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| Thread ID: 103388 | 2009-09-21 07:33:00 | Car buying advice | somebody (208) | PC World Chat |
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| 812504 | 2009-09-22 02:04:00 | Now to sensible............. www.trademe.co.nz Sorry about that,no idea where tat came from? should be ........ www.autotrader.co.nz |
Cicero (40) | ||
| 812505 | 2009-09-22 02:24:00 | Diesel works out out cheaper in the long run even with the RUCs. With newer CRDI motors the economy is astounding. I know of 2.2 RAV4s diesel giving 6.8l/100km, what's that comparable to? a 1.3 civic? EDIT: Do you really want to be in a 1.3l revving the hell out of it just to get to the top of the Bombays? The reason I bought myself a diesel was because petrol was so damned expensive. And I've made my money back on buying a new vehicle within 8 months (mind you I was driving close to 1200km per week). Right now there is about 60c difference in petrol and diesel (more if you go 98)? Maintenance works out if you the same if you DIY. I wouldn't pay someone to do something I can do anyway, service the car every 7,000km either way. I know toyota recommends 15,000k service intervals for newer RAV4s. PS: Sorry Gary and Greg. :p |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 812506 | 2009-09-22 02:25:00 | Diesel works out out cheaper in the long run even with the RUCs. With newer CRDI motors the economy is astounding. I know of 2.2 RAV4s diesel giving 6.8l/100km, what's that comparable to? a 1.3 civic? The reason I bought myself a diesel was because petrol was so damned expensive. And I've made my money back on buying a new vehicle within 8 months (mind you I was driving close to 1200km per week). Right now there is about 60c difference in petrol and diesel (more if you go 98)? Maintenance works out if you the same if you DIY. I wouldn't pay someone to do something I can do anyway, service the car every 7,000km either way. I know toyota recommends 15,000k service intervals for newer RAV4s. PS: Sorry Gary and Greg. :p I agree with this - but only for new diesels (post 2004 ish). I'd never own one myself, but for economy you can't beat it. RUC is negligible for small cars and rego aint that bad. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 812507 | 2009-09-22 03:21:00 | Thanks for all the suggestions and advice guys. A friend of mine has a copy of the Dog & Lemon guide they have offered to lend me - I just have to find a time to grab it off them. I don't intend to be towing anything, travelling long distances or carrying any heavy loads. The intention is that it'll be used for short trips around town (grocery shopping etc.) and the very occasional (i.e. couple of times a year) long distance trip. Because my workplace is in the Wellington CBD, driving to/from work isn't really practical - so I tend to use public transport (or walk if it's a nice day). From a maintenance/repair perspective, what are the pros and cons of getting a manual versus automatic transmission? |
somebody (208) | ||
| 812508 | 2009-09-22 03:26:00 | ...I know of 2.2 RAV4s diesel giving 6.8l/100km, what's that comparable to? a 1.3 civic?My 1.5L civic does about that, sometimes better depending on load. EDIT: Do you really want to be in a 1.3l revving the hell out of it just to get to the top of the Bombays?No need to rev the hell out of it, it's got more than enough grunt to do pretty much whatever, although I woudn't like to tow a heavy trailer with it. |
Erayd (23) | ||
| 812509 | 2009-09-22 03:31:00 | Diesel works out out cheaper in the long run even with the RUCs. With newer CRDI motors PS: Sorry Gary and Greg. :p He's looking for a cheap car. Not a new (ish) one. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 812510 | 2009-09-22 04:34:00 | He's looking for a cheap car. Not a new (ish) one. His post No 24 suggests maybe a newer vehicle. |
Sweep (90) | ||
| 812511 | 2009-09-22 04:41:00 | His post No 24 suggests maybe a newer vehicle. I'm still trying to make up my mind - "newer" would refer to something built after 2001, fresh import. "Cheap" would be something built in the mid to late 1990s, with higher KMs and possibly several owners. I can't afford a new vehicle unfortunately. |
somebody (208) | ||
| 812512 | 2009-09-22 04:58:00 | Edit - just read your last post. I would consider looking into newer vehicles with higher mileages rather than older ones with lower mileages. Auto vs Manual is 98% preference. Manuals are usually tougher than autos, but clutches are expensive and they do give way. If autos break down, specialists are VERY expensive (usually flawed design in the tranny cooler). Edit: Manuals do offer slightly improved fuel consumption. What kind of budget do you have somebody? |
Cato (6936) | ||
| 812513 | 2009-09-22 05:06:00 | manuals are cheaper I think in the long run, and more reliable. Clutches arent that much, not when you compare it against pulling down an auto. Somebody - Could you give us an indication of budget? like 1-$5k 5-7, 7-10, 15k? |
hueybot3000 (3646) | ||
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