Has to be a wagon.
Well, you've really only got a couple of choices.
Under 50k
A couple of years old max
3t towing
Diesel
Mitsubishi PB Challenger
Nissan R51 Pathfinder
Defender 90
Go check out the Mitsubishi.
So, you have about $50k to spend on a new car...
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 09:28 AM
Well, you've really only got a couple of choices.
Under 50k
A couple of years old max
3t towing
Diesel
Mitsubishi PB Challenger
Nissan R51 Pathfinder
Defender 90
Go check out the Mitsubishi.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 03:50 PM
200 series Landcruiser?
Patrols overfuel and melt piston #3 like no tomorrow.. Unless you block off the EGR port to keep inlet temps down and make sure its always serviced and air filters clean.
Patrols overfuel and melt piston #3 like no tomorrow.. Unless you block off the EGR port to keep inlet temps down and make sure its always serviced and air filters clean.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 04:46 PM
200 Series 'Cruiser?
I said under $50k. Not under $150k.
LOL
I'd do bad things for a 200. Like, ladyboy kinda shit.
I said under $50k. Not under $150k.
LOL
I'd do bad things for a 200. Like, ladyboy kinda shit.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 07:08 PM
Series 3 or 4 of the GU patrol had the engine problem fixed. My ex's brother bought one at the start of the year. Nice car, i rate em.
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Posted 12 September 2012 - 10:12 PM
Before we bought my uncles Prado we were looking at GUII Patrols. We actually use them off road though. Friend of ours has a 98 4.8ltr Patrol on Gas, gets better economy than his wifes econobox. I like proper 4x4'sNice car, i rate em.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 12:25 AM
Slight correction:
Hilux is the least of the bunch at 2.2t (word on the street is that the new updated diesel/chassis is due 2016. WTF?)
Amarok is 2.8t
New Ranger/BT50 is at 3.35t
Sorry, I wasn't talking about their rated towing capacities, I was talking about how much power they had when we drove them.
The current Hilux is over priced and underwhelming.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 03:25 AM
Is there any reason you need towing capability minimum 3t? 3t is an incredible weight...
I use hiluxes at work. Good work horses, but thats about it. Crappy interior, squeaks everywhere, and seat comfort and adjustability is absolute shite. Towing capacity is under-rated to what it will actually do though.
Be surprised about the 200 series. GXL can be had, 08 vintage (maybe a bit old, but hey), 70 - 90 thousand km, for approx 50k.
Cheers,
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I use hiluxes at work. Good work horses, but thats about it. Crappy interior, squeaks everywhere, and seat comfort and adjustability is absolute shite. Towing capacity is under-rated to what it will actually do though.
Be surprised about the 200 series. GXL can be had, 08 vintage (maybe a bit old, but hey), 70 - 90 thousand km, for approx 50k.
Cheers,
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 07:43 AM
Hi,
I'm assuming the 2 year limit is firm due to the finance option you're going for?
I could see you in a Defender. Just.
Cheers,
Nik
I'm assuming the 2 year limit is firm due to the finance option you're going for?
I could see you in a Defender. Just.
Cheers,
Nik
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 08:36 AM
Why 3t towing capacity?
Because Malibu.
Because Malibu.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:09 AM
Ultra jelly.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:20 AM
This no less that two years old thing is limiting your options.
Does it have to be two years?
Does it have to be two years?
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:28 AM
I'll clarify in the coming weeks.
For now, the sled will have to be reppin'.
For now, the sled will have to be reppin'.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:39 AM
I'll clarify in the coming weeks.
For now, the sled will have to be reppin'.
You getting out of Medical Alex? or is it your job to tow the Westpac Care-flight chopper.
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:47 AM
I'll clarify in the coming weeks.
For now, the sled will have to be reppin'.
Too easy mate. When do you start?
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 09:54 AM
Yo Brenda!
You getting out of Medical Alex? or is it your job to tow the Westpac Care-flight chopper.
Basically coming off the coal face, and working for a private company selling top end surgical instruments and equipment all over NSW.
Chris: Contract is sitting in front of me, and I have to give my current job two weeks notice before anything happens with the new job. I'll hand my resignation on Monday (girly's b'day shenanigans this weekend)
Worst comes to worst, I'll give the girly the sled, and I'll take the WRX for a little bit (her suggestion.....wait...whut?)
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Posted 13 September 2012 - 10:00 AM
Haha! She's probably keen to trade up mate. Happy bday to her for this weekend!
Send me a PM if you want to talk about any points in your contract around your vehicle policy.
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Posted 01 October 2012 - 10:06 AM
Bumpideedoodaah.
Where was this?
Can be had for around $55k. 3.0L V6 Turbo diesel, 3.5t towing capacity.
Good reviews on it too!
Where was this?
Can be had for around $55k. 3.0L V6 Turbo diesel, 3.5t towing capacity.
Good reviews on it too!
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Posted 01 October 2012 - 10:11 AM
Ask Jase about Jeep
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Posted 01 October 2012 - 10:18 AM
http://m.youtube.com...h?v=zaYFLb8WMGM
Jase i think posted this awhile ago......maybe there is a new model???? But yeah after watching this i wouldnt buy a jeep gc
Jase i think posted this awhile ago......maybe there is a new model???? But yeah after watching this i wouldnt buy a jeep gc
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