Re: New car for under $18k driveaway
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I bought a Mazda 2 for similar reasons to Bent8 as i needed reliable and cheap transport to get me to work. I didn't get the top of the line Genki at around $22.5k just a Neo which i picked up for under $15k. It replaced an earlier Mazda 2 which i bought new for just over $14k. I did 125kms in 5 years, and with regular 10kms servicing, i only ever replaced the tyres at 100Kms . It would have gone much further without problem, but on Mday they made an offer i didn't refuse.
It gives me 750 kms out of a tank , averaging 5l/100kms without fuss. The previous De model gave me just over 600kms for the same distance.
I now enjoy the GT on weekends or whenever it takes my fancy, although the new speeding laws in Victoria (25ks over and you get 3months off ) i will need to be more careful. The Mazda is a means to an end, and as such, a bloody good one. I hope you have many happy motoring miles Bent8, you bought your car to please you and that's the right reason, no matter what anyone else thinks.
GT450
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