Thread: RFSV Prices

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Originally Posted by wpalmo

Latest RFSV prices from June Perth and Sydney auctions. Prices still going up??? Anyone get a chance to look at the one below that sold at Minto? Must have been wanted by a few collectors possibly. The other ones were all sold in Perth.

Regards Warrick.



G'day Warrick,
I had a good look at 48003 at Minto (NSW).
While it's not in the best condition, it is actually surprisingly good for its age.
There are a few bits of rust that need sorting out and a few mechanical issues and oil leaksto be fixed.

I also was over in Perth after the auction and had a look at two of the RFSV' that were still there.
compared to 48003, they were in atrocious condition.

51589 was the one that went for the top price in Perth, it only had 329klms on it since a full rebuild,
and since the rebuild in 2015 it looks like it sat in salt water up to it chassis all that time.

The brake disks & rear pads needed replacement, the coil springs (front & rear) were really badly rusted, most of the fuses were blown, relays didn't work, alternator didn't charge, batteries were flat, alternator pulley out of alignment with crank & water pump pulleys causing excessive wear to the v-belt, bottom radiator hose & by-pass hose were nearly cracked through, power steering pump leaking, both front and rear diffs leaking a little, canopy has a fair few small holes in it, exhaust needs replacement & a hell of a lot of other issues that need to be fixed.

Apart from my above comments, all I can suggest to people planning to buy from the Welshpool W.A auctions in the future is go and have a look at the vehicles very,very carefully, as unlike the NSW auctions the W.A vehicles are no-where close to a roadworthy condition.

Final price (including buyers premium and GST) for ARN 48003 @ Minto =$ 32,192.09
Final price (including buyers premium and GST) for ARN 51589 @ Welshpool =$ 27,178.29

regards,
Mike.

P.S. Here is a few pics of 48003 where it is temporarily living until it gets worked on.

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the detailed assessment. It was good to read. I spoke to a friend of mine after I posted the auction images above and he also told me that the last batch of RFSV's sold at Welshpool were in poor condition too. Pretty much what you said re the salt water damage.

Did you buy ARN48003 from Minto? With that number is it one of the first RFSV's? Looks like it was once part of the North Force Plibara Regiment with that colour scheme too? If so it is interesting that it found it's way across to Minto and not Welshpool for auction. Thanks for the photo's

Regards Warrick.

G'day Warwick. 48 003 is actually 2 prototypes in one. It was the FFR IPV then was upspecced to be the first RFSV. That was why it was sent to Minto. Minto is where the money is!

Originally Posted by Barefoot Dave

G'day Warwick. 48 003 is actually 2 prototypes in one. It was the FFR IPV then was upspecced to be the first RFSV. That was why it was sent to Minto. Minto is where the money is!

Thanks for the info Dave. I thought there must have been a reason why it was hottly contested at auction. That explains the big price. How many more RFSV's do you think are left to sell? There were only about 240 in total wasn't there?

Regards Warrick.

Noticed several Perenties on sale on carsales at the moment. Don't know anything about them except what the ads say.
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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Noticed several Perenties on sale on carsales at the moment. Don't know anything about them except what the ads say.
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Hmmm....
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I wonder what that is about?

When I click on Access Denied it still goes to the ad, which is for a Perentie for $16,500 on carsales.
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Latest RFSV sale from Minto.
Regards Warrick.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Noticed several Perenties on sale on carsales at the moment. Don't know anything about them except what the ads say.
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in summary they are a dedicated lower-geared off-road version with lots of extra and upgraded features incl 4 wheel disc brakes, a 130 suspension and extra tankage