Is this car worth a punt?
Jun 18th 2020, 3:26 am
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Is this car worth a punt?
I'm looking for a cheap car. I have spotted this on FB. It certainly fits the 'cheap' criteria, plus big enough for kids, equipment etc. Could anyone even speculate as to what the problem might be, and potentially how much I might have to spend to get it up to scratch?
Santa Fe: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...94652100627921
Also got my eye on these:
VW Golf: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...99261777512829
Proton Prevé: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55607234961500
Honda Accord: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...53312665548287
Skoda Octavia: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...78004476097008
Any thoughts & opinions much appreciated and gratefully received.
Cheers
Santa Fe: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...94652100627921
Also got my eye on these:
VW Golf: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...99261777512829
Proton Prevé: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...55607234961500
Honda Accord: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...53312665548287
Skoda Octavia: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...78004476097008
Any thoughts & opinions much appreciated and gratefully received.
Cheers
Jun 27th 2020, 10:49 am
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Re: Is this car worth a punt?
FWIW we've been Honda for decades (except I've just bought a different new car) - fantastic engineering, excellent construction and until recently good looking cars. (The newer ones have gone all psychotic, taking the Lexus line.)
Jun 27th 2020, 1:54 pm
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Re: Is this car worth a punt?
I agree, Honda has a great reputation. And Toyota too - at least historically.
Jun 28th 2020, 4:01 am
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Re: Is this car worth a punt?
All the main Japanese brands are pretty reliable. I think I read recently that Mitsubishi is rated as the most reliable in Australia
Jun 28th 2020, 4:14 am
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Jun 30th 2020, 5:04 am
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Re: Is this car worth a punt?
Local mechanic recommends a Lancer to replace the Pulsar when it eventually dies.
It will go well with our year old Triton which is going great.
It will go well with our year old Triton which is going great.
Ye, get rid of the old banger and buy yourself a proper car. 
Jul 1st 2020, 11:24 am
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Jul 1st 2020, 12:56 pm
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Re: Is this car worth a punt?
Well I just leaned something - I checked and the old f**ker was made in Mexico
So:
https://youtu.be/zOvyRjVQLjE
Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Ariba!
So:
https://youtu.be/zOvyRjVQLjE
Arriba! Arriba! Andale! Ariba!
Weren't they one of the last countries to cease production of the beetle?
