want to by 4wd for my 18 year old lad

Richard for that sort of money would you be better getting a ute with tray holden /ford put a diff locker in the rear and let him learn in that as it will keep his running costs down.

i wish you luck in stoping him bieng a teenager ,out o f pubs & away from loose weman ,I had a hilux for my first 4by & still did all you mentioned but having said that i am still here wich is a lot better than a few of my mates.
My advice would be a single cab hilux or a hj 75 ute tray back not only will he be able to do everything he wants to it will keep the number of passengers down to him & one other hence less peer group preasure to cut loose
the only other thing is i would talk him out of the flash spray job i spent $5000 on reroofing & flash spray job & got bugger all back for it when i sold it
Regards Bruce

Get a Nissan Patrol. They dont have any problems.

Richard look around for a toyota 60 series from adout 1983 onwards desiel and I dont think you can go to wrong . They are a pretty simple truck and easy to work on , also they are as tuff as teak.Good luck
All the best
Eric
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Holden Jackaroo, late model square rigger '89 or so. Turbo Diesel. Top one will go for that kind of money. Mid size, no rocket, bulletproof.Regds

Bill

Went through the same issues myself. Got my son a Landcruiser Bundera. Coil sprung so reasonably comfortable, SWB & tidy so not an eyesore in the driveway and a 2.4 petrol which is simple to work on and not too expensive to run. Still going strong after 4 years with a 'hoon' behind the wheel. Does not stop the 'loose' women but at least he can take them camping to remote places.Cheers
Allan

Richard,
How about a good Nissan G60... would be hard pressed to do donuts and burnouts in that...good for fishing truck and ever so reliable...and cheap too boot!
Cheers,
Willie
Never a dull moment

Any where near perth i've got a single cab hilux 1990 4x4,2.4 petrol/gas just had a recon due to pin hole behind water pump(oil got milky and i didnt do a compression check would of cost me 50 bucks instead i spent 2k)but any waynew shocks, leafs,new tyers,fiberglass canopy,tanaue cover,full bar work alloy,6 spotties,uhf,cd,a/c,p/s prestine condition 9k but negotiable.

cheers
paul

Hi Wherethehellawi
I’m surprised no one has suggested a Suzuki Sierra ute, should pick up a good example for that sort of money, ultra capable off road, heaps of after market goodies, don’t go too fast, certainly can’t carry too many passengers, can customize till the cows come home, easy to recover when stuck (just pick ‘em up and carry ‘em out!) spares aplenty and very cheap to run (important as a youngster.) Easy to work on although a bit cramped in the engine bay.
There’s a gem being done up as a project car in 4WD Monthly at the mo (Otis?) and its looking pretty good, maybe a bit overdone but shows how much you could do to it with imagination and not a lot of bucks.
I did my 4WDing “apprenticeship” in a Holden Drover (rebadged zook) and learnt plenty. Packed it to the hilt with camping gear and went everywhere in it!

Cheers

Pray tell us all a little more about these "loose women " that a young fella gets into all kinds of strife with when he first gets wheels,,,,,,,,,,,, ahhhh memories..........
think back,,would a tray back have stopped YOU from ??????????? nah ,think not.

Import 1988 Pajero Wagon with 2.5 turbo diesel (4D56) will be in this price range. Most are low klms (100,000-150,000) and in good nick. On-road around $9000.