This is getting to be very hard finding the right vehicle.....I want a Toyota coaster around $20.000 to $30.000 Diesel..With everything  even the kitchen sink ...Living in Bacchus Marsh near Melbourne is so damn hard to find anything.......

Queensland and NSW  is the most popular place to buy it seems..... I am attempting to try my luck with fellow Grey Nomads....Surely some one is about  to retire from the travelling and give Shirls and I a call......I actually don't want  to deal with dealerships...Far too many pitfalls.....Would love to hear from anybody who could help........my email is   jimbo.kenny@gmail.com     I ever use GMail talk if interested..

This is getting desperate......Life is slipping away too fast...Must get on the road to join all you happy people......

Ps  Will travell anywhere in Aussie to seal the deal

Hi Jimbo Have you tried the Pickles Auction site, they sell caravans etc. They might have what you are looking for. Also put an add up at the caravan parks, someone may be upgrading. Look at the Youth Hostels as well, sometimes there is a good turnover in vehicles as travellers buy and sell them after they have done their trip. Good luck Allara

Thanks for that tip Allara..Will get onto it

For those that are interested in my search.....It seems I am onto a good wicked  Toyota Coaster Diesel Everything I have been searching for..But I have to figure on a way to get to Kimbriki NSW  Near Taree....Its about an 1 and a 1/2 hrs drive from Newcastle Airport according to Travelmate.com....I may have to fly there and the people have volunteered to pick me up.....Hate to inconvenience them to much....Don't know  what else to do though.

What do NSW call a road worthy certificate......Anyone know?  There is  so much fooling around with paperwork  I think I'll be going greyer or have a heart turn.....I'v tried getting info from Vic Roads but  they keep me on hold so long...I thought I may ask you experts (Grey Nomads).......Transfer ownership from NSW to Victoria.....What is the procedure...Can anybody help

Can't help you with the road worthy side of things as we bought ours in Queensland, but I can tell you that if the Coaster has everything that you want and is in good nick, then you should be very happy with it. Hope all goes well for you. I just typed in "Toyota Coaster Motorhomes for sale" in Google when we were looking for ours and just checked out all the sites that came up. Hope you find the right one!! Sandy

Sandy 45  I am leaving for Newcastle Friday to take delivery of  a Toyota Coaster   Near Taree...I think my search has ended.....keep you posted

Our fingers are crossed in anticipation of a successful conclusion to your search.

well that sure is nice of the people to offer to pick you up from newcastle, fantastic airport you get to watch the fighter jets taking off its amazing veryloud though, but fantastic site to watch where they do there training, mmm as far as i know the roadworthy is still called a roadworthy ,i lived in nsw for a long long time, as far as i remember it was called a roadworthy?. good luck hope you find what you are looking for .

Thank you all for your interest....I hope I can bump into someone ( Grey Nomad ) On the way home...I will be travelling South to Melbourne from Newcastle and will be taking my time ....Will even stay in a caravan park in necessary for a couple of nights

Have a buddy in Sydney who has'nt invited me to visit.....I think his wife is  scared he may get the bug..... This is going to be a thing of the pass........

Hi Jimbo,

Good luck with the purchase... re the paperwork, roadworthy certificate etc, check with Vicroads ( I think that's what they call themselves in Victoria) as to their requirements as the stamp duty etc, etc, in NSW this will just about bankrupt you (don't start me!).  However I think that here in NSW it's mandatory that the vendor supply a Roadworthy Certificate (known as a "Pink Slip").  Check this out first by contacting the NSW RTA and make sure the vendor fills out all the necessary paperwork.   Also check with "REVS" (Register of Encumbered Vehicles) that the vendor has clear title (if buying privately).  Note that the registration certificate does not establish clear title.

Make sure you have an insurance cover note effective from the moment you take possession of the vehicle... You're most likely aware of these necessities but I mention them anyway.

PM me if you need any local info on Newcastle.

Jim

PS: The Princes Highway is a nice alterative to rushing straight back to BM via the Hume.

-- Edited by jimricho on Thursday 6th of May 2010 08:01:24 PM

Hi Jimbo, You could probably catch me at home on your way back, depending on the timing. I have to be in Syd for the "mothers day" thing then back home to the farm to round up cattle on Mon. I live about 65km out of Goulburn. You could PM me for details. Cheers Allara

Gee! Allara.I wish I had seen your invitation earlier...I am home now with the Coaster....I took & days travelling. And stayed in various Caravan parks.....Actually stayed in Goulburn for the Night.....A nice little park at the South end of town......Blue a Muffler at Glenrowan...What a noise......Now the paper work and fun begins....To study every little thing about my new home......Am abouut  to download a few snaps

Here is a snap of my new Home.......

And very nice it is to, I bet you will have many a happy time with such a great vehicle.