If buying in Melbourne, try to get something with an "RWC" or in Brisbane a "Safety Certificate". This is the Road Worthy Certificate that is necessary to register or transfer the car into your name. The RWC can be expensive to pass. Generally dealer cars have an RWC where older private cars (10-15 years plus) do not. As above, RWC is only necessary when transferring, not annually.
As above Gumtree and Carsales are your best sources. Gumtree is probably better for the cheaper stuff, say under $5000 AU. 4WD is handy but only really necessary if you want to go to really remote locations. If we had an idea of your car budget we could recommend something.
Cheers,
Brett.
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