Car advice

[swsup97]

If you want to play safe then try this route - this is for selling and buying a car ...i should know this as i bought my car through them - u can negotiate with the seller as i paid 3K less than was advertised, the guy selling scored a job in London and didnt want to carry on doing car repayments for a car that would be gathering dust in a garage.

here is the link - see info below - worth checking out as an option

http://www.aaautobay.co.za/

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[quik]

The whole theft debate is a non-issue to me, i've driven VWs for the last 6 years and have never had a problem. If the car is insured and installed with a tracking unit, the risk is minimal.

 

[hj2k_x]

It looks like an Estee Lauder compact thingy with wheels

Now that you mention it....

 

[hj2k_x]

If you want to play safe then try this route - this is for selling and buying a car ...i should know this as i bought my car through them - u can negotiate with the seller as i paid 3K less than was advertised, the guy selling scored a job in London and didnt want to carry on doing car repayments for a car that would be gathering dust in a garage.

here is the link - see info below - worth checking out as an option

http://www.aaautobay.co.za/

Sell a Car Privately
AA Autobay provides the South African public with a safe secure service for selling vehicles privately. To find out the benefits that sellers receive visit the Sell A Car page. Selling a car is simple. Just follow these three simple steps.
Call or Click Start
Vehicle Appraisal
List your Vehicle

Buy a Car Privately
When it comes to buying a pre-owned car, trust the experts! We guarantee that every vehicle in our showroom has been appraised. Buying a used car, safely has never been easier – visit the Buy a Car page. Just follow these three simple steps

Ah yes, I remember this now. Someone else said they used it and it was well worth whatever the fee is that they charge. Will check it out.

 

[hj2k_x]

The whole theft debate is a non-issue to me, i've driven VWs for the last 6 years and have never had a problem. If the car is insured and installed with a tracking unit, the risk is minimal.

Mine has been stolen twice. In broad daylight. In different places. In clear site. Once was just around the corner from a police station

 

[Pitbull]

Here was an 200STi for R 36 000
http://www.nissanownersclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2591

a Nice looking one

I'll look for a few more....

 

[hj2k_x]

Here was an 200STi for R 36 000
http://www.nissanownersclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2591

a Nice looking one

I'll look for a few more....

A few comments...

That car is already 13 years old and modified...I thought those are things that should generally be avoided...?

 

[Pitbull]

Yes, that one is a bit of a dodgy one. But the shape of the car I wanted to show you.

You get some very nice ones out there. Don't let the age scare you. Those cars are industructable I had one with a T66 on it and it never gave me any problems appart from the ones I caused

If I can find a nice one I'll buy it

 

[hj2k_x]

Yes, that one is a bit of a dodgy one. But the shape of the car I wanted to show you.

You get some very nice ones out there. Don't let the age scare you. Those cars are industructable I had one with a T66 on it and it never gave me any problems appart from the ones I caused

If I can find a nice one I'll buy it

Hehe, ok man. I hear what you are saying.

Edit: I do like the shape, when it has not been modded and what not

 

[Pitbull]

You also the the other shape more of a hatch look (Sabre) 200GSi and also get newer models but the price increases with the year model ofc

 

[hj2k_x]

You also the the other shape more of a hatch look (Sabre) 200GSi and also get newer models but the price increases with the year model ofc

Indeed. The Nissans were cars I was originally considering. I have heard good things about them.

 

[Pitbull]

Indeed. The Nissans were cars I was originally considering. I have heard good things about them.

The only reason I suggest these is because they fit your budget 100% with disposable cash if needed for some minor repairs. You can get very nice cars in the R 60k bracket I'm not saying get a Nissan. Just that for that price you can get a used 2nd hand car and make it just about brand new with the extra cash

 

[hj2k_x]

The only reason I suggest these is because they fit your budget 100% with disposable cash if needed for some minor repairs. You can get very nice cars in the R 60k bracket I'm not saying get a Nissan. Just that for that price you can get a used 2nd hand car and make it just about brand new with the extra cash

It does sound like a good plan to me...

Going to weigh up the pros and cons and have a think about all the great feedback I have received here so far.

Look at getting aircon fitted in my trusty Velo and what that would cost and then see what I could get if I were to trade her in, based on what was said..

 

[UtterNutter]

Don't think of diesels as being money-savers because of their economy. It takes too long to reap the benefit from their fuel efficiency. Rather think of them as cars with longer ranges and waaaaay more torque (and as having engines with different characteristics requiring a slightly different driving style)

 

[hj2k_x]

Don't think of diesels as being money-savers because of their economy. It takes too long to reap the benefit from their fuel efficiency. Rather think of them as cars with longer ranges and waaaaay more torque (and as having engines with different characteristics requiring a slightly different driving style)

It takes too long because the initial outlay is more?

 

[Pitbull]

It takes too long because the initial outlay is more?

There is a few things you need to know about a diesel to understand what he meant.

1. a Diesel needs to be driven a certain way. It's not a petrol car and you will prob end up breaking things if you don't drive it correctly = Money

2. You save a bit on the Fuel yes, however the maintenance on a Diesel is 4x more than with a Petrol engine.

 

[UtterNutter]

There is a few things you need to know about a diesel to understand what he meant.

1. a Diesel needs to be driven a certain way. It's not a petrol car and you will prob end up breaking things if you don't drive it correctly = Money

2. You save a bit on the Fuel yes, however the maintenance on a Diesel is 4x more than with a Petrol engine.

1. True
2. 4x? Naaaaaaaaah. That's just crazy talk. So far my diesel is costing THE SAME on maintenance as my petrol. Just the equivalent petrol version costs less to purchase initially, that's all. [okay, so maintenance intervals so far have been slightly shorter with the diesel, so that means you pay for a service more frequently]

 

[UtterNutter]

It takes too long because the initial outlay is more?

IMO: yes.

 

[hj2k_x]

1. True
2. 4x? Naaaaaaaaah. That's just crazy talk. So far my diesel is costing THE SAME on maintenance as my petrol. Just the equivalent petrol version costs less to purchase initially, that's all. [okay, so maintenance intervals so far have been slightly shorter with the diesel, so that means you pay for a service more frequently]

I see.

 

[Pitbull]

1. True
2. 4x? Naaaaaaaaah. That's just crazy talk. So far my diesel is costing THE SAME on maintenance as my petrol. Just the equivalent petrol version costs less to purchase initially, that's all. [okay, so maintenance intervals so far have been slightly shorter with the diesel, so that means you pay for a service more frequently]

To have a Petrol engine replaced after a Broken piston = R 15k

To have a diesel engine replaced for the same make and model of my current Bakkie = R 40k

But that is worst case cenario though....