Lawnmower test drive

[Ext User(Just JT)]

Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:

- Suzuki Swift
- Hyundai Getz
- Mazda 2

First was Suzuki Swift. Didn't get the base model I was interested in.
Instead I got a riced-up used one with rear spoilers and after-market fog
lamps. Gear shift not to my liking but car was zippy above 3000 rpm.

Second was Hyundai Getz 1.4l hatch. It comes with five-year warranty and
unlimited km's, builtin mp3/wma/cd player and full-size spare tyre.

Third was Mazda 2. Manual tranny was sold according to sales dude so I got
an auto. Auto is a dog.

I'm quite decided on the Hyundai Getz because:

- Sales dude will offer me five-door for the price of 3-door

- Five-year unlimited-km warranty. Suzuki and Mazda only offer 3-year
warranty.

- Full-size spare.

- Best fuel economy at 6.1 ltrs/100km. Suzuki and Mazda manual trannies
consume about 7.0ltrs/100km.

- Gutless but okay acceleration in peak-hour traffic. Perfect car for
P-plater!!

Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?

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Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna

[Ext User(Marco)]

Just JT wrote:
> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>
> - Suzuki Swift
> - Hyundai Getz
> - Mazda 2
>
> First was Suzuki Swift. Didn't get the base model I was interested in.
> Instead I got a riced-up used one with rear spoilers and after-market fog
> lamps. Gear shift not to my liking but car was zippy above 3000 rpm.

Sounds like most small engined cars, then - not much down low but good
if you're prepared to rev it a bit.
>
> Second was Hyundai Getz 1.4l hatch. It comes with five-year warranty and
> unlimited km's, builtin mp3/wma/cd player and full-size spare tyre.
>
> Third was Mazda 2. Manual tranny was sold according to sales dude so I got
> an auto. Auto is a dog.

Autos generally are, especially in small cars.

> I'm quite decided on the Hyundai Getz because:
>
> - Sales dude will offer me five-door for the price of 3-door
>
> - Five-year unlimited-km warranty. Suzuki and Mazda only offer 3-year
> warranty.
>
> - Full-size spare.
>
> - Best fuel economy at 6.1 ltrs/100km. Suzuki and Mazda manual trannies
> consume about 7.0ltrs/100km.
>
> - Gutless but okay acceleration in peak-hour traffic. Perfect car for
> P-plater!!
>
> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?

I think the Getz is the only car in that class that you can option ESP
on, and I strongly recommend that you do so. IMHO it's the best thing
to happen to car safety since seatbelts and ABS.

Marco

[Ext User(Scotty)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>
> - Suzuki Swift
> - Hyundai Getz
> - Mazda 2
>

> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?
>
> --
> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>

I genuinely hope you do well but $4k for an 11yr old Magna, we wish you all
the best in that trade in.

[Ext User(Cyborg 0019)]

Just JT wrote:
> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>
> - Suzuki Swift
> - Hyundai Getz
> - Mazda 2
>
> First was Suzuki Swift. Didn't get the base model I was interested in.
> Instead I got a riced-up used one with rear spoilers and after-market
> fog lamps. Gear shift not to my liking but car was zippy above 3000 rpm.
>
> Second was Hyundai Getz 1.4l hatch. It comes with five-year warranty and
> unlimited km's, builtin mp3/wma/cd player and full-size spare tyre.
>
> Third was Mazda 2. Manual tranny was sold according to sales dude so I
> got an auto. Auto is a dog.
>
> I'm quite decided on the Hyundai Getz because:
>
> - Sales dude will offer me five-door for the price of 3-door
>
> - Five-year unlimited-km warranty. Suzuki and Mazda only offer 3-year
> warranty.
>
> - Full-size spare.
>
> - Best fuel economy at 6.1 ltrs/100km. Suzuki and Mazda manual trannies
> consume about 7.0ltrs/100km.
>
> - Gutless but okay acceleration in peak-hour traffic. Perfect car for
> P-plater!!
>
> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?
>
> --
> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>

Get a old hyundia shell from the wreckers,pickup a Mitsu GTO twin turbo
front cut,and fit it in the shell.
They will need a 700hp smooth low reving V8 to even come close to
catching that P plater.

cost ya about $4k to do and you can give yourself a 10 year warrenty if
you pocket is deep enough.

