Moving to Melbourne but not
permanently? My #1 transport tip is to get a used car!
With Melbourne public
transport being not quite up-to-scratch by international standards (please read
my old-but-still-very-valid article “Get Around, Get Around .. I Get Around ..”)
and the city being so spread out, having your own car is essential.
But don’t let the fact that
you won’t be here permanently stop you from buying your own set of wheels. This
hot tip will work just as well whether you are here on a 6-month work contract
or a few years as a student.
Go buy an old used car – around
at least 8 to 10 years old. When you are ready to leave, give yourself a little bit of time (a month or so will do) and sell your car through
the classifieds, Gumtree or Ebay. As an older car, most of the depreciation would already have occurred
and with a little bit of smart bargaining, you will find that the loss is minimal.
For example, a friend of mine
bought an old 1999 Suzuki Jimny a couple of years back and sold it just
recently after finishing her studies. The difference in price? Just around $600!
This works out way better than
hiring a car. And it will provide you with heaps more flexibility and (trust
me) a lot less headache dealing with Melbourne’s public transport.
Hope you find this tip useful! :)
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