Buying 4wd. (any suggestions)

Check out carsales.com.au--plenty of bargains in 4wd. For that sort of money you may get an early model 40 series or even a 60 series--Goodluck.

good stuff mate. will do cheers

Suggest you look at Jackaroo. Your budget will get you a 95/7
3.2 V6 with around 200k on it. Have a look at Ebay for a guide.
Good Luck...oldbaz.

Early to mid 90's Pajero V6. Plenty of them around at that money. If you can find one with the 3.5 all the better.

Well looked after motors are reputed to do 450,000 km.

Jim.

HI Chris,

I reckon you can't go past a 60 series - they are tough and reliable. A good one might be a little higher than 8K but you can allways negotiate.
Have a look at vehicle ID 5621581 on car point - a 1985 5 spped manual diesel Sahara with 260,000 km. Looks pretty good.
I have no relationship to seller - just did a search to see whats there in your price range (or close to it).
I've owned 6 different 60 series over the years (all diesels) and found them very good value - to operate and reliable. I get about 12 litres per 100km - good for a large 4X4. Also can tow a van your size no problem but would look for a turbo diesel if you can find one. Last 60 series was built in late 1988 or early 1989 I think.
Main problem is rust around roof gutter but can be repaired if not too bad.
Hope you get a vehicle you like and enjoy it,
Cheers,
Glen

Hello,

Suggest yoy may get a reasonable GQ Patrol diesel for a little bit more.Worth a look as unbreakable although a little steady.

Good Luck

Have to concur with earlier response,,Pajero's have to be the most under rated 4x4's on the market, we get to all places the troopies, patrols & cruisers get, & because of the lower weight, often more places those others cant. Dont overlook the mighty Paj. Good luck