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backpacker car markets
i've heard about "backpacker car markets" in australia... which mostly
sell vans and campers and such things... what about these markets... do they sell reliable cars??? are the prices conformable??? are there lots of these markets in the big cities??? did anybody ever have experiences with these backpacker car markets???? thanks, flo! |
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backpacker car markets
Used car sellers are always a dodgy bunch!! Two essentials whenever you buy
a used car. #1. Get it checked by a realiable mechanic. #2. Get a REVS check. It ensures the car you are buying is not stolen, nor subject to finance. Every state Transport Department has something similar. You can get it completed over the phone at a cost of about $10 to your credit card. "schpongobob" wrote in message om... i've heard about "backpacker car markets" in australia... which mostly sell vans and campers and such things... what about these markets... do they sell reliable cars??? are the prices conformable??? are there lots of these markets in the big cities??? did anybody ever have experiences with these backpacker car markets???? thanks, flo! |
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backpacker car markets
in article , Alan at
wrote on 4/4/04 6:35 PM: On 4 Apr 2004 07:00:17 -0700, (schpongobob) wrote: i've heard about "backpacker car markets" in australia... which mostly sell vans and campers and such things... what about these markets... do they sell reliable cars??? are the prices conformable??? are there lots of these markets in the big cities??? did anybody ever have experiences with these backpacker car markets???? thanks, flo! I'm sure they exist, somewhere. But I've driven motorhomes and a caravan all over the south-east from Rocky to the Yorke peninsula and never seen one. The risks you would be taking in roadworthiness, proof of ownership and insurance would be enough to deter me. Especially when you are buying, by definition, from someone who is leaving the country. You would probably be better off contacting a reputable used motor-home seller and arranging a buy-back agreement. It may work out cheaper than rental. If you do decided to buy, make sure you arrange adequate insurance and join the appropriate road-side service organisation. For prices, see www.carsales.com.au for cars or http://www.cmca.net.au/markets/marke...arketplace.htm for motorhomes. Even if you just rent a motorhome, www.cmca.com.au is a very useful site. Cheers, Alan Go to tradingpost.com.au and buy privately. Stuff the dealers, they're the same all over the world. |
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backpacker car markets
in article .sympatico.ca,
Raffi Balmanoukian at wrote on 4/4/04 9:14 PM: in article , Alan at wrote on 4/4/04 6:35 PM: On 4 Apr 2004 07:00:17 -0700, (schpongobob) wrote: i've heard about "backpacker car markets" in australia... which mostly sell vans and campers and such things... what about these markets... do they sell reliable cars??? are the prices conformable??? are there lots of these markets in the big cities??? did anybody ever have experiences with these backpacker car markets???? thanks, flo! I'm sure they exist, somewhere. But I've driven motorhomes and a caravan all over the south-east from Rocky to the Yorke peninsula and never seen one. The risks you would be taking in roadworthiness, proof of ownership and insurance would be enough to deter me. Especially when you are buying, by definition, from someone who is leaving the country. You would probably be better off contacting a reputable used motor-home seller and arranging a buy-back agreement. It may work out cheaper than rental. If you do decided to buy, make sure you arrange adequate insurance and join the appropriate road-side service organisation. For prices, see www.carsales.com.au for cars or http://www.cmca.net.au/markets/marke...arketplace.htm for motorhomes. Even if you just rent a motorhome, www.cmca.com.au is a very useful site. Cheers, Alan Go to tradingpost.com.au and buy privately. Stuff the dealers, they're the same all over the world. PS if you really insist on the backpacker car circuit, TNT mag (available at backpackers' everywhere) has a selection and hints. |
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