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2011/04/01 06:50:35
nikmag2

cost of running a car in oz?

At the moment its cheap to run my mk2 escort as a daily, I use it to take the kids to school (about 4 mile a day) I'm probably getting about 26mpg, and because its considered a classic (its over 30years old) I don't have to get it tested, my road tax is 48 euro and my classic car insurance is 250 euro.
So how much is it to keep a mk2 in oz? never mind petrol costs.
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Scott
Whooligan, are you seriously paying that much for fuel? I normally pay less then $1.30 per litre
12months rego is costing me just over $600 per year and comprehensive insurance is $780 per year. Insurance is a problem for me as I'm under 25.
My Escort cost's me less then my 2001 Falcon.
2011/05/01 15:30:28
Scott
quote:
Originally posted by Scott

Whooligan, are you seriously paying that much for fuel? I normally pay less then $1.30 per litre
12months rego is costing me just over $600 per year and comprehensive insurance is $780 per year. Insurance is a problem for me as I'm under 25 and RS2000's are 'high risk'.
My Escort cost's me less then my 2001 Falcon.
2011/05/01 15:32:18
krt10
i paid $1.40somthing the other day. daily driver (soarer) is thirsty too so gets expencive
2011/05/01 16:22:37
Escortpower
quote:
Originally posted by Scott

Whooligan, are you seriously paying that much for fuel? I normally pay less then $1.30 per litre
12months rego is costing me just over $600 per year and comprehensive insurance is $780 per year. Insurance is a problem for me as I'm under 25.
My Escort cost's me less then my 2001 Falcon.


Mobil Synergy 8000 is currently just under $1.40 p/litre at the low point of the fuel cycle in Vic at the moment. Got some the other day. Lucky my daily is diesel.

Craig.
2011/05/01 18:36:01
nikmag2
petrol prices over here seem to go up daily, its about 1.39€ per litre at the moment. do you have to do a test to make your car roadworthy? what about declaring modifications?
2011/05/01 20:18:16
smiley_666
depends on the state. SA you dont, which is fantastic!
2011/05/01 20:36:17
smallvan
The main thing, in any state is.
1]Rust
2]Brakes
3]Lights
4]tyres
5]Seat belts
6] rips in seats, they hate that in NSW
7]Oil leaks
8]Rust
Can anyone think of any more things.
2011/06/01 07:56:51
Scott
quote:
Originally posted by whooligan

quote:
Originally posted by Scott

Whooligan, are you seriously paying that much for fuel? I normally pay less then $1.30 per litre
12months rego is costing me just over $600 per year and comprehensive insurance is $780 per year. Insurance is a problem for me as I'm under 25.
My Escort cost's me less then my 2001 Falcon.


I only use premium unleaded. Its worth the extra cost and the cars seem to run better on it.....Plus I don't do too many Klms.


I run 98 in the Escort and 91 in the Falcon
2011/06/01 22:17:33
grant
quote:
Originally posted by Scott

quote:
Originally posted by whooligan

quote:
Originally posted by Scott

Whooligan, are you seriously paying that much for fuel? I normally pay less then $1.30 per litre
12months rego is costing me just over $600 per year and comprehensive insurance is $780 per year. Insurance is a problem for me as I'm under 25.
My Escort cost's me less then my 2001 Falcon.


I only use premium unleaded. Its worth the extra cost and the cars seem to run better on it.....Plus I don't do too many Klms.


I run 98 in the Escort and 91 in the Falcon


I got some premium for 1.37 the other day it was a bargain.... normall 1.45 and over 1.50
2011/07/01 09:43:35
INBreplica
quote:
Originally posted by smallvan

The main thing, in any state is.
1]Rust
2]
3]Lights
4]
5]
6]
7]Oil leaks
8]Rust
Can anyone think of any more things.


doesn't that make most all Escorts unroadworthy
2011/07/01 17:25:53
ratta tat tat
LOL^^ nearly.

Rego's about $600 a year, that includes compulsary 3rd party insurance. Extra cover insurance (3rd party fire & theft) is about $250 a year. In Qld you have to get a road worthy certificate if the vehicle changes hands, otherwise just keep renewing rego= no inspections.

I choose to use premium aswell, Vortex 95. It's meant to have no additives and 95 will run the best whatever state of tune the engine is in [(#)]
2011/08/01 11:18:51
Stuart
What model Escort is it? It looks like a Ghia, 1600? To gain Classic insurance and cheaper rego, I'm sure the car has to be a recognised Classic, not a standard run of the mill Escort.
Mind you some Holden people are running their Commodores on classic plates, how they do it is beyond me!
2011/01/09 12:11:35

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