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Apr 24, 5:04 pm, "Scotty" <scot...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> : Hi all,
> :
> : I'm looking to purchase a mid-90's 2.6lRodeoand was wondering if
> : anyone can tell me any inherent problems with these models and if any
> : particular year is better/worse than others.
> :
> : I remember my Dad had a 2.6lRodeomany years ago (not sure what year)
> : and seemed like a top little ute.
> :
> : Any thoughts appreciated. I've looked in the trading post and they
> : vary anywhere from $4k to about $8k. What would be a good price and
> : what kind of milage should I look for?
> :
> : If anyone else has any suggestions on what else may be a good quality
> : ute (I guess the Hilux) around the same price I'm open to suggestions!
> : Any help appreciated.
> :
> : Cheers
> :
> : DAN
>
> Our company has thankfully just gotten rid of the last fewRodeoutes.
>
> Bloody aweful units. Far too tempremental for tuning (not sure why that
was but they lost tune
> over
> night on occasion) gearboxs all required major attention prior to
90,000kms, Ignition modules on
> two
> on them clapped out prior to 90K.
>
> Rode like a saggy bag of bums and performance was nothing like a Hilux
Workmate (Only 100cc larger
> in capasity).
>
> The average price traded in at was $5,500 and they were all under
120,000kms with no dents and
> they
> all had flexiglass canopies and alloy trays.
>
> Hope that helps you out.
>
> Id be looking for a Hilux!
>Thanks for your responses. I had a 2001 V6 Rodeo and it was a great
>unit apart from the fact it was a fuel hog. Guess I'll look into a
>Hilux this time round. Got and useful info on them? Which years are
>better than others etc? Looking for something under 10k, pref under or
>around 7 or 8k.
>Daryl, I'm from Sydney and am overseas until June but I'm gathering
>info for when I get back. Thanks for the offer anyway.
>DAN
Dan, rarely do you go wrong with any year of Hilux. It depends on what you
want to do with it. If
you are after a tough offroader make sure you buy one the the last
japanese built units with a solid
front end, if its to pull the tinnie off the beach then any 4wd Hilux
should do, including the
Surfs, and 4runners (Which in my opinion are a better all round vehicle as
long as you dont carry
over 400Kgs in the back of them on a regular basis.
You should be getting a decent 4runner/Surf for $8k but for some reason
4wd Hilux utes hold there
value a tad more so dont expect a flash one for $8k.
Scotty
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