Need help with first car buying

[98.40_for_sure]

When looking for a nice car for a cheap price, what would you take into consideration?
Pretty much im looking for a nice looking one, <10,000, and im not sure what kind of kms you would be looking for.
Dont know much about cars

Thanks for expert opinions!

[wildareal]

You can get an 02' Holden Calais with Leather for that price. Try and find one in a good nick, low kms etc. Don't look on Carpoint. Go Pickles or Fowles-can find a v. cheap one at an auction.

[vea]

Just make sure it has vtec yo

[RainerWolfram]

If I were you, I wouldn't invest the money into a car. I would try to save around $17,000 - $20,000 (first home buyer) and invest that money into a property such as a 2-room apartment or a 2-room flat. Then let two people rent out your property. A property never loses its value, a car does. It's an investment for life.

[naved_s9994]

If I were you, I wouldn't invest the money into a car. I would try to save around $17,000 - $20,000 (first home buyer) and invest that money into a property such as a 2-room apartment or a 2-room flat. Then let two people rent out your property. A property never loses its value, a car does. It's an investment for life.

Just with 17000??

You have too show your income too support the repayments..

[RainerWolfram]

If I were you, I wouldn't invest the money into a car. I would try to save around $17,000 - $20,000 (first home buyer) and invest that money into a property such as a 2-room apartment or a 2-room flat. Then let two people rent out your property. A property never loses its value, a car does. It's an investment for life.

Just with 17000??

You have too show your income too support the repayments..

Yes, just with $17,000. You have to understand that it is very difficult to save $17,000 especially for an average working Australian family. Most families only save a few thousands dollars annually.
It's best if you ask your parents to apply for the mortgage under their name, but of course, you will have to take full responsibility

[vea]

Sorry but I doubt a decent property can be bought with $17,000.

That money could get a car with vtec yo

[RainerWolfram]

Sorry but I doubt a decent property can be bought with $17,000.

That money could get a car with vtec yo

No property is worth $17,000. What I meant was you have to deposit $17,000 in order to be granted a loan.

[TrueLight]

wait does 99.95 need investment advice or does he need a car? im guessing he doesn't want to invest in a first car in search for a return... im guessing he needs a car to drive for himself

but yeah not sure just go around the different dealers checking for a car you like with low kilometres

[RainerWolfram]

wait does 99.95 need investment advice or does he need a car? im guessing he doesn't want to invest in a first car in search for a return... im guessing he needs a car to drive for himself

but yeah not sure just go around the different dealers checking for a car you like with low kilometres

The real question is: does he really need a car? If he really needs a car urgently, I guess it's best if he spent the money on the car instead of investing into a property.

[TrueLight]

im guessing he does since he posted it? or is interested in getting one soon?
but not sure lol

[98.40_for_sure]

Lol, i haven't thought that far ahead about investing in property.
Just for uni next year, i can take my dads car but then i'd be at uni 5 days a week, morning to night and he can't get anywhere.
So instead i was thinking to get my own car.

I've heard that monash parking lot is a dangerous place for a nice shiny car, so i dunno if i should drive a bomb or get a better car.
Experiences anyone? Car door bumps, key slashes etc

[RainerWolfram]

Lol, i haven't thought that far ahead about investing in property.

You should definitely think about it! I'm trying to save up and hopefully I can purchase a property by the end of next year or in two years time. Investing into a property is the safest and the best investment there is possible!

[andy456]

Seriously you can pick up a decent car for <$5,000....
There's no need to spend heaps on a nice new car...
you could probably go to car city and get a good deal??

[98.40_for_sure]

Insurance gonna be a bitch on a sports car + <25yo...
I just wanna know if anyone here has had their car damaged at monash. One scratch bam -$600