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Mar 3rd 2006, 6:02 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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says I must spread.

Mar 3rd 2006, 6:12 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by thebears

Had a fairlane as a company car - worst lemon after merc I have ever had. But it could of just been that a lemon not the brand.

Will consider all - my wife is comparing any thing we get to our X5 and 535 over here. Personally Im sick of having a nice car and jealous idiots scratching the sides or letting down the tyres. And no i dont cut people up thinking my car is better or bigger - still remain a chilled out kiwi and let others in.

Try a Cayenne then!

Mar 3rd 2006, 6:39 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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I won't forget mate.

Mar 3rd 2006, 6:39 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

What was the question again?

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:00 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Originally Posted by Buzzy--Bee

How about the Jaguar X-Type?

I drive a diesel one in the UK which sadly is not available in oz, but the equivalent petrol one in Oz is just over AU$50,000.

Compared to other cars I've looked at in Oz that seems remarkably good value considering it is considered to be a prestige car.

Cheers

Buzzy

The worst car I ever had was an X type. It as a complete lemon and I got rid of it after a year.

Its not a prestige car, its a rebadged Mondeo, shame the service costs dont match its build history.

Mar 3rd 2006, 8:12 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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The worst car I ever had was an X type. It as a complete lemon and I got rid of it after a year.

Its not a prestige car, its a rebadged Mondeo, shame the service costs dont match its build history.

I totally disagree. My X type is the most reliable car I've ever had and the cheapest I've ever had to run. It costs £200 a year to insure, £112 a year to tax and does 65 miles to the gallon in complete luxury.

It's the best car I've ever had and if it was economical to export it I would.

Cheers

Buzzy

Mar 3rd 2006, 9:18 am

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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whats this "ffs"

PMSL

Mar 3rd 2006, 12:20 pm

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Jaguar X-Type LE 2.1 $52,990 + loads extra for options link

Have you seen the optional extras, and their costs ?

Heated front seats $1,210
Metallic Paint $1,525
Premium Sound System $1,350
Sat Nav $5,000
Spare Alloy Wheel $700
Sports Suspension$ 870

Mar 3rd 2006, 6:51 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Jaguar X-Type LE 2.1 $52,990 + loads extra for options link

Have you seen the optional extras, and their costs ?

Heated front seats $1,210
Metallic Paint $1,525
Premium Sound System $1,350
Sat Nav $5,000
Spare Alloy Wheel $700
Sports Suspension$ 870

Probably best to do what I did in the UK, and buy a nearly new one, which already had most of those extras fitted.

I suspect in Oz I will buy a 7 seater big lump of a thing as I'll have a lot more to cart around.

Will miss the Jag though

.

Cheers

Buzzy

Mar 3rd 2006, 7:12 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

Some examples of price drops after 1 year:

2005 JAGUAR X-TYPE X400 MY05 SE Sedan 4dr Auto 5sp 2.1i
Price when new (RRP) $52,990
National average price - private sale* $38,200 - $43,500 = 18% drop

2005 FORD FALCON BA Mk II XT Sedan 4dr SA 4sp 4.0i
Price when new (RRP) $35,555
National average price - private sale* $20,900 - $24,300 = 31% drop

2005 HOLDEN COMMODORE VZ Lumina Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 3.6i
Price when new (RRP) $33,690
National average price - private sale* $21,400 - $24,800 = 26% drop

2005 TOYOTA CAMRY ACV36R Ateva Sedan 4dr Auto 4sp 2.4i
Price when new (RRP) $32,730
National average price - private sale* $20,500 - $23,800 = 27% drop

Mar 3rd 2006, 7:20 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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It seems like Falcon had the biggest loss!

Mar 3rd 2006, 7:25 pm

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Re: Holden Versus Toyota

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Hmmm - looks interesting.

Can anyone recommend what 7 seater I could buy if I wanted one with all the extras eg leather seats, cruise control, sat nav blah de blah? I've looked at several of the Australian car websites but would appreciate personal suggestions. Will need to carry Mum, Dad, 2 kids, Grandparents at times, dive gear, ski gear, camping gear, whatever.

Thanks

Buzzy