Reputable Used Car Dealers - Perth

[Progressive]

Any recommendations? I need a cheap run around (sub-$8k) and the few places I've been thus far haven't been a great experience.

[Ten Four]

Private surely at that price?

[Progressive]

I know what you mean. But not having a car to buy a car is proving a nightmare! So the clusters of used car lots are appealing.

Went over to Vic Park yesterday, found a few places pretty good. Was nailed on to take home a very tidy Honda CRV but the paperwork let it down unfortunately. 12 years old, virtually no service history. Was a shame as I liked it.

Will probably pop back mid-week for another look.

[djt77]

thought about pickles auction place? have website and pretty regular sales. Where are you currently staying? might help narrow things down.

[Progressive]

Perth Metro area. Thanks for the heads up on Pickles, will take a look.

[Ten Four]

Careful at auction places unless you're buying gov stuff imo.

And no service history well... All my daily stuff is just done for cash, I don't bother with it. I just look over the car and drive it..

[Pommygranite]

For $8k car go private as its really a $5k car at a dealer.

I bought my 5 series for $8k at 3MW and they were fine but I'd probably go private for that much if it was a common one.

John Hughes Wholesale is the only one I've heard lots of good things about

[Pommygranite]

I know you said 'cheap runaround' but I'd have this in a heartbeat.

[Progressive]

I would have it in a heartbeat too, coming from BMWs previously. Though the missus needs it for work and if that goes wrong it will be costly!

Will check out John Hughes wholesale and a few private bits next week.

Thanks all.

[Pommygranite]

Progressive said:

I would have it in a heartbeat too, coming from BMWs previously. Though the missus needs it for work and if that goes wrong it will be costly!

Will check out John Hughes wholesale and a few private bits next week.

Thanks all.

I bought a 2000 528 Sport with 178k kms in September and I thought I got a good deal at 8500 and so far a $500 service and$700 for a radiator and fittings is all I've had. i figure keep it 2 years , put 45000k's on it and sell it for $5k and its only cost 3-5k indepreciationNdvoet costs - cheap for2 yes worth. Feels bullet proof too. My only regret is I didn't get a 530!

Do it do it do it do it.

It's that or a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer

[Ten Four]

Just bought a 96 C200 for a lot, lot less than 8k.
In love with it big time.

Got it privately on gumtree. Was one of those turned up to see it and I was already sold.. Love at first sight.