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Moving to OZ, need help with a 4x4.

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Moving to OZ, need help with a 4x4.

Post by JMyerz »

Hey all,

I'm applying to school down in Melbourne and I'll be needing a good truck thats easy to work on and will haul around all my camera equipment. I'm not too familiar with overseas trucks so if you all have some suggestions that would be great.

Oh yea, I'm looking to spend around $6,000AUS.

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Post by Sixty »

What do you wanna do with it?? Rock crawlin, weekend trippin, touring, or Toorak tractorin :?:
You, you & your mrs', or the whole tribe??




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Post by N*A*M »

Get a Toyota Landcruiser 60 Series diesel wagon (HJ60 mid-80s onwards). Nice roomy and capable truck that falls into your price bracket. When are you coming to Melbourne?
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Post by JMyerz »

I just applied this week so I'm not sure if I'll make it in time for July session. If not I have to wait till feburary! I have the option to move over 3 months earlier though so I might look into that.

My friend has a 60 series cruiser and I love the size of it. Granted that damned 2F petrol motor has given us more problems. How are the diesels?

I've been thinking about an FJ40 (BJ over there I think). Its just me and camera gear to haul around and I'm going for something that I can play with on some good trails and also get me to where ever I need.

Thanks for the replies!

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Post by Aza »

dude buy a bj73 or something or at least a toyota everyone knows toyotas rule the rock (no offense to all other make rock crawlers)
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you could pick up a pretty good suzuki sierra for about 5000 [what do they call them over there, sidekick, samurai ? ]
pretty capeable, easy and cheap to run and repair and pretty tough.
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Post by JMyerz »

Aza wrote:dude buy a bj73 or something or at least a toyota everyone knows toyotas rule the rock (no offense to all other make rock crawlers)


I'll do a serch on the net, but what does a BJ73 look like? And what are the specs?

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Post by N*A*M »

BJ73 are the mid wheel based version out of the 70 series cruisers.
They tend to be a little expensive in Australia but they are quite good.
Most come with a FRP hardtop that can be removed.

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Post by AussieCJ7 »

Buy A Jeep Keep the american Theme :finger:

Plus we all know Jeeps rule on the rock not a toy :evil:
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Post by ausyota »

you could always go with an oldish hilux
usually can pick em up pretty cheap and they are easy to modify.
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Post by JMyerz »

NAM, thanks for the pics. Those little toys look cool, I like the fact its got a removable top.

I've done the jeep thing for quite some time. I'm over it to be honest, I want something different like a landy or toy. Ruffs dual cab hilux looks pretty cool!

Now I need to check into getting a license and insurance....

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Post by Shorty40 »

You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series :D

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Post by JMyerz »

Shorty40 wrote:You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series :D

Dan


HAHA Thanks Shorty,

I've always had a love affair with 40s and Defender 90s. How would a 40 treat me as a daily driver?

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Post by RUFF »

JMyerz wrote:NAM, thanks for the pics. Those little toys look cool, I like the fact its got a removable top.

I've done the jeep thing for quite some time. I'm over it to be honest, I want something different like a landy or toy. Ruffs dual cab hilux looks pretty cool!

Now I need to check into getting a license and insurance....

Cheers,

Justin



Well yeah thanks but have you seen this thing lately?

It no longer looks cool at all :?
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Post by Shorty40 »

JMyerz wrote:
Shorty40 wrote:You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series :D

Dan


HAHA Thanks Shorty,

I've always had a love affair with 40s and Defender 90s. How would a 40 treat me as a daily driver?

Cheers

Justin


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