TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 18/12/03 09:18 PM Share Posted 18/12/03 09:18 PM Im interested to know if ne1 has used Private Fleet or Carbroker.com.au or similar new car broking services. They buy cars in bulk on behalf of individuals to order via a sort of tender process. Id like to hear other people's experiences, pros/cons, etc.thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antisocial Weird Member Member 1,347 Member For: 22y 1m 28d Location: ACT Posted 18/12/03 10:59 PM Share Posted 18/12/03 10:59 PM Living in Canberra it is probably easier to go to the Ex Gov auctions in Fyshwick.They are all late model most still under factory warranty. Others with auction house warranty. I know several people who have done this with good results.There are also dealers who can go to the auctions week after week and bid for the car you want at the price you want for about a gorrila if you cant be bothered with the whole thing.I think its half the fun though, ....love car shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hambo_12 Member 317 Member For: 21y 5m 16d Posted 19/12/03 12:15 AM Share Posted 19/12/03 12:15 AM I think its half the fun though, ....love car shoppingTrue That! Ill still be looking in Car yards and get the auto trader etc even when I get my beast, its just addictive!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbjunior99 Member 4,359 Member For: 22y 3m 8d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 19/12/03 02:03 AM Share Posted 19/12/03 02:03 AM I got my car through a car broker. He saved me a few thousand dollars and did all the paper work. I just signed on the dotted line once I picked it up. I think it was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktford FORD FORD FORD Donating Members 9,390 Member For: 22y 14d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Point In Brissy's eastern side Posted 19/12/03 10:30 PM Share Posted 19/12/03 10:30 PM I used Mark Sacco at Fleet Capital in Sydney. Great guy $100 fee, heaps of service, $5,000 ish off RRP. He arranged everything, Brisbane dealer provided it for me.Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pads Guests Posted 19/12/03 11:01 PM Share Posted 19/12/03 11:01 PM I used Corporate Motor Brokers in Victoria. They did everything including answering all my stupid questions. They got the 2300kg towpack on for me (when the dealers would not do it) and got me a good discount to boot.All I have to do it pick the car up next week now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teebone Member 183 Member For: 21y 4m 30d Location: South of Melbourne, near the sea Posted 20/12/03 12:58 AM Share Posted 20/12/03 12:58 AM I used Corporate Motor Brokers in Victoria. They did everything including answering all my stupid questions. They got the 2300kg towpack on for me (when the dealers would not do it) and got me a good discount to boot.All I have to do it pick the car up next week now..Why would you want a 2300kg tow pack? - the T auto is only rated (warranty/insurance!) for 1600kg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pads Guests Posted 20/12/03 04:35 AM Share Posted 20/12/03 04:35 AM I have a boat which is bigger than the rated 1600Kg tow pack (about 1750Kg-1800Kg). Warranty/Insurance are happy as long as it is a "Factory Fitted" towbar, which it is, it is the Ford genuine one, not a Hayman Reese etc.I was told the only reason it is not an option on the T in the first place is the extra heat that the Turbo generates can cause problems with the gearbox on extended tows. This does not seem right to me, I thought the extra torque would be a bigger problem myself. But the boat is only marginally over it's "rated" limit, and I only have to tow it about 2-3km over largely flat roads. The NA version has the higher rated limit, but is almost identical (except for the obvious higher engine output) so I figure the rest of the car is fine with the extra weight.What can I say I HAD to have the T and I HAD to be able to tow my boat. If I do ever have to take it on a longer trip (very doubtful), I would look at putting a transmission oil cooler on anyway (even on the NA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboDewd FG Falcon fan! Member 1,452 Member For: 21y 8m 25d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 31/12/03 12:09 AM Author Share Posted 31/12/03 12:09 AM Well I took the plunge and used Fleet Capital! :lol: My Nov 03 build XR6T Blueprint auto is due on Jan 13! You pay them $100 for a quote and if you buy thru them that gets refunded. Basically youre getting a car at fleet prices from what I gather.My car has no options at all and cost me $46,000 on road! The options I do want I can get for birthday (my 30th ) such as the factory alarm and tint. Lock nuts, mats, pollen filter will be grabbed shortly.The reason I got no options was so that I wouldnt pay stamp duty on them and I wanted to spend as little as possible.I also paid $20 for a Carbroker.com.au quote - very friendly guy and quoted me an even lower figure than $46k but said Id have to wait 2-8wks (and probably get caught by price rise I reckon). I might use this mob next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYOPA Team Blueprint Donating Members 312 Member For: 21y 4m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 03/01/04 11:40 AM Share Posted 03/01/04 11:40 AM I used Fleet Capitol as well. Darren White is very good and helpful, the only problem was the dealer couldn't supply till Feb.SO I rang a few places and Got all my options, etc on road (bizz rego) for $46,969.48And best of all I pick it up in a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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