running a car
Feb 12th 2010 | 7:07 pm
#1
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running a car
can anyone tell me the cost of running a car in the melbourne area. are there any hidden costs that need to be watched for. obviously it depends on the mileage i travel but thats not really what i'm looking for, just the costs of putting a car on the road every month. it also seems to be cheaper to buy a newish car rather than an older model.
any opinions would be appreciated
many thanks for any replies
any opinions would be appreciated
many thanks for any replies
Feb 12th 2010 | 7:11 pm
#2
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,202
From: Brisbane (leafy, hilly western suburbs)
Re: running a car
hidden costs?
Speed cameras.... depending on how you drive and how quickly you assimilate to local conditions you might want to budget for a couple of convictions in your first couple of years - allow $500 and unless your an incurable leadfoot you might be ok.
other hidden costs might include CBD parking if you're intending to drive to work and road tolls - both of which your costs will vary depending on where you work and where you live.
Speed cameras.... depending on how you drive and how quickly you assimilate to local conditions you might want to budget for a couple of convictions in your first couple of years - allow $500 and unless your an incurable leadfoot you might be ok.
other hidden costs might include CBD parking if you're intending to drive to work and road tolls - both of which your costs will vary depending on where you work and where you live.
