What cars did you buy?
Mar 18th 2007, 8:07 pm
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What cars did you buy?
I'm going to have to buy two cars soon after we arrive. A little "phut phut" and a family car. I've never gone mad on cars in the UK, we're selling/sold a Fiat Multipla diesel and a citroen Xsara diesel- both were bought used.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
Mar 18th 2007, 8:33 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
I'm going to have to buy two cars soon after we arrive. A little "phut phut" and a family car. I've never gone mad on cars in the UK, we're selling/sold a Fiat Multipla diesel and a citroen Xsara diesel- both were bought used.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
Mar 18th 2007, 8:38 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
I'm going to have to buy two cars soon after we arrive. A little "phut phut" and a family car. I've never gone mad on cars in the UK, we're selling/sold a Fiat Multipla diesel and a citroen Xsara diesel- both were bought used.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
Mar 18th 2007, 8:41 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
I'm going to have to buy two cars soon after we arrive. A little "phut phut" and a family car. I've never gone mad on cars in the UK, we're selling/sold a Fiat Multipla diesel and a citroen Xsara diesel- both were bought used.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
I'm going dizzy trying to decide on what to get when we get there. I understand that used are so expensive many opt for a new one with a decent 5 year warranty. What did you decide on?
We'll be going to SE queensland/gold coast.
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Mar 18th 2007, 8:59 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Could I ask what everyones budget before they arrived was and what they ended up paying in the end?
Mar 18th 2007, 9:04 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Good morning, i bought a brand new Kia Sorrento, 3.5l V6 petrol - manual, all leather trim (not a great idea!!!) paid $40,000 brand new, hubby has a ute (he's a plasterer), couple of years old but good condition paid $7,000 for it, he's now saving up for a Toyota Hilux!!!
Mar 18th 2007, 9:16 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Good morning, i bought a brand new Kia Sorrento, 3.5l V6 petrol - manual, all leather trim (not a great idea!!!) paid $40,000 brand new, hubby has a ute (he's a plasterer), couple of years old but good condition paid $7,000 for it, he's now saving up for a Toyota Hilux!!!
Are you saying the leather trim is not a good idea ??
Mar 18th 2007, 9:25 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Definitely, as much as it looks nice, it burns like buggery if its sat in the sun and you climb in with shorts on!!!!!
Mar 18th 2007, 9:36 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
I bought a brand new Holden Barina for $13,000. It was an end of year clearance so got it cheap. Very good on petrol, easy to park and they are very popular over here so I don't see a problem later down the line getting parts for it should I need to have repairs done.
We also bought a 1995 Falcon when we first arrived for $3000. Hub has driven it every day for 7 months and it runs like a charm. It's for sale now as he will be moving to Perth next week and they're giving him a car when he gets there.
Anyone want to buy a '95 Falcon?
We also bought a 1995 Falcon when we first arrived for $3000. Hub has driven it every day for 7 months and it runs like a charm. It's for sale now as he will be moving to Perth next week and they're giving him a car when he gets there.
Anyone want to buy a '95 Falcon?
Mar 18th 2007, 11:52 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
1 x 92 Mitsibishi Dual Cab Triton Ute 2.5 TD 4 cyl
1 x 95 Ford Falcon FAIRMONT with only 80k on it. 4l 6cyl
1 x 95 Ford Falcon FAIRMONT with only 80k on it. 4l 6cyl
Mar 19th 2007, 11:42 am
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Got a good deal on a 7 month old Toyota Corrolla estate (they call them wagons). 1.8L with 18,000Km.
Think we'll need to buy another cheaper runaround when we both start work soon
Think we'll need to buy another cheaper runaround when we both start work soon
Mar 19th 2007, 5:31 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
I bought a brand new Holden Barina for $13,000. It was an end of year clearance so got it cheap. Very good on petrol, easy to park and they are very popular over here so I don't see a problem later down the line getting parts for it should I need to have repairs done.
We also bought a 1995 Falcon when we first arrived for $3000. Hub has driven it every day for 7 months and it runs like a charm. It's for sale now as he will be moving to Perth next week and they're giving him a car when he gets there.
Anyone want to buy a '95 Falcon?
We also bought a 1995 Falcon when we first arrived for $3000. Hub has driven it every day for 7 months and it runs like a charm. It's for sale now as he will be moving to Perth next week and they're giving him a car when he gets there.
Anyone want to buy a '95 Falcon?
We're looking at a falcon or commodore for now when we arrive. (as well as my Y2K Suzuki GSXR750 ! )
andy
Mar 19th 2007, 5:37 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
My Parents have a Mazda Tribute and a new fiesta, they did have a KA but my mum felt it was too small compared to the size of the trucks over there! Although a fiesta isn't much bigger!
Mar 19th 2007, 8:19 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Has anyone bought a hybrid? We are still debating whether we will need a car at all and also looking into car-share options, but if we do get one I would like to get something that's a little kinder on the environment if I can. I haven't started researching what's available in that field over there yet though...
Mar 19th 2007, 8:21 pm
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Re: What cars did you buy?
Sorry, we live in Adelaide at the moment.