Where Is The Best Place to Buy a Car (Preferably Sedan) for Less than 5K in Sydney?

Sowny on 28/01/2017 - 11:48
Last edited 28/01/2017 - 12:07 by 1 other user

Hi Fellow mates,

I am planning to get a pre-owned Sedan/hatchback. My budget is as less as $5K. Can you shed some lights on the best dealers around?

What are the things I need to keep in mind while buying a pre-owned car?
Can I expect one-year warranty and insurance be a part of it?
Will there be any discount period during the month of February?

Cheers,
Sowny

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  spackbace on 28/01/2017 - 12:07

  +1

  I am planning to get a pre-owned Sedan/hatchback. My budget is as less as $ 5K. Can you shed some lights on the best dealers around?

  Don't buy a dealer car for that budget. Buy it from Gumtree

  What are the things I need to keep in mind while buying a pre-owned car?

  Get it inspected by a mechanic if you don't know

  Can I expect one-year warranty and insurance be a part of it?

  Nope

  Will there be any discount period during the month of February?

  Just buy from Gumtree

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    Sowny on 28/01/2017 - 12:23

    @Spackbace - How about https://www.carsales.com.au? How do they work?

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      spackbace on 28/01/2017 - 12:24

      They're a site where you can list your car for sale. Dealers and the general public.

      But you'll find more cars for sale in your budget on Gumtree than you will on Carsales

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        Sowny on 28/01/2017 - 12:40

        http://www.tonylahoodmotors.com.au/ - They have got a lot of cars around my budget with 3 years warranty. Any suggestion on this dealer?

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        spackbace on 28/01/2017 - 12:51

        @Sowny:

        Warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on

        And as I said, avoid the dealers at this price range. They're wholesalers… they take the trade-ins that the big yards don't want to keep. High mileage, taxis, ex-mine cars, written off cars… you name in, they'll have it.

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    Marcsie on 28/01/2017 - 14:57

    Not sure about buying car from Gumtree,I rather buy it privately from Carsales :)

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      Kangal on 28/01/2017 - 18:28

      +2

      There's barely any difference.
      Both sites have great range of cars, and both have dodgy sellers.

      Only difference is that gumtree lists free, so it usually attracts more people willing to sell quickly… which ultimately means cheaper price/better value.
      However, you should do your homework nonetheless. If not for the financial, remember you're putting your life at risk every day you drive.