I've never had or wanted a brand new car. I've bought older old cars, and newer ones. It help having a brother who is a mechanic. I always get him or an inspector from the NRMA out to look at the car I'm interested in. Some could say I've had good luck with this. But there have been some duds. One in particular that I bought out of desperation when my previous one had been written off but I still hadn't received the insurance check. I didn't get my brother to check that one, or the NRMA, and boy was it a lemon! Had to send that one to the scrap yard. I've had much better luck at the ex-government auctions. They sell off cars that are only about 5 years old, have been log booked, serviced and garaged for their whole life, often with low KMs. They're not in the most interesting colours mind you, but I can live with that for a reliable car.
Hello, ladies'! Have a Toyota SWB FJ40 'Landcruiser'. Bought 1976. Brand new. Hasn't reached 400k Klms yet. Is in pristine condition. NEVER to be sold until 'death do us part'!
He's only been to Adelaide, & back, through many different NP's, the local Dump, & is 'spare' vehicle in case of a break-down of sedans'.
Has NEVER been on a Beach, & will not go there!
Yes, an excellently made vehicle, fully imported from Japan.