jery_wang

You said Daewoo, but I thought Daewoo has closed down and the spare parts will only be guaranted for 10 years when it GM Daewoo closed down in 2004. That means in 2004 you can only get second hand spare parts from other people owning Daewoo car.

Or I could be wrong. How easy to maintain Daewoo car in Australia?

Amazulu

That's right. Cars kept right next to the sea, & not cleaned regularly, rust as much if not more.

renth

I've got a Mitsubishi Magna, I wouldn't say it was an enthusiast's car, more a domestic appliance but it's reliable and goes well.

Generally Jap cars are the best, if money was no object I'd get a Diesel Toyota Landcruiser (yes, I WOULD take it off road! plenty of great 4x4 family adventures to be had here in WA).

Holdens and Fords are all pretty average. The Korean cars are cheap but I think they are only designed to last 8 to 10 years - planned obsolescence they call it, maybe not planned but they are "cheap".

Amazulu

I wiuld never buy a Holden or Ford either, they are yank crap. I had a Hyundai Accent as a loan car recently & I rate it as the worst car I have ever driven. It's tinny, no style, quality or power. I got a 4x4 Navara ute last week & we are taking it for it's first off road trip this weekend down to Dwellingup.

Have a great Easter.

Kangablue

Subaru's are definitely worthy of a mention for reliability and for being 4-wheel drive. However, this means they hold their value in the used market.

renth

We're taking the Magna to Exmouth. Since watching Wolfe Creek I've decided to invest in a CDMA mobile and a big antenna !! :scared:

You have a good easter too.

renth

That's right, Subis are well regarded here and hold their value really well.

BadgeIsBack

If I needed a sedan, and it was for me only, I would buy a Scooby 4x4.
Enough, not alot, of power, enough grip. End of story.

kiwichild

I know the price of petrol is a concern for everyone now but I'd still favour the comfort, space and reliability of a good old Holden or Ford Falcon, Fairmont or Fairlane or a well maintained Chrysler Valiant.

These cars seem to last forever. Depends on what you want tho, some people like small nippy cars and many want a recent model (in which case you can rule the valiants out).

The larger cars are so much more comfortable for any long distance driving but I guess some of the 4x4's would be too.

geordie downunder

You may find that 3rd party means medical expenses for everybody except you,does not cover any vehicle/property damage.WA and SA rego reads ' covers driver or anyone driving the vehicle with or without consent for liability for death or injury to any person.Deep shit if you have an accident,check it before it happens.

Teliko21

I'm not sure I would want to buy a Mitsubishi with their current financial woes either My boyfriend's parents have had a Mitsubishi Magna for over 10 years and it has been alot more reliable than their 5 year old Ford Laser.

They are just keeping their fingers crossed that the SA government continues to prop Mitsubishi up

Princess Leia

Yes Magnas are as cheap as chips as they haven't quite shrugged off the bad early days even though the cars have improved dramatically. If you have a low budget I would go for this one.

We have owned a Subaru Forester, Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon. Love the Subaru and Commodore but hated the Falcon as it kept breaking down. Never want to buy a Ford again.

neil248

This is true. We were hit from behind at traffic lights in our hire car on the Gold Coast by a driver with 3rd party only on rego. Luckily he paid our insurance excess of $1100 as he was a decent guy but the hire companies insurance company will still pursue him for the remainder of the $5000 of damage he caused. An expensive lapse of concentration and a lot more expensive than having proper insurance in place although perfectly legal here.

lacey21

Aww thanks guys your response has been fantastic, I am gunna look at the website before I have to let go of my computer terminal on the 1st May lol

Thanks keep em coming, do I still have to take that test guys in Perth?

Cheers
Lace xxxx

lacey21

Good God stubbyholder some of them cars are proper cheap lol. $599 is that right or what?!!

As long as they run to the shops and back I can cope till me hubby brings home the bacon lol

lace xxx