Anyone know anything about cars please?
Feb 27th 2011, 8:10 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
Following my recent relationship break up, he is getting 'custody' of the car and I need to buy something. I haven't a clue!
I'll have about $25-30k cash. Want something that's only a few years old, reliable, nice looking, can fit two kids (12 and 15) but still small and easy to get around in.
Thinking of something like a VW Golf or an Audi A3. Does anyone have any pointers please as I really don't know where to start
I'm wondering about stuff like:
Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated
I'll have about $25-30k cash. Want something that's only a few years old, reliable, nice looking, can fit two kids (12 and 15) but still small and easy to get around in.
Thinking of something like a VW Golf or an Audi A3. Does anyone have any pointers please as I really don't know where to start
I'm wondering about stuff like:
- reliability
- fuel economy
- cost of servicing
- safety
- depreciation
Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated
Feb 27th 2011, 8:15 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
Beware used car warranties... They often aren't worth the paper they're written on... Look very closely at the fine print... And check the length as well as what they do and dont cover...
Depreciation isnt such a huge issue here in australia as it is in the uk.... Used cars retain a comparatively high value...
Also beware ex company/ fleet cars... They tend to get flogged... After all the driver doeznt have to cop the long term abuse they give them... So why not have a bit of fun.....
but above all eitger take some one who KNOWS anout cars with you or get the car checked over by one of the biggies...
Depreciation isnt such a huge issue here in australia as it is in the uk.... Used cars retain a comparatively high value...
Also beware ex company/ fleet cars... They tend to get flogged... After all the driver doeznt have to cop the long term abuse they give them... So why not have a bit of fun.....
but above all eitger take some one who KNOWS anout cars with you or get the car checked over by one of the biggies...
Feb 27th 2011, 8:17 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
I'd avoid an Audi, nice cars but servicing bills can be astronomical
Dunno what servicing is like for VWs, maybe worth checking this out as being a European car it could be significantly more than a japanese car.
Dunno what servicing is like for VWs, maybe worth checking this out as being a European car it could be significantly more than a japanese car.
Feb 27th 2011, 8:21 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
How about a Hyundai i30 wagon deisel? Five year unlimited mileage warranty, very economical, cheap to insure / maintain . . . no hidden surprises. It doesn't set any hearts raising in the looks department though.
. . . and if it's a private purchase, I wouldn't touch any european makes (ridiculous servicing costs)
. . . and if it's a private purchase, I wouldn't touch any european makes (ridiculous servicing costs)
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Feb 27th 2011, 9:02 am
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How about a Hyundai i30 wagon deisel? Five year unlimited mileage warranty, very economical, cheap to insure / maintain . . . no hidden surprises. It doesn't set any hearts raising in the looks department though.
. . . and if it's a private purchase, I wouldn't touch any european makes (ridiculous servicing costs)
. . . and if it's a private purchase, I wouldn't touch any european makes (ridiculous servicing costs)
nice motor, but too big for me, i don't need all that room. yes, the servicing is a problem for european motors (damned expensive). but i think if you don't go to the 'authorised' service place it's cheaper. *sigh* decisions, decisions.
Feb 27th 2011, 9:04 am
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Feb 27th 2011, 9:19 am
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"common" and more "local" cars are easier to get parts for... My oh is a panal beater... With the hail damages they were getting in they had to wait MONTHS for some body parts...
Feb 27th 2011, 9:41 am
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Hubby looking at an old 4x4 type vehicle, a mitsubishi or toyota 3ltr jobby. He keeps going on about the more it looks knackered the more it has been loved?
I will have a smaller type car a captiva or something, but people on here say there shit?
I will have a smaller type car a captiva or something, but people on here say there shit?
Feb 27th 2011, 9:49 am
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We had a nissan tarrano ... I loved that old tractor... But it was too big for a girlie like me so .. I got a getz. HE has a delica and loves it... Every scrape and dent and bump on it...
Feb 27th 2011, 10:38 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
Following my recent relationship break up, he is getting 'custody' of the car and I need to buy something. I haven't a clue!
I'll have about $25-30k cash. Want something that's only a few years old, reliable, nice looking, can fit two kids (12 and 15) but still small and easy to get around in.
Thinking of something like a VW Golf or an Audi A3. Does anyone have any pointers please as I really don't know where to start
I'm wondering about stuff like:
Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated
I'll have about $25-30k cash. Want something that's only a few years old, reliable, nice looking, can fit two kids (12 and 15) but still small and easy to get around in.
Thinking of something like a VW Golf or an Audi A3. Does anyone have any pointers please as I really don't know where to start
I'm wondering about stuff like:
- reliability
- fuel economy
- cost of servicing
- safety
- depreciation
Any info or suggestions greatly appreciated
Feb 27th 2011, 10:45 am
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i'd buy a minnie
Feb 27th 2011, 10:57 am
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Ah well if he is paying then a whole different ball game but you do have to pay the servicing and running costs. Go for a Golf or Audi diesel IMO.
Feb 27th 2011, 11:14 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
Just had my Passat 15,000km service done (first one) and it was $237. Pretty reasonable I'd say.
JUst checked my Jetta records and also normally around the $250 for each 15,000km service.
You'd know that from the Eos though?
JUst checked my Jetta records and also normally around the $250 for each 15,000km service.
You'd know that from the Eos though?
Feb 27th 2011, 11:22 am
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Re: Anyone know anything about cars please?
Ya think?
They have, an undeserved, reputation for reliability. It goes back to when they were all built in Germany and that's not been the case for years. This is the review for the Golf, based on consumer reviews... very average car.
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...lf-and-gti.htm
They have, an undeserved, reputation for reliability. It goes back to when they were all built in Germany and that's not been the case for years. This is the review for the Golf, based on consumer reviews... very average car.
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffwor...lf-and-gti.htm
With your kind of budget a Honda is what I'd go for.
Failing that: a Mazda or a Toyota.
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Feb 27th 2011, 11:29 am
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[QUOTE=deb68;9204765]Hubby looking at an old 4x4 type vehicle, a mitsubishi or toyota 3ltr jobby. He keeps going on about the more it looks knackered the more it has been loved?
I will have a smaller type car a captiva or something, but people on here say there shit?[/QUOTE]
I drove past one yesterday on the Pacific motorway that had caught fire . . . total write off.
I will have a smaller type car a captiva or something, but people on here say there shit?[/QUOTE]
I drove past one yesterday on the Pacific motorway that had caught fire . . . total write off.