Come, buy your next Porsche in Aus. Going cheap!
#31
04-25-2011, 05:42 AM
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Good on you for sharing the post Mate.
I received the same link from several colleagues who know I have just picked up my Turbo S (~$450,000). If you live in Oz and you want a car like that then you have to be willing to pay for it. But it's tough to know that I could have had two of these plus change for the same amount if I lived in the US.
But as the song goes "I'll always call Australia home"
I received the same link from several colleagues who know I have just picked up my Turbo S (~$450,000). If you live in Oz and you want a car like that then you have to be willing to pay for it. But it's tough to know that I could have had two of these plus change for the same amount if I lived in the US.
But as the song goes "I'll always call Australia home"
#32
04-25-2011, 08:08 PM
Good on you for sharing the post Mate.
I received the same link from several colleagues who know I have just picked up my Turbo S (~$450,000). If you live in Oz and you want a car like that then you have to be willing to pay for it. But it's tough to know that I could have had two of these plus change for the same amount if I lived in the US.
But as the song goes "I'll always call Australia home"
I received the same link from several colleagues who know I have just picked up my Turbo S (~$450,000). If you live in Oz and you want a car like that then you have to be willing to pay for it. But it's tough to know that I could have had two of these plus change for the same amount if I lived in the US.
But as the song goes "I'll always call Australia home"
. the article sure does make you mad that we are getting handled so severely tho
There ought to be a law against this kind of highway robbery!.
#33
04-26-2011, 01:29 AM
A base starting price for a turbo in Taiwan is around US$280,000 from P car Taiwan. That's why a lot of traders buying cars from US and resell them here for profit
#34
04-26-2011, 08:41 PM
Living in Australia you have to accept that you are one 'model' behind what you could afford in the USA: A 997 GT2 in the USA is equivalent to a 996 GT2 after currency exchange over here. A 997 GT2 in Australia equates to a Carrera GT in the USA.
Note to Americans: if your government succeeds in implementing an inefficient public health care system (like Australia has) then it is likely your luxury car prices will double to our level. How would you like to pay $230k for a carrera S?
In America, it is your right to make your own purchases with the money you have earned. In Australia, you have to pay for the privilege of the government graciously allowing you to buy what you want with your hard earned money (that of course you have already paid tax on).
Note to Americans: if your government succeeds in implementing an inefficient public health care system (like Australia has) then it is likely your luxury car prices will double to our level. How would you like to pay $230k for a carrera S?
In America, it is your right to make your own purchases with the money you have earned. In Australia, you have to pay for the privilege of the government graciously allowing you to buy what you want with your hard earned money (that of course you have already paid tax on).
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04-26-2011, 08:44 PM
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Living in Australia you have to accept that you are one 'model' behind what you could afford in the USA: A 997 GT2 in the USA is equivalent to a 996 GT2 after currency exchange over here. A 997 GT2 in Australia equates to a Carrera GT in the USA.
Note to Americans: if your government succeeds in implementing an inefficient public health care system (like Australia has) then it is likely your luxury car prices will double to our level. How would you like to pay $230k for a carrera S?
In America, it is your right to make your own purchases with the money you have earned. In Australia, you have to pay for the privilege of the government graciously allowing you to buy what you want with your hard earned money (that of course you have already paid tax on).
Note to Americans: if your government succeeds in implementing an inefficient public health care system (like Australia has) then it is likely your luxury car prices will double to our level. How would you like to pay $230k for a carrera S?
In America, it is your right to make your own purchases with the money you have earned. In Australia, you have to pay for the privilege of the government graciously allowing you to buy what you want with your hard earned money (that of course you have already paid tax on).
#36
04-26-2011, 11:05 PM
Wait till these guys see the prices of American cars over here, Cadillacs, Dodges, all Pick-Up trucks, etc. They will laugh so hard they might collapse.
