Buying Used Daily Driver 4x4

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My DD was written on last thursday night by a 20year old, trying too drift a VZ Sedan around lights in the wet downhill and has ended up jumping the Island (100 odd Metres past the lights ) and Slamming into my drivers door at 60+km/p
It is a total lose and I have been paid out by my insurance company (he isn't answer the phone and hasn't done anything with the letter of demand)
The police are throwing the book at him.

I am looking for a decent 4x4 for around $10000-$15000

I have looked at -
GU 4.5p Auto
TD 80
4.5p 100
Navara Dc
TD Hilux Dc
TD Prado

I'm not set on Ute or Wagon.
Really don't give a shit about the badge.
It will be my Daily. So decent Economy (Petrol on gas)
I want too be able too go away camping, to the beach, Light 4x4ing
After the above incedent I want to be safe (A and B pillar both collapsed)

What about a TD5 Rover?


Suggestion's?
Something I haven't thought off?

[De-lux]

Benny... I've been looking at some of the GU 4.5 petty/gas Patrols that are on the market.
Seems to be a few out there that would suit your budget..

[WICKED]

Benny... I've been looking at some of the GU 4.5 petty/gas Patrols that are on the market.
Seems to be a few out there that would suit your budget..

Very much agree! Nice looking car, comfortable, etc

What are the like on the gas for economy wise

[hulsty]

I would go a TD for fuel economy

[GUtripper]

At that price range I'd go a petrol 4.5 GU on dual fuel. And probably get one already half sorted for the type of work you want to do, (ie may have UHF, dual batteries,bar/spotties etc) and probably still pocket a small amount (of the $15k)

[johnsy86]

fuel economy and 4.5lt GU should never be used in same sentence weather on duel fuel or not lol

[MogLux]

Benny for ecomony and half decent power i would be looking at a late 90's 2000 model luxy's turbo desiel... thats not because there the best and shit over nissan , its because i have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder DD and there just as bad on fuel as the GU 4.5 or the 100 series 4.5 petrol models. .

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Benny for ecomony and half decent power i would be looking at a late 90's 2000 model luxy's turbo desiel... thats not because there the best and shit over nissan , its because i have a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder DD and there just as bad on fuel as the GU 4.5 or the 100 series 4.5 petrol models. .

Yer they are pretty crap in the price range tho Matt. For Less the GU is comfortable and spacious

[WICKED]

fuel economy and 4.5lt GU should never be used in same sentence weather on duel fuel or not lol

Says the 4.8 Driver!

[johnsy86]

fuel economy and 4.5lt GU should never be used in same sentence weather on duel fuel or not lol

Says the 4.8 Driver!

mines a 4.5

[MogLux]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

[johnsy86]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

dont have to worry bout the patrol randomly cathcing on fire but lol

[De-lux]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

dont have to worry bout the patrol randomly catching on fire but lol

He's not talking about Jeeps!

[johnsy86]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

dont have to worry bout the patrol randomly catching on fire but lol

He's not talking about Jeeps!

just as bad

[WICKED]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

I was looking at a TD5

[80's_delirious]

I would go for TD80 or GU, but from what I have seen you would get more bang for your buck with a GU, ie newer, less miles, better std features, more comfortable.

Good turbo diesel 80s are still holding their value.

I bought a 100series this year, it is 12yrs newer than my 80 was, it drives nicer and is much more comfortable in so many ways compared to my 80, mainly because it is newer and slightly more refined than the 80.

[lucy]

Id buy a Disco before buying a GU if you want comfort. and plenty of room and the V8 rover motor will drink less than petrol Pootrol....

I was looking at a TD5

Stop looking and take one for a spin - they are better than they look!

[-Scott-]

What's your daily commute? 9 years ago I was driving Shailer Park to Scarborough every day. I sat down with Excel & did some sums, and it was cheaper for me to keep two cars and commute in my small japanese buzzbox 3 or more days a week than it was to sell it and run my Paj every day.

Buy a cheap crappy buzzbox for cheap running, and buy the 4wd you want to use offroad.

[Micka]

Ben you have neither the patience or the disposable income needed for a Rover.

Stick to a Japper.

[WICKED]

What's your daily commute? 9 years ago I was driving Shailer Park to Scarborough every day. I sat down with Excel & did some sums, and it was cheaper for me to keep two cars and commute in my small japanese buzzbox 3 or more days a week than it was to sell it and run my Paj every day.

Buy a cheap crappy buzzbox for cheap running, and buy the 4wd you want to use offroad.

Scott, My DD WAS a 2004 Pulsar. I still have the MQ for wheeling but I want a DD Wheeler as well as it will increase my parking options on site, I can do trips away, Tow, Beach run's, can transport my Bike, etc

I don't think I can go past the GU for the price. The Hilux's are good but for the money and size difference they're just aren't worth it.

Ben you have neither the patience or the disposable income needed for a Rover.

Stick to a Japper.

I had serious concerns about that but wanted too look at all my options. Thanks mate

[DIRTY ROCK STAR]

4.5 100 series on gas.
having seen evan tow his bundy with one i was impressed.

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4.5 100 series on gas.
having seen evan tow his bundy with one i was impressed.

GU 4.5 on gas is much cheaper too buy and I think nicer