Super, super reliable. Mitsus are really solid cars.
How often do you buy a new or different car?
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Super, super reliable. Mitsus are really solid cars.
my history
74 Corolla
66 MGB
89 SSS Pulsar
98 Magna
06 Saab 9/3
Just taking delivery of a 14 Volvo S60
74 Corolla
66 MGB
89 SSS Pulsar
98 Magna
06 Saab 9/3
Just taking delivery of a 14 Volvo S60
- Sep 28, 2009
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16 cars in 16 years.
Had mostly Ford Falcons with a crappy mid 80s Magna in the mix. Got sick of nasty left over surprises and bought new in 2012. After doing some research the KIA Cerato was the pick and haven't had any major dramas since.
While looking I checked out the Holden Cruze at a car lot. Salesman comes over and asks what I'm looking for. I said a Holden Cruze or Kia Cerato but still hadn't decided. He said the Cruze retains its value then walks off. That was his whole pitch. I really wasn't serious about the Cruze but thought I'd investigate as it was locally made.
While looking I checked out the Holden Cruze at a car lot. Salesman comes over and asks what I'm looking for. I said a Holden Cruze or Kia Cerato but still hadn't decided. He said the Cruze retains its value then walks off. That was his whole pitch. I really wasn't serious about the Cruze but thought I'd investigate as it was locally made.
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LH Torana - steering died
TE Gemini - rusted out
VK Commodore - stolen 7 times
EA Falcon - upgrade from commodore
Ford Escort (got for free with a house) - weird story - eventually starting spraying oil
Fiat Bravo - car that would actually start in the snow.
Renault Scenic - wanted a Clio, but couldn't fit in it
EB Falcon wagon - big pram to fit
Kia Grand Carnival
VW Golf
10 in 26 years. Many overlapped.
TE Gemini - rusted out
VK Commodore - stolen 7 times
EA Falcon - upgrade from commodore
Ford Escort (got for free with a house) - weird story - eventually starting spraying oil
Fiat Bravo - car that would actually start in the snow.
Renault Scenic - wanted a Clio, but couldn't fit in it
EB Falcon wagon - big pram to fit
Kia Grand Carnival
VW Golf
10 in 26 years. Many overlapped.
00Stinger
100 - 7
Every 5 years.
Buy a car for $25k. Pay the loan off over 5 years.
Sell the car for $10-$12k.
Now buy a car for $35-$37k. Pay the $25k loan off over 5 years.
Sell the car for $20k.
Buy a car for $45k. Pay the $25k loan off over 5 years.
Rinse and repeat.
Great way to end up with a sick car 15-20 years down the track without having a super high loan.
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Buy a car for $25k. Pay the loan off over 5 years.
Sell the car for $10-$12k.
Now buy a car for $35-$37k. Pay the $25k loan off over 5 years.
Sell the car for $20k.
Buy a car for $45k. Pay the $25k loan off over 5 years.
Rinse and repeat.
Great way to end up with a sick car 15-20 years down the track without having a super high loan.
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I reckon I've solved the mystery.
Had the shared family shitbox (1985 Ford Meteor / 1989 Toyota Corolla) for a few years.
First car I bought myself was a 1994 Nissan Pulsar SSS in 2006. I miss this car.
Bought a ex-demo Focus in 2011 (first of the new model). Still have it, <60,000km. I don't intend to purchase a car for a while.
First car I bought myself was a 1994 Nissan Pulsar SSS in 2006. I miss this car.
Bought a ex-demo Focus in 2011 (first of the new model). Still have it, <60,000km. I don't intend to purchase a car for a while.
100k in loans over the 20 years though. Depending on the interest / repayments it may not quite be a great way to end up with a decent car.
00Stinger
100 - 7
probably not.
But you just get used to paying $100 (which isn't much) and you get new cars every 5 years.
But it's obviously not for everyone
What are you talking about?
You said "high km's" about the Corolla
"Too small" was also said about the Corolla I believe
You said "made a mistake", "turned out to be expensive to maintain" and "wanted to clear the loan" about the Nissan (I surmised that said loan accrued a high rate of interest based on your desire to clear it)
"High km" was said about a couple of other cars you had after you flogged the Calais to your old man
You said "engine blew up" and "blew up after 1 year" about two - these might have been the two "high km" cars mentioned above before you got the BMW
And you said "fuel guzzler" and "needed something with better fuel economy" about the turbo XR6
Why tell lies?
