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20-09-2008, 04:03 PM
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Finally rollin on 20's
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Hey all, is their a definative guide to buying a secondhand car, what forms and what are the general procedures anybody needs to follow, I am in Queensland so I assume things are different than when I was in NSW.
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20-09-2008, 11:54 PM
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Wheel Wally
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Ballarat
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#1 Tip when buying a car....
Follow your gut!!! If something doesn't feel or look right WALK AWAY!!! #2 Don't go by emotion - its a business transaction if your having trouble separating it use a broker there are millions out there now and what you save will well and truly pay for the broker. (I used private fleet) #3 Get an INDEPENDENT mechanic to check the car out. |
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21-09-2008, 03:40 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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research the sort of car you wish to buy? is it going to be a backup family car? main family car? rough runabout? toy? all of these will mean looking for different things. for me, i had to get another car to move mu daughter about in. at the time, she was six months old and my daily driver was a Mini. so, my main priority was something safe. i drew the line at a Camry, but was prepared to buy anything else, so i didnt lmit my self to one make or model. fuel economy wasnt a huge issue, neither was performance. turned out I found a Mondeo around the corner that has a 5 star occupancy safety rating, decent economy, decent performance, decent interior space, big boot and full service history. when i bought the RS, it had no motor, no front suspension, no seats and the gearbox in the boot, but i wanted an RS.
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21-09-2008, 04:50 PM
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Clevo Mafia Inc.
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Do a check on the title to see there is any finance owing if it's a private sale, also an RACQ check foe mechanical condition.
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21-09-2008, 05:07 PM
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Where to next??
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Sydney
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Also, look up some of the car sites. They have reviews of older models, and what possible problems to look for when buying.
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