What car should I buy?
Jan 11th 2005, 7:45 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by alrobson
Hi,
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
then its worth getting a second hand one with low Km's or mileage.
Last edited by Mel Gibson; Jan 11th 2005 at 7:55 pm.
Jan 11th 2005, 7:58 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by alrobson
Hi,
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
You may want to consider the car auctions where you can get some real bargains. One auction sells ex government cars with real low mileage and all well serviced.
I drive a government car so I know they're well serviced and we have them replaced after every 30k or every 3 years whichever comes earlier. There are Toyatas, Nissans and dare I say 4x4s
Jan 11th 2005, 8:03 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by hevs
I have to disagree on this point. I am under 5 ft and i CANNOT see behind me in a "normal" car.
The XTrail is quite small compared to most of the Toorak Taxis. Our house is ...wait for it...100metres (or something ridiculous) from the road so I'm well justified..
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Jan 11th 2005, 8:05 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
just like to concur with Mel, the Camry is a ripper of a car.
It would be in my Top 3 to consider as a Sedan.
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It would be in my Top 3 to consider as a Sedan.
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Jan 11th 2005, 8:18 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by hevs
I have to disagree on this point. I am under 5 ft and i CANNOT see behind me in a "normal" car. However in the x4WD i have a perfect viewing position of the whole of the road, ESPECIALLY behind me
What about those of us who are semi rural and do use the 4WD aswell. How about a "transformer"
What about those of us who are semi rural and do use the 4WD aswell. How about a "transformer"
Those who I know that go off road use a Nissan Patrol or Toyota Landcruiser. Rav 4s, Xtrails etc are for the aspirational 4wder or hairdresser.
I believe a new transformers film is being made. Chainsawotron might interest you.
Jan 11th 2005, 8:18 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by walla1
because the school is 8k away
Jan 11th 2005, 8:21 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by walla1
and now back to the original question
You may want to consider the car auctions where you can get some real bargains. One auction sells ex government cars with real low mileage and all well serviced.
I drive a government car so I know they're well serviced and we have them replaced after every 30k or every 3 years whichever comes earlier. There are Toyatas, Nissans and dare I say 4x4s
You may want to consider the car auctions where you can get some real bargains. One auction sells ex government cars with real low mileage and all well serviced.
I drive a government car so I know they're well serviced and we have them replaced after every 30k or every 3 years whichever comes earlier. There are Toyatas, Nissans and dare I say 4x4s
www.graysonline.com.au is a starter.
Jan 11th 2005, 9:06 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by Elaine M
Anyone got any views on makes/models to look for or to avoid? I know your views can only be based on personal experience but I'm still interested
Jan 11th 2005, 9:30 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Those who I know that go off road use a Nissan Patrol or Toyota Landcruiser. Rav 4s, Xtrails etc are for the aspirational 4wder or hairdresser.
Don't know about that, My Suzuki XL7 left a Patrol behind on a giant sand dune, he got stuck I made it to the top
Don't know about that, My Suzuki XL7 left a Patrol behind on a giant sand dune, he got stuck I made it to the top
Jan 11th 2005, 9:34 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by bondipom
Thing is with govvie cars too, if you thrash the thing the public are more than happy to dob you in it
In WA we have blue number plates to identify the motor as government property..............
Jan 11th 2005, 10:02 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by alrobson
Hi,
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
We are a family of 3 arriving in Perth later this year and I was doing some research on cars but not really getting anywhere. I don't know the names of cars in Australia so I'm having to dig through loads of models just to find something that initially looks the right type of car for me. Basically, I'd just like to get a few car names that I could further investigate. i.e. Names of cars that are Ford Escort/Mondeo size. I'm after a 4 door hatchback, obviously a brand that is reliable, and suitable for a family of 3. I don't mind what make they are either, which ever is the best/most reliable really.
Hope you can help...
Thanks,
Adrian
Cars here don't rust like in the UK as they don't put salt on the roads in winter (in QLD they don't even have a winter). I'm more than happy with the vehicle as it does 600kms on a tank of petrol that only cost $40.
Must admit I'd like a 4WD but it would double my running costs and I'd only use the 4WD feature for about 1% of the time so at the mo I'll stick with my Laser. Similiar cars are Mazda 323 and Astra but I'm a Ford fan.
Jan 11th 2005, 11:58 pm
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by walla1
mitsubishi have just announced a 5year/10year warranty on new motors in an attempt to get more sales, good deal me thinks
Jan 12th 2005, 12:00 am
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by worzel
I read something the other days saying that Mitsubishi are in the red and may get bought out. That may invalidate any warranty.
Jan 12th 2005, 12:03 am
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by Sander
Wouldnt the company that buys them out have to honour the warranty?
Jan 12th 2005, 12:06 am
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Re: What car should I buy?
Originally Posted by bondipom
If you live kms up an unsealed road fair enough but plenty just get different shock absorbers.
Those who I know that go off road use a Nissan Patrol or Toyota Landcruiser. Rav 4s, Xtrails etc are for the aspirational 4wder or hairdresser.
I believe a new transformers film is being made. Chainsawotron might interest you.
Those who I know that go off road use a Nissan Patrol or Toyota Landcruiser. Rav 4s, Xtrails etc are for the aspirational 4wder or hairdresser.
I believe a new transformers film is being made. Chainsawotron might interest you.
We got an x-trail, top of the range job. 2.5litre petrol. Not too happy with it, its very sluggish, considering its made of plastic (the bodywork bends like its uhhhhhm
well, plastic). I had a 1.6 litre Hyundai in the UK that would burn the arse of this. Not that I'm a hoon or anything
Cheers,
JTL
