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  • muffles127muffles127 Sydney
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    edited October 2014
    @clickbuddy2009 i cant comment dun sa pagcancel mo sa add ons pero baka naman pwede pa. Siguro best to call them or visit them tom :) pero dun sa pag avail ng different financing institution for your loan, yan pwede mo pa machange kse ndi pa naman naaapprove tsaka nangyari din yan dati sa husband ko masyadong mataas yung interest ng in house financing so i told him to look for other options nung nakakita siya ng lower interest rate tinawagan niya yung dealer to tell them na di na niya iaavail yung in house pero nakipagbargain kse saknya yung dealer so what they did is to lower pa yung rate compared dun sa nakita niya. So try to look for other financing tapos sabihin mo yun baka ilower pa nila ;)
  • pangrom0529pangrom0529 North Ryde
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    @clickbuddy2009 sa tingin ko pwede mo pa ipacancel ung add ons, esp kung wala pa naman "actual delivery" ng add ons. like kung nde pa naman nailagay ung tints, etc. generally, covered ng cooling off period lahat ng contracts na executed sa australia. though iba iba ang period per state. best to go to them tomorrow and talk directly to the manager.also if you have a copy of the contract, look for the t&c re cooling off pd kung meron.

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    I guess you can cancel the add ons, for the contract it has a 7 days cooling off period , it means if you change your mind you can cancel the contract but you cannot refund the deposit, google your rights as a buyer

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
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    My advice be honest when you talk to them ,

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  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Maraming salamat po sa advice, Unfortunately, walang cooling off period when it comes to buying cars here in WA.

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    Ano2 nga pala ang mga requirements sa pagloan ng sasakyan? Mabilis lang ba ang approval? Gusto ko na sanang ayusin lahat ng requirements para makapagtingin2 na rin ng sasakyan. Magpapasama na lang ako sa mga kaibigan dito.

    payslips, driver's license (learner's license lang cga nun) and A$500 deposit yata yun. nung kinuha na namin ang car binalik naman ang amount. nag apply kami on a saturday na approve cya monday agad :)

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    @moonwitchbleu fir how many months nyong babayaran yun sis?
    5 years to pay pinili namin, although pwde naman din 3 years lang. sa amin kasi since isa pa lang working ayaw namin na mabigat masyado ang payables, but we made sure also na ang pinili namin na car eh road worthy pa din within the next 5 years nga :)

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    edited October 2014

    kung may budget na around 14-16k, better pa rin ba ang mga 2nd hand like yun nabili mo na 2010 outlander than buying a brand new na hatchback? kase i've seen prices ng HB (e.g. hyundai i20, suzuki, and other similar class) around 14-16k bnew na.
    dati plan namin is a mazda 3 hatch bnew kasi nga hindi kami marunong tumingin and umayos ng kotse, pero naliitan kami and preferred ko talaga ang suv kasi mas safe naman and mas ok since may baby kami and marami kaming dala2x gamit everytime aalis, like pram which im not sure kakasya ba with groceries pa. so far wala pa talagang nagi problema kahit isa sa outlander namin pati makina hindi pa maingay. gasgas lng sa garage since bagong driver si hubby, hindi cya marunong mag drive before kami dumating sa aussie, so it's a gokd decision for us. another thing is if less 5 years ang kotse no need to get a pink slip when renewing the rego so less gasto din. pero it's really up to u, iba2x kasi preference ng mga tao dba, sabi nga ng iba less hasssle din daw talaga ang bnew, sure ka pa na maganda and walang maraming additional fees. ang importante naman is ok for u ang babayaran and maayos ang sasakyan.

    i attached a photo of our regla :)

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  • moonwitchbleumoonwitchbleu Sydney
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    @moonwitchbleu

    Ilan years nyo babayaran yan and how much interest? Kung may work na nga naman dito, magaan ang 400-500 per month. Mabigat talaga yung rent.
    i agree, sobrang bigat ng rent. kung madali nga lang kumuha nang bahay kukuha na ako agad kesa naman sa rent lng mapunta dba? anyway, parang 11% yata interest and its 5 yrs to pay. 300 monthly namin pero dahil nga sa insurance 400 binabayaran namin, nrma din kasi insurance namin.

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  • ramsrams Adelaide
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    @clickbuddy2009, aling model nung xtrail kinuha mo saka magkano driveaway price nya (without the add ons)? mukhang maganda yung white.. 7 seater..
  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Hi @rams, 2013 Nissan Xtrail T31 4D wagon 4x4 yung akin. Ung offer dun mismo sa Nissan dealer ay $24k pero nababaan ko ng $21k. Silver yung nakuha ko, mas gusto ko sana ang black kaso bihira lang makakita nyan kasi hindi basta2 nile-let go ang black. Kung meron man matyempo na binibenta, medyo mahal naman ang presyo.

