cammie Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 hiya folks 1 question do you need to have a permanent address if you buy a car with cash not finance ? its just that it would make life alot easier if we can drive to potential new homes instead of relying on taxis/public transport , and would $7500 buy a decent ute/car ? thanks:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Just need *an* address, as that's where it'll be registered (where the government will send your forms). $7500 is on the low side. What you after? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-cars-vans-utes/perth/carbodytype-ute/c18320l3008303?sort=price_asc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic964 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Its easy to buy a car with cash, as Bibbs says above, you just need a postal address. In the current climate then $7500 can buy you a nice car, it just depends on what you are after. My first car out here was a old but nice Ford Falcon, which we paid $2500 for and toured WA in it. Plenty of small cars (Hyundai Getz) are available in the $2-3K level. Best of luck Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 we bought our fab subaru forrester for $7500 …. loads of boot space , built well and awd . And its certainly doing us proud - been down to bunbury and bussleton twice since weve been here . And we bought from dealer ……. So yep - you should get a decent car ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatpack Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 A decent car is open to interpretation, depends on what you're used to. If your used to driving a 10 year old fiesta in the Uk then you could be pleasantly surprised with what $7.5k will buy. If you drive a nearly new BMW then you'll be bitterly disappointed:laugh: Cars here usually have high mileage compared to the UK but having bigger engines and a lot less hills than where I'm from, it's not usually a problem. In my opinion people service their cars more often here, every 10,000 k's instead of 10,000 miles and the picky ones every 5,000 k's. Look on gumtree to get an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 hi folks ive had a look on gumtree and yes we can get a decent second hand car for our money. Hubby is after a ute and ive seen some decent ones , thank you for the helpful advice everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Be careful of Gumtree though, there are a lot of very tired old cars on there. No comeback from a private sale either. Buyer beware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laz Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Be careful of Gumtree though, there are a lot of very tired old cars on there. No comeback from a private sale either. Buyer beware. Get an RAC check before you buy....they're pretty thorough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 Get an RAC check before you buy....they're pretty thorough. Wouldn't trust them .. I've seen them miss issues before. They don't then offer anything more than a partial refund on their costs, and nothing to cover the actual issue. I'd take someone who knows about cars, and do plenty of internet research on the model of car before you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammie Posted July 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2016 hi i was thinking we would be better off getting one from a dealer but its knowing who are decent and who just rip you off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibbs Posted July 21, 2016 Report Share Posted July 21, 2016 hi i was thinking we would be better off getting one from a dealer but its knowing who are decent and who just rip you off ? You know the stereotype of the 2nd hand car dealer? .. they are worse here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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