How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
May 3rd 2004, 8:26 pm
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by pleasancefamily
It would in NZ, my Toyota Surf, 3 litre diesel, SSR-G (good model with extras), 1996, 54000kms, Jap import, great condition - cost NZD22500 which would be AUD19500.
Pollster got one similar.
Strange the two countries offer such different value for used cars.
It would in NZ, my Toyota Surf, 3 litre diesel, SSR-G (good model with extras), 1996, 54000kms, Jap import, great condition - cost NZD22500 which would be AUD19500.
Pollster got one similar.
Strange the two countries offer such different value for used cars.
Do you know I thought Pollsters' car was a good price.
Why is it that new cars seem to be better value???
May 3rd 2004, 8:34 pm
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by maxpaxx
Do you know I thought Pollsters' car was a good price.
Why is it that new cars seem to be better value???
Do you know I thought Pollsters' car was a good price.
Why is it that new cars seem to be better value???
It was rubbish.
Aus new cars not too expensive in comparison.
For that money (GBP4000) in NZ you could get a whole lot of car. I think NZ liberalised the market or something similar, ie low import duty.
May 3rd 2004, 8:54 pm
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Originally posted by Nibbs
Hi MP
If you do buy an older 4X4, get it inspected!
We don't have MOT's so these things can have serious problems that aren't visible.
There is however a statutory warranty that all licenced dealers (unlicenced do exist but not within the law) have ot give which should cover any safety related issues.
BTW I've seen some pretty nice looking Landies (Discovery) going for 2-3k more than your budget if you can stretch.
Hi MP
If you do buy an older 4X4, get it inspected!
We don't have MOT's so these things can have serious problems that aren't visible.
There is however a statutory warranty that all licenced dealers (unlicenced do exist but not within the law) have ot give which should cover any safety related issues.
BTW I've seen some pretty nice looking Landies (Discovery) going for 2-3k more than your budget if you can stretch.
May 4th 2004, 6:14 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Hi Maxine
We have just purchased a car for our daughter on the web/telephone. This website might give you an idea of the new prices and if you email them they might even have second hand cars.
www.discountnewcars.com.au
Terri
We have just purchased a car for our daughter on the web/telephone. This website might give you an idea of the new prices and if you email them they might even have second hand cars.
www.discountnewcars.com.au
Terri
Originally posted by maxpaxx
I have been looking at the variuos car sales websites.
Just wondering from peoples actual experience is it going to be possible to get a decent 4WD for $17k -$20k - not that old. I can't seem to find anything for this kind of price.
Cheers
Maxine x
I have been looking at the variuos car sales websites.
Just wondering from peoples actual experience is it going to be possible to get a decent 4WD for $17k -$20k - not that old. I can't seem to find anything for this kind of price.
Cheers
Maxine x
May 4th 2004, 6:28 am
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Originally posted by Nibbs
Hi MP
If you do buy an older 4X4, get it inspected!
We don't have MOT's so these things can have serious problems that aren't visible.
There is however a statutory warranty that all licenced dealers (unlicenced do exist but not within the law) have ot give which should cover any safety related issues.
BTW I've seen some pretty nice looking Landies (Discovery) going for 2-3k more than your budget if you can stretch.
Hi MP
If you do buy an older 4X4, get it inspected!
We don't have MOT's so these things can have serious problems that aren't visible.
There is however a statutory warranty that all licenced dealers (unlicenced do exist but not within the law) have ot give which should cover any safety related issues.
BTW I've seen some pretty nice looking Landies (Discovery) going for 2-3k more than your budget if you can stretch.
The statutory warranty doesn't last for long, and I personnaly never trust any second hand car warranty, (that must come from having worked in a car dealership once
)
May 4th 2004, 7:03 am
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Hi Max
I bought my LandRover Discovery (3.9 litre V8 if Hubby wants to know) for $15K. 1997 model, with 120K kilometres on it (nothing for a V8). Goes like shit off a shovel!!
The guy had advertised it on eBay (where you'll find quite a few decent cars) for $17K, but I talked him out of it. They DO like to haggle here! Remember to add for rego (if it needs it). Just about to renew mine at $345 for the year, but that's just the rego, not the inspection that goes with it. That will cost depending on what they find that 'needs fixing...' The inspection itself is only about $30, as far as i can remember.
