hand car avoid the Bogan Yank wrecks: the Falcon and Commodore - especially those converted to that excuse of a fuel, LPG
Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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May 19th 2014, 6:57 am
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Another reason cars here hold their value is new car 'vanity'. In the UK you can see from the Registration number how old the vehicle is, in Australia you can't. Your neighbours BMW might be 6 years old, or 2 years old - you would never know. Less reason to want to upgrade and keep up with the Jones's.
May 19th 2014, 9:06 am
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Whwn buying a 2nd hand car avoid the Bogan Yank wrecks: the Falcon and Commodore - especially those converted to that excuse of a fuel, LPG
Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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Again, we were suprised how few sedans can easily take 3 seats.
Yes I believe you can - but an old car can be registered in a year in a new State and all of a sudden it has this year's plate! If anything it's easier perhaps as the UK seems to have got more complicated with plates!
May 19th 2014, 10:08 am
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May 19th 2014, 10:10 am
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May 19th 2014, 8:36 pm
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Re: Buying a new car in Australia.
Whwn buying a 2nd hand car avoid the Bogan Yank wrecks: the Falcon and Commodore - especially those converted to that excuse of a fuel, LPG
Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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Get a good 2nd hand Golf/Mazda 6 etc diesel - so a well built German or Japanese car with real fuel economy, range, power, handling etc
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Chris, yes, it is.
