So I'm in the market for a new truck.
I've got a budget of $8,000.
Write what you'd get and why.
Me - I'm thinking a cheap TJ Wrangler.. Easy to get parts for, simple structure, easy to lift etc.
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If you had $8,000 what would you get...?
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I'd look here
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic195731.php
or any one of the othe 50 threads searchin for this brought up
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/phpBB2/ftopic195731.php
or any one of the othe 50 threads searchin for this brought up
Barnsey wrote:Tell this bloke he's dreaming and offer him $8k
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic200381.php
What are you into?
Will it be modified over time?
I am Tim
my lux 
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seriously though less than 8k will get you a good lux, with decent tyres etc.
throw a rear locker in and your away. still under 8g.
gq also a great choice.
sierra also a great choice.
60 series
etc etc
need more info. need a wagon? or abhor the extra panels to damage? need a ute for work? are you 5 foot 2 or 6 foot 3?
.seriously though less than 8k will get you a good lux, with decent tyres etc.
throw a rear locker in and your away. still under 8g.
gq also a great choice.
sierra also a great choice.
60 series
etc etc
need more info. need a wagon? or abhor the extra panels to damage? need a ute for work? are you 5 foot 2 or 6 foot 3?
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If you really want a tough well engineered truck, and want only the best.
Contact this bloke.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/profile.p ... le&u=33867
Contact this bloke.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/profile.p ... le&u=33867
Really depends on what you want to do with it. My choice would be a Series 1 Discovery for around $4000, then you have cash left over for mods and repairs. Nearly all Discovery 1s that are still on the road will be OK, time has weeded the lemons out. Parts availability is excellent, and seems to be getting better, and modified items are easily available, even if you have to import them from the UK or the USA/Canada.
I like Salt
Is $8k for the car alone, or total budget of $8k?
Remember there's stamp duty, insurance, rego and all the things that need fixing right away.
If total budget is $8k I'd spend $4k on a Sierra and what's left after the boring costs on tyres, lockers and the fun stuff (of course this isn't a good choice if you have more than 1 friend and like going for more than 1 day).
Remember there's stamp duty, insurance, rego and all the things that need fixing right away.
If total budget is $8k I'd spend $4k on a Sierra and what's left after the boring costs on tyres, lockers and the fun stuff (of course this isn't a good choice if you have more than 1 friend and like going for more than 1 day).
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If I had 8k, what would I get?
60 series or 80 series. Build quality is second to none, parts are everywhere, reliability is also one of the best and fairlu easily modified with heaps of kits out there.
As others said, if your budget is 8k with the car on the road then look for something in the 5-6k range as rwc and rego on its own is $1,000 - $1,500.
Go Toyota!
Daniel
60 series or 80 series. Build quality is second to none, parts are everywhere, reliability is also one of the best and fairlu easily modified with heaps of kits out there.
As others said, if your budget is 8k with the car on the road then look for something in the 5-6k range as rwc and rego on its own is $1,000 - $1,500.
Go Toyota!
Daniel
Chris - get stuffed!
Ben - No thanks
Bogged - you being productive as always?
Anyway, thanks for the replies. The reason I didn't put any specs in is i wanted a unbiased view before I said what I'd like.
I won't get a GQ as they're too bogan for my liking. Too many 18 year old's with 8" lift and southern cross stickers plastered across them ruined it for me.
My criteria:
No need for a ute
must be easy to mod & get parts for
no older than ~15 years
Ben - No thanks
Bogged - you being productive as always?
Anyway, thanks for the replies. The reason I didn't put any specs in is i wanted a unbiased view before I said what I'd like.
I won't get a GQ as they're too bogan for my liking. Too many 18 year old's with 8" lift and southern cross stickers plastered across them ruined it for me.
My criteria:
No need for a ute
must be easy to mod & get parts for
no older than ~15 years
I heard he was expensiveOIIIO wrote:If you really want a tough well engineered truck, and want only the best.
Contact this bloke.
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/profile.p ... le&u=33867
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v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
v840 said "That sounds like a booty fab, hack job piece of shit no offence."
gq will be cheaper than an 80 and if you dont put an 8" lift and UNIT stickers all over it then it wont look anything like all the POS gettin around.
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95 GQ,lift,33's,IPF's,exhaust,4400,dual batts,Engel,custom sliders,drawers,snorkel.
95 GQ,lift,33's,IPF's,exhaust,4400,dual batts,Engel,custom sliders,drawers,snorkel.
how about a 75 series ute??? can have mine for under 8 lol.....
seriously though, they are quite capeable, mine has gone almost everywhere i have pointed it, with open diffs, and as easy on the louad pedal as i can be, no breakages(not 4wding ones any way), only had the water pump go and the oil relife valve, both are relatively easy fixed,
on 33s and with no lift, i was very supprised at how it went, made me change my whole approch to they way i modify it. look into one i reckon, i bought mine for 4,200, plus the 1500 for first rego and roadworthy.
seriously though, they are quite capeable, mine has gone almost everywhere i have pointed it, with open diffs, and as easy on the louad pedal as i can be, no breakages(not 4wding ones any way), only had the water pump go and the oil relife valve, both are relatively easy fixed,
on 33s and with no lift, i was very supprised at how it went, made me change my whole approch to they way i modify it. look into one i reckon, i bought mine for 4,200, plus the 1500 for first rego and roadworthy.
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