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
All adds up, dunnit? I didn't have much change out of $19K by the time I'd got it on the road.
Hope this help.
I bought my LandRover Discovery (3.9 litre V8 if Hubby wants to know) for $15K. 1997 model, with 120K kilometres on it (nothing for a V8). Goes like shit off a shovel!!
The guy had advertised it on eBay (where you'll find quite a few decent cars) for $17K, but I talked him out of it. They DO like to haggle here! Remember to add for rego (if it needs it). Just about to renew mine at $345 for the year, but that's just the rego, not the inspection that goes with it. That will cost depending on what they find that 'needs fixing...' The inspection itself is only about $30, as far as i can remember.
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
All adds up, dunnit? I didn't have much change out of $19K by the time I'd got it on the road.
Hope this help.
May 4th 2004, 7:20 am
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Originally posted by downunderpom
Hi Max
I bought my LandRover Discovery (3.9 litre V8 if Hubby wants to know) for $15K. 1997 model, with 120K kilometres on it (nothing for a V8). Goes like shit off a shovel!!
The guy had advertised it on eBay (where you'll find quite a few decent cars) for $17K, but I talked him out of it. They DO like to haggle here! Remember to add for rego (if it needs it). Just about to renew mine at $345 for the year, but that's just the rego, not the inspection that goes with it. That will cost depending on what they find that 'needs fixing...' The inspection itself is only about $30, as far as i can remember.
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
All adds up, dunnit? I didn't have much change out of $19K by the time I'd got it on the road.
Hope this help.
Hi Max
I bought my LandRover Discovery (3.9 litre V8 if Hubby wants to know) for $15K. 1997 model, with 120K kilometres on it (nothing for a V8). Goes like shit off a shovel!!
The guy had advertised it on eBay (where you'll find quite a few decent cars) for $17K, but I talked him out of it. They DO like to haggle here! Remember to add for rego (if it needs it). Just about to renew mine at $345 for the year, but that's just the rego, not the inspection that goes with it. That will cost depending on what they find that 'needs fixing...' The inspection itself is only about $30, as far as i can remember.
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
All adds up, dunnit? I didn't have much change out of $19K by the time I'd got it on the road.
Hope this help.
Yeah I have looked into all the extras you have to pay - I have got those in my budget so the money I will have is just for the car.
Thats not a bad price for a discovery is it? I'll have a look on ebay!
Cheers
Max x
May 4th 2004, 7:32 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by cleo19
Hi Maxine
We have just purchased a car for our daughter on the web/telephone. This website might give you an idea of the new prices and if you email them they might even have second hand cars.
www.discountnewcars.com.au
Terri
Hi Maxine
We have just purchased a car for our daughter on the web/telephone. This website might give you an idea of the new prices and if you email them they might even have second hand cars.
www.discountnewcars.com.au
Terri
This is a really good site. I have to say I am veering towards a new car as the price for what you get with a second hand car seems off balance!
May 4th 2004, 7:51 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by maxpaxx
Thanks Terri,
This is a really good site. I have to say I am veering towards a new car as the price for what you get with a second hand car seems off balance!
Thanks Terri,
This is a really good site. I have to say I am veering towards a new car as the price for what you get with a second hand car seems off balance!
Just about every trip to the shopping centre will get your shiny, brand new car another dent, from runaway trollies to other people flinging their doors open.
The level of random car denting here is unbelievable.
May 4th 2004, 8:59 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by renth
My advice is get a reasonable second hand car.
Just about every trip to the shopping centre will get your shiny, brand new car another dent, from runaway trollies to other people flinging their doors open.
The level of random car denting here is unbelievable.
My advice is get a reasonable second hand car.
Just about every trip to the shopping centre will get your shiny, brand new car another dent, from runaway trollies to other people flinging their doors open.
The level of random car denting here is unbelievable.
LOL..
It always happens with new cars doesn't it!
When Ed got his new company car recently he returned from an appointment to find £700 worth of damage! ..and they just drove off. Unluckily for them someone saw them and wrote down their number plate..bet they had a shock when the insurance company contacted them!!
