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watt price tully
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Pies4shaw wrote: | So, now that’s done, wpt, which Lamborghini will you be buying with the money you’ve saved? I think Prince Albert of Monaco still drives his 1967 Marzal, so that’s a reliable-enough model. |
I believe Prince Andrew drives a trainwreck _________________ “I even went as far as becoming a Southern Baptist until I realised they didn’t keep ‘em under long enough” Kinky Friedman |
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Pi
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David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
Having forensically examined your predicament; I think I have an appropriate and environmentally friendly solution; a pair of size tens at the local shoe store .
Jokes aside; you could try the classic car solution. Take a 40 year old car and completely do it up (keeping it all original), join a classic car club and pay registration and insurance for 90 days a year in three year lots and keep a log book. If you only need the car a few days a week it can work as a cheap alternative. You kind of need to be mechanically minded; but if you choose a simple model car with abundant spare parts it can work. No computers' , no air-con, no power steering; all pre 1980. _________________ Pi = Infinite = Collingwood = Always
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David
I dare you to try
Joined: 27 Jul 2003 Location: Andromeda
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stui magpie wrote: | David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
You want safe, reliable and aren't too fussed at power?
This site is great to get an idea of value so if you find a car you can check if the asking price is fair https://www.redbook.com.au/
Try Gumtree and Carsales.com.au to find a car
My daughter bought a Kia Rio new about 7 years ago, hasn't had a problem with it despite the bonnet only being opened when it goes in for a service and she's ticked off lots of KM's city driving. They don't seem to have a great resale value but i put that down to cheap finishes rather than reliability |
Thanks both! And Pi, too. Will look into those – totally agree about the importance of roadworthy. We almost bought a car off a friend last year for a song, but she took it for a roadworthy and was told that the chassis was damaged and that it would cost thousands to fix. Glad we didn't find that out after the sale... _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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think positive
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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Pi wrote: | David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
Having forensically examined your predicament; I think I have an appropriate and environmentally friendly solution; a pair of size tens at the local shoe store .
Jokes aside; you could try the classic car solution. Take a 40 year old car and completely do it up (keeping it all original), join a classic car club and pay registration and insurance for 90 days a year in three year lots and keep a log book. If you only need the car a few days a week it can work as a cheap alternative. You kind of need to be mechanically minded; but if you choose a simple model car with abundant spare parts it can work. No computers' , no air-con, no power steering; all pre 1980. |
not sure whether to laugh or cry at this! Hubby loves this idea, far too much! While i love the Mustang, and would never part with Her, have you ever heard of a Ford Pilot?? I have now, or an old bomb Ford Falcon from around 1970? they just keep appearing! classics I tell ya, they will never lose their value!! Dont do it David, parts are a nightmare!! _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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K
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TP, if you had to guess, do you think ACCC & Vicroads will rule roadworthy (i.e. allow registration for) cars that have had their airbags removed? |
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think positive
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K wrote: |
TP, if you had to guess, do you think ACCC & Vicroads will rule roadworthy (i.e. allow registration for) cars that have had their airbags removed? |
Nope, all safety mechanisms and features must be in good safe working order, so absolutely not. I used to do roadworthy checks, unless something has radically changed, and if anything, from what Ive experienced getting cars roadworthy now, it’s got more stringent,. I’d be extremely surprised if they did. And quite frankly, horrified! _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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Pi
Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Location: SA
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think positive wrote: | Pi wrote: | David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
Having forensically examined your predicament; I think I have an appropriate and environmentally friendly solution; a pair of size tens at the local shoe store .
Jokes aside; you could try the classic car solution. Take a 40 year old car and completely do it up (keeping it all original), join a classic car club and pay registration and insurance for 90 days a year in three year lots and keep a log book. If you only need the car a few days a week it can work as a cheap alternative. You kind of need to be mechanically minded; but if you choose a simple model car with abundant spare parts it can work. No computers' , no air-con, no power steering; all pre 1980. |
not sure whether to laugh or cry at this! Hubby loves this idea, far too much! While i love the Mustang, and would never part with Her, have you ever heard of a Ford Pilot?? I have now, or an old bomb Ford Falcon from around 1970? they just keep appearing! classics I tell ya, they will never lose their value!! Dont do it David, parts are a nightmare!! |
It can work.
Provided you have been working on cars since age 12, have a shed full of parts, a workshop with 35k worth of tools, and an engineering background.
Fuel economy isn’t great on an HQ Ute but its great as a second car or if you only need it once or twice a week.
Speaking of Ford Pilots.
https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for-sale/1947-ford-pilot-sedan/JCW5043733
yr’ gonna be rich I tells ya; rich. _________________ Pi = Infinite = Collingwood = Always
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David
I dare you to try
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I meet precisely none of those criteria, haha. But it’s fun to think about! _________________ All watched over by machines of loving grace |
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K
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think positive wrote: | K wrote: | ...
TP, ... do you think ACCC & Vicroads will rule roadworthy (i.e. allow registration for) cars that have had their airbags removed? |
Nope, all safety mechanisms and features must be in good safe working order, so absolutely not. I used to do roadworthy checks, unless something has radically changed, and if anything, from what Ive experienced getting cars roadworthy now, it’s got more stringent,. I’d be extremely surprised if they did. And quite frankly, horrified! |
I see. But is it really worse than driving an old car that never had an airbag? I would guess not, unless the manufacturer made the rest of the car "less safe", relying on the airbag to meet safety specs. And drivers are still allowed to drive 80s cars without air bags, right? |
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luvdids
Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Location: work
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Morrigu wrote: | ^ Thanks for that!
