Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hey all

I want to get a 4wd however budget is a major restraint.... I also want to be able to get one under $3000. Does anyone have some suggestions as to what cars to look for? I am living in Brisbane and am wondering what the regulations are with fixing up cars that aren’t road worthy/written off? I assume that cars bought from wreakers cannot be restored correct?

Thanks all

get a good suzuki sierra for that... bang for buck theyre the best 4wd you can buy...

l have a rangie all set up for about $ 7500 with all the gear lockers new holden 5lt tuffen drive line all new can race just need roll cage

MQ or Sierra.

team efs wrote: l have a rangie all set up for about $ 7500 with all the gear lockers new holden 5lt tuffen drive line all new can race just need roll cage

so you will accept under $3000 for it which is his budget?

chimpboy wrote:MQ or Sierra.

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lux will come in under that

macca81 wrote:

chimpboy wrote:MQ or Sierra.

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Sierra if space (or speed ) isn't an issue.
MQ/MK if you need more room, or just a"bigger car", so to speak. SD33T's are a good solid motor too.

chimpboy wrote:MQ or Sierra.

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I got a mq rusted out with a spare body in good nick for $1100 , but i'm in the wrong state for you

Wish I had coils wrote:

chimpboy wrote:MQ or Sierra.

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I got a mq rusted out with a spare body in good nick for $1100 , but i'm in the wrong state for you

That sounds sweet man.... does anyone know what laws there are with getting vehicles re-regestered after there has been rust damage and crap fixed up?

steven101 wrote:Hey all

I want to get a 4wd however budget is a major restraint.... I also want to be able to get one under $3000. Does anyone have some suggestions as to what cars to look for? I am living in Brisbane and am wondering what the regulations are with fixing up cars that aren’t road worthy/written off? I assume that cars bought from wreakers cannot be restored correct?

Thanks all

chuck a little more dollars into it ( 500-1000) and get a cheap GQ.

miles better than a mq
Jes

steven101 wrote:

Wish I had coils wrote:

chimpboy wrote:MQ or Sierra.

X4
I got a mq rusted out with a spare body in good nick for $1100 , but i'm in the wrong state for you

That sounds sweet man.... does anyone know what laws there are with getting vehicles re-regestered after there has been rust damage and crap fixed up?

As long as (a) the job is well done and (b) the car itself was not officially recorded as a written-off vehicle there is no major problem, except a bit of paperwork related to matching the engine numbers, chassis numbers etc.

I should say get a sierra, drive it, if you dont like it get something else..

A mate picked up a gq shorty stocker for 2500...Less rough then a sierra..More room then a sierra..Less power then my sierra

suzuki vitara are cheap-get a injected one not carby, put 2 inches lift and 31's go alot further than other trucks

sierra are more capable with the live axle in the front but are very slow and topple over much easier than a vitara..

if you are looking for a jeep buy a fire extinguisher first

danssurf82 wrote:suzuki vitara are cheap-get a injected one not carby, put 2 inches lift and 31's go alot further than other trucks

sierra are more capable with the live axle in the front but are very slow and topple over much easier than a vitara..

if you are looking for a jeep buy a fire extinguisher first

True that, a Vitara can be made pretty capable. For god's sake get a manual one though, not an auto.

yep get a manual one.
mine is a 94 got it stock standard nearly 2 years ago, not one dent or scratch on it interior imaculate with a year rego for $2500
now lifted, 31's, welded diff, and not one straight panel and now interior is um like mostly gone due to flooding in big mud pools(putting in a bilge pump soon taking it off my boat)-lots of fun

it really depends what your needs/requirements are?
do ya need a wagon, ute, just something for 4x4ing?
close to home? long distance?
i think you need to give more details.....

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:it really depends what your needs/requirements are?
do ya need a wagon, ute, just something for 4x4ing?
close to home? long distance?
i think you need to give more details.....

