I was just wondering how long Government cars are kept for?

More specifically, I've seen quite a few 2009 Foresters on the road with government number plates. When (if at all) do you think these will be auctioned off? And would it be much of a saving?

Cheers,
Ben

30,000kms from memory.

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I've bought a few ex govt cars from auctions. Both they and the other govt vehicles all had around 30/40k on the clock. So that seems to be the point at which they get rid of them. I'm sure this will vary from dept to dept though. When I first bought from auction, cars were going cheaply, but I think people have cottoned on and prices have crept up. Probably can still get a bargain, but I was seeing cars getting sold for more than they were going for in the papers. Not sure why. I think some people getting over-excited in a bidding war for a car?

Years ago you can get cheap car from the auction but now days too many people know about it and keep bidding til they won.

Standard Govt policy is 2 years or 40km's. Whichever is first. If you can get them at the right price they are generally a good thing. Full dealer service history etc. Always replaced with good tyres etc.

Brendon

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Depends on department Brendon - we have a 3 year or 80 000km policy here.

Water Corp use alot of the Forresters, ill see if i can track down the 100% correct info

But yes, they are fully serviced on time, repairs with genuine parts, any accidents repaired at proper places, since we no give a fark for cost

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Correct me if im wrong, but as part of the government cutback, the public servant vehicle fleet is being greatly reduced

Could have quite a bit of choice in the next 6 months to a year

Depends Chris -

For some departments, yeah there will be cuts.

But some essential services require a vehicle for the staff member, cant really take those away.

Regardless, theres still alot of vehicles around the place!

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ok, thanks for all the replies guys... will keep an eye on the auctions.

what's the best site? pickles?

teejay, if you could let us know any other info or when they are being sold, that'd be great. cheers.

I just picked up an 05 commo wagon which was ex- watercorp car. It has 75k on the clock.

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