Cost effective 2nd vehicle options

Submitted: Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 13:06
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Hi All, hoping to receive some advice/comments if possible.

We currently have a 2000 model Jackaroo (~120k) as our only car. We aim to keep this car for the term of it's natural life for the purposes of trips etc. etc., and as a result don't want to trash it in the daily grind getting to work around Sydney etc.

To this end, I have been getting PT to work (~90mins each way) but this is becoming tiring - I would therefore like to buy a cheap run around (sub $5k) for this purpose. I would like it to be relatively safe and reliable (kids down the track), and also be capable of handling our large labrador (see rig pic) as well as tow the tinnie to the ramp etc. etc. at a pinch. Reasonable fuel efficiency would be nice however I get subsidised fuel through my job so not a major issue.

Not asking much am I.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what to go for? I have been thinking about mid-80's SWB Pajero's as a start, around 200k with the 2.6L engine. These seem to be in the $2k - $5k range depending on condition.

Any other idea's?

Thanks in advance.

Gav
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