Would be a daily driven car with some offroad and possibly beach driving.
Does anyone know of any landcruisers/patrols being sold around Brisbane at the 2grand mark that need a bit of fixing up to get back on the road?

steven101 wrote:

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:it really depends what your needs/requirements are?
do ya need a wagon, ute, just something for 4x4ing?
close to home? long distance?
i think you need to give more details.....

Would be a daily driven car with some offroad and possibly beach driving.
Does anyone know of any landcruisers/patrols being sold around Brisbane at the 2grand mark that need a bit of fixing up to get back on the road?

Any patrols or cruisers around the $2k mark that need "a bit of fixing up" are most likely going to put you over your $3k budget. It doesn't take much to rack up $1000 on bushes/bearings/minor mechanical faults - and dont even bother if you plan on paying someone to do the repairs....

Some other options would be something like an early model 4Runner or Pathfinder. Pretty reliable, so even if you find one with an issue or two, it's probably not going to be anything major or costly.

coxy321 wrote:

steven101 wrote:

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:it really depends what your needs/requirements are?
do ya need a wagon, ute, just something for 4x4ing?
close to home? long distance?
i think you need to give more details.....

Would be a daily driven car with some offroad and possibly beach driving.
Does anyone know of any landcruisers/patrols being sold around Brisbane at the 2grand mark that need a bit of fixing up to get back on the road?

Any patrols or cruisers around the $2k mark that need "a bit of fixing up" are most likely going to put you over your $3k budget. It doesn't take much to rack up $1000 on bushes/bearings/minor mechanical faults - and dont even bother if you plan on paying someone to do the repairs....

No my 3k budget was just to buy the car, fixing it up would be over time just as long as it wouldn't cost more than a few grand to fix

steven101 wrote:

coxy321 wrote:

steven101 wrote:

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:it really depends what your needs/requirements are?
do ya need a wagon, ute, just something for 4x4ing?
close to home? long distance?
i think you need to give more details.....

Would be a daily driven car with some offroad and possibly beach driving.
Does anyone know of any landcruisers/patrols being sold around Brisbane at the 2grand mark that need a bit of fixing up to get back on the road?

Any patrols or cruisers around the $2k mark that need "a bit of fixing up" are most likely going to put you over your $3k budget. It doesn't take much to rack up $1000 on bushes/bearings/minor mechanical faults - and dont even bother if you plan on paying someone to do the repairs....

No my 3k budget was just to buy the car, fixing it up would be over time just as long as it wouldn't cost more than a few grand to fix

Fair enough - just amke sure you dont get stung.

Rock monkey makes a good point about the Hilux/4Runners. They're almost unbreakable, parts are easily had too, and they come in a variety of configurations. The 2l/3L motors would have to be the slowest cars i have ever been in though. Your top speed will be two digits.

coxy321 wrote: Rock monkey makes a good point about the Hilux/4Runners. They're almost unbreakable, parts are easily had too, and they come in a variety of configurations. The 2l/3L motors would have to be the slowest cars i have ever been in though. Your top speed will be two digits.

I thought he wanted something good off-road though.

id probably get a GQ from what you have described

yeh go a GQ,

Parts are pretty cheap and common,

and tuff as fark!

if your budget is 3g , id recommend a sierra if sole purpose is for offroading, if its an everyday car with some offroadin and some beach work then definately a GQ, a comfortable car for everyday use, plenty of storage for the trips up the beach, and certainly capable offroad, reliable too. when searchin dont forget too look for mavs too, normally a bit cheaper.

chimpboy wrote:

coxy321 wrote: Rock monkey makes a good point about the Hilux/4Runners. They're almost unbreakable, parts are easily had too, and they come in a variety of configurations. The 2l/3L motors would have to be the slowest cars i have ever been in though. Your top speed will be two digits.

I thought he wanted something good off-road though.

Good point there i spose. He could narrow his search down by avoiding any vehicle with a Toyota badge.

I have seen one or two Hilux's do some pretty hairy stuff - mainly due to the zero care factor of the drivers though.