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Unfair prices

Old Jun 24, 2001 | 01:25 AM
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Here in Australian land of the big rabbits ,S2000 seem to be around the 80 gran to 100 but i was on the U.S honda site and found out they are just 30 gran... Man how unfair is that and unhealthy for ur wallet too .Damn weak aussie dollar it causes so many problems.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 02:15 AM
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Keep in mind that the current exchange rate is: 1 Australian Dollar = 0.5169 United States Dollar, so 80 grand in Australian dollars equals approximately $41,000 U.S. This about $9K U.S. over MSRP, but not out of line with what some dealers are asking here.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 03:28 AM
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80 to 100? Gee that seems high. Many people paid around $75K AUD on the road which is about 38,730.00 US Dollars.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 03:45 AM
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man, you're getting done (100K is ridiculous), i can say for sure cause i picked up my yellow s2k last thursday that mid to hi 70K is a legit number ( ipaid 75K fully loaded- bodykit, tint, mats, cargo net ).
if ur looking at one, come up to newcastle, its only about 4.5 hours drive north from canberra, and if buy one from my dealer then u can get the first service that same week.
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 03:50 AM
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Mad !! I gotta take a look at that.. but i don't think i'll need a cargo net ,i'll need a hard top but .
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 04:02 AM
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hey is it true that canberra has legalised porn, pot, prostitues and fireworks cause its soo cold and boring down there. (runs off and dons fire protectant suit).
seriously, a few of my uni mates work there now- at the treasury and environment australia
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 04:07 AM
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I have no idea... i don't pay attention to stuff like that but i know one thing and its that canberra is australias porn capital ,head south and u'll see for urself and its freezing like hell here,my fingers are now frozen fish fingers ready to be grilled
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 04:36 AM
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i just checked ur profile, ur only 14 if i read correct
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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Yep im helping out a friend choose a car and a good one at that .
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Old Jun 24, 2001 | 10:23 PM
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Just before I bought my car (second hand) I almost finalised a deal with a dealer for $69,000 on the road. That was back in Dec 2000/Jan 2001 (for silver with red). At current exchange rates that's about $35000 US. There have been price rises since then due to the currency, but most of the price difference is probably due to our wonderful Federal Government and their taxes/duties.
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