In all honesty mate, im not going to pay an extra $1600 just because they are locals Thats alot of $$$. Although you do have a point about dealing with them face to face.
Im not well of, so i need to stick to a budget
I think the price of the tent looking around at others is way to high.
looking at good quality roof racks is about right. But can still get one for about $800. In that ebay pack a roof rack is included in the $1400

Im so undecided its not funny at the moment. I dont have a heap of money, and i want good value for money.

When you say its not what you would get mate, what would you be looking at???

thanks heaps