Cheers Renth
May 4th 2004, 9:22 am
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Originally posted by downunderpom
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
Also remember insurance, and there is NO SUCH THING as "3rd party, fire and theft". If you want to be covered for fire and theft you HAVE to take out fully comp. This on top of your CTP - Compulsory Third Party, which covers you for hitting other people / property, which is about $6-700.....
Compulsory Third Party Personal Injury (CTP) Insurance protects you and those driving your vehicle against claims for compensation for injury or death if you injure someone in a motor accident. If you're not insured, you could be liable for millions of dollars.
It doesn't actually cover Property damage.
May 4th 2004, 9:26 am
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In NSW and some other stated don't forget stamp duty.
May 4th 2004, 9:44 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by maxpaxx
Thanks Terri,
This is a really good site. I have to say I am veering towards a new car as the price for what you get with a second hand car seems off balance!
Thanks Terri,
This is a really good site. I have to say I am veering towards a new car as the price for what you get with a second hand car seems off balance!
That's exactly what we thought, I wish we had known about this website when we bought our 4WD a year ago.
You probably already know this but just incase, when you get a quote from any of these dealers get them to give you a detailed breakdown of all the add on's as there are quite a few.
Also don't forget to tell them about the discounts/special deals they have on offer on the website.
We didn't actually buy our car from them, but the dealer that sold us it was quite willing to match and even give us a little bit more because he wanted our business, so if you go elsewhere mention the price on discount new cars website.
Good luck
Terri
May 4th 2004, 9:49 am
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Re: How Much 'Really' for a decent car?
Originally posted by cleo19
Maxine
That's exactly what we thought, I wish we had known about this website when we bought our 4WD a year ago.
You probably already know this but just incase, when you get a quote from any of these dealers get them to give you a detailed breakdown of all the add on's as there are quite a few.
Also don't forget to tell them about the discounts/special deals they have on offer on the website.
We didn't actually buy our car from them, but the dealer that sold us it was quite willing to match and even give us a little bit more because he wanted our business, so if you go elsewhere mention the price on discount new cars website.
Good luck
Terri
Maxine
That's exactly what we thought, I wish we had known about this website when we bought our 4WD a year ago.
You probably already know this but just incase, when you get a quote from any of these dealers get them to give you a detailed breakdown of all the add on's as there are quite a few.
Also don't forget to tell them about the discounts/special deals they have on offer on the website.
We didn't actually buy our car from them, but the dealer that sold us it was quite willing to match and even give us a little bit more because he wanted our business, so if you go elsewhere mention the price on discount new cars website.
Good luck
Terri
Thanks Terri!
May 4th 2004, 11:49 am
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Originally posted by maxpaxx
I think thats a good thing about Aus - don't you?
Here everyone seems to want to out-do the nextdoor neighbour with a better car (we all know they are on HP so whats the difference!) I don't subscribe to buying on HP I'm afraid and if I have spare cash it's always goes into property where you get a return on your money! Hence I drive around in my little M reg Punto - but I thought I would treat myself and the girls to a bit more comfort and power steering and as I am a short ass I thought a 4wd being high up would be nice!
What do you think I would have to pay to get a Honda CRV or a Nissan x-trail or something like that...it really depends on what more we can save between now and September!
Thanks yvsie x
I think thats a good thing about Aus - don't you?
Here everyone seems to want to out-do the nextdoor neighbour with a better car (we all know they are on HP so whats the difference!) I don't subscribe to buying on HP I'm afraid and if I have spare cash it's always goes into property where you get a return on your money! Hence I drive around in my little M reg Punto - but I thought I would treat myself and the girls to a bit more comfort and power steering and as I am a short ass I thought a 4wd being high up would be nice!
What do you think I would have to pay to get a Honda CRV or a Nissan x-trail or something like that...it really depends on what more we can save between now and September!
Thanks yvsie x
My little car is a M reg Hyundai Accent, Lilac/ Pink colour and I love it, will be devestated when I have to leave it, I don't care about cars just as long as they work, when we were out in Oz at Xmas saw an exact same colour and model as mine so am going to buy another one, I would love to be able to ship it over but its only worth about £400 so really not worth it, but will have to make sure she goes to a good owner!!!