Scotty wrote:
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> : Scotty wrote:
> : > <dan_mccurtayne@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> : >
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> : > On Apr 24, 5:04 pm, "Scotty" <scot...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> : >> <dan_mccurta...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> : >>
> : >>
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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.
>
>
> For $8k Id sell mine!
>
> I mean, where else could you get a rust free V6 with p/s p/w p/m 4wd,
a/c cruise, LSD (not that L
> works anymore, Im sure someone has put normal oil in it in the past.)
rear and ADD hubs, s****ts
> seats etc etc for that money?
They represent serious value for money.
I'd want more than that for my 'lux, however it is not for sale,
however yeah these vehicles are getting cheap now and there are
folk paying $40G for new ****e boxen?!?!
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