<> = Specs = * 2005 model, 96,000 km on clock when bought, goldy-silver exterior on grey internals, Elegance trim level * [[http://www.redbook.com.au/cars/research/used/details/2005-mercedes-benz-c200-kompressor-classic-auto-my06/SPOT-ITM-253785| Redbook listing]] * ATQ33Q * WDC2030422R188577 * [[http://www.carsguide.com.au/cars-for-sale/CG_3908625/used-2005-MERCEDES-BENZ-C200-KOMPRESSOR-CLASSIC-W203-MY06--Unleaded-Sedan-in-.html?searchKey=cg_s.948802720a85d94678254db6b7ff2cfb#/pos0| 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.