Starting this thread in hopes that it will give some ideas for those who are looking for a car (like me). If this is a dupe, please remove and mention the thread that I didn't see when I searched.
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Surprised you didn't post it as a bargain…with a link to referral credit
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Finally a good sense a humours, congrats!
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Lol you got roasted with the negs here bro
1.Mitsubishi Magna 1997 wagon
2.Second hand
3.$3950 cash.
4.bugger all
5.snapped original timing belt @ 215,000
6.absolutely recommended ,they're bullet proof
I know a few people who also have late 90's magnas which are still going strong, they really are bulletproof, and the best part is, they are so easy to maintain, so if done regularly they will last ages
And cup-holders that fit square milk cartons! Ah Aussie design at it's finest :)
i owned one of these and never noticed this!
TJ definitely had it, can't remember if TE did in the centre cup-holders
Looks like it did (best pic I could find). The centre cup-holders near the console have square indents that go half-way down - They're for the milk carton :)
@Spackbace:
I wondered why the top half was a strange shape. maybe if I bought iced coffees I would have realised.
Really? All the old magna's ive seen were smoky pieces of shit, You sure you're not confusing them with Camry's ?
Had a 1998 Sports sedan. Did 312,xxx km on it and it was flawless. First 100k, serviced it every 15k, next 100k every 10k and last 112k every 5k as it started chewing more oil than normal. Never missed a beat though and took me to all states except NT
funny u mention that im about to buy a 2005 magna wagon.. got him down to 3500 :)
Do it…
I used to have one that leaked oil like a sieve, but otherwise was a nice car.
Likewise, I had to get rid of my '99 magna due to oil leak.
215,000 for the timing belt is damn fine. But what did that cost to repair? Thanks
Thankfully no damage …just the cost of the new belt. (the valve gods were all lined up 😄)
I can relate to this, I have a 2000 Magna at 170xxxkm. About to upgrade to an 03' with RWC, low KM's for just over $3k. Thoughts?
I seriously want one or something close. I'd be filling it up constantly with all the travel I do though.
Can put you in touch with an Aussie ex pat that lives in Japan who exports them if you want ;)
Err, there's a place in Silverwater that imports them.
Why would you think they are uneconomically. It says its right there, its 1.5 litres. It will hardly use anything.
Yep plenty of places that import them too. Plenty that change the odometers without you knowing also as is rife with the import industry. Good to get one yourself at least you know what the real kms are and you can get one exactly to your choosing.
Why do you think everyone knows everything about cars? Clearly they're not the wikipedia of knowledge that you are. For what it's worth, there's a 1.4L model that is pretty horrendous with fuel economy, but I'm assuming that you already knew that. Just wanted to state what it does that's all.
It's attitudes like yours that make me question why should I bother contributing to online communities.
Why would you think they are uneconomically. It says its right there, its 1.5 litres. It will hardly use anything.
Ever think someone needs a long range tank, or needs to go further than 500km on a regular basis? Hence why saying:
I'd be filling it up constantly with all the travel I do
Think before you reply next time
@Spackbace: Good that someone gets it. I do 400-600km a week ;) A cube would have to be my weekend car.
Yeah lets be realistic for a minute. A 45 litre tank on a 1.5 litre motor is something like 500km range given sub 10lt/100km range.
So you have to fill up… ONCE a week from dead empty. That's a big ask for a city, I mean what with the lack of servos everywhere. I mean sometimes some suburbs I only see two servos in a 1 kilometer stretch.
Here's some reality… I drive a V8. I was asked to drive to Port Macquarie from Sydney. I filled up once in Taree because I'd rather be safe than sorry. I made in back to Sydney with 1/3 tank left.
The car has a 60 litre tank. So in 700km+ I filled up once just because I wanted a safety margin.
This is car with a 5.7 litre V8. But hey, you people worry about a 1.5 litre car with a 45 litre tank…
Here's some reality, i've driven from Syd to Brisbane a few times and averaged 780km per tank in the same cube which sits it around 5.7l/100km Freeway. The average I stated was just out and about the town… seeing as you're the one who wants to get real particular with the details.
No one asked you about what your V8 does. In fact, no one was making any fuss about this whole thing except for you.
So you have to fill up… ONCE a week from dead empty. That's a big ask for a city, I mean what with the lack of servos everywhere. I mean sometimes some suburbs I only see two servos in a 1 kilometer stretch.
Unless you're not frequently in a big city and work across 2 states like I do.
@tonyjzx: you obviously haven't got a clue!
It's not just the size of the ngine and the capacity that determine fuel consumption, driving a 1.5L engine at 110kph will consume fuel close to if not more than a V8 5.7L engine at the same speed, you would be pushing the poor 1.5L at at least 3-4 RPM the whole trip while the bigass 5.8L would be sitting under 2.
