Backpackers just wanna have fun ;-) Cars in Australia are definitely more expensive than other parts of the world (Holden Monaro’s are about $6-7k cheaper in the UK despite being made here for example), so it can be hard to find value here.

I just picked up a campervan loaded with a decent amount of equipment between $2-2.5k and it needs a few bits done to pass WA’s vehicle inspection but I’m happy with it (hopefully a video of that coming soon too!).
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I just sold our car to a couple of backpackers – backpackers need to get smart about buying cars- they pay way too much and then try recoup the cost from the next mug. I sold a 1996 commodore for $1800 – we paid $2500 12 months ago so I thought it was a fair price – the car runs just fine – rough bodywork but the important stuff works fine. The couple I sold 2 and just walked away from a similar age car – which was burning oil, missing door handles etc and had some camping gear – for $3000! You can buy an awful lot of top quality, good camping gear for $1000 – NEW! And sell it again afterwards (Aussies always want camping gear too) -
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