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4x4 for €11,000 (Toyota Surf?)

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  • 17-04-2007 9:50am
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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I've just sold my car and I'm looking to buy a 4x4, I have my eye on a 96 to 98 Toyota Hilux Surf. I've seen the Top Gear programme and I'm well aware of their reputation. I'm a little hesitant to pay so much for a 9 to 11 year old car. I'd be interested to hear any thoughts on this.

    The other option is to go commercial and buy a 99 to 01 Landcruiser or Pajero. I can also afford an even newer Freelander or Santa Fe, but am inclined to pass on them. My budget is €11,000 to €11,500.

    B.


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    #2
    gyppo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭gyppo


    What about a Grand Vitara? Probably one of the easiest 4x4's to tax (2.0 TD), and lots of them available.


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,660 ✭✭✭maidhc


    A brand new Isuzu single cab pickup is only about 20k. A mate bought an 04 single cab L200 recently for 11k. It only has 45k up, and is like new.


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    My man is looking €6,500 for a 1996 Surf SSR-G.

    It's a tad pricey, I think I may look at Defenders too.


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    maybe this L200 double cab from this site

    http://www.eastcoastsalvage.co.uk
    MITSIBISHI L200 4X4 2.5 TURBO DIESEL 4LIFE IN MET PURPLE OVER SILVER WITH GREY LEATHER TRIM ALLOYS SIDE STEPS DUAL AIRBAGS CD PLAYER MOUNTAIN TOP PRICED AT ONLY £5,950.00
    5512.jpg

    from HPICHECK.COM
    Vehicle Details1 for registration number X401EEB
    Make
    MITSUBISHI
    Year of manufacture
    2000
    Model
    L200 2.5TD 4LIFE 4WD
    Engine size(CC)
    2477


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    Are you kidding me! :eek:

    No offence, but I'm not buying a crashed car.


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    Fey!
    Registered Users Posts: 4,184 ✭✭✭Fey!


    If you can up your price, Exelsior in Galway have a Hilux double cab for about 15k. I think it's a '03.

    You can also get a '05 Vitara for about 15k.

    Picking up a '99 Freelander tonight for the girlfriend. 1.8 petrol.


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    ballooba wrote:
    Are you kidding me! :eek:

    No offence, but I'm not buying a crashed car.
    from the site
    CARS LAWFULLY SEIZED BY CUSTOMS AND EXCISE + VEHICLES
    SURRENDERED UNDER LEASING AGREEMENTS AND FINANCE
    REPOSSESSIONS. VARIOUS CONTRACTS TO CLEAR VEHICLES


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    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    The name of the website would put me off. Also the state of their yard.
    Fey! wrote:
    Picking up a '99 Freelander tonight for the girlfriend. 1.8 petrol.
    Two of these locally in my budget.


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    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    No bother just trying to give you options.....


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    maidhc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,660 ✭✭✭maidhc


    ballooba wrote:
    The name of the website would put me off. Also the state of their yard.

    Don't mind the state of the yard. The lack of a fancy showroom means they don't have to add the cost of building it to your car.


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    #12
    ballooba
    Registered Users Posts: 6,315 ✭✭✭ballooba


    neacy69 wrote:
    No bother just trying to give you options.....
    I appreciate the suggestion. Thanks for your help.

    In terms of Mitsubishi, I hope to get a look at two Pajero SWBs tonight. I won't be looking at Pajero Sports due to reliability. The L200 is essentially the same beast underneath and also would be giddy on the back end with no load in it.

    A friend used to work with Friends First and he has me well warned off HPI repos too.
    maidhc wrote:
    Don't mind the state of the yard. The lack of a fancy showroom means they don't have to add the cost of building it to your car.
    The state of the other cars in the yard is a factor too.


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