birdman, that is extortionate! But, I suppose, if you live in the land of the leeches, you can expect your blood to be sucked :-)
Rabbitoh, get a 4 cyl! The $800 rego for my ailing 5cyl Merc was the final straw. Off to the wreckers! Peugeot 4cyl Diesel replaced it for $4,800, much faster and 2/3 the fuel. And rego $650.