- May 12, 2015
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Mazda's packaging leaves a lot to be desired. One of the smaller boots in the class, poor rear headroom and noisy as all hell. They are nice to drive but I'd honestly get a Hyundai i30 over a Mazda, particularly the SR. They're reliable, chockas with kit and the warranty is much longer than the competition.
I'd avoid Lancer's like the plague...they haven't updated the basic package/shape in 10 years!
Why don't you direct us to your original post which you reckon I've misquoted then?
Found this the other night. Having a look next week. He is considering it for $11,500. Hopefully it's mechanically sound and if so I'll probably take it.
https://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Mitsubishi-Lancer-2015/SSE-AD-5103705/?Cr=68
Both Mum and sister have had Lancers and can’t recommend them highly enough.
- Aug 15, 2014
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Just the one car which I purchased as my first car nearly 5 years ago. 2001 Ford Falcon AU. Incredibly boring car but I think I've spent a total of $70 on it to get a wheel alignment and that's it. My dad knows his way around cars so keeps the 'servicing' in check. It's been incredibly reliable for something I spent $3,500 on.
I went through 5 cars relatively quickly, but I haven't owned one for about ten years now
2001: Ford Escort - first car was gifted when I was 17 - piece of crap - didn't last the initial 3 month rego
2002: VL Commodore - lasted 5 days - drove it up to Whyalla on a band tour and on the way home one of the re-tread tyres burst and ended up rolling it and writing the car off. Never buy re-treads.
2002: Toyota Corolla Wagon - again didn't last long, was stolen from Adelaide Uni when I was there for a gig and the fckers smashed it to Wingfield and then set it on fire
2003: Ford Falcon Wagon - first car I owned to last a rego renewal - cant remember what model year it was but wouldve been late 80s/early 90s- lasted a couple years before driving home one day something blew out.of the motor and through the bonnet -
2004 - newer model Ford Falcon Wagon - these cars were perfect size for loading up band gear and going on tours- never had any real issue with this one but after moving to Melbourne in 2007 I stopped using it much and sold it in mid-2008 -
No car since
2001: Ford Escort - first car was gifted when I was 17 - piece of crap - didn't last the initial 3 month rego
2002: VL Commodore - lasted 5 days - drove it up to Whyalla on a band tour and on the way home one of the re-tread tyres burst and ended up rolling it and writing the car off. Never buy re-treads.
2002: Toyota Corolla Wagon - again didn't last long, was stolen from Adelaide Uni when I was there for a gig and the fckers smashed it to Wingfield and then set it on fire
2003: Ford Falcon Wagon - first car I owned to last a rego renewal - cant remember what model year it was but wouldve been late 80s/early 90s- lasted a couple years before driving home one day something blew out.of the motor and through the bonnet -
2004 - newer model Ford Falcon Wagon - these cars were perfect size for loading up band gear and going on tours- never had any real issue with this one but after moving to Melbourne in 2007 I stopped using it much and sold it in mid-2008 -
No car since
That actually works if you're leasing the car, not financing it.
I tend to replace cars when the old one dies.
1985 Mitsubishi Colt - Engine blew up - refurbed engine - engine blew up. Had that 2 years. Still managed to sell it for more than I paid for it (Got $750, bought it for $500)
1999 Daewoo Lanos - After the novely of owning a slightly newer car wore off, I ******* hated this car. It needed new brakes, so I used that as an excuse to replace it. Had it for about 3 years.
2006 Holden Astra - Bought brand new. I loved her, but she had a few mods that were legal in WA but not Victoria, plus everything in it started breaking as soon as it hit 10 years old. So instead of paying thousands to get it fixed & registered here, I traded it in for basically nothing. Had it 11 years though so I definitely got my $$ worth
2016 Mustang - Bought brand new, love her so so so so so much. She's on a lease, so I can replace her regularly if I want, but I'll probably keep her because she's my baby.
