Specs

• 2005 model, 96,000 km on clock when bought, goldy-silver exterior on grey internals, Elegance trim level

• Redbook listing

• ATQ33Q
• WDC2030422R188577

• Original sale listing

Buying

• Purchase: $10,000
• Transfer of ownership: $31
• Stamp duty: $300 (3%)

Insurance

GIO comprehensive, valued at $15,200. $850 excess payable.

$1362 premium for 1yr of coverage through to 2016-08-14.

Yearly running costs

Mechanic advises expected running costs of about $3000 per year.

• CTP: $545 with GIO (2006 car)
• Rego: $346
  • Registration: $62
  • Motor vehicle tax: $284 (1155-1504kg vehicle)
• Insurance: $1362
• Servicing: $800-1000
• Tolls: ???
• Roadside assistance: ???
• Fuel: $1600 (guess)
• Maintenance (eg. tyres, etc): $324 (wild guess)
• Payment towards next car for replacement (aka. depreciation): $1000

Fuel costs

https://motormouth.com.au/pricesearch.aspx

Assume 6000km per year, and economy of 9L/100km. That's 540L/yr, about $825 at $1.53/L.