Scotty wrote:
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> On Apr 24, 5:04 pm, "Scotty" <scot...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> <dan_mccurta...@[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.
I'd agree 100% with that.
My Dec 1990 'lux is likely the best anything I've ever
bought in my life. My friend's 1988 (first in 5000 built)
Smurf of that model, is the best vehicle he thinks has ever
bought in his life (then again he has bought a lot of vehicles
and likes Landies and other Euro stuff) - think he got sick of
fixing the Euro stuff. Did recently buy another L/R pickup,
however it's getting some mods and being used for building
mods and he got it cheap. His ride of choice is his smurf,
he likes it.
Smurfs are cheap as, reliable, and parts are available.
The one my friend has is dent free for $7K a few years back
now. No rust. Put a tiny dent in the tailgate which I kicked
him in the arse for.
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