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Buying a car
    #19396743 - 01/10/14 12:11 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

Buying this next week

I have driven an Audi V8 , heaps of room inside (and lots of power)

This is an 2002 A4 (4 cylinders) automatic, so it will be good on fuel and it looks sexy as.

17" wheels, tinted windows , sound system with subwoofer





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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396752 - 01/10/14 12:14 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

be prepared for high maintenance costs


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396768 - 01/10/14 12:19 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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be prepared for high maintenance costs




it's in immaculate condition so its worth it imo

i thought about getting a cheaper car to get me from point A-B but I don't see the point. I prefer this car, I can look after it and It will probably save me money over the long run


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396772 - 01/10/14 12:20 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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Re: Buying a car [Re: theRAPeutic]
    #19396776 - 01/10/14 12:22 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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tahp93 said:
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be prepared for a sexy ass car







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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396786 - 01/10/14 12:24 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

dude, i get what your saying.. i spent 10 years as a high end technician, and im telling you once it breaks and it will the costs are going to be up there.. and a thing about german cars is

shops say they can work on them.. but they really cant.. good work on high end german cars are tough to come by man.

so for good service and good work. its going to be costly.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396825 - 01/10/14 12:32 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

The asking price is high: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/audi-a4-2002-16085341

I would definitely not pay a dime over $5000 usd ($5600 aus).



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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396829 - 01/10/14 12:33 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

what car are you driving??


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Re: Buying a car [Re: theRAPeutic]
    #19396838 - 01/10/14 12:35 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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be prepared for high maintenance costs







Prepare your butthole for when it does and will break down.

The cars already 12 years old so good luck.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Confucian]
    #19396841 - 01/10/14 12:35 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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The asking price is high: http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/audi-a4-2002-16085341

Where I'm from this car would go for $4000-$4500.




the same model/year are being sold for <$7000 minimum , same for ebay


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396844 - 01/10/14 12:36 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

I drive a 2003 Toyota Prius for the gas mileage (41-42 avg. miles / gallon).

I also have a Jeep Liberty for the snow.

It's a very clean Audi from the looks of it - but it'd be nice to have for under $4500USD...Maybe cars go for more in Australia?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Confucian]
    #19396868 - 01/10/14 12:42 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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It's a very clean Audi from the looks of it - but it'd be nice to have for under $4500USD...Maybe cars go for more in Australia?




here is the same car but with a broken engine being sold for $5.5k

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-A4-2002/SSE-AD-2134310/?Cr=33&sdmvc=1


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396877 - 01/10/14 12:45 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

asking price is wayyyy different than selling price.

cars break.. thats what they do.. that sole purpose let me live on the beach for 10 years.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396887 - 01/10/14 12:48 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

i cant drive turbo or manual cars as yet (probationary license) and its a classy car. I would be dissatisfied with a point A-B car

i considered this as well

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Subaru-Impreza-2000/SSE-AD-2455261/?Cr=33&sdmvc=1


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396904 - 01/10/14 12:51 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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asking price is wayyyy different than selling price.





do I try and negotiate a cheaper price?

from what I see the same cars selling for more or aren't as well looked after


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396931 - 01/10/14 12:57 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

Yes you always negotiate.

Come cash in hand. 9/10 you can get it a lot cheaper it's hard to say no when you show up with the benjamins.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Enjoywho]
    #19396940 - 01/10/14 01:00 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

ok

ill push for 7k offering cash in hand.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396946 - 01/10/14 01:03 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

always negotiate.

always bring someone with you that ACTUALLY knows about cars.

always bring a magnet.

always try to get a carfax.

always test drive it.

always climb underneath it look for leaks and bushings .

always check oil condition.

always give it a good once over

if you bring a good friend that knows about cars then he/she will do all this for you.

and always ask for a minute to talk it over.

as i said man i have many years and a degree in this type of shit... the auto industry is wayyy to shady.. people put wool over peoples eyes every day.

i always bring a scan tool to see if the i/m monitors are set to make sure the cel hasnt been reset.

audis are expensive to fix.  that scooby.. i wouldnt pay more than 5k for.. and thats if everything met my criteria.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396948 - 01/10/14 01:03 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

I'd push for 5. Probably get it for 6.

Have you ever negotiated before?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Enjoywho]
    #19396965 - 01/10/14 01:10 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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I'd push for 5. Probably get it for 6.