I paid double for my Evo here when compared to US prices. It pained me to do it, but I wanted something that handled well and I didn't have Lotus money
I paid double for my Evo here when compared to US prices. It pained me to do it, but I wanted something that handled well and I didn't have Lotus money
#37
04-27-2011, 12:59 AM
High taxes are a pain but complaining about them is like wishing you were taller or better looking, IMO. I'm too lazy to get involved in politics, which I guess is the only way to fix what we don't like. I'm happy to take the rough with the smooth and feel I can't really complain if I can afford a Porsche whatever the price.
Having said all that, the idea of buying an additional Porsche in the US or UK and keeping it has great appeal. New roads to drive and a half-priced car to do it in. One day.
Having said all that, the idea of buying an additional Porsche in the US or UK and keeping it has great appeal. New roads to drive and a half-priced car to do it in. One day.
#38
04-27-2011, 02:15 AM
Another Aussie in the US here. I was looking at the new Camaro vert that lists for round 44k, when I started looking at 2nd hand bimmers and p-cars.
After not thinking about Porsche for a long time due to the prices in Aus, I was astounded at what 44k can buy here.
Generally I've found cost of living in the south is about half that of Sydney, but the LCT makes cars rediculous. Cost of having a small population, long way away and a labour Gov.
Enjoy your car mate. Don't let the cameras get ya.
Shane
After not thinking about Porsche for a long time due to the prices in Aus, I was astounded at what 44k can buy here.
Generally I've found cost of living in the south is about half that of Sydney, but the LCT makes cars rediculous. Cost of having a small population, long way away and a labour Gov.
Enjoy your car mate. Don't let the cameras get ya.
Shane
#40
04-27-2011, 06:32 AM
Note to Americans: if your government succeeds in implementing an inefficient public health care system (like Australia has) then it is likely your luxury car prices will double to our level. How would you like to pay $230k for a carrera S? In Australia, you have to pay for the privilege of the government graciously allowing you to buy what you want with your hard earned money (that of course you have already paid tax on).
. Its just the paying part that can be a problem.....and the cops too.... Lets not forget those money grabing sobs and all those cameras. The Govt will never stop inventing taxes and the motorist is their best means to feed that black hole.Aus is actually a great place if youre a refo on a boat. The problem only begins if you have any money.
Wait till these guys see the prices of American cars over here, Cadillacs, Dodges, all Pick-Up trucks, etc. They will laugh so hard they might collapse. I paid double for my Evo here when compared to US prices. It pained me to do it, but I wanted something that handled well and I didn't have Lotus money
.. Btw hows that magnificent 458 of yours going? Man you must have a job just choosing what to drive everyday. Enjoy!Another Aussie in the US here. After not thinking about Porsche for a long time due to the prices in Aus, I was astounded at what 44k can buy here. Generally I've found cost of living in the south is about half that of Sydney. Enjoy your car mate. Don't let the cameras get ya. Shane
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#41
04-27-2011, 07:39 AM
High taxes are a pain but complaining about them is like wishing you were taller or better looking, IMO.
#42
04-27-2011, 08:43 AM
) but I'd rather spend my time making more of it than complaining about tax. I know I'll be richer if I do that. The more tax I pay, the better I'm doing. That's all.
#43
04-27-2011, 08:50 AM
#44
04-27-2011, 12:55 PM
but I'd rather spend my time making more of it than complaining about tax. I know I'll be richer if I do that. The more tax I pay, the better I'm doing. That's all.
BTW I've just roughly translated that phrase from my language.Glad you like it.
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04-29-2011, 06:22 PM
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Wow that is crazy, i'm almost just as surprised at just how cheap cars are in the USA, especially those made in Europe and exported to the states haha - $60k for an M3!!! I paid more than that for a 2yr old one!!!!
I've been considering heading over to Aus for a week or two this july, does this mean all my rentals will be crap?? haha.
I've been considering heading over to Aus for a week or two this july, does this mean all my rentals will be crap?? haha.