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Old 09-10-2023, 01:57 PM   #1
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Default Interstate ute buying

Am sure I posted something similar around 6+ years ago. Living in country town 800k away from Adelaide and having a specific list of the car/ute you want can be daunting.

Give me all the advice/traps on buying interstate please.
dealer/private
crash repaired
finance
warranties
etc etc
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Old 09-10-2023, 08:24 PM   #2
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Default Re: Interstate ute buying

Depends what the car value is I reckon.



I wouldn't put any worth on warranties, unless it's a factory warranty and there is a dealer near you. Otherwise you will spend more time/money towing the car back and forth and the issue is not a warranty item then you're out of pocket.


Go with your gut. If there is something "off" about a car then don't get it, especially if you can't see it in the flesh.


If someone is inspecting it for you make sure you're on the same page regarding condition. 2 years ago a mate's cousin checked out a Valiant Charger interstate and said it was in excellent condition for it's age (and he was a car guy). Mate bought it and when it was delivered it was average condition at best, scratches, small dents etc. Overall it was tidy but definitely not excellent.
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Old 09-10-2023, 08:27 PM   #3
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Default Re: Interstate ute buying

I'd be looking at cars from NSW as they have some form of yearly RWC.
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