Have you ever negotiated before?




not over a car sale


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396967 - 01/10/14 01:11 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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rackem said:
always negotiate.

always bring someone with you that ACTUALLY knows about cars.

always bring a magnet.

always try to get a carfax.

always test drive it.

always climb underneath it look for leaks and bushings .

always check oil condition.

always give it a good once over

if you bring a good friend that knows about cars then he/she will do all this for you.

and always ask for a minute to talk it over.





good advice here :thumbup:


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19396970 - 01/10/14 01:14 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

and the audi has a cvt..

stay away man.. stay farrr farrr away... and the tags are expired..

dude.. keep searching man.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19396988 - 01/10/14 01:24 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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and the audi has a cvt..

stay away man.. stay farrr farrr away... and the tags are expired..

dude.. keep searching man.




My thoughts get something nice that's a hell of a lot cheaper to fix.

As much as I've always wanted an audi it's just not worth the cost to fix. Get a nice subaru, honda, or I personally love nissan my altima I still miss to this day. Drove it for over a year and still sold it for a 400$ profit.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Enjoywho]
    #19397008 - 01/10/14 01:36 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

ps; op your in australia based on the web site.. if this holds true.. you have an amaze balls worth of vehicles that are more reliable, faster, cheaper maintainace at your disposal..

dont sell yourself short.. if i was there i would help ya.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397042 - 01/10/14 01:55 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

Audi's are known for having shitty reliability issues. The name stands for Accelerate Under Demonic Instances because they used to just randomly accelerate for the hell of it. It will cost you and you will hate it. The costs are stupid.

Buy a Jeep, get laid, have fun. Or a Subaru which is what I did after I bought my jeep, although I am buying another one.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19397059 - 01/10/14 02:04 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

what up qbe?

glad you chimed in on this madness..

my current jeep build.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397063 - 01/10/14 02:05 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

or;

audi - always underachieving designs implemented


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397074 - 01/10/14 02:14 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

What's going on Rackem? I am actually considering a Cherokee. I would love to build an exo cage for one. Right now, I have the Subie up to about 400 hp, and built all aluminum skid plates for underneath, but managed to rip them off twice. I'm just not an import kinda guy I guess.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19397083 - 01/10/14 02:20 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

i hear that man..

ive had a yj... now the xj.. love the xj, even though the unibody.. but the longer wheel base is tits..

im currently in the middle of welding up a roof rack, but i forget geometry.. may need some help with finding angles. haha


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397087 - 01/10/14 02:22 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

Quote:

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Subaru-Impreza-2000/SSE-AD-2455261/?Cr=33&sdmvc=1

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/BMW-318i-1992/SSE-AD-2053278/?Cr=17&sdmvc=1




these 2 are nice


when you put all 3 cars together the Audi is going to cost more to fix and is highly likely to break down first??

i won't be driving the car like a sports car, its mainly going to be used to drive to school/work.

A4 would have more leg room than the Suburu / BMW and I still prefer it.

Car looks good / 100


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397090 - 01/10/14 02:24 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

stay away man.. keep looking..

take some advice man.. it doesnt matter how you drive the audi..

it will break..

it will be costly.

fuck in australia you can get bitchin cars for cheaper with cheaper repair costs.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397102 - 01/10/14 02:30 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

If I was in Australia, I'd go for a Holden. Hell even America imported them and tried to sell them as Pontiac GTO's. They were bad ass in America, I can only imagine in Australia.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19397108 - 01/10/14 02:33 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

and the holden is only the tip of the burg.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397121 - 01/10/14 02:40 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

can you recommend anything >$7500? (pref from here)

4 cylinder , automatic

is this worth pursuing?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397125 - 01/10/14 02:42 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

i would look into the scooby first..

ill search that list in a few.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397148 - 01/10/14 02:55 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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umm yeha

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-1995/SSE-AD-2134259/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1




i seen this

if it were approved to drive on probationary license i'd be all over it


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397149 - 01/10/14 02:57 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

didnt know you had laws like that kinda shit..

then fuck a car..

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Jeep-Cherokee-1996/AGC-AD-14603885/?Cr=4&sdmvc=1


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397150 - 01/10/14 02:57 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

Told you nissan is the shit. When I buy my next car after owning an altima will definitely go nissan.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397154 - 01/10/14 02:59 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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MR14 said:
Quote:

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umm yeha

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Skyline-1995/SSE-AD-2134259/?Cr=2&sdmvc=1




i seen this

if it were approved to drive on probationary license i'd be all over it




Weird what are the laws that you can buy an audi but not a skyline? That makes no sense.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Enjoywho]
    #19397159 - 01/10/14 03:02 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

:shrug:

dont really want a 6 cyl car either , fuel is expensive here


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397162 - 01/10/14 03:04 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

then go check out that scooby.

or a fiesta.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397171 - 01/10/14 03:08 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

whats a scooby? suburu ?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397173 - 01/10/14 03:09 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

yup..


