4x4 for €11,000 (Toyota Surf?)

ballooba · 17-04-2007 8:50am #1

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.

gyppo · 17-04-2007 8:52am

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

maidhc · 17-04-2007 8:56am

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.

ballooba · 17-04-2007 10:19am

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.

neacy69 · 17-04-2007 10:20am

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

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

ballooba · 17-04-2007 10:20am

Are you kidding me! :eek:

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

Fey! · 17-04-2007 10:24am

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.

neacy69 · 17-04-2007 11:10am

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

ballooba · 17-04-2007 11:12am

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.

neacy69 · 17-04-2007 11:20am

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

maidhc · 17-04-2007 11:21am

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.

ballooba · 17-04-2007 12:19pm

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.

4x4 for €11,000 (Toyota Surf?)

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