Thread: Is Melbourne the used P38 update capital???

Originally Posted by Keithy P38

Google "State Roads Vehicle Inspections" - they are not a government organization as the name would suggest. For around $200 they will go over it with a fine tooth comb (even doing paint depth tests).

Best value for money, plus they are very honest - they don't hide anything.

Cheers
Keithy

X2

I know where a really nice one is that would probably sell..
contact if interested.

Its funny how everyone thinks Melbourne is the 2nd hand capital, let alone quality.

I bought mine north of the border in Albury, with the car coming down from Sydney. I would have thought, NSW registered vehicles to be in better condition both physicaly and mechanically due their mandatory annual roadworthy tests that they don't do here in Melbourne

Oh yes, to answer your question 4x4V8, if you have a car in mind in Melbourne, give me a hoy, be glad to check it out for you.

Originally Posted by redandy3575

Its funny how everyone thinks Melbourne is the 2nd hand capital, let alone quality.

I bought mine north of the border in Albury, with the car coming down from Sydney. I would have thought, NSW registered vehicles to be in better condition both physicaly and mechanically due their mandatory annual roadworthy tests that they don't do here in Melbourne

Oh yes, to answer your question 4x4V8, if you have a car in mind in Melbourne, give me a hoy, be glad to check it out for you.

Mate

Have you driven on some of the NSW roads lately ?

Steve

The annual roadworthy in NSW is a joke. The ones I had done anyway. Pipe up the Jacksie. Nothing more. Guess I expected an MOT.

Originally Posted by SteveFarmer

Mate

Have you driven on some of the NSW roads lately ?

Steve

No........Why??

What am i missing?

Originally Posted by redandy3575

No........Why??

What am i missing?

Not a lot apart from potholes, corrugations, bad camber, rough edges, no bitumen etc

Or the Pacific highway death spot around Coffs Harbour , they have only been going to upgrade that bit for about 40 years

VIC has always had the best roads in the country since there is only about a third of the area that other states have to cover

Years ago the NSW bit of the Hume was still a 2 lane goat track but once you crossed the border it was like a major freeway. At least NSW has finally got the Hume finished with the opening of the Holbrook bypass!

Steve

I bought both of my p38's in Melbourne off ebay, flew down, drove home with trip permits...both were dual fuel as well, the one i am keeping was $4000 and i bought a second for the motor for $1900, took engine out and sold shell for $900 and motor still going over a year later. i have been replacing bits since bying my first 1996 p38. Would still rather push mine than drive almost anything else. Ebay and LPG are the range rover owners friends. Just bought a set of brand new air bags for it on ebay, from china,$50 and free postage...just rebuilt valve block and compressor, might need to get another compressor though as is a bit noisy...I am sure i can get one somewhere...probably in melbourne..I am in brisbane so "road trip!"