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397192 - 01/10/14 03:23 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

i sent over an sms and the suburu is still for sale
ill do a test drive , the muffler looks good, hopefully it sounds twice as good as it looks lol


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397197 - 01/10/14 03:26 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

check more than that man..

seriously take a trusted friend to give another set of eyes with ya.

and dont always feel like you have to buy it just cause your there.

remember.. when negotiations arise if you choose to go down that route.. remember something is always going to need to be fixed.. ALWAYS.

the jeep i pictured there as it sits i only have 1900 usd wrapped up into it as it sits man. thats with a 3 in lift 31 in tires, the rims, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, plugs wires, dizzy, etc the list goes on.

my point being is you can get a deal.. they are out there just be diligent and do your homework.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: rackem]
    #19397237 - 01/10/14 04:03 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

ill have someone coming with me

ive checked through nissan suburu holden bmw

ideally i want it to look good (with wheels / exhaust) as id want to spend the money to mod a car without it.


if i were prepared for a 6cylinder id have more options, i had a 6cyl once before and fuel on my budget was a PITA


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19397890 - 01/10/14 08:53 AM (10 years, 21 days ago)

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can you recommend anything >$7500? (pref from here)

4 cylinder , automatic

is this worth pursuing?




Is there a Craigslist Australia you can comb through? A lot of times the sellers are naive and do not know what there car is worth.

Also - A car is probably the single worst investment you can make. Go for a point A to point B (honda or toyota last the longest with the least amount of maintenance imo)- unless you have an amazing job and a lot of money in the bank to burn. Don't spend over $3500 AUS.

...I went to the auction yesterday and got a lifted 2004 F250 Super Duty (FX4) for $3700. (The bidding stopped at $3150 but the seller countered at $3500 + $200 in auction fees). Leather interior. It does have higher miles, about 170k.

This is just a generic pic, but it looks like this, just not as clean:


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Confucian]
    #19398876 - 01/10/14 12:46 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

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Is there a Craigslist Australia you can comb through? A lot of times the sellers are naive and do not know what there car is worth.

Also - A car is probably the single worst investment you can make. Go for a point A to point B (honda or toyota last the longest with the least amount of maintenance imo)- unless you have an amazing job and a lot of money in the bank to burn. Don't spend over $3500 AUS.

...I went to the auction yesterday and got a lifted 2004 F250 Super Duty (FX4) for $3700. (The bidding stopped at $3150 but the seller countered at $3500 + $200 in auction fees). Leather interior. It does have higher miles, about 170k.

This is just a generic pic, but it looks like this, just not as clean:





nice car

not sure about craigslist
ill have free time later today to browse for more options

i have money saved to buy a car, ive been driving around in a toyota and i need a change


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19401162 - 01/10/14 09:02 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

I looked at the link you gave and the last vehicle on the first page when you choose 7500 as max is a Subaru Forester. It has a turbo hood on it so I assume it is a turbo, meaning it has a motor that is like mine. Mine is a little bigger plus bigger turbo that I put on, but it will be ridiculously fun to drive. It doesn't look like much, but search google for modified 2001 subaru foresters to get you an idea.

Here's one. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6023448092_2dfb9b09e1_m.jpg

They can be done up really nice. Heck I was considering buying that exact model before I decided to go back to jeep. 

It does have high mileage, so expect some maintenance, but it really isn't that bad on a subaru. I can get an engine out of one in three hours. Just make sure it wasn't owned by some 16 year old that beat the crap out of it. Research will be your best friend in any car purchase.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19401261 - 01/10/14 09:23 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

Quote:

MR14 said:
ill have someone coming with me

ive checked through nissan suburu holden bmw

ideally i want it to look good (with wheels / exhaust) as id want to spend the money to mod a car without it.


if i were prepared for a 6cylinder id have more options, i had a 6cyl once before and fuel on my budget was a PITA





You have no clue what you are talking about. Good luck I foresee a how do I fix xxxx thread in your future.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Enjoywho]
    #19401276 - 01/10/14 09:27 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

Damn man that was harsh. What did he say wrong in that post?