- May 5, 2006
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I've had my license since 2001 and have owned 4 cars. Newest car I've ever owned at the time of purchase is 4 years. Don't do a lot of k's so planning to sell the current one at about the 7-8 year, 80,000km mark.
Used to be 'into' cars as a 17/18 year old but that faded. Would love to cruise around in a mint EK Holden but they aren't all that practical in 2018.
Car loans are a waste of money. Just had a look at my bank website and the lowest interest rate on offer is 11.99% so if you buy a $20k car over 5 years you will effectively pay just under $27k for something that will be worth less than $10k by the time you've paid it off. Eff that, would rather just buy the same car a couple of years old. But then we live in a society where people have credit card debt so I see why car loans are a thing.
If I earned millions a year then I'd be in an Aston Martin but the idea of being a full time worker and spending more than your annual salary on a car just seems nuts to me.
Used to be 'into' cars as a 17/18 year old but that faded. Would love to cruise around in a mint EK Holden but they aren't all that practical in 2018.
Car loans are a waste of money. Just had a look at my bank website and the lowest interest rate on offer is 11.99% so if you buy a $20k car over 5 years you will effectively pay just under $27k for something that will be worth less than $10k by the time you've paid it off. Eff that, would rather just buy the same car a couple of years old. But then we live in a society where people have credit card debt so I see why car loans are a thing.
If I earned millions a year then I'd be in an Aston Martin but the idea of being a full time worker and spending more than your annual salary on a car just seems nuts to me.
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http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2018-...n-to-hear-cases-of-bad-bank-behaviour/9408068
This bit says it all
When I was 22 the bank would have laughed at me if I asked for even $20k for a car while on probation at a new job with no savings
Point is I wouldn't have asked. It's ridiculous she got approved for the loan but why ask for that kind of money in the first place.
This bit says it all
When I was 22 the bank would have laughed at me if I asked for even $20k for a car while on probation at a new job with no savings
Point is I wouldn't have asked. It's ridiculous she got approved for the loan but why ask for that kind of money in the first place.
Igloo
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I've had 2 in about 5 years. First was a Mazda that was close to death when I got it. Used to just turn off completely whenever I stopped at traffic lights. That was fun.
I've got a Holden Cruze now. Previous comments about transmission being s**t are correct. But I got mine second hand and the transmission had already been replaced, so mine has been fine since i've had it. No problems in almost 3 years. It's a decent car.
I've got a Holden Cruze now. Previous comments about transmission being s**t are correct. But I got mine second hand and the transmission had already been replaced, so mine has been fine since i've had it. No problems in almost 3 years. It's a decent car.
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Actually need a car. Now.
Would prefer 2nd hand.
What is best? Dealers/Gumtree/Specialist Sites?
What is the best $$$$$$$? SHould I pay outright? Get a loan? Or just get new?
Am genuinely clueless. 1st car lasted 5 or so years. Next car (Old Faithful) went the journey and did a decade and a bit before shitting itself.
Honestly don't know the market/costs/product anymore. I'm really not a petrol head. Cars are just A to B for me.
Anyone here ride a basic bike/Scooter? Cost? What licence you need?
Would prefer 2nd hand.
What is best? Dealers/Gumtree/Specialist Sites?
What is the best $$$$$$$? SHould I pay outright? Get a loan? Or just get new?
Am genuinely clueless. 1st car lasted 5 or so years. Next car (Old Faithful) went the journey and did a decade and a bit before shitting itself.
Honestly don't know the market/costs/product anymore. I'm really not a petrol head. Cars are just A to B for me.
Anyone here ride a basic bike/Scooter? Cost? What licence you need?
- Jun 14, 2015
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Owned one car in 15 years since having a license; and less than 48 hours after I received it, the engine stopped on a highway and I never saw it again.
Can't imagine buying one any time soon. I live in the inner-city, fare evade to work and have a partner who owns a car so if I feel like endangering other people's lives with my poor motor skills the option's there.
Edit: ELECTRIC CARS SAVE MONEY I WANT ONE!
Can't imagine buying one any time soon. I live in the inner-city, fare evade to work and have a partner who owns a car so if I feel like endangering other people's lives with my poor motor skills the option's there.
Edit: ELECTRIC CARS SAVE MONEY I WANT ONE!