Looks too hard for me ( I get bored easily) - think we will just buy one. |
Novated lease isn't a bad idea, you can also just get a lease for the car, not an 'operating lease' that includes the running costs (reg/tyres etc)
Basically, if you're paid $1000 gross per week, and the car payment works out to be $200 per week, you only pay tax on the $800 remaining after the lease payment.
Personally I'd go car only, not running costs. They already jam you on the interest rate then you get jammed on where to buy tyres, service it etc. Just get the car & do the rest yourself.
I know someone who could hook you up with a good new/recent model used car |
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think positive
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Pi wrote: | think positive wrote: | Pi wrote: | David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
Having forensically examined your predicament; I think I have an appropriate and environmentally friendly solution; a pair of size tens at the local shoe store .
Jokes aside; you could try the classic car solution. Take a 40 year old car and completely do it up (keeping it all original), join a classic car club and pay registration and insurance for 90 days a year in three year lots and keep a log book. If you only need the car a few days a week it can work as a cheap alternative. You kind of need to be mechanically minded; but if you choose a simple model car with abundant spare parts it can work. No computers' , no air-con, no power steering; all pre 1980. |
not sure whether to laugh or cry at this! Hubby loves this idea, far too much! While i love the Mustang, and would never part with Her, have you ever heard of a Ford Pilot?? I have now, or an old bomb Ford Falcon from around 1970? they just keep appearing! classics I tell ya, they will never lose their value!! Dont do it David, parts are a nightmare!! |
It can work.
Provided you have been working on cars since age 12, have a shed full of parts, a workshop with 35k worth of tools, and an engineering background.
Fuel economy isn’t great on an HQ Ute but its great as a second car or if you only need it once or twice a week.
Speaking of Ford Pilots.
https://www.justcars.com.au/cars-for-sale/1947-ford-pilot-sedan/JCW5043733
yr’ gonna be rich I tells ya; rich. |
you know my hubby hey???!! and holy shit on that link! He better get to work on it, it doesnt quite look like that! But it was cheap, obviously, wow!!! _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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Joined: 30 Jun 2005 Location: somewhere
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K wrote: | think positive wrote: | K wrote: | ...
TP, ... do you think ACCC & Vicroads will rule roadworthy (i.e. allow registration for) cars that have had their airbags removed? |
Nope, all safety mechanisms and features must be in good safe working order, so absolutely not. I used to do roadworthy checks, unless something has radically changed, and if anything, from what Ive experienced getting cars roadworthy now, it’s got more stringent,. I’d be extremely surprised if they did. And quite frankly, horrified! |
I see. But is it really worse than driving an old car that never had an airbag? I would guess not, unless the manufacturer made the rest of the car "less safe", relying on the airbag to meet safety specs. And drivers are still allowed to drive 80s cars without air bags, right? |
In Australia yes they are! not sure if there is an actual law there, but in Germany we noticed the good condition of all the cars and trucks! no bombs anywhere! no cars older than maybe 10 years!
I get your point but i dont agree. If you have a safety feature, have it working and use it. The more air bags the better! Are they safer now? thats debatable, the crush factor is supposed to absorb the impact, i guess you have to trust the crash test engineers on that one! I can tell you i checked the rating, and reviews on the cars we have bought our kids, and ourselves!
Personally id like to see cars over a certain age have mandatory RWC and anything not to standard off the road. Obviously apart from collector cars, which do have to pass the same roadworthy test for applicable items. _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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Morrigu wrote: | ^ Thanks for that!
Looks too hard for me ( I get bored easily) - think we will just buy one. |
your hubby is a tradie so ill assume some mechanical knowledge, check out Manheim Government auction, they have full service history, and usually rego, manual transmission cars go really cheap there. No you dont get a warranty, but they are fully serviced, and a lot get sold to Dealers to sell. certainly it gives you an idea of prices. You can bid on line you dont have to attend. _________________ You cant fix stupid, turns out you cant quarantine it either! |
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watt price tully
Joined: 15 May 2007
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luvdids wrote: | Morrigu wrote: | ^ Thanks for that!
Looks too hard for me ( I get bored easily) - think we will just buy one. |
Novated lease isn't a bad idea, you can also just get a lease for the car, not an 'operating lease' that includes the running costs (reg/tyres etc)
Basically, if you're paid $1000 gross per week, and the car payment works out to be $200 per week, you only pay tax on the $800 remaining after the lease payment.
Personally I'd go car only, not running costs. They already jam you on the interest rate then you get jammed on where to buy tyres, service it etc. Just get the car & do the rest yourself.
I know someone who could hook you up with a good new/recent model used car |
The Salary packaging company my employer uses seem quite flexible. While I get a free BP card and a shell card (the latter with a minor amount per use) I can still use United with my Pies card for the 4 cents off and get reimbursed at a later date
My insurance was $1000 less than their insurance per year again no issue
If I need tyre replacement I can do my own: again on a reimbursement basis. The guy I was working with from the Salary Packaging company was very easy to deal with: there was no issue for him to separate a fool from his money _________________ “I even went as far as becoming a Southern Baptist until I realised they didn’t keep ‘em under long enough” Kinky Friedman |
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Wokko
Come and take it.
Joined: 04 Oct 2005
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David wrote: | Okay, I'm up next. We need a car, and are happy to go secondhand so long as it's not going to break down on us within 2 years. Not sure exactly how much I have to spend, but I'll offer a rough hint: divide WPT's target by ten, and then maybe take another $1000 off... |
I've had some luck with $1000 shitbox commodores. Just get the roadworthy done with second hand parts then drive it into the ground |
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