oooh that hurt!

[justinc]

Not the ribs or the back this time, had to have a pill and a lie down after lunch. Went in to sign the finance contract at the brokers today for the car.

pics:

This one is similar, but 1 year older and ours is in gold, not blue.

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=8108490&__sid=122E739CBDE6&__Qpb=true&Cr=7&__Ns=pCar_RankSort_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_PriceSort_D ecimal%7c1%7c%7cpCar_Make_String%7c0%7c%7cpCar_Mod el_String%7c0&keywords=&__N=1216%201246%201247%201252%201282%204294965468% 204294965405&seot=1&tsrc=allcarhome&__Nne=15&trecs=11&silo=1011

Unlike a rib injury this'll take 5 years to get over, luckily with no balloon at the end.
Was talking to someone the other day who bought a 45K HSV, it is now worth 25K, and there is a 12K balloon STILL to go:eek:

Made me feel a little better after hearing that.:(

Don't have any CCards or much other personal debt at present so isn't too much of a hardship to have a well built, safe and reliable family car for the next 5 or 7 years. The last one lasted this long without incident and has been fantastic.

Now, to finish the LSE and a few other projects, maybe try and reduce the vehicle numbers around here:angel:

JC

[Jay]

Hi there JC,

I believe as good form you are required to supply a "pic" of this burden for your brethren. That way we can pretend to be sorry for you as we look on in envy at yr new acquisition.

I being relativity new do however bow to the greater wisdom of the company I am privileged to keep.

Respectfully yours etc etc

Jay:angel:

[bblaze]

Hi JC
There is a home up this way for a RRC with a 300tdi in it when complete or close to it. Enjoy the new toy
cheers
blaze

[LandyAndy]

Goodluck with it Justin.
Not my cup of tea,but I hope it treats you as well if not better than the last.
ENJOY
Andrew

[justinc]

Andy,

I was a 'Merc boy' until I bought the LS400. A LOT of quality and refinement for the $$$ so I had to have another. The '400 has 280K on it now and is 19 years old, still like driving a lounge room but time to upgrade:)
Took it to FNQ a few times, cooktown etc before the sealed road and really, I was so impressed with the ride and efficiency - 28mpg easily, every tank. You just feel very safe driving it. This 'new' one has Satnav etc aswell as about 35 airbags, stability control, bigger brakes, VVTI motor bla bla.

Been a very good car, and unlike some other 'toymota' products, it has a soul:angel: and is a joy to drive.

Yes, I will enjoy it:D - If I don't run out of demerit ponts...:o:p

JC

[Grumbles]

They are a lovely car. I'm sure it will treat you well and it will always be a pleasure to drive. The depreciation on new or near new cars is terrible - nightmare on Elm St stuff actually. Enjoy your Lexus.:cool:

[justinc]

They are a lovely car. I'm sure it will treat you well and it will always be a pleasure to drive. The depreciation on new or near new cars is terrible - nightmare on Elm St stuff actually. Enjoy your Lexus.:cool:

too right!!!

100K lost in 8 years:o:o:o
Thats another reason to look for a good low km used one;)

JC

[scarry]

The depreciation on new or near new cars is terrible - nightmare on Elm St stuff actually. Enjoy your Lexus.:cool:

This is the exact reason i have stayed away from a D4.

And as for the D2 i have now,i have done around 6k a year,in depreciation, since i bought it new:(

It's only money,so who cares,if i don't spend it SWMBO will,or the kids if they can get hold of it

JC,hope all goes well.
My local mechanic i use for everything ,(but not the disco) ,swears buy his 10yr old merc,& he is also a tojo liker.

[justinc]

Hi there JC,

I believe as good form you are required to supply a "pic" of this burden for your brethren. That way we can pretend to be sorry for you as we look on in envy at yr new acquisition.

I being relativity new do however bow to the greater wisdom of the company I am privileged to keep.

Respectfully yours etc etc

Jay:angel:

See link I have inserted in my first post Jay:)

JC

[Vern]

Nice lookin camry JC:angel::p

[p38arover]

They cost $171,500 in 2001! (I wonder if that included LCT, etc.?)


100K lost in 8 years:o:o:o


Worse than the P38A. :eek:

My P38A was about $116K new - I bought it when it was 7 years old for $30K. Now it's 15 years old and maybe worth $5-6K.

I hope your family enjoy it, Justin. It should be real luxury motoring.

[dmdigital]

A new(ish) Licks-us JC. Enjoy and post up pic's when you put muddies on it;)

[V8Ian]

Suspension lift, bar work and Isuzu transplant coming up, Justin?:p:D

[dmdigital]

Suspention lift
Your keyboard's developed a lisp:p

[scarry]

Isuzu transplant coming up, Justin?:p:D

Naaaah you'll have to keep up with the times & throw in a TDV6:p

Remember we need pics

Happy motoring

[Cap]

Nice lookin camry JC:angel::p

Ahh, I thought it was a Corolla :D :p

[dmdigital]

Ahh, I thought it was a Corolla :D :p

:Rolling:

[andrew e]

be nice guys..... atleast its a v8 rear wheel drive. If it was made in Aus, it would be racing against the falcodoores at bathurst, and likely kicking butt.

Its a bloody nice car Justin, I agree that a 5-10 year old luxury car is a very good investment (after they have depreciated 80%!)

Satnav in 2002, was it any good? The caprice (04) has a factory Dayton unit, with the software updates, and i would prefer my $200 tom tom any day.


Andy

[Grumbles]

I have always maintained that if buying second hand you should always aim to buy the absolute top of the range model of what ever marque you buy. They are usually only marginally more expensive than the mid range models but later on they haven't lost quite as much value as the more mundane middle level models and are also more attractive [read easier to sell] to those who are buying third or fourth hand. What you have done is exactly what I do JC. I run my Rangie like you but also keep a late model limo in the garage too. Great minds eh..........lol

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I wouldn't have picked that as your car JC but I reckon that will be a cracker!

[Jamo]

Nice car Justin!