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Experience in Buying Cars in Australia

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    @psychoboy: quite tempting. I got approved for financing po (yaris 2012), but I changed my mind. Hehe!

    Anyway, for as low as 118/week on a 457 visa for 47 months. Pero depende din po kasi sa mga add-ons. Madami pwede idagdag kasi. Eto barest minimum.

    Yup, accepted Phil license although nag submit din ako international permit. You can buy and drive without local license po. :)
    Paano po pag student visa po ang entry ko? Pwede din bang makakuha ng car khit 2nd hand lng.


    Yes you can

    Google for Everything !!!

  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Sa umpisa eh pag ala pang budget maganda mag 2nd hand muna. Nung dumating kami ng 2005 eh bumili ako ng lumang station wagon na $4,000 lang. Malaki pakinabang nito kasi eh nagamit naming panghakot ng mga gamit at nakatipid kami sa delivery fee pag bumibili ng furniture at appliances. Nakabangga pa ako ng kangaroo at nayupi ang hood pero di ako masyadong nanghinayang kasi nga mura at matipid kasi di ko na pina insure. After two years eh na trade-in ko pa ng $2,500 kaya halos walang lugi.

    Lately eh pag bumibili ako ng kotse eh credit card ko ginagamit ko dahil medyo mababa naman interest kasi bank employee ako tapos eh binabayaran ko as soon as possible para wala halos interest expense. Tapos eh me bonus points pa credit card ko kaya pwede ko ipagpalit ng movie tickets yehey! (ang babaw ng kaligayahan ko ano hahaha!)

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    Guys how much insurance per month? Say for a hyundai starex
  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Walang starex dito pre pero sa bnew na civic ng misis ko eh 95 a month. Yung sakin naman na Mitsu Evo 8 eh 140 a month. Pero gurang na ako at walang bad driving record.

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    I saw some sa QLD. earlier this month., baka iba tawag diyan sa starex bro., ...anyways zoom zoom pssstt spoof...did yah say evo 8? got me the 6.5 TME bro...lets go resing haha
  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Oo baka iba nga tawag dito. Napupusuan ko na van eh yung Nissan Elgrand na imported. Magara. Medyo tahimik lang Evo 8 MR ko para stealthy. Pina dyno tune ko 2 weeks ago nagproduce na ng 370 hp pero ubos naman pera ko huhuhu. Ganda ng TME! Yan dati balak ko pero dilaw yung available sa importer na kumpleto sa Ralliart na graphics masyadong pansinin eh medyo me edad na ako kaya yung grey na 8 MR pinili ko. Cge car club tayo saan ka ba pre?

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    I checked bro, its called I-van or I-max. mukhang yun ang bagay sa akin for the wife and 3 rascals.
    gwapo yung elgrand., I had one before, parang evo ang dating hehe
    370whp? you mustve done a lot of mods already
    im back in the phils bro., my tme is here aswell
  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    My dad just bought a 2006 toyota land cruiser prado for only $5000.. imagine that?? Engine work really well tinest drive nla ng tito kong mekaniko.. the only prob is ung harapan nya my sira ksi nakabangga dw sya ng baka.. but ok lg din kasi kahit gumastos pa ng 5k sa pagkumpuni ok pa rin.. nanghihinayang nga ang tito ksi kabibili nya lg ng same model but worth $30k..

    Kaya ang pagbili ng sasakyan kng mnsan swertehan din.. maganda pag mkatyming ka na leaving town ang may ari ksi ibebenta na lg mura ang sasakyan..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
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    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    I checked bro, its called I-van or I-max. mukhang yun ang bagay sa akin for the wife and 3 rascals.
    gwapo yung elgrand., I had one before, parang evo ang dating hehe
    370whp? you mustve done a lot of mods already
    im back in the phils bro., my tme is here aswell
    370 flywheel hp or around 280 Whp. Sa dyno eh Kw kasi gamit dito at 207 KW at all 4 wheels result (around 280 w hp). Konti pa lang mods mild lang. kasi stock flywheel hp ng 8 MR eh mga 300 hp. Mga mods lang so far eh Ralliart na intercooler pipe, Tomei dump and front pipe, Ralliart Exhaust, panel filter, HKS EVC 6 electronic boost controller, Walbro high flow fuel pump at yung ecu remap/ tune. Stock pa lahat ng internals. Dual Tuned sa low boost na 19 psi, high boost 22 psi. Medyo conservative mag tune yung tuner ko maingat kaya mahina lang boost. Sa IS Motor Racing ako nagpatune. Sikat na tuner dito sa Sydney yung me ari si Indy So.

