deviant wrote:Find one that's already been checked
????? Suggestions?
I've been looking for a broombroom for about 4 weeks now (Trading Post, Carsales.com.au etc) and so far not one seller's made the effort to have it RACV inspected. I'm lucky if they've had it roadworthied!! I'm gun shy now
If it's roadworthy it'll more than likely stack up pretty good on an RACV check.
Remember, if you are working with a limited budget, I'd ONLY be looking at roadworthied cars. If you need to organise a RWC, then you could be up for alot more than $170.00.
Trust, I'm not wasting my time with non RWC cars. The one I was planning on getting was RW (apparently) but there are so many things that need immediate attention that it would blow my budget...and not in a good way
I'm beginning to feel better though, thanks guys. My Dad used to always help me with car buying, so I feel kinda alone in this, that's all. He made good decisions, I tend to make hasty/stupid/emotional ones.
That is no where near enough money to buy a decent car. Any car under $5000 is bound to end up costing you shitloads in the long run. maintence costs of cars in that price range are massive (as you've just learned).
take your $2.4k and go buy a kickarse lappy, bike, dj toy, scooter or even a plasma TV.... don't buy a car. they suck, they are dangerous, you don't need them, especially in melbourne.
I bought my old Honda for $3000 and it was kick-ass! It would have lasted another 10 years thanks to the wicked mechanic I've got.
I need a car for the work I do, and I'm not going to get a job without one, so it's out of the question. I see your point, but I just don't have the luxury.
deviant wrote:Find one that's already been checked
????? Suggestions?
I've been looking for a broombroom for about 4 weeks now (Trading Post, Carsales.com.au etc) and so far not one seller's made the effort to have it RACV inspected. I'm lucky if they've had it roadworthied!! I'm gun shy now
I have been killing some time looking through carsales.com. There seems to be a few Ford's that look reasonable, within your budget. Nothing in Honda's, Mazda's, etc.
deviant wrote:Find one that's already been checked
????? Suggestions?
I've been looking for a broombroom for about 4 weeks now (Trading Post, Carsales.com.au etc) and so far not one seller's made the effort to have it RACV inspected. I'm lucky if they've had it roadworthied!! I'm gun shy now
I have been killing some time looking through carsales.com. There seems to be a few Ford's that look reasonable, within your budget. Nothing in Honda's, Mazda's, etc.
just found out i'm not working on fucking new years eve, which means i'm back to having fuck all money and will probably be sitting on arse by myself for the night. fucking cunts.
Major ear infection. Had to cancel my flight out of hell (Adelaide) a few minutes ago. Although thinking about it now, I should just go with the burst ear drum... it'd hurt less than another. fucking. day. in. adelaide.
I may have to gets me a train ticket. No fucking way am I spending NYE here.
I wanted to be a hero. I wanted to be the center of attention. I wanted the glory, I wanted the fame. I wanted the pretty girls to come up and say, "Hi, I see that you're good at Centipede."
Major ear infection. Had to cancel my flight out of hell (Adelaide) a few minutes ago. Although thinking about it now, I should just go with the burst ear drum... it'd hurt less than another. fucking. day. in. adelaide.
I may have to gets me a train ticket. No fucking way am I spending NYE here.
nah i'm working tonight, but was meant to be working NYE so made no plans...and was really counting on the extra cash. feeling like a tight arse, so think i kick it solo styles and make up for it good and proper NYD. hehe. thank anyway thought mixxy.
my other gripe of the day: it's summer, it's saturday, and i'm at the library studying. nerdius maximus.
You're big on the name calling aren't you?! Stop it immediately! You're ace...especially since your spending your time learning stuff. That's super cool.
CIA > i hear you babe, i refuse to spend longer than two days at a time in Adelaide... (lived there for a loong time)
every time i go there, from the minute i set foot in the state, to the minute i leave, bad things happen, i hate the world, and all the humans that populate it reveal thier narrow minded, valium of denial ways to me...
GET OUTTA THERE!!!
my GOTD > i feel sick, i dont know why, its a beautfiul day and im all dizzy and woozy and wierdy.
witty_pseudonym wrote:nah i'm working tonight, but was meant to be working NYE so made no plans...and was really counting on the extra cash. feeling like a tight arse, so think i kick it solo styles and make up for it good and proper NYD. hehe. thank anyway thought mixxy.
my other gripe of the day: it's summer, it's saturday, and i'm at the library studying. nerdius maximus.
Aww Tash, that sucks babe. If it is any consolation, I won't be doing anything on nye either, cos I just went to the doctor and HE FUCKED UP MY EAR.
Nice going, dude.
Now I have a small perforation on my ear drum, am bleeding and oozing pus, am in complete agony and am still in Adelaide
I have just sent my brother to the bus station to get me a greyhound ticket outta here. A few diazepam, a fist full of codiene and a head bandage to stop my ear from oozing brains and I'll be home.
:off to have a bit of a cry:
I wanted to be a hero. I wanted to be the center of attention. I wanted the glory, I wanted the fame. I wanted the pretty girls to come up and say, "Hi, I see that you're good at Centipede."
Major ear infection. Had to cancel my flight out of hell (Adelaide) a few minutes ago. Although thinking about it now, I should just go with the burst ear drum... it'd hurt less than another. fucking. day. in. adelaide.
I may have to gets me a train ticket. No fucking way am I spending NYE here.
GET OUTTA THERE!!!
that made me larf
I wanted to be a hero. I wanted to be the center of attention. I wanted the glory, I wanted the fame. I wanted the pretty girls to come up and say, "Hi, I see that you're good at Centipede."
We used to go to Adelaide for our family holidays (summertime, 14 hour scenic road trip...thanks Dad!). I know how much you miss Melbourne when you're in Adelaide
well, for the last two weeks, since xmas gigs all over the place both working and as a punter, along with new special person being a semi bad influence,
NYE I played a 9hr gig in this little tent filled with hay bales
- now I have to wash EVERY SINGLE FUCKING RECORD, cause they are covered in that much dust, otherwise it was a rockin gig..
Part 2 of gripe - playing in a tent filled with hay bales - & no fire extinguisher.... I'm pretty sure council never inspected that stage...
"Don't you EVER interrupt me when I'm talking to myself..."
Lindemon wrote:NYE I played a 9hr gig in this little tent filled with hay bales
- now I have to wash EVERY SINGLE FUCKING RECORD, cause they are covered in that much dust, otherwise it was a rockin gig..
Part 2 of gripe - playing in a tent filled with hay bales - & no fire extinguisher.... I'm pretty sure council never inspected that stage...
what a loser.
Is it cause work didn't give you today's shift and you don't have no mulla?? 
nerdius maximus.
Man, that sounds like hayfever HELL!!!