    Excited nko magmodify ng exxy ko. Hahaha.. Ganda nung roof rail with lights. Lapit na ang camping season, let's go down south in Albany.

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  • ramsrams Adelaide
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    @clickbuddy2009, ah yung previous gen pala nakuha mo. ang mura ah.. 4x4 pa.. yung 2014 model kasi pinakamababa mga ~30k driveaway yata discounted na..
    ayos yan malaki boot space tamang tama sa camping hehehe. yung 2014 model chinecheck ko, nagscout pa lang haha. wala pa ko sa au eh next year pa..
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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    Hi @rams, 2013 Nissan Xtrail T31 4D wagon 4x4 yung akin. Ung offer dun mismo sa Nissan dealer ay $24k pero nababaan ko ng $21k. Silver yung nakuha ko, mas gusto ko sana ang black kaso bihira lang makakita nyan kasi hindi basta2 nile-let go ang black. Kung meron man matyempo na binibenta, medyo mahal naman ang presyo.

    Excited nko magmodify ng exxy ko. Hahaha.. Ganda nung roof rail with lights. Lapit na ang camping season, let's go down south in Albany.
    Mukhang settled na settled ka na talaga sa Perth. Ayos, yan tsikot mo hehe. Ako aral muna mag drive then soon car hunting na din, excited na.

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  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    @clickbuddy2009, ah yung previous gen pala nakuha mo. ang mura ah.. 4x4 pa.. yung 2014 model kasi pinakamababa mga ~30k driveaway yata discounted na..
    ayos yan malaki boot space tamang tama sa camping hehehe. yung 2014 model chinecheck ko, nagscout pa lang haha. wala pa ko sa au eh next year pa..
    2014 model di pa ata ako nakakakita ng mas mababa sa 33k drive away. Kelan ba punta mo ng AU? Bili ka around May-July, mas mura ang mga sasakyan.

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  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    @vhoythoy, madali lang magaral ng pagddrive, kayang kaya mo yan.

    Medyo nakapagadjust na nga kami dito, nageenjoy na rin kahit papano lalo na ngayong may sasakyan na. Madali na kami nakakagala kung san man namin gusto pumunta.

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    @clickbuddy2009 pre, cash mo kinuha ung auto mo?! or Loan? ano terms? at magkano weekly? atsaka if ever loan, ano requirements?! :-)

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    Car loan @dhey_almighty. Pinakita ko lang employment contract ko. Mabilis llang approval.

    Almost $600 din monthly ko kasama na yung insurance na $70 per month.

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  • ramsrams Adelaide
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    @clickbuddy2009, sa whirlpool forum may mga nakita ako nanakuha daw sila 2014 xtrail ~30k driveaway.

    sa april pa naman punta ko..
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    @rams, ok yan kung may mga 30k driveaway ka nang makita. Pero just make sure na before ka pipirma, cguraduhin mo munang walang mga additional fees. Normally mauuna kang pipirma ng contract to purchase. In Western Australia, walang cooling off period so be very careful sa mga ganitong contract signing. Next, after 1-2days saka ka pa lang pipirma ng financing. Dito may mga additional cost pa lalo na kung car loan kc may admin fees at financing insurance pa yan at kung ano ano pa. Aabot din yan additional cost ng around $3000+ at ipapatong yan sa car loan mo, meaning kasama sa interest.

    Mas maganda kung may kasama kang mas nakakaalam sa mga diskarte sa ganung transaction dito sa Australia. Magooffer din yan ng car insurance ang mga dealer. Pero external pa rin un like Allianz or RAC. May discount sa RAC kung online ka lang kukuha ng insurance.

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    Car loan @dhey_almighty. Pinakita ko lang employment contract ko. Mabilis llang approval.
    Almost $600 din monthly ko kasama na yung insurance na $70 per month.
    Pwede bang malaman anong company/financing institution to? Salamat :)

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    Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
    Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
    Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
    Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
    Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
    May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
    May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
    May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
    June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
    June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
    Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
    Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
    Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
    Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
    Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
    TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                  "To God be the Glory"
    
  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    @markier87, doon na mismo sa Nissan dealer ako kumuha ng financing. Tinapatan naman nila yung lowest na inooffer ng commbank.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @clickbuddy2009 bossing, sa ibang car dealer kaya, meron? type ko kase honda crv... :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    @dhey_almighty, lahat naman ata ng car dealers meron in house financing. Mas maganda magbasa ka muna ng mga reviews ng car dealers na pupuntahan mo para magkaidea ka kung may pangit na mga reviews