    Ang pogi siguro ng TME mo. inimport mo ba or naglabas Mitsu Phils ng TME?

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    those mods are good enough bro, you would give a lot of v8 holdens a hard time already
    mines a jdm unit from japan., unfortunately it was converted to left hand drive...would not have done it otherwise...good thing being an awd., only the steering was transferred nothing under the chassis was touched. my TME IS handsome but not as handsome as you bro.
  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Thank you pre, ikaw pa lang pangalawang nagsabi sa akin na handsome ako - una yung nanay ko tapos ikaw. Salamat, isa kang tunay na kaibigan.

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    tamaraw fx meron din ba dito? para pwede pamasada sa city :D
  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    Whats more cost effective in oz....diesel or gas?
  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    Wow
    My dad just bought a 2006 toyota land cruiser prado for only $5000.. imagine that?? Engine work really well tinest drive nla ng tito kong mekaniko.. the only prob is ung harapan nya my sira ksi nakabangga dw sya ng baka.. but ok lg din kasi kahit gumastos pa ng 5k sa pagkumpuni ok pa rin.. nanghihinayang nga ang tito ksi kabibili nya lg ng same model but worth $30k..

    Kaya ang pagbili ng sasakyan kng mnsan swertehan din.. maganda pag mkatyming ka na leaving town ang may ari ksi ibebenta na lg mura ang sasakyan..
    bilhin ko na yan for 5001 hehe jk good deal
  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @corleone mahal po diesel dito.
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Whats more cost effective in oz....diesel or gas?
    From what I have heard diesel .. lalo na kung ford fiesta

    Google for Everything !!!

  • corleonecorleone Mandaluyong
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 31, 2013
    We rode the mini bus , toyota grandia here in the phils, it was petrol and lpg, ganda convertion diyan walang amoy

    Boss jc. Kung fiesta tipid tlaga sa diesel yun, so i guess it depends sa consumption
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
    Posts: 430Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2012
    San po mura pagawa ng car? May kilala po kayo na pinoy na mekaniko?

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    San po mura pagawa ng car? May kilala po kayo na pinoy na mekaniko?
    @Yukishih - first of all cguro, you have to tell us where you are from... :D

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • btarroja213btarroja213 Singapore
    Posts: 357Member
    Joined: Jun 04, 2013
    Speaking of mekaniko... how much ba kinikita ng mechanic dyan? balak ko mag sideline pag dating ng Australia... :-D

    ANZSCO 233513
    Mar 2013 - IELTS Results - Pass but no points.
    04 June 2013 - EA Recieved CDR application.
    13 Aug 2013 - Got results from EA from the mailbox :-D
    04 Oct 2013 - Ielts results = Pass with +10 points.
    04 Oct 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189 with 65 Points
    07 Oct 2013 - Invited for Visa 189 :-D
    13 Nov 2013 - FBI Clearance delivered to USA Address
    24 Nov 2013 - Lodged Subclass 189. Waiting for CO.
    17 Dec 2013 - CO assigned. Team 34 Brisbane
    23 Jan 2014 - Medicals Cleared
    24 Jan 2014 - NBI clearance uploaded.
    30 Jan 2014 - VISA GRANT. EID: 04 Nov 2014
    27 Sept 2014 - Initial Entry - Brisbane
    30 Sept 2014 - Open DL R/C

  • nfrondanfronda Perth
    Posts: 816Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2013
    @btarroja213..Hndi basta2 ang mga mekaniko d2.. Salary rate nla is $30-$40 per hour.. And also u need to have a qualifications din pra maging mekaniko d2..