Do you even get what I am talking about?
Have knowledge, be nice, or do not contribute!
I'd love a Cube or a Toyota Rukus filled with subwoofers. They seem like an awesome sound-system car
@Bonsaichop:
I have a 1.4 (2004) and it's 7.5l/100km. Pretty good I think, though I believe the 1.5 is slightly better.
Thought aboutbeing a car salesman?
I want to buy one after reading that last part hahaha
@Bonsaichop — how's the CVT? Is the sound annoying?
$800 insurance seems steep for a $12K car (but then again i pay the same for an old Audi or probably similar real life value). Must be because you imported it?
Does it have Rhino roof racks?
No just a bfg
98 Toyota Prado, 325000km, LPG dual fuel. Bought 8 years ago for $13k cash 2nd hand private buyer with 170k km. Log book serviced including stuff like timing belts when the book says. No major issues. Would buy again if you need a 7 seater that can tow. I'll be looking to keep this till the engine needs re-boring or a kid leaves home.
Main car - was bought as wifes car but change in circumstances means I am main driver
1. Holden VY Berlina International Wagon 5.7 V8 auto 2002 (ltd edition, 325 made in total, mix of V6 and V8)
2. Second hand private, was 13 years old with 118000km
3. $8500 redraw
4. better than expected 13l/100km. Service myself. <$500 per year comprehensive
5. leak from water pump, topped up twice in 18 months of ownership (it was listed during pre-purchase inspection)
6. hell yeah. it's quiet (stock exhaust), comfortable, roomy, tows well, auto is nice
Wifes car
1. Holden Rodeo dual cab 3.2 V6 4wd LX 2000
2. Second hand (ex holden fleet), was 6 months old with 6500km - now 126000km
3. $34 drive away - loan which was paid out when lump sum became available
4. 12.5-13 l/100km. serviee myself. <$450/year comprehensive
5. steering freeplay - been there since we got it - could never get problem identified
6. Yes, it is the most useful vehicle I have ever owned. what can't it do? it's not track car, OK in a straight line
3rd car - the one that the wagon was bought to replace.
1. Mitsubishi Lancer 1992 CC GSR AWD 1.8litre turbo (think baby Evo)
2. Second hand, was 12 years and 155000km old - now 306000km
3. $15000 - loan, paid out early
4. 8.5-9 l/100 (way more if flogging it), service myself
5. roof rust, common CC Lancer fault. 2nd gear is a bit snatchy if trying to shift quickly, otherwise OK
6. Yes, but most have been modified.
Wifes car
how many? (should it be wives?)
Wifes or wives
That's what happens when op forget the importance of punctuations. wife's
I know nothing about car loans so correct me if im wrong, but I thought car loans had some sort of fee/protection against loanee's? paying out loans early.
we did not get penalised for early payment.
we made sure before we applied for loan because we aimed to pay out as early as possible.
amazing your GSR has that many k's! solid engine
heh, He isn't driving it hard enough then :-)
You paid $15k for a 12yo GSR with 155k in 2007?
Seller's dream!
that was the market conditions at the time.
took 2-3 months for one to be available after we decided that was what we wanted.
full service history, 1 owner
didn't see another one for another few months either - similar price.
and given the experience we've had with it, I'd pay it again
Fair enough,
My brother sold his one in early 2000 with under 100k on the clock for $18k.
They had a following and didn't have the EVO at the time so resale must have been good.
That was the going rate back then. Not many 4wd turbo cars, low volume of new sales and high volume of 2nd hand buyers.
One of the best cars i have driven on sydney streets is cc gsr with e3 engine, suspension and brakes we did a conversion on.. basically a mild e3 evo with bolt ons but weighed nearly 200kg less. At the time it was just as quick as my modded v6 sti but cost half the price.
Whats the going rate now?
We got offered $800 as a trade in 18 months ago……….not that we ended up buying the car we were looking at anyway.
we are keeping it, make a good learners car for the kids….
When we were wagon shopping, the private seller of a Passat R36 we looked at asked what we'd be doing with it (but he wanted to turn it into a track car). for those that like them, well they like them. we have also had two notes under the wiper asking if for sale in the time we have had it. and we had a guy in the lane next to us ask if we'd sell (that was not long after we had bought it though).
carsales shows zero stock ones at the moment, only 2 modified ones in 6-8k range plus some same era EVO's
Yeah I would assume its worth a few K still. Dealers just go off age and assume its worth nothing. Smart ones know they should still fetch a lot more then $800
$28k for Astina? How did you manage that / list price before on-roads is $37k for the auto?
after trade in ;), Not sure if wanted with or without
Ahhhhh changeover price that makes more sense :-)
@dylanando:
$35 for a full tank? Where is petrol so cheep?