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • dhey_almightydhey_almighty Perth
    Posts: 692Member
    Joined: Jul 18, 2012
    @clickbuddy2009 any suggestion sq mga car dealers?! :-)

    October 6, 2012 - Passed IELTS - Academic (W 6 S 6 L 8 R 7 OBS 7.0) pwde na yan!
    October 16, 2012 - Submitted CDR to EA
    February 27, 2013 - Received Favorable letter from EA (Mechanical Engineer - ANZSCO 233512) Thank you Lord!
    March 8, 2013 - Applied WA SS
    March 25, 2013 - Received Letter for WA SS (delaying/maximising 28 days; waiting for civil wedding)
    May 31, 2013 - Submitted Visa Application (with everything; PCC Saudi, NBI, Marriage certificate, etc)
    July 11, 2013 - CO Assigned / Team 7 Adelaide
    August 17, 2013 - Done with the Medicals
    September 4, 2013 - Visa Grant (Subclass 190 / ANZCO233515 - Mechanical Engineer) Thank you Lord! / IED August 23, 2014
    August 8, 2014 - Flight to Oz, No turning Back, This is it!
    May 2015 - End of relationship
    June 2015 - Wife found new partner (aussie)
    October 2015 - Wife filed for divorce (That cunt)
    January 2016 - Divorced
    August 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    March 2019 - Sit in Citizenship Exam/Interview

    • Passed same day
      May 2019 - Citizenship Ceremony
      June 2019 - Au Passport received
  • atchinoatchino Sydney
    Posts: 312Member
    Joined: Jan 09, 2011
    Ano po ba yung rego, on road costs, and goverment charges?pag tumingin ka kc sa mga used car excluding on road costs nkalagay eh. Bihira yung drive away. So sa mga price na nkapost, mga how much pa dun iadd mo for on road costs?

    Possible on road cost:

    - Dealer Delivery Charges.
    - CTP or compulsory third party insurance.
    - Registration / rego
    - Stamp Duty.
    - Luxury Car Tax (LCT).

    how much? - depends on a lot of variables. Depende sa kotse / dealer / insurnace provider

    To all Kuripotz.. please visit my blog.
    May kasabihan tayo: Kuripot man at magaling... yayaman din....

    http://kuripotism.blogspot.com.au

  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
    Posts: 1,074Member
    Joined: Apr 17, 2013
    Thanks @atchino

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    just brought my first car home...sarap magdrive!

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    attach ko yung pic

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • kenshuseikenshusei Melbourne
    Posts: 121Member
    Joined: Feb 13, 2014
    @gmad06 congrats on your pretty ride! care to share your story/ buying experience. how much does it cost? insurance? :)

    261313 Software Engineer
    05/03/2014 - ACS application
    05/04/2014 - IELTS exam
    18/04/2014 - IELTS results (R/W:7.5 L/S:8 OBS:8)
    28/04/2014 - ACS results (Suitable)
    29/04/2014 - EOI submitted (65pts)
    12/05/2014 - Received invite (Visa189)
    21/05/2014 - Lodged and paid (Visa189)
    13/06/2014 - CO Assigned (Adelaide GSM Team 6)
    20/06/2014 - Medical
    07/07/2014 - Medical Referred to MOC
    06/08/2014 - Visa Grant (IED: 03/07/2015)

  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
    Posts: 490Member
    Joined: Aug 21, 2012
    Sure. Like most of the forumers here I am inexperienced here when it comes to cars,
    but with some research and help from friends medyo naging ok naman.
    TIPS before pumunta sa caryard
    1) Know which car fits your usage, try to max out at 3 and stick to that
    2) Know the normal price range, don't be happy if u see smthing really cheap
    they are not fools to simply bargain. baka may history yung car
    3) Decide whether thru finance or cash yung payment
    4) Research on what to inspect for used cars- tyres,bumpers,paints,safety,RWC,steering
    But if you could just bring a mechanic
    5) maskonti paperworks if full licensed ka

    My experience:
    1) dalawa lng yung tinitingnan ko CRV at Kluger
    2) I bought my car from the fifth yard I visited on the day na mismo ako nagcommit
    providing ma approve ako ng finance..
    3) Sa HONDA mismo ako kumuha as most of my friends and even taxi drivers recommend
    not to get from just any licensed car dealers.
    4) I was quoted 15K which is within range sa normal price.
    5) pinili ko sila dahil dun na approv yung finance ko at 7.9% binigay nila na annual. di kasali
    madali mag apply ng finance dito lalo na kung probi kapa sa work and konti lng assets.
    6) pag sa bank required nila na not more than 5 years yung car at laki pa 11% quote nila
    sakin

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

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