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Exactly right, and taking European cars to indepent workshops (like mine) won't have stock of many of the parts such as fuel filters, some air filters and even oil filters. These are often order-in items, but can be done same day. Tyres are often slightly odd sized, and usually require...

Be VERY careful. Take particular note of upcoming service requirements such as timing belts. Even Beemers, Audis, Mercs etc can be totally neglected by car-ignorant owners.

Don't start me! (too late :D) Our demographic around here is the Commodore, Camry, Corolla and Falcon end of society - and older bomb versions by the truckload. It simply amazes me just how many 300,000km plus shoit-boxes are limping around that these folk still try to keep on the road...or...

Might get you a slap in the head too. If it was your car, would you take the $5K? Thought not. Back to the OP; make sure you don't ever get one of those extended warranty policies; not worth a pie. Final thought on buying privately; you are often buying what people want to be rid of.....