    06-01-11: Arrived Australia (457 visa dependent on my dad)
    28-05-12: Lodged RSMS 857 visa (seperate from my dad already)
    28-06-12: Done Medical check
    30-10-12: Submit AFP check
    07-11-12: Went home on a bridging visa B for holiday and wedding..:)
    12-01-13: CO allocated and nomination approved
    18-01-13: CO asked documents of my husband to be included on my application as migrating dependent..Thank u LORD!
    15-02-13: Husband completed all requirements (police check, medical, english requirements and joint statement)
    15-02-13: CO issued pre-grant letter instructing hubby to apply tourist visa to enter Australia in order our 857 visa to be granted.
    27-02-13: Hubby applied Subclass 676 tourist visa.
    06-03-13: Hubby's tourist visa approved.
    16-03-13: Hubby arrived Australia.
    18-03-13: Our RSMS 857 visa granted.. (nothing to ask more)

  • barlovalbarloval Sydney
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Dec 04, 2011
    Boss KST., san ka sa sydney? May ma I recommend ka bang trusted mechanic? Sa dealer kasi ako nagpagawa., sobrang mahal and parang apprentice lang din mga mechanic nila., im not satisfied. Try ko sana yung motoserv ng nrma., magaling ba yun? Car ko pala is 8th gen civic.
  • YukishihYukishih Melbourne
    Posts: 430Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2012
    @TasBurrfoot melbourne po.

    22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
    24May2012 Deakin University assessment
    11June2012 Offer Letter
    13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
    03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
    12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
    17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
    18July2012 Received eCoE
    30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
    31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
    01August2012 Medical Notification
    Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
    which is pending
    25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
    31August2012 Visa Granted!
    01September2012 Received Confirmation

    That in all things GOD may be glorified!

  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Boss KST., san ka sa sydney? May ma I recommend ka bang trusted mechanic? Sa dealer kasi ako nagpagawa., sobrang mahal and parang apprentice lang din mga mechanic nila., im not satisfied. Try ko sana yung motoserv ng nrma., magaling ba yun? Car ko pala is 8th gen civic.
    Sa IS Motor Racing ko dinadala kotse ko. Hanapin mo si Indy So magaling yun.

    http://ismotorracing.com/

    Di ko alam yang Motoserv sorry.

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • barlovalbarloval Sydney
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Dec 04, 2011
    Thnks boss kst., okay lang ba charge nila? Di ba masyadong mahal., I mean reasonable lang ba?
  • KurikongSaTumbongKurikongSaTumbong Sydney
    Posts: 441Member
    Joined: Aug 19, 2013
    Mahal pero magaling. Sa buhay eh you get what you pay for.

    Kurikong, kurikong...sa tumbong ay umusbong!

  • legato09legato09 Sydney
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Jul 31, 2012
    Hi All,

    Pasensya na di ko Makita ang ""Drivers license"" thread, sino po meron?

    Di ako magaling sa bookmarking heheheh

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
    11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
    15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
    01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
    Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    Hi All,

    Pasensya na di ko Makita ang ""Drivers license"" thread, sino po meron?

    Di ako magaling sa bookmarking heheheh
    http://pinoyau.info/discussion/550/how-to-convert-ph-drivers-license-to-au-drivers-license#Item_106

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • legato09legato09 Sydney
    Posts: 766Member
    Joined: Jul 31, 2012
    Madam Jen hehhe nakita ko na , salamat po!!!!

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    01Aug2012: Docs Preparation
    11Sep2012: ACS Assessment Submission
    15Oct2012: ACS Assessment Positive Result
    17Nov2012: IELTS Exam
    30Nov2012: IELTS Results L:6.5 WRS:7.0 OB:7.0, EOI Creation and NSW SS Submission
    19Mar2013: NSW SS Acknowledgement Letter Received
    01May2013: NSW SS Approval Email Received, SkillSelect Invite Received
    29May2013: Visa 190 Lodgement (LORD MARAMING SALAMAT Po, wag nyo po muna ako kukunin sa dami ng Blessings nyo! ;-))
    01June2013: NBI Clearance Application
    03June2013: Mailed NBI Clearance Application Received by Ms. JM
    06June2013: Medical Examination
    12June2013: CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 6
    13June2013: SG PCC Applied
    14June2013: Evidence of Income Submitted
    17June2013: Medical Results Uploaded
    19June2013: Form 80 and 1221 Uploaded
    25June2013: NBI Clearance received from Mother Land ;-)
    Uploaded
    03July2013: SG PCC Released and Uploaded
    05July2013: VISA Grant (with de facto)!!! SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Oct2013: EID Completed.
    Oct2013: Job Offer received; SALAMAT LORD!!!!
    Jan2014: Starting a life in Down Under, Corporate Slave doing the rat race!!!

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    Madam Jen hehhe nakita ko na , salamat po!!!!
    Oo nga nakita ko din nakapagpost ka na dun. Haha. Sorry DR :)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

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