[Ext User(Michael.Pasturi@gmail.com)]

On May 14, 9:02 am, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>
> - Suzuki Swift
> - Hyundai Getz
> - Mazda 2
>
> First was Suzuki Swift. Didn't get the base model I was interested in.
> Instead I got a riced-up used one with rear spoilers and after-market fog
> lamps. Gear shift not to my liking but car was zippy above 3000 rpm.
>
> Second was Hyundai Getz 1.4l hatch. It comes with five-year warranty and
> unlimited km's, builtin mp3/wma/cd player and full-size spare tyre.
>
> Third was Mazda 2. Manual tranny was sold according to sales dude so I got
> an auto. Auto is a dog.
>
> I'm quite decided on the Hyundai Getz because:
>
> - Sales dude will offer me five-door for the price of 3-door
>
> - Five-year unlimited-km warranty. Suzuki and Mazda only offer 3-year
> warranty.
>
> - Full-size spare.
>
> - Best fuel economy at 6.1 ltrs/100km. Suzuki and Mazda manual trannies
> consume about 7.0ltrs/100km.
>
> - Gutless but okay acceleration in peak-hour traffic. Perfect car for
> P-plater!!
>
> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?
>
> --
> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna

2 words:

Toyota Yaris

Cheers

M/P

[Ext User(Just JT)]

"Scotty" <scoter1@warmmail.com> wrote:
>
> "Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
> news:464798fa$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>>
>> - Suzuki Swift
>> - Hyundai Getz
>> - Mazda 2
>>
>
>> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?
>>
>> --
>> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>>
>
> I genuinely hope you do well but $4k for an 11yr old Magna, we wish you
> all the best in that trade in.
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how much
I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its fair.

--
Let's.see.how.much.I.can.squeeze.from.newbie.sales .dude

[Ext User(Just JT)]

<Michael.Pasturi@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> --
>> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>
> 2 words:
>
> Toyota Yaris
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Will organize a test drive of Yaris this weekend and see how it stacks up.

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Although.the.Yaris.is.overpriced.too

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
> before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how
> much I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its
> fair.

What you get for the Magna is irrelevant really, as your only concern should
be the change over price.

How they fudge the figures for your trade and buy price is *their* business.

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Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(Just JT)]

"Noddy" <dg4163@(nospam)dodo.com.au> wrote:
>
> "Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
> news:4647de37$0$18139$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosti ng.com...
>
>> The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
>> before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how
>> much I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its
>> fair.
>
> What you get for the Magna is irrelevant really, as your only concern
> should be the change over price.
>
> How they fudge the figures for your trade and buy price is *their*
> business.
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Of course. The 5-door 1.4ltr lists at $15990. However the sales dude says he
can offer me a 5-door for the price of a 3-door which is $14990. So let's
say deal charges are $2k, that's a total of $16990. I'll be happy with a
changeover price of $13k with my trade in.

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Lest.I.checkout.other.dealers

[Ext User(Scotty)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Scotty" <scoter1@warmmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> "Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
>> news:464798fa$0$2949$9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshostin g.com...
>>> Visited Auto alley in Parramatta for a testdrive of the following:
>>>
>>> - Suzuki Swift
>>> - Hyundai Getz
>>> - Mazda 2
>>>
>>
>>> Thoughts/opinions/critique anyone?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>>>
>>
>> I genuinely hope you do well but $4k for an 11yr old Magna, we wish you
>> all the best in that trade in.
>>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
> before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how
> much I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its
> fair.
>
> --
> Let's.see.how.much.I.can.squeeze.from.newbie.sales .dude
>

Id say that $3k would be close to the mark if its good order and groomed up
for sale.

[Ext User(Just JT)]

