Suzuki Celerio is Australia's cheapest car to run, V8 Nissan Patrol the most ... - Cars Guide
Owners of the petrol V8 version of the Nissan Patrol are running the most expensive car on the market, a new RACV survey has found. It costs $443. 60 a week to keep the 5. 6-litre Nissan Patrol ST-L on the road for five years, including its $90,000 purchase price, loan interest, fuel, new tyres, insurance and depreciation. RELATED: Australia's cheapest cars to own and run in 2014. This year's survey found the overall average cost of owning a car was $211. 25 a week or 73. 2c a kilometre - slightly down on the 2014 cost. The RACV's manager of vehicle engineering, Michael Case, yesterday advised car buyers to look beyond just the purchase price when shopping for a new car. "Always be aware of the hidden costs - depreciation is the biggest single cost in owning a car, even if you don't see it until it's time to sell," Mr Case said. "It is important to know how much it costs to have your car serviced, to fill the tank, replace tyres, pay insurance, rego, stamp duty, spare parts and RACV membership," Mr Case said. Ask yourself: 'Am I buying the car I want or the car I need. "I've never had a problem with my Nissan Patrol and the RACV survey wouldn't put me off from buying a new one," Mr Mullins. Source: www.carsguide.com.au
