..... but whilst I've got your attention I'm looking at buying either a 03 onwards rodeo or colorado in the next 6months as i'm finding everything else is either overpriced or underpowered/not hitting that bang for buck bar. From the research I've done and to narrow it down, I'm after turbo diesel, least 4 seats so either space/king cab or dual cab styleside to fit a lil one in the back
less than 70 tho kms and maybe a canopy or bullbar but that can come in at a later stage.
Main use would be daily driver, work car, weekend trips to the beach, towing motorbike trailer around on weekends, a couple of trips a year to double island/ rainbow and maybe a cape trip/long distance tour once a year.
What I've seen you can get a say 03 rodeo with above specs for say 15K on a good day
or
07 rodeo for 20K
or
colorado for 25k
Now this is were your input is appreciated is the pros and cons of each say the 03 at only 96 kw is a bit sluggish , easy fix with chip and exhaust at say $3500 but that puts it so close to the 07 that its not really worth it especially for resale value, which i hopefully wouldnt have to do
So im trying to work out all the things like this and after hearing that the colorado whilst looking better doesnt have the same fit and finish, few more gearbox problems etc than the 07 rodeo's makes me wonder which one would be the best bang for buck buy ?!?!?! Possible myths or truths about problems gearboxes, computers turbos clutches, bouncy front ends and so on , thanks in advance !!
