Thread: Perentie Cargo Pricing question

When you bid at Greys, your bid price is not the final price.

What you pay Greys is bid+6%+10%. Then there is the roadworthy (pink slip?) process (may require work and parts replacement) and then registration costs.

For example, the winning bid for my Perentie was about $15,000. By the time it was on the road, it had cost me about $20,000 in total.

If you specifically want a Perentie direct from the ADF (possibly with log books), get one from the auctions. If you just want a Perentie as a blank canvas to create your ultimate 4WD, you may get a better bargain from the private market.

Do the research. Crunch the numbers.

And there is also a few that have been on these websites for a long time and will probably be there for much longer. Auction prices also vary a lot. I think prices at the auction are controlled by the demand and as many people buy from Auction without seeing the car first, in a lot of cases the price payed is higher than the cars value. If you buy from auction, inspect the car. Buy the perentie buyers guide and do a lot of research because ive been to the last two auctions and ive inspected the cars and i can tell you, I'm surprised that some sold for what they did.

Thanks guys.
Great help.
Been to the auction few times. The thing is they dont let you start the vehicle. Cant even check for leaks cause the vehicles are cleaned so throughly top to bottom. Only thing you can check is KM, dents here and there and how many holes in canvas cover. 90% of the tyres look brand new.
So there could be a chance that the vehicle looks mint but something is wrong with the engine.
Where can i get the service history? Is it that plate thats stuck under the driver's seat with marking on it?

If it has a blue slip the engine is probably ok, however if you buy privately you can at least drive itand have a knowledgeable person check it for you. I bought one privately and it has worked out well. Just remember, asking prices are just that, and some appear very optimistic - that's why they're still on the market .

Don't worry too much about the engine. The 4bd1 is bullet proof.
If you do go to the auctions you can look at the log book for the vehicle you are interested in.
Look for something with a new gearbox as that alone will cost $3500 to rebuild. Also check the chassis for cracks and bends. Very expensive to repair because they are galvanised.
Everything else usually doesn't break or is reasonable to rebuild, including body panels.
Good luck
PhilB



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thanks guys.

Originally Posted by ridz

Thanks guys.
Great help.
Been to the auction few times. The thing is they dont let you start the vehicle. Cant even check for leaks cause the vehicles are cleaned so throughly top to bottom. Only thing you can check is KM, dents here and there and how many holes in canvas cover. 90% of the tyres look brand new.
So there could be a chance that the vehicle looks mint but something is wrong with the engine.
Where can i get the service history? Is it that plate thats stuck under the driver's seat with marking on it?

While they don't let you start them, there is nothing stopping you. . It's not like they can lock them up and remove the ignition keys.

I know of some that have. When they come running, just apologise and move on.

LOL not a bad idea.

Advance apologies to any Frontline Machinery employees here.

Next Auction I will be starting some engines