"Scotty" <scoter1@warmmail.com> wrote:
>
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
>> before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how
>> much I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its
>> fair.
>>
>> --
>> Let's.see.how.much.I.can.squeeze.from.newbie.sales .dude
>>
>
> Id say that $3k would be close to the mark if its good order and groomed
> up for sale.
~~~~~~~~~~~
The Magna is definitely in good working order and its rego'ed 'til Aug. But
there some cosmetic glitches such as a missing hubcap and scratches/dents.
P-plater car, you see.

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I.know.$4k.is.stretching.it

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> Of course. The 5-door 1.4ltr lists at $15990. However the sales dude says
> he can offer me a 5-door for the price of a 3-door which is $14990. So
> let's say deal charges are $2k, that's a total of $16990. I'll be happy
> with a changeover price of $13k with my trade in.

I've got a 2004 1.3 Getz 3 door auto in immaculate condition with only
31000km/s and 27 months of it's new car warranty remaining you can have for
11 & a half grand, and you can keep your Magna if you like :)

--
Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(Just JT)]

"Noddy" <dg4163@(nospam)dodo.com.au> wrote:
>
> I've got a 2004 1.3 Getz 3 door auto in immaculate condition with only
> 31000km/s and 27 months of it's new car warranty remaining you can have
> for 11 & a half grand, and you can keep your Magna if you like :)
>
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thanks for the offer, but:

- I believe you reside in Vic and I'm in NSW. Too much effort to go there
for a lawnmower.

- You have an auto and I prefer a manual.

- You have a 3dr and I prefer a 5dr.

- I WANT to get rid of the Magna so I don't have to worry about it and the
running costs. If some wrecker would offer me $3 grand for it, I'd take his
money.

--
Want.to.clear.space.in.my.car.port

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Just JT" <Johnnythor@Hotmale.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks for the offer, but:

No worries. Your loss :)

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Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(the_dawggie)]

On May 14, 4:14 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> "Scotty" <scot...@warmmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> >> The Hyundai dealership appears to be REALLY REALLY KEEN on closing a deal
> >> before the end of May. So I set my asking price high first and see how
> >> much I get out of it. But I get $2k from the Magna, I'd still think its
> >> fair.
>
> >> --
> >> Let's.see.how.much.I.can.squeeze.from.newbie.sales .dude
>
> > Id say that $3k would be close to the mark if its good order and groomed
> > up for sale.
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~
> The Magna is definitely in good working order and its rego'ed 'til Aug. But
> there some cosmetic glitches such as a missing hubcap and scratches/dents.
> P-plater car, you see.

Q on trade in a car on another one (updating to new or used) ... does
the length of rego left up the trade in value? I know it does on
private
sale, is it more a numbers game with the dealer?

Got a vehicle here to go, no, not my 'lux.

[Ext User(Marco)]

Michael.Past...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> No.It.Is.NOT.Overpriced.!.
>
> You.Get.What.You.Pay.For.In.This.Case.Japanese.Qua lity.&.Strongest.Resale.
>
> Best.Dang.Small.Car.On.The.Market.PERIOD.!.

The speedo's in the wrong place...that alone would stop me even
considering one. Such a stupid design.

Marco

[Ext User(Michael.Pasturi@gmail.com)]

On May 14, 2:00 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
> <Michael.Past...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> --
> >> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>
> > 2 words:
>
> > Toyota Yaris
>
> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Will organize a test drive of Yaris this weekend and see how it stacks up.
>
> --
> Although.the.Yaris.is.overpriced.too

No.It.Is.NOT.Overpriced.!.

You.Get.What.You.Pay.For.In.This.Case.Japanese.Qua lity.&.Strongest.Resale.

Best.Dang.Small.Car.On.The.Market.PERIOD.!.

[Ext User(Patrick)]

Michael.Pasturi@gmail.com wrote:
> On May 14, 2:00 pm, "Just JT" <Johnnyt...@Hotmale.com> wrote:
>> <Michael.Past...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>> --
>>>> Will.ask.for.$4k.trade-in.for.first.owned.'96.Magna
>>> 2 words:
>>> Toyota Yaris
>> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
>> Will organize a test drive of Yaris this weekend and see how it stacks up.
>>
>> --
>> Although.the.Yaris.is.overpriced.too
>
> No.It.Is.NOT.Overpriced.!.
>
> You.Get.What.You.Pay.For.In.This.Case.Japanese.Qua lity.&.Strongest.Resale.
>
> Best.Dang.Small.Car.On.The.Market.PERIOD.!.
>
I'd rather drive a mini. And I'd even rather own a mini, despite the
"British reliability".

[Ext User(Noddy)]

<Michael.Pasturi@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Best.Dang.Small.Car.On.The.Market.PERIOD.!.

In your opinion. Personally, I think anything Toyota makes at the moment is
over priced, and far from the best in it's class.

Toyota seems to be going down a well worn road in that they've established
themselves as a maker of reliable cars, now they're prepared to dish up any
old crap and rest on their laurels knowing that people will buy the badge,
rather than the vehicle.

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Regards,
Noddy.

[Ext User(Noddy)]

"Marco" <ignition.vess@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> The speedo's in the wrong place...that alone would stop me even
> considering one. Such a stupid design.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Centre mounted speedo's went out with Mini Minors, and they were even a
horrible idea then.

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Regards,
Noddy.