Anywhere we can buy cars previously owned by the government or councils?

Uha-gadalan on 09/08/2022 - 17:05

I once heard someone bought his car from the local government, but when I searched online I can't find any related information, would anyone possibly know where the government sells their retiring vehicles?

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  • rkl on 09/08/2022 - 17:20
    +1

    I know the old government BMW fleet was sold off through Turners.

  • kiwical on 10/08/2022 - 07:28
    +2

    For Toyota a lot of them first get sent here to the Toyota factory in Thames (Where they used to build them.) They are completely refreshed. Then distributed to Toyota dealers. Usually as signature class or Toyota certified used. You probably wouldn't even know you are buying an ex lease / council / government vehicle.

  • ohHiMark on 10/08/2022 - 11:59

    Why would you specifically want a car that was owned by someone from the government?

    • Tmurder91 on 10/08/2022 - 14:56
      +1

      Just remember - theres a chance the government lease vehicle spent most of its life full of shit

      • ohHiMark on 11/08/2022 - 11:34

        I would bet on that.

    • Uha-gadalan on 12/08/2022 - 09:50

      I just assume they would have done all essential maintenance properly. I could be very wrong 😅

  • scott on 10/08/2022 - 15:10
    +2

    Turners seems to see a few:

    ex-Police:

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/lis…

    ex-government:

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/lis…

    And some private sales specify the likes of ex police:

    https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/cars/holden/commodore/lis…

    • Uha-gadalan on 12/08/2022 - 09:51

      Thanks for sharing them, but how can I tell if they are? It's mentioned in the listing : )

  • kiwipork on 12/08/2022 - 09:59
    +1

    Having owned an ex-Police Commodore before, here are my thoughts

    Positives
    - Engine was 180km+ but ran smoothly which is the only good thing, never had a single issue in the 5years I've owned it
    - complimentary 3-inch spikes in the boot

    Negatives
    - Paintwork isn't the best; more than your average scratches/dings due to abuse/wear & tear
    - central locking/automatic windows are a constant issue - again probably due to increased wear&tear
    - random holes in roof/bonnet/boot area (leaks) - presumably to run their harness/wiring thru

    Feel free to PM me if you have any further questions.

    • rkl on 12/08/2022 - 10:02

      My mate had a ex-police commadore (what must be 8 to 10 years ago now)
      They had cut the cables for the rear red and blue lights (that were installed inside the tail lights). Wasnt too difficult to get them working again, not very legal, but was a bit of fun.

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