Why are cars SOOOOOOO Expensive in OZ?
Aug 4th 2004, 5:37 pm
#31
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Come on Don, level the field.
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Aug 4th 2004, 5:44 pm
#32
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Originally posted by chippy
Come on Don, level the field.
Come on Don, level the field.
Where am I going wrong?
Aug 4th 2004, 5:47 pm
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Originally posted by The Don
But Chippers me ol' mate, you surely remember that I know nothing about cars? (BMW...battery...where???)
Where am I going wrong?
But Chippers me ol' mate, you surely remember that I know nothing about cars? (BMW...battery...where???)
Where am I going wrong?
Aug 4th 2004, 7:14 pm
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That BMW 318iS (140BHP) of yours with the 16v engine is a great car, Mr P.
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Aug 4th 2004, 7:23 pm
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PS. Remember you have to add the stamp duty on the prices of both new AND used cars
Aug 4th 2004, 7:36 pm
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Originally posted by The Don
But Chippers me ol' mate, you surely remember that I know nothing about cars? (BMW...battery...where???)
Where am I going wrong?
But Chippers me ol' mate, you surely remember that I know nothing about cars? (BMW...battery...where???)
Where am I going wrong?
Cheaper to bring a 3 year old car up to specification than pay for newer car depreciation.
Aug 4th 2004, 7:40 pm
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2004 RACV vehicle operating costs
Annual compound depreciation rate from new to 5 years old:
Lowest 10.9%, Average: 14.2%, Highest: 18.7%.
Annual compound depreciation rate from new to 5 years old:
Lowest 10.9%, Average: 14.2%, Highest: 18.7%.
Last edited by Megalania; Aug 4th 2004 at 8:14 pm.
Aug 4th 2004, 8:37 pm
#38
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Originally posted by The Don
Volvo 2.4 SE petrol manual
Aus AUD 49950 http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/Vo...S40-2-4-SE.cfm
UK GBP 20863 http://www.new-car-net.co.uk/know_car_model.html
About the same
Volvo 2.4 SE petrol manual
Aus AUD 49950 http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/Vo...S40-2-4-SE.cfm
UK GBP 20863 http://www.new-car-net.co.uk/know_car_model.html
About the same
Aug 4th 2004, 8:39 pm
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Originally posted by The Don
BMW 320i Exec manual
Aus AUD 62900 http://www.bmw.com.au/common_content...ons/3sedan.pdf
UK GBP 24995 http://www.new-car-net.co.uk/know_car_model.html
OK looks like I was wrong, strong pound?
Let's try Volvo
BMW 320i Exec manual
Aus AUD 62900 http://www.bmw.com.au/common_content...ons/3sedan.pdf
UK GBP 24995 http://www.new-car-net.co.uk/know_car_model.html
OK looks like I was wrong, strong pound?
Let's try Volvo
Aug 4th 2004, 8:50 pm
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Originally posted by Ulujain
The 320i isnt for sale here in the US, not from what I can see. The 325i is worth US$28,000 new. If my understanding of how BMW labels their cars, the 325i would be slightly higher up the food chain due to engine capacity.
The 320i isnt for sale here in the US, not from what I can see. The 325i is worth US$28,000 new. If my understanding of how BMW labels their cars, the 325i would be slightly higher up the food chain due to engine capacity.
Aug 4th 2004, 8:52 pm
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If you want to buy cheaper than the uk....there's only two things you need to remember........BUY NEW.....BUY JAPANESE...!
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Aug 4th 2004, 8:54 pm
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Originally posted by Jensen Healey
Jeee-zus! £23775 - £25870 in UK...
Jeee-zus! £23775 - £25870 in UK...
Aug 4th 2004, 8:59 pm
#43
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Originally posted by Megalania
Buying a car under manufacturer's warranty - they depreciate fastest.
Cheaper to bring a 3 year old car up to specification than pay for newer car depreciation.
Buying a car under manufacturer's warranty - they depreciate fastest.
Cheaper to bring a 3 year old car up to specification than pay for newer car depreciation.
Pretty much what I did.
Oh well, bean counters do have some uses I suppose.
Aug 4th 2004, 8:59 pm
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Originally posted by Jensen Healey
Jeee-zus! £23775 - £25870 in UK...
Jeee-zus! £23775 - £25870 in UK...
Aug 4th 2004, 9:04 pm
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We bought our Landcruiser 2nd hand and it would be cheaper than in the UK, but most cars i.e. not 4Wd are mega expensive 2nd hand. If you can afford it buy a new one as they are heaps cheaper.
They are advertising a Ford Focus SR with alloys, cd. air con etc for $19 990 at the moment, this is much less than the UK price. And the Fiesta is around $16 990. Best to buy new if you can as it will last you for years as well and avoid paying more stamp duty on buying again!
They are advertising a Ford Focus SR with alloys, cd. air con etc for $19 990 at the moment, this is much less than the UK price. And the Fiesta is around $16 990. Best to buy new if you can as it will last you for years as well and avoid paying more stamp duty on buying again!