Nobody knows everything about everything, that's why you ask questions and seek help which is what he is doing.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19401298 - 01/10/14 09:35 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

Buying a car with aftermarket wheels and exhaust pretty much guarantees that you're going to end up with some boy racer's old toy (ie driven hard).

Ideally you want a bone stock car that was owned by some old lady who only used it to go to church on Sunday.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: Khii Khwaay]
    #19401319 - 01/10/14 09:44 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

He said he would want to spend the money to mod it.

Nevermind I think I read it wrong. Is there a word missing in that sentence lol?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19401337 - 01/10/14 09:49 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

It looked like he meant to type "I don't", but it came out as "Id". I might have read it wrong too, though.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19401719 - 01/10/14 11:43 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

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I looked at the link you gave and the last vehicle on the first page when you choose 7500 as max is a Subaru Forester. It has a turbo hood on it so I assume it is a turbo, meaning it has a motor that is like mine. Mine is a little bigger plus bigger turbo that I put on, but it will be ridiculously fun to drive. It doesn't look like much, but search google for modified 2001 subaru foresters to get you an idea.

Here's one. http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6069/6023448092_2dfb9b09e1_m.jpg

They can be done up really nice. Heck I was considering buying that exact model before I decided to go back to jeep. 

It does have high mileage, so expect some maintenance, but it really isn't that bad on a subaru. I can get an engine out of one in three hours. Just make sure it wasn't owned by some 16 year old that beat the crap out of it. Research will be your best friend in any car purchase.




i can't drive turbo on probationary license so its out of the question :sad:


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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19401734 - 01/10/14 11:46 PM (10 years, 20 days ago)

All Audi A4 4-cyl in America were 1.8 turbo motors for that year, are they different in Australia? I couldn't find any info on a quick search.

Edit: Nevermind looks like you have a lot of different choices for motors.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19402005 - 01/11/14 01:07 AM (10 years, 20 days ago)

I wanted an early 2000s Audi too, but glad I didn't. When I do buy one, I won't be worried about the money.

Would it be better to lease a new Audi as far as money goes?


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Re: Buying a car [Re: SprewellSleeve]
    #19402031 - 01/11/14 01:21 AM (10 years, 20 days ago)

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I wanted an early 2000s Audi too, but glad I didn't. When I do buy one, I won't be worried about the money.

Would it be better to lease a new Audi as far as money goes?




Audi supposedly has decent deals where the maintenance is free for the first couple years, so you wouldn't have to worry about that. Leasing is a hard decision. It all depends on the contract. They will nit pick you for every little scratch, dent, detail charge, upkeep charge, etc, etc, at the end of the lease plus mileage if you go over. Although, it is an Audi. My mom was trading hers in on a lease (Audi TT) for a Lexus a year before her lease was up. Lexus didn't really care that they had to buy the lease out. They practically begged her to take their car, and I personally beat the shit out of that little TT before it had to go. Still the best awd system at high speeds I've ever driven.


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Re: Buying a car [Re: qbe]
    #19445194 - 01/19/14 10:55 PM (10 years, 11 days ago)

I met up with the owner of the A4 and took it for a test drive.

We negotiated a price of $6750 (down from 7500) , we didn't buy the car on the spot as we wanted a roadworthy certificate included. During this time someone else bought it

I tried to meet with the owner of the Suburu Impreza but he wasn't available.

A4 was nice to sit in, not as much room as the A6 inside and not the same size length wise.

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Re: Buying a car [Re: MR14]
    #19446248 - 01/20/14 06:28 AM (10 years, 11 days ago)

Get a subaru man.  They are beasts on the road.  Those japs know how to make a fuckin car.  :inlove:


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Re: Buying a car [Re: All We Perceive]
    #19446264 - 01/20/14 06:34 AM (10 years, 11 days ago)

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Get a subaru man.  They are beasts on the road.  Those japs know how to make a fuckin car.  :inlove:



Top 3 favourite makes; Audi, Subaru, and Mitsubishi. For performance and longevity.

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Re: Buying a car [Re: larry.fisherman]
    #19455980 - 01/22/14 02:33 AM (10 years, 9 days ago)

I bought this yesterday.
Got a good deal, price dropped from $13,990 to $10,990 and I payed $10,700 with a Roadworthy certificate





6 cylinders , leather interiors, drives really nice

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