Good value second hand family car?
Jan 5th 2004, 2:32 pm
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Good value second hand family car?
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate with 130,000 miles on the clock, that cost me £2000 3 years ago and has given me no trouble since. So I'm not after anything flash, just cheap and reliable.
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
Jan 5th 2004, 3:55 pm
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The Red Book
1992 HOLDEN COMMODORE
average kms 170,000 - 210,000
trade in price guide* $2,900 - $4,000
national average price - private sale* $3,800 - $5,800
1992 HOLDEN COMMODORE
average kms 170,000 - 210,000
trade in price guide* $2,900 - $4,000
national average price - private sale* $3,800 - $5,800
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Jan 5th 2004, 4:56 pm
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Whatever you do... STAY AWAY from the EA Ford Falcon (1988-early 1991).
Jan 5th 2004, 7:21 pm
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Re: Good value second hand family car?
Originally posted by pangit
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate with 130,000 miles on the clock, that cost me £2000 3 years ago and has given me no trouble since. So I'm not after anything flash, just cheap and reliable.
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate with 130,000 miles on the clock, that cost me £2000 3 years ago and has given me no trouble since. So I'm not after anything flash, just cheap and reliable.
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
Jan 5th 2004, 8:18 pm
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spot on
yeah for a reliable, value car I don't think you could go past the camry...
and it sure does fit the "Family" title...
go the cardies!!!
and it sure does fit the "Family" title...
go the cardies!!!
Jan 5th 2004, 8:22 pm
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Re: Good value second hand family car?
Originally posted by pangit
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate with 130,000 miles on the clock, that cost me £2000 3 years ago and has given me no trouble since. So I'm not after anything flash, just cheap and reliable.
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate with 130,000 miles on the clock, that cost me £2000 3 years ago and has given me no trouble since. So I'm not after anything flash, just cheap and reliable.
Perhaps the Holden Commodore? Are Holdens/Fords significantly cheaper than imports due to being made in Oz? Or should I also look at Japanese cars?
I know second hand values are much higher than in UK, so I'm thinking of spending around AU$10-15K. Would I get something equivalent for this price?
Lots of questions - sorry. Any advice from those of you already in Oz would be much appreciated.
Pangit
Jan 5th 2004, 8:26 pm
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Re: Good value second hand family car?
Originally posted by Amazulu
Go for a Japanese car, not an Aussie car if you want reliability.
Go for a Japanese car, not an Aussie car if you want reliability.
Try www.autotrader.com.au and see what comes up in that price range.
Jan 6th 2004, 10:09 am
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I don't mind being in the cardy and slippers brigade! After all, I'm a Passat driver here in the UK!!
The Camry sounds just right for me, thanks for the advice folks!
The Camry sounds just right for me, thanks for the advice folks!
Jan 6th 2004, 12:40 pm
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Re: Good value second hand family car?
Originally posted by pangit
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate
What would be a good value, reliable family estate/wagon in Oz? To give you an idea of what I'm after, I currently drive (in the UK) a 1992 VW Passat estate
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Jan 6th 2004, 2:25 pm
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I have a workmate from NZ and he says to be careful of second hand Japanese imports particulary if they begin with M ie Mitsibushi, Mazda etc. Apparently the Japs thrash their cars to death, also parts can be hard to come by.
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Jan 7th 2004, 8:07 am
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Originally posted by migrantoz
I have a workmate from NZ and he says to be careful of second hand Japanese imports particulary if they begin with M ie Mitsibushi, Mazda etc. Apparently the Japs thrash their cars to death, also parts can be hard to come by.
Allegedly
I have a workmate from NZ and he says to be careful of second hand Japanese imports particulary if they begin with M ie Mitsibushi, Mazda etc. Apparently the Japs thrash their cars to death, also parts can be hard to come by.
Allegedly
Jan 7th 2004, 9:17 am
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Originally posted by evorobin
Mitsubishi are made in adelaide so won't be imports. Just a warning about ageing commodores the build is a tad shoddy and falcon's are famous for their thirst and also very ugly. Coming from a Passat the FWD Magna layout will be familiar for it's understeer:lecture:
Mitsubishi are made in adelaide so won't be imports. Just a warning about ageing commodores the build is a tad shoddy and falcon's are famous for their thirst and also very ugly. Coming from a Passat the FWD Magna layout will be familiar for it's understeer:lecture:
Jan 7th 2004, 9:27 am
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Is the Camry also built in Oz?
I believe you can also get it slightly cheaper rebadged as a Holden Apollo. Is there any disadvantage of this compared with the Camry?
I believe you can also get it slightly cheaper rebadged as a Holden Apollo. Is there any disadvantage of this compared with the Camry?
