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Moving to OZ, need help with a 4x4.
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 1:26 pm
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.
Cheers
Justin
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 2:17 pm
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??
What ever you do, you cant go past a Cruiser
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 4:46 pm
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?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 5:17 pm
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!
Justin
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 6:56 pm
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)
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2003 6:56 pm
by big red
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.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 5:01 am
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?
Justin
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:09 am
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.
MadShort
MLowe76
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 9:16 am
by AussieCJ7
Buy A Jeep Keep the american Theme
Plus we all know Jeeps rule on the rock not a toy :evil:
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:25 am
by ausyota
you could always go with an oldish hilux
usually can pick em up pretty cheap and they are easy to modify.
Just watch out for rust. If it has seen a bit of beach work could have a bit of cancer.
Paul.
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 11:27 am
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....
Cheers,
Justin
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:09 pm
by Shorty40
You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series
Dan
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:12 pm
by JMyerz
Shorty40 wrote:You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series
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
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2003 8:23 pm
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
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2003 9:35 am
by Shorty40
JMyerz wrote:Shorty40 wrote:You were right the first time..............buy a 40 series
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
I drive mine to work most days. About 60 k's return (approx 23-24 miles) through city tarffic. People get outta the way
Fuel isn't too flash with a V8
