You'll be aware of these from previous Hot Deals:
Toyota's "Big Business Discounts" - "same size vehicle discounts buying one Toyota as big business would buying one hundred of them".
Lexus' "Demonstrator Finance" - 4.9 per cent to approved business applicants (min $10,000).
Mazda's "Last Chance" - discounts/extras on the Mazda6 Classic, Mazda2 Neo, Tribute V6 4x4, and Mazda3.
Hyundai's "Most Generous Offers Ever" - starting with the Getz at $12,990.
Subaru Offers - $2000-$5000 worth of extras on a number of models.
Citroen "Get More Out Of Life" - C3 discounted, C4 free factory leather.
Fiat's Punto ($19,990) - free portable Sat Nav valued at $599.
Other recent Hot Deals:
2006 or new 2007 Cerato $17,990 (Auto $19,990): 2.0 litre CVVT engine, front airbags, cruise control, power steering and windows, air-conditioning
Carnival $32,990 (Auto $34,990): seating for eight, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, tri-zone air-conditioning. Free luxury pack on Carnival automatic. Pack includes side and curtain SRS airbags, leather steering wheel and gear selector, rain-sensing wipers ($1500 value).
Sorrento 4WD $32,990 (Auto): towing capacity 2300kg (with braked trailer), 3.5-litre V6, ABS, five-speed Tiptronic-style automatic, dual front airbags.
Sportage $29,990 (Auto): Electronic Torque Distribution 4WD, towing capacity 1500kg (braked trailer), 2.7-litre V6, traction control and ABS, Electronic Stability Program, six airbags, alloy wheels, dusk-sensing headlights, cruise control, 2.4 litre 119kW engine.
15 per cent OFF YOUR HOLDEN
Holden's 15 per cent off deals on '06 models continue until the end of March. This offer applies to VE Commodore, VZ Commodore Wagon, Barina, Astra, Crewman, Statesman, Viva, Rodeo, Adventra, Ute, Captiva and others. This kind of discount could save you thousands, so if Holden's line-up has something in your size, visit your dealer and have a word.
Other Hot Deals from Ford include:
Fiesta LX three-door $14,990: air con, five-speed manual, 1.6L Duratec engine, front passenger airbags, CD player
Focus CL manual ($20,990): air, 2.0L Duratec 16V engine, Control Blade Independent Rear Suspension, driver and front passenger airbags, remote central locking, trip computer, CD player.
07 ZC Escape XLS ($29,990): air and auto, on-demand 4WD, four-cylinder 109kW engine, anti-lock braking.
All new Pajero - five-year/ 100,000km scheduled servicing
All new Outlander LS - free $500 fuel card
380 Platinum - $6000 extra value: five-speed 'sports mode' auto, Platinum front grille, 17-inch alloys, climate control air, rear park assist, electric sunroof, four airbags, six-stacker CD, Bluetooth phone enabled.
'06 plate Colt ES - Bonus Urban Pack: Tom Tom Sat Nav and $500 fuel card
Lancer ES - free alloys and spoiler
HONDA'S DREAMPOWER
Honda's still running with its HondaOne Owners' Club which is a virtuous concept, and worth joining if you are already, or a going to be a Honda owner. Also, the Accord (from $30,490) and Accord Euro (from $33,990) come with free Rego, CTP Insurance, and Stamp Duty. That's worth a bit!