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10-03-2006, 01:02 PM
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An Old Boss™©
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
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It's friday, it's lunchtime, and I'm here playing a little game I made up to pass the time and make myself truly depressed.
 The steps to play are quite easy, and are as follows : 1) Fire up the EBay US site 2) Search for any desirable piece of metal, (preferably with a Buy-it-now price) 3) Do a straight dollar conversion to $AUS 4) Take three seperate looks at the price in $AUS 5) Smack head into monitor or desk repeatedly in frustration and depression 6) POST your results into this thread to share the anxiety! To introduce everyone to the game, here's a few I prepared earlier.. (current exchange rate being $1AU = $0.734US) * 2006 Dodge Charger SRT-8 * Price in AU = ~$57,000 (buy it now) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge...19243142QQrdZ1  * 2006 Mustang S281SC (supercharged) * Price in AU = ~$80,000 (going on other buy-it-now S281s) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-...18849310QQrdZ1  * 2003 Lamborghini Murcielago * Price in AU = ~$204,000 (reserve of $150k US) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lambo...19929788QQrdZ1  * 2004 Mercedes AMG E55 * Price in AU = ~$80,000 (buy it now) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...19663644QQrdZ1  * 2001 Porsche 996 911-Turbo * Price in AU = ~$106,000 (buy it now) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Porsc...20087805QQrdZ1  Ok now people, who's going to play! The person who makes everyone cry the most wins (or who gets people the angriest at our government and situation)!!!! 
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10-03-2006, 01:04 PM
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Awake after dark
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South Morang, VIC
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I don't get it
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 Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain His Car: XE Fairmont Ghia - For Sale Here Her Car: ED Fairmont - Lowered, Pioneer stereo, Sony XPlod speakers, Big Exhaust & more |
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10-03-2006, 01:06 PM
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I.B.S is a pain in d'***
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Central Coast NSW
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Another reason to push for "the switch to L.H.D".
Imagine how much cheeper cars would be if we drove on the other side of the road. Yes true we are a small market compared to the USA thats why our cars are so much more expensive than theirs, but we would be saving heaps if we started driving on the "wrong" side of the road.
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10-03-2006, 01:08 PM
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An Old Boss™©
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10-03-2006, 01:09 PM
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Paint Repairs Spoilers
Join Date: Oct 2005
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Could not find the cars that I find most desireable
BA GT BA Typhoon RHD Capri 1992 Clubsprint LOL Did find some beautiful mustangs though
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10-03-2006, 01:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Patch
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10-03-2006, 01:41 PM
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Awake after dark
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South Morang, VIC
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Just looking at the cars you people own makes me depressed, especially when I consider what I had
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Every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain His Car: XE Fairmont Ghia - For Sale Here Her Car: ED Fairmont - Lowered, Pioneer stereo, Sony XPlod speakers, Big Exhaust & more Last edited by JG3282; 10-03-2006 at 01:46 PM. |
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10-03-2006, 01:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Older, wiser, poorer. Now in Euro-Trash. VW Coupe V6 4motion.
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10-03-2006, 06:08 PM
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Who Loves Mountain Women
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Blue Mountains
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but......... its in need for speed most wanted :(
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10-03-2006, 10:17 PM
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
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Ahh my favourite Marque Aston Martin. I will be happy with a DB7 Vantage in Mendip Blue. Still a cool 90 Theeeeusand Pounds for a tidy Strider condition approved one.
Yes will make a good addition to my XR.
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10-03-2006, 11:27 PM
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Back in Blue!
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Nearish Canberraish
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*2005 BMW M3 Convertible, 10,000 klicks on the dial
*"buy it now" price: $53,000 US OR aprox $72,500 aussie buckaroos. Damn. Thats around half of the price such a vehicle would fetch in this country. Double Damn. I think I'm gonna be needing that valium Mr. Mcmaster kept reccomending. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NAVIG...QQcmdZViewItem 
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12-03-2006, 02:36 AM
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Shoot.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Twin Turbo Corvette Z06 AUD$110k. I suppose it's not that cheap, but a Z06 is killer when stock, two turbos and it'd be insane!
 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...14778181QQrdZ1
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12-03-2006, 04:04 AM
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Back on the road
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wollongong, NSW
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* 1971 Dodge Challenger Hemi Clone
* Price in AU = ~$35,500 (current bid) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-...ayphotohosting  
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14-03-2006, 12:58 PM
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I see you....
Join Date: Dec 2005
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That 1971 Dodge Challenger Hemi Clone is automotive porn........droool
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14-03-2006, 03:08 PM
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XB in parts...
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Well work won't let me open the link but god damn this car is hot.
*1970 Ford Boss 429 Mustang *Price in AU $51,896 Not cheap but a lot of bang for buck. http://cgi.ebay.com/Ford-Mustang-197...QQcmdZViewItem
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14-03-2006, 05:38 PM
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An Old Boss™©
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Some excellent results there gentlemen, all of them showing what we are missing out on in those price ranges!
I neglected the classics in my first "hand" in the game, but they are really a contender in terms of price and availability compared to over here too.
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14-03-2006, 06:18 PM
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Bring back Ambrose!
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Eau Rouge
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  2005 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG BRABUS K8 $81,216 (AUD) Yes, thats right, you can either have a BA LTD for a little less or this monster.. Why did I look at this thread? Now I am depressed :togo: |
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14-03-2006, 07:47 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth WA
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This Ferrari is a bargain!!!!
Honestly, for 1.2mil US (approx 1.6mil aus) It is the best car money could buy (maybe the veyron - doubt anyone has done a back to back comparison though) |
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14-03-2006, 09:40 PM
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Two > One
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide
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droooooooooooooool over the SL55
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15-03-2006, 12:59 PM
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An Old Boss™©
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Time I payed "Little Johnny" a visit and let him know my "thoughts" on his "fiscal policy on luxury cars"
2002 Maserati Cambiocorsa - 16,000miles, Buy it now price = ~$65,000AU http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Maser...21116871QQrdZ1 
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15-03-2006, 01:43 PM
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Dual O2 sensors
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Location: Brisneyworld
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The Ebay Auto Depression Game™
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