Different 4WD prices for different states!!!
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 01:11
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Member - Dragan T (VIC)
Just browsing on the tradingpost now... and I can notice that prices for 4WDrives are cheaper in other states than VIC (GQ patrol I was searching for) especially in QLD and WA. Does anyone have experience with buying 4WDrives from other states? What additional cost are involved, any complications that may come up etc.
Thanx
Reply By: waveslave - Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 10:47
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 10:47
If you wanna cheap truck, you should try the auctions. That's where I bought
mine. You are out there bidding against the DEALERS! The dealers always mark up around 6-7k or more for a 4b so you know your getting a good deal. Only prob is you can't drive it(usually). But there are often NRMA or equivalant inspections. Look for ex. govt./fleet auctions that include dealers. Be careful, sometimes they have auctions that are for the public only, and the prices are much dearer. I looked for nearly 3 mths for
mine, Just on the net. If they're good, they'll upload photos of the cars with specs/description. I ended up paying $34,800 for my 01 Troopy with a BB/Winch/Driving Lights/
Suspension Upgrade/Recaro Seats and only 32000ks!!! Gotta be on ya toes though, coz they sell a car a minute there. You have to learn Jibberish!
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Reply By: Member Eric - Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 20:49
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 20:49
People people people . A car is worth what someone is willing to pay for it , no tricks no gimmiks . Just one thing , if you see me in a public auction bidding on a car . Run for your life , its probably
mine and im running up the price on it . I use public auctions to get rid of Sh*t boxes , If I need to buy a car at Auction , I will use a dealers only Auction.
Some goverment departments will only sell there vehicle to a public Auction , this takes time to sit around and wait for that one bargain. If your got time on your hand , go for it .
Last advice , if your going to bid on a car , dont let the auctioner know his got a live one . Make sure your the last bid . Always bid after the second hammer . If you bid early they will run you hard .. I know I know , its against the law , but hey , it happens .
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Follow Up By: waveslave - Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 21:54
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2004 at 21:54
You're deadset right about the auctions. I went to 2 without cash before I bought
mine and just watched. Like you say, you can't bid early and There are false bidders. They do it so quick, and just point into the crowd at some guy, who raises his no. 2inches above his folded arm, if at all. Hell, it happens so quick, you can never really be sure. You're also right that you gotta have time. But if you stick to the ex-govt/fleet auctions only, mixed in with the dealers, you won't buy a lemon.bleepe, the Bloody Troopy was still under warranty!, as were most cars there! The way I look at it, I saved about 5k plus accessories for a few days of my time I reckon that's a good investment of anyones time.
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