Presara

It's not flaged as a "Sat. Write Off" on the Pickles site (which they are obliged to declare as this means the vehicle can never be registered on Australian or New Zealand roads NO MATTER WHAT and therefore only good for spare parts.

Given that it's only got 7km I'll bet it's never been registered either, so the RTA won't know the car exists as such. This can make for a real bonus for buyers of cars that are written off in circumstances like this as the vehicle technically doesn't exist on the national register and therfore can not be Registered on the sysytem as a Written Off Vehicle (WOVR) as a Repairable Write Off.

Meaning that once the vehicle is repaired; provided the repair job is 1st class of course, you can register it and sell it when the time comes to get rid of it and nobody need know that you bought it damged in the first place. Where as if the vehicle is listed on the WOVR it can be registered yes, but it will be flaged for life every time you or a potential buyer does a REV's check. It will come up with a disclaimer that the vehicle is a Repairable Write Off and that any new car warranty that may have been applicable to the vehicle may now be Void. It also suggests that you check with the manufacturer before purchasing the vehicle.

Of course if you're a dodgy mofo you buy it, fix it and try and pass it off as a good clean car. However if you just want a good clean car which you know the caliber of the repair you could buy yourself a cheap car, fix it, dive it for several years and then sell it for what it is. You'll be selling it for less, but then you should have paid alot less for it in the first place. I guess only only real trick is to be sure as to what its likely to cost you to repair it before you buy it...

My 2003 Camry also requires service every 7500km. I think it is standard for Toyota

Thanks - My Camry (Vienta Grande 1999 - still own) has 10,000k intervals, my Honda CR-V has 15,000k intervals and my BMW318i has 25,000k intervals. I thought with new "technology" could be around 10,000k - but actually not. I don't know why the mechanics put a sticker for the end of Feb-2008 - 6 months down the track.

BH

How many cars do you have!

Guy's I don't suppose the reson for the lube services being only $150.00 is because there's twice as many needed compared to most Jap cars? (i.e. it's all swings and round abouts; you save on the service costs but you need service twice as much!)

I happened to be looking for a car on the net with a mate of mine when I though I'd quickly search for Aurion's on Pickles web site (just for the hell of it) when I stumbled accross a really cheap one.

It's a real crying shame in fact to see a car so new in such a state.

The following link won't last long as this car is going under the hammer on Friday 14/09/07 but for those of you interested in seeing what a new Aurion Write Off is worth visit http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/...2043251/lotid-0 then click on "Bid online" and register as an observer.

Damm.. Wonder what happened to it.. Thinking i might put a bid on.

I suspect the delivery truck got a little careless when he was lowering the top deck to get another car off?

What do you think it will fetch?

My guess is $20-22k

I happened to be looking for a car on the net with a mate of mine when I though I'd quickly search for Aurion's on Pickles web site (just for the hell of it) when I stumbled accross a really cheap one.

It's a real crying shame in fact to see a car so new in such a state.

The following link won't last long as this car is going under the hammer on Friday 14/09/07 but for those of you interested in seeing what a new Aurion Write Off is worth visit http://www.pickles.com.au/damaged/vehicle/...2043251/lotid-0 then click on "Bid online" and register as an observer.

Hello everyone and anyone,

I just order an Aurion Gold ZR6 about 3 weeks ago, they told me it will take about 3 MONTHS! till it comes in. Just wanted to know if anyone else waited this long or is 3 months the maximum amount of time I'll have to wait for it??

Also I saw somewhere on another topic/discussion that you could keep track of where your ordered car was up too, can someone tell me how to do that?

And finally how is everyone else finding their own Aurion at the moment, I have only seen about 2 or 3 on the road??

OK after a grueling 2 months wait yesturday I picked up my Gold Aurion ZR6 with tints, mats and bluetooth and all I can say is I'm loving it, loving it, loving it!!!. I have taken a couple of friends from work for a drive in it and Toyota can expect another two customers. Also took a friend who owns a new Volvo, sorry don't know what model, but will also be trading that in for the Aurion. It is better than I expected and I expected alot. Thank you Toyota!

That's geat news "Canooch" I'm glad you love it. Mind you i'd be very suprised to learn of anyone who didn't fall in love with a new Aurion no matter what the model. What say all us Sydney Aurion owners hook up some time and go for a Sunday drive someplace where our wives/partners won't think its all about the cars? (which it will be of course)

Hey guys...

i am picking up my TRD aurion today....BLACK SL.

Will post picks when i pick up and drive home!!

CAN'T WAIT!

Hey SEXC_ROLLA how's that TRD Aurion? I saw one in the showroom at Castle Hill Toyota (i just had to stop in to see one in the flesh), it's stacked with goodies and looks a treat. I trust it drives like nothing you've ever experienced before?

The interior is something that really impressed me, especially the seats. My Presara put's me off a tad with all the wood grain, especially on the centre console - but really thats the only complaint i have about the car. I'm glad to see that Toyota didn't get too carried away with carbon fibre inserts etc. in the TRD.

The grill is something different, yet really impressive!

I noticed the rear spoiler on the TRD is also a much improved version to that which is standard on the Sportivo. Having eliminated all the black plastic from the underside of the spoiler; with a very attractive LED Stop Light in it's place. I like it that much I'm going to enquire about one for the Presara, lucky for me I'm fortunate enough to have a very good mate in Toyota whom I'll be approaching this weekend to price one up for me at cost, hopefully it still doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Post us all some pic's when you can.