P.s. I paid around 99 cents per liter (ULP) yesterday and it's almost 20 cents cheaper than average price in VIC..
that must be a really small fuel tank.
$1 per litre means its only 35 litres, surely its a bigger tank than that.
http://www.mazda.com.au/cars/mazda3-sedan/price-and-specific…
It's 51L maybe the low fuel light comes on early??
i fill up on fuel light and clicks multiple times at $35,
so not $35 to fill the car up?
they must have improved heaps cos SP25's years ago were really poor for fuel economy.
I think you need to ease off on the bowser trigger after the first click, I reckon you'd get another 6 litres worth of fuel. For a 51L tank, you'd need to fill up about 41L of petrol when the light turns on.
@PVA: From fuel light to full, It costs roughly $35, Why the hell would I lie lol? Given the price of fuel is on the rise again, The will more than likely change, However its been 89c about 3 weeks ago and now around $1.08. I dont need to fill up all to often!
I have a SP25 GT - while not the diesel model it certainly does report the low petrol like very early.
Still another 10L in the tank!
Who is your insurer? I pay more for same car
Bingle, How much to fill yours? Swear all i can get in it is $35 haha, Fuel was like 89c for ages however!
What's the go with your drivers seat? I have a 3 in the same range and haven't had any issues, just curious.
Few things online about them just tearing and ripping. Myen is also quite creased!
How is it $35 a tank? I was driving a Mazda 3 SP25 GT last year and it's the same engine. It was ~$50 per fill with about 100 km left in the tank. This was U95 and E91 is only a few cents cheaper per liter.
Fact of the matter is, From fuel light to full, My car will only take $35. As suggested the fuel light comes on real early, Im still getting 600km from it easily, Might drive like a grandma?. I have never gone anywhere near $50 per tank.
I can usually get two weeks out of my fill to, So $17.50/pw isnt bad ;)
09 Ford FG G6
Bought Pre-Owned from Dealer
$10,650 Financed
I drive atleast 60-70KMs a day, $35-40 Fuel Octane 98 weekly, $200-300 every 6 months, Im new driver, I have my dad as primary driver, $75 per month comprehensive RAC.
No problems
hell yea, but fuel will kill you.
you need to take it off road and get it dirty. Then you will adore it like a pet. Even enjoy washing it afterwards.
Heard "apparently they're different now that they're not made in Asia (think it was Thailand) any more, and manufacturing has moved back to USA". Anyone know about this?
I do not have a car.
Saving your nillions for a rainy day
Why spend millions when you could spend… 😏☝️ NILLIONS?
Do you have a moped?
Golf Mark VI 118TSI
Bought new in 2011. Manufacturer replaced gearbos after 6 months but no dramas since. This well documented issue caused resale values to fall and you can pick up a low klm one around 15-18K.
$350 - $400 sevice costs once a year.
New tyres at 50,000lkm, looking to get new brake pads in 3 months time.
Combined 98octane fuel consumption low 7's. Highway low 6's.
Would I buy again? Shit yeah!!!
I've been looking at a similar vehicle (got the 4X4 bug) and man comparatively the Toyota Land cruisers 70 series are so bloody expensive. They do seem to hold their value though.
Toyota landcruiser sahara 200series diesel 2008
Bought from Dealer
Cash $130k
Running costs? Fuel, servicing, insurance
Cheap for a v8 12l - 14l per 100
I dump the oil every 15k and thats about all.
Faults? Any major problems?
None major, lots of electrical issues. Auto tailgate is broken and aircon has failed a couple times.
Will you recommend your car?
If you are a boring toyota person then this is perfect.
If you like bush trips and towing shit this is hard to beat.
Not so good in city carparks. Too wide too high
$130k? I didn't think they would be that expensive.
Yeah mate after dealer delivery, bullbar and tow pack. That was a discounted price too
Sahara diesel is as expensive as the landcruisers get, you can get the base modelfor just under 100k I think.
Wow, $130K in cash! That would be 1300 $100 notes. How did you carry that much cash around? Felt safe with that much cash on you?
Briefcase with cash like a drug deal! Bank cheque mate, I suppose i lied not that comfortable rocking that sort of cash travelling from east to west sydney.
You didn't lie. People just take things too literally. If you paid it up front (i.e. didn;t finance it) you paid cash
If you could do a do-over, would you go 70 series instead? considering electrical faults etc.
I like the 70 series wagon and certainly good for doing a lot of bush work and crossing rivers its the perfect 4x4 workhorse, not much goes wrong with them. I am a family man though and the extra seats in the 200 helps with the kids and their friends. Its a good balance for mainly city driving and casual offroading. I would have to be honest and say its a bit of a townie 4x4 which I can take off road on long weekends and tow equipment across the country very comfortably. She goes very well and has great acceleration on the highways.
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