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Hi Guys,
Just wondering if you guys can help me out here, sorry if i posted in the wrong section.
I am looking to buy a 4WD in about 8 months hopefully and I am just deciding what to get (Long decision and research needed).
I do want to eventually get Bullbars, Lights, 2-4inch Lift, Bigger Tyres, Lights, UHF, the whole deal really.
All options I want a Turbo Diesel which is fine.
I am looking for a car to daily drive, last me pretty much forever or a good while before I move on, go camping, decent offroading tracks around Aussie.
And I will be in Aussie, just FYI.
I have three contenders here but i want your guys decisions. I have around a 15K budget and will explain my reasoning's below.
2003 Toyota LandCruiser:
Ok, so I can get a 2003 LandCruiser Wagon TD (120 Series right?) on the high end of this budget (pushing 18Kish), but its looking well over 200k KM with not many mods. I have seen maybe one with a 2" lift and wheels.
I do get most of the extras and nice interior (cruise control, good looking AC Controls, etc.)
With the LC I also get the Coil Springs all round.
Cons:
Its Older, more KMs and more expensive than the other two options down the list.
Pros:
Seems tougher, more durable, Coils all round. Slow Depreciation.
07/08 Toyota Hilux Ute Single Cab Tray:
With this I could nab an 07/08 model TD Ute with good interior, roughly starting at 180K Kms, and there are a few out there with canopies, decent size tyres, at least 2" lifts, and some spotties and UHFs.
Cons:
Leaf Springs in the rear, only two seats (I don't like the dual/extra cab hiluxs, unless they are the SR5s waaaaay out of my budget hahah).
Bit weaker?
Pros:
Good for transporting, especially the motorbikes, or when spotlighting up on the tray.
They are a lot cheaper and will get me less KM, more mods, and a lot newer age.
07/08 Ford Ranger (Dual Cab Tub)
Ok I have seen some of these that look beast and I like.
They would be about same as the Hilux ute. Some mods etc, lower KM than above (around 150kish Kms)
Cons:
Maybe less reliable? Less easy mods and less parts available? On Leaf springs also.
Less room in tray as Dual Cab.
Pros:
Cheaper than the LC, and just edging the Hilux.
It will get an 08 with even less KMs than the Hilux, and some do have a few starter mods as above.
So you see my problem. I do like a newer car as it will have less problems (less rust, less parts problems (worn wires and parts),so I edge towards the 07s/08s Utes.
Also with the KMs i will have to watch buying a car, and then doing things like new tyres, cambelt and clutch.
I don't mind going a ute like the hilux as it is practical for me and I shouldn't be ferrying people around, and if I did I would use the wife's car. Saying this I don't mind the LC wagon either :/
I will be doing some camping trips and 4x4 trips with my mate and his 4WD. Ute does sound appealing and set up camp on the tray.
I would like to get something with a little work done so i can keep up a bit with my mate on the tracks, so im not Fully stock. (at least 2" moving on to 3 or 4 even, and some bigger tyres.)
So I would rather not pay 15K for stock and then have to add another couple of $K to get it started.
So that's a couple of things to think about.
While we are at it, what do you prefer of Auto vs Manual.
Manual can be fun driving, but if you are inching up tracks or over rocks you don't want to be riding the clutch all the time.
Auto does sound good (be wary of it overheating on sand driving) and it does seem better and easier (more response if need to flat it and it auto changes gears with no delay (as not needing to use clutch).
ok that's it for now. I appreciate the comments and helpful opinions, I know the Ford might not get much love here
Any helpful tips and things to watch out for on the above models also would be great.
Just wondering if you guys can help me out here, sorry if i posted in the wrong section.
I am looking to buy a 4WD in about 8 months hopefully and I am just deciding what to get (Long decision and research needed).
I do want to eventually get Bullbars, Lights, 2-4inch Lift, Bigger Tyres, Lights, UHF, the whole deal really.
All options I want a Turbo Diesel which is fine.
I am looking for a car to daily drive, last me pretty much forever or a good while before I move on, go camping, decent offroading tracks around Aussie.
And I will be in Aussie, just FYI.
I have three contenders here but i want your guys decisions. I have around a 15K budget and will explain my reasoning's below.
2003 Toyota LandCruiser:
Ok, so I can get a 2003 LandCruiser Wagon TD (120 Series right?) on the high end of this budget (pushing 18Kish), but its looking well over 200k KM with not many mods. I have seen maybe one with a 2" lift and wheels.
I do get most of the extras and nice interior (cruise control, good looking AC Controls, etc.)
With the LC I also get the Coil Springs all round.
Cons:
Its Older, more KMs and more expensive than the other two options down the list.
Pros:
Seems tougher, more durable, Coils all round. Slow Depreciation.
07/08 Toyota Hilux Ute Single Cab Tray:
With this I could nab an 07/08 model TD Ute with good interior, roughly starting at 180K Kms, and there are a few out there with canopies, decent size tyres, at least 2" lifts, and some spotties and UHFs.
Cons:
Leaf Springs in the rear, only two seats (I don't like the dual/extra cab hiluxs, unless they are the SR5s waaaaay out of my budget hahah).
Bit weaker?
Pros:
Good for transporting, especially the motorbikes, or when spotlighting up on the tray.
They are a lot cheaper and will get me less KM, more mods, and a lot newer age.
07/08 Ford Ranger (Dual Cab Tub)
Ok I have seen some of these that look beast and I like.
They would be about same as the Hilux ute. Some mods etc, lower KM than above (around 150kish Kms)
Cons:
Maybe less reliable? Less easy mods and less parts available? On Leaf springs also.
Less room in tray as Dual Cab.
Pros:
Cheaper than the LC, and just edging the Hilux.
It will get an 08 with even less KMs than the Hilux, and some do have a few starter mods as above.
So you see my problem. I do like a newer car as it will have less problems (less rust, less parts problems (worn wires and parts),so I edge towards the 07s/08s Utes.
Also with the KMs i will have to watch buying a car, and then doing things like new tyres, cambelt and clutch.
I don't mind going a ute like the hilux as it is practical for me and I shouldn't be ferrying people around, and if I did I would use the wife's car. Saying this I don't mind the LC wagon either :/
I will be doing some camping trips and 4x4 trips with my mate and his 4WD. Ute does sound appealing and set up camp on the tray.
I would like to get something with a little work done so i can keep up a bit with my mate on the tracks, so im not Fully stock. (at least 2" moving on to 3 or 4 even, and some bigger tyres.)
So I would rather not pay 15K for stock and then have to add another couple of $K to get it started.
So that's a couple of things to think about.
While we are at it, what do you prefer of Auto vs Manual.
Manual can be fun driving, but if you are inching up tracks or over rocks you don't want to be riding the clutch all the time.
Auto does sound good (be wary of it overheating on sand driving) and it does seem better and easier (more response if need to flat it and it auto changes gears with no delay (as not needing to use clutch).
ok that's it for now. I appreciate the comments and helpful opinions, I know the Ford might not get much love here
Any helpful tips and things to watch out for on the above models also would be great.
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