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Thread ID: 126814	2012-09-19 07:30:00	Planning to get a car for the first time need some help	Ninjabear (2948)	PC World Chat

Post ID	Timestamp	Content	User
1302157	2012-09-19 21:36:00	Yep, do something like have the AA run a quick check over it.	Nick G (16709)
1302158	2012-09-19 21:36:00	I bought a 1990 Mazda Familia in 2008 for $1 . 5 K and thrashed it for 2 years before trading in and upgrading to my Toyota Will VS . Anything Toyota or even just Japanese made is fine IMO . Avoid Euro cars - yes they look pretty but finding parts on this side of the world is a pain in the a$$ . For your first car (for the price) it sounds reasonable . Best of luck to your new found freedom of driving!	lordnoddy (3645)
1302159	2012-09-19 22:51:00	Isn't AA call outs, you can only do a few times that is free :D With the price. For the last 3 cars of ours, we got from Turners, cos had enough of dealers. For a Japanese car, $5k is alright, maybe $4k for that car, assuming it passes all the checks like you find with that checklist at Turners. The only concern I would have from buying from a mate is that what happens if later you need to fix things when you go for a new WOF? Or maybe to replace a brake pad or a belt ... they all add up or that the lights needs to be readjusted or the tyres. Yes, dealers can cost quite a bit more for the same thing. Also that things like the handbrake using the foot instead, like the most leftest pedal (for an auto car) may be cheaper. If the engine is fine but the body isn't in the most immaculate condition. Like we got a station wagon import Toyota Camry auto 2.2 with the footbrake, the car was probably used for business deliveries too I guess. Things like that. Look for things that may not be on the "checklist" but you may want personally. Aircon, actual spare tyre (not spacesaver), radio/stereo works, maybe 2 car keys and remote locking actually works? You could get a car that passes all the authoritative checks right ... but eg. the aircon is not "mandatory" so may not be on their list. If you want the aircon, not compulsory, it could cost you $500-1000 to get it fixed. IME.	Nomad (952)
1302160	2012-09-19 23:12:00	Auckland summer is coming up - no aircon? :lol: Or maybe in the cooler/wetter times when the window fogs up. Yeah right.	Nomad (952)
1302161	2012-09-19 23:12:00	Rule 1 and only rule don't buy a Ford. Fixed it for you. :)	Trev (427)
1302162	2012-09-19 23:20:00	Auckland summer is coming up - no aircon? :lol: Or maybe in the cooler/wetter times when the window fogs up. Yeah right. My car has no aircon, good thing the windows work. :p Oh wait... can't put the passenger window up from the driver's door. Oh well. :D	pcuser42 (130)
1302163	2012-09-25 04:38:00	I tested the car and it is perfectly fine The aircon is pretty cold and the heater is pretty hot . One thing I noticed is about the break When I drive my driving instructor's car you would hit the brake pedal slightly and you would feel the car is slowing down but with that car you'll need to push the brake pedal half way in and then a bit more before you notice the car is slowing down . I think this could be a bit dangerous but my friend is taking it to a mechanic who advises that they can adjust it slighly but not too much because for safety measures . Is it me because I'm not use to the car or is it something else?	Ninjabear (2948)
1302164	2012-09-25 04:55:00	Don't accept dodgy brakes. You should be able to lock up all 4 wheels easily. Try it on a concrete driveway or in a spacious carpark. Then try it on an empty stretch of road. If you can't make 'em all squeal and smoke, then don't buy it.	Paul.Cov (425)
1302165	2012-09-25 04:57:00	Brakes differ on all cars, same with clutch position. My last car the clutch didn't come on until near the top of the peddle (was a brand new clutch) My new car it's right at the bottom. Note if the car has ABS, what the above person has said won't happen.	Alex B (15479)
1302166	2012-09-25 05:36:00	Also does the car have 4 wheel disk brakes or just disk brakes on the front wheels and drun brakes on the rear. That also makes a differance. What make and model year car is it. :)	Trev (427)
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