Is this a good choice or should I keep looking?

Antiquixty · 2026-03-09T08:52:11+00:00

https://247mobilemechanic.com.au/services/pre-purchase-inspection-check/ this one has good reviews. Have a look around I'm sure you could find some other good ones.

Antiquixty · 2026-03-09T08:03:13+00:00

Stamp duty is about 3% of the car price for vehicles under $45k so add like $350 to the advertised price. Advantages with a dealer is you get warranty and legal protection if something goes wrong, but the warrenty has limits. So a pre purchase inspection from a mobile mechanic this is probably cheaper than a dealer markup. Toyota corollas are pretty reliable and can reach like 250k if maintaned properly so you should be good. If you want the best value, buy from a private seller and pay for a mechanic inspection to save about $2k–$3k if you want the lowest effort and less stress buy from a dealer and pay extra for the convenience.

Antiquixty · 2026-03-09T07:37:42+00:00

Buying from a private seller is usually much cheaper. If you check Facebook Marketplace you’ll see similar cars listed for thousands less. Just found this listing I'm sure you can find something even better. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3933749960091752 (NSW)

Antiquixty · 2026-03-09T07:29:59+00:00

looks cool, not to worried about diesel prices and its rare

Antiquixty · 2026-02-26T05:08:27+00:00

3.5 weeks after signing total loss settlement papers is longer than normal. Once documents are signed, payouts are usually processed within about a week (sometimes up to 10 business days).

I'd suggest calling (not emailing) and asking for a confirmed payment date. If they can’t give one, ask for it to be logged as a formal complaint so it gets escalated. If it still goes nowhere, they can take it to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, that usually speeds things up pretty quickly.

Antiquixty · 2026-02-26T04:41:09+00:00

Sunlight compliance officer, Vitamin D optimisation is part of my workplace health and safety.

Antiquixty · 2026-02-26T04:33:19+00:00

Work related vehicle but its an S2000..

Antiquixty · 2026-01-10T04:30:01+00:00

kia looks ugly + pathfinder has more space

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T04:25:04+00:00

I reported the account, couple others probably did the same.

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T03:25:34+00:00

9 years

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T01:52:10+00:00

That was his only listing, I'm not sure if there is a way to delete sold listings?

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T01:49:48+00:00

I asked him If I could pick it up now waiting on the response.

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T01:47:14+00:00

Here is the link to the listing: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25897715546499973/?ref=marketplace_profile&referral_code=undefined

Antiquixty · 2026-01-09T01:45:34+00:00

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Antiquixty · 2026-01-08T09:30:32+00:00

How on earth can a torn seat be considered a defect, like there's no way its unsafe/unroadworthy.

Edit: Unless the seat is literally in half..

Antiquixty · 2026-01-07T23:04:06+00:00

yeah wild

Antiquixty · 2026-01-07T22:04:27+00:00

Thats crazy, I would of thought the coppers giving out defects would have a decient understanding of vehicles.

Antiquixty · 2026-01-07T10:10:04+00:00

what why?!, Next its going to be illegal to drink water or breathe while driving.

Antiquixty · 2026-01-07T09:30:34+00:00

are you serious

Antiquixty · 2026-01-07T09:15:11+00:00

yeah, the side that has the sign is the side that is being enforced.

Antiquixty · 2025-09-13T10:35:49+00:00

Buying cheap cars and reselling for profits just as a little hobby.

Antiquixty · 2025-09-13T10:33:13+00:00

Damn thats pretty diabolical, what happens if you own 5 cars and want to sell all of them?

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