Specs

• 2012 model, 43,237 km on clock when bought on 2016-02-26, black exterior on black interior, Distinctive trim level, Series 0 (ie. 1st generation model)

• Redbook listing

• BISMRK
• ZA9400000-something-something

Buying

• Purchase: $17,000
• Transfer of ownership: $31
• Stamp duty: $510 (3%)

Insurance

GIO comprehensive, valued at $19,000. $850 excess payable.

$1229 premium for 1yr of coverage through to 2017-02-26.

Yearly running costs

• CTP: $584.30
• Rego: $801
  • Registration: $64
  • Motor vehicle tax: $289 (1155-1504kg vehicle)
  • Custom number plate - Art Range: $448
• Insurance: $1229
• Servicing: $800-1000
• Tolls: ???
• NRMA roadside assistance: $165
• Fuel: $1872 (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 10,000km per year, and economy of 9.5L/100km. That's 950L/yr, about $1240 at $1.30/L.

Itasha

I'm working this bit out now, hoping to exhibit at SMASH 2016.