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06-02-2022, 10:17 AM | #91 | |||
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06-02-2022, 12:27 PM | #92 | |||
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Sportage AWD diesel is a direct replacement KIA give a fleet discount to old jungle crawlers like me, plus no GST, stamp duty and pensioner rego, meant that the price for me was $9,000 off drive away price. Add this to a massive $17,000 trade in and the deal too good to refuse. BTW, the Sportage is a great car. |
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06-02-2022, 12:52 PM | #93 | ||
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That Sounds like an Awesome Deal....
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06-02-2022, 01:40 PM | #94 | ||
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Sounds like an absolutely awesome deal.
Is it common for pensioners to get fleet pricing? Or did you get an individual super special deal. |
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06-02-2022, 04:06 PM | #95 | |||
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Fed Govmint deletes GST State govmint deletes Stamp duty plus a saving on rego (3rd party still has to be paid) |
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06-02-2022, 04:26 PM | #96 | ||
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06-02-2022, 05:30 PM | #97 | ||
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I fill out an exemption form that is retained by the dealer
It also allows GST off purchase plus car parts for servicing/maintenance but not labour. The dealer records the transaction as GST free and an adjustment is made on their BAS (Business Activity Statement) Some tyre retailers would rather give a discount rather than record it as GST free which means their accounting may be a bit suss. https://www.ato.gov.au/assets/0/104/...0758ac263c.pdf |
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06-02-2022, 06:14 PM | #98 | |||
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06-02-2022, 06:28 PM | #99 | ||
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07-02-2022, 09:37 AM | #100 | |||
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17-02-2022, 07:14 AM | #101 | ||
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Right, time for an update.
So I managed to test drive a blue accord euro r. First impressions are the design is still IMO pretty sharp for a near 20 year old car. It's been a very long time since I have driven a decent petrol engine and the responsiveness is impressive. Zipping through outer Melbourne's traffic is busy with the 6 speed manual but it's light and slick. Even getting to 6000rpm is easy and enjoyable....oh...vtec kicked in yo and off we go to 8500rpm.....that's a bit addictive. It's not a powerhouse but it goes ok. Interior, I'm impressed for its age, no odd noises and fit n finish is good. Must say I like the recaros and general style. I'm trying to take emotion out of it but to me it's that kind of car...this is not a logical choice. I got to Tassie then started upping the budget, lamenting the direction the industry is going I thought why not splash out. So test drove a MY15 Sti....I didn't realise it was heavily modified (but quality). I was impressed but the blow off valve, exhaust, rock hard suspension was all too much for a daily. So then I tried a MY17 WRX in an attempt to soften things up and it was easier to live with, FA20 is not bad but runs out of breath but it would maul the accord so moot point perhaps. It had stock suspension and for me its still to harsh...the reduction in sidewall height is not a great outcome. From there numerous other online searches for various mildly sporty hatches left me excited but still feeling a bit empty....thus I have put a deposit on a 2003 Euro R with plans to pick up next week. For me it's the best mix of sport, comfort and I intend on joining a track day club or alike so a revvy NA represents a more reliable package. For me it may be the last time we get a ICE for a daily so I went with the heart moreso than the head. Although ill leave the door open for a turbo boxer one day, I can see how people get hooked. I'm sure most will think I am crazy as on paper it's not the most competent, but there are other factors and the rarity also appeals. Was also a bit if a hurdle to get my wife across the line given the asking price and age. It reminds me of my T2 TE50, but with a bit more personality. If anyone is interested I may start a thread if and discuss the lack of torque.
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18-02-2022, 12:07 AM | #102 | |||
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You have just purchased one of the finest modern cars ever made. Enjoy.
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18-02-2022, 09:01 AM | #103 | ||
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ditto re the H Euro - Polyal we got the Luxury model for the old man some years ago.
Brilliant car and build quality, passed onto my son later. If its looked after can't go wrong.
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18-02-2022, 11:01 AM | #104 | |||
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18-02-2022, 03:40 PM | #105 | |||
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and keep in mind that this thread is about "average" "enthusiast" options, so that excludes any outlying super expensive models. Seems to me that increasingly every make is chasing the same market segment, (which in itself is nothing new) but also eliminating real choices (at least as far as an "enthusiast" is concerned) I'm sure that a Millennial can identifying and value the differences between 5 different levels of trim, but to me they're all much the same. Don't get me wrong, today's cars are unquestionably better designed, better built, and better equipt. It's just that from my perspective the differentiation is lacking, and in many cases the underlying mechanicals are just bleh. Horrid little motors designed to scam the testing, CVTs, and suspension designed for nothing more than shopping centre speed humps. |
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