adsmich Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Hi my wife and I are arriving in Bunbury on March 12th and will be on the look out for a cheap used car/van/4x4/ute just to get us mobile anything considered as long as its in reasonable condition reliable and has rego. Max we really want to spend until we get work is around $2500 So if anyone knows of anything or a dealer that sells cheaper cars let me know! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest1337 Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Good luck at that price!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsmich Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 thanks for ya help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest djj Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 You could start by looking at www.autotrader.com.au - there were a few cars around your price bracket in Bunbury area - agree with Cheshire cat though, don't expect much! Again good luck. djj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Have a look around gumtree.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsg2369 Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 thanks for ya help What about couple of push bikes maybe possible on that budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivera Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 $2,500 is a small budget for a car here but it is possible. Dealers are going to be out because of their high profit margins. 2.5K spend is dealer profit $900, car $ 1,600 = clunker. A 4x4 at 2.5K is going to have serious maintenance issues, so another no no. I would avoid the flogged to death Falcons and Commodores and maybe look at Hyundai Excel (if you can get past the poor paintwork) Nissan Pulsar, Daewoo Lanos type vehicles. Quality motoring they ain't but if you buy a decent one, it will serve you well for minimal further outlay and then you will still have the resale value when it's time for you to move on to something decent. Most important, take your time 'cos there's lot's of rubbish out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlaunay Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 We paid $2000 for our Kia Sportage. It's not pretty but functional, has 47k on the clock and until it was hail damaged it was a well cared for little motor. I don't care what a car looks like, what brand it is etc, it's just a tool to me. Look for hail damaged cars, there are some bargains around. Also, the Quokka tends to be better for those cherished minters with one owner from new that nobody really wants anymore. Some friends of ours just bought a stunningly clean Wedgie (VW T25) with low km's, spotless and faultless for $2k! There is hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rsg2369 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Excuse my ignorance is hail damage hailstone damage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest1337 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Excuse my ignorance is hail damage hailstone damage ? Yes, sure is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adsmich Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Manage to get a 2001 Mitsubishi estate full service history, good nick, all checks clear, 4 months rego, 142k for $2100, will be a bit juicy but its some reliable wheels. so it can be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Manage to get a 2001 Mitsubishi estate full service history, good nick, all checks clear, 4 months rego, 142k for $2100, will be a bit juicy but its some reliable wheels. so it can be done. Juicy my arse , they're the small car here , 4 and 6 Litre more juicy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shorts Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Manage to get a 2001 Mitsubishi estate full service history, good nick, all checks clear, 4 months rego, 142k for $2100, will be a bit juicy but its some reliable wheels. so it can be done. Nice one....i will be heading over to Perth soon, so looking for a reliable cheap motor.Can i ask whst checks you did? Is there an equivalent to a hpi... happy motoring bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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