New work car for AB

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8th August 2013, 03:02 PM
AB

New work car for AB

Hi folks,

I'm in need of some advice on a company car.

We are getting rid of the 2001 ZD30 and some other cars as we are getting smashed with FBT!

I'm looking for a ute but our budget is only around 8k....Really can't go past 8k so it has to be an older ute.

Trying to keep it in the Nissan family maybe, so looking at older Navara's.

Are there any older Navaras I should steer clear of?

Does anyone have a suggestion on any other models for a good, reliable ute for around 8k. Prefer diesel, in fact....Must be diesel.

Appreciate any advice!!!
8th August 2013, 03:06 PM
Clunk

Here you go AB and it's under budget too!!!!

The Mighty Boy

and yes, I have indeed ignored everything you are looking for in a ute!!!!!1 hahahaha
8th August 2013, 03:24 PM
Clunk

How about this bad boy, not for sale but I'm sure if you tracked it down you could make an offer

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...2013/08/30.jpg
8th August 2013, 03:28 PM
MudRunnerTD

GQ Coil Cab!! Hell Yeah!
8th August 2013, 04:06 PM
93patrol

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If you want to fly to WA you can buy mine for 8g comes with 33 in tyres and a 2 in lift and bucket seatsAttachment 32648this one here

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8th August 2013, 04:17 PM
Steve4wdin

Have you thought about govey auction
8th August 2013, 05:20 PM
Winnie

My mate just bought a BA Falcon Ute RTV. It has raised suspension and a diff lock. Bloody good Ute, he paid 8k for it but you can't get them in diesel and it's not a Nissan!

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa
8th August 2013, 06:28 PM
growler2058

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnie

My mate just bought a BA Falcon Ute RTV. It has raised suspension and a diff lock. Bloody good Ute, he paid 8k for it but you can't get them in diesel and it's not a Nissan!

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

I read when they came out the rear diff locks are not really locked
8th August 2013, 06:40 PM
Winnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

I read when they came out the rear diff locks are not really locked

I'm not really sure but I think they're a vacuum lock like in the patrols.

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa
8th August 2013, 06:57 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve4wdin

Have you thought about govey auction

That's the next step I think. 8k is not much and I am trying to convince them to get a GQ TD42 ute....They said "It's a bit old, might get some mechanical problems, etc".....How dare they...lol
8th August 2013, 07:22 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

I read when they came out the rear diff locks are not really locked

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnie

I'm not really sure but I think they're a vacuum lock like in the patrols.

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

They are a proper locker vacuum operated as Winnie suggested, made by Macnamara I believe.
8th August 2013, 07:55 PM
Clunk

what about this one that Doggy posted up the other day, slightly over budget.......... but damn, youve just gotta!!!!

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beech...tom/1025196721
8th August 2013, 07:57 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clunk

what about this one that Doggy posted up the other day, slightly over budget.......... but damn, youve just gotta!!!!

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/beech...tom/1025196721

Might be a bit over budget...well if he takes the number 2 off the front if the price maybe.

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8th August 2013, 08:02 PM
NissanGQ4.2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnie

My mate just bought a BA Falcon Ute RTV. It has raised suspension and a diff lock. Bloody good Ute, he paid 8k for it but you can't get them in diesel and it's not a Nissan!

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

More importantly its a Ford and who in their right mind would buy a such a piece of crap *L*
8th August 2013, 08:18 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissangq4.2

more importantly its a ford and who in their right mind would buy a such a piece of crap *l*

But it has a locker!
8th August 2013, 08:29 PM
growler2058

The article I read said that they wouldn't take the fraud or the holden cross 8 anywhere that your life depended on their traction systems getting you outta the poop
8th August 2013, 08:35 PM
Winnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

The article I read said that they wouldn't take the fraud or the holden cross 8 anywhere that your life depended on their traction systems getting you outta the poop

That's why we have patrols

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa
8th August 2013, 08:42 PM
nissannewby

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What about something like this......
8th August 2013, 08:43 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by nissannewby

What about something like this......

Interesting...ill see what the boss says tomoz...lol

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8th August 2013, 08:47 PM
Clunk

Fords are about as reliable as the Motorculture app!!!!!! Lmfao
8th August 2013, 09:51 PM
TPC

Here is one for you, $8000 and only 22,000 Km

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=2&sdmvc=1
8th August 2013, 09:55 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

Here is one for you, $8000 and only 22,000 Km

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

I just can't do it...lol
8th August 2013, 10:10 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by TPC

Here is one for you, $8000 and only 22,000 Km

http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d.../?Cr=2&sdmvc=1

Great Wall..............to keep the rabbits out!
8th August 2013, 10:22 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

Hi folks,

I'm in need of some advice on a company car.

We are getting rid of the 2001 ZD30 and some other cars as we are getting smashed with FBT!

I'm looking for a ute but our budget is only around 8k....Really can't go past 8k so it has to be an older ute.

Trying to keep it in the Nissan family maybe, so looking at older Navara's.

Are there any older Navaras I should steer clear of?

Does anyone have a suggestion on any other models for a good, reliable ute for around 8k. Prefer diesel, in fact....Must be diesel.

Appreciate any advice!!!

Single cab, dual cab, space cab?
2WD or 4WD?

D21 Navara was OK and available with TD27 (TD42 minus 2 cylinders) diesel, bit of a slug without a turbo.
D22 Navara (early) had QD32 (bored out TD27) diesel, also a slug without a turbo.

Outside the Nissan family the TF Rodeo is a good car. 2.8TD was very economical and reliabillity.
8th August 2013, 10:26 PM
Alitis007

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What about this Andy ??
Attachment 32666
Its only $8500 http://mudboggers.net/threads/monste...le-8500.51325/ but its a petrol :D
9th August 2013, 07:24 AM
taslucas

Quote:

Originally Posted by growler2058

The article I read said that they wouldn't take the fraud or the holden cross 8 anywhere that your life depended on their traction systems getting you outta the poop

But some people have better eye-hand coordination
9th August 2013, 07:42 AM
Winnie

Quote:

Originally Posted by taslucas

But some people have better eye-hand coordination

Not you though, auto sissy

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa
9th August 2013, 07:49 AM
taslucas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winnie

Not you though, auto sissy

Got sick of Motorculture so gone back to Tappa

Stick monkey
9th August 2013, 08:10 AM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by YNOT

Single cab, dual cab, space cab?
2WD or 4WD?

D21 Navara was OK and available with TD27 (TD42 minus 2 cylinders) diesel, bit of a slug without a turbo.
D22 Navara (early) had QD32 (bored out TD27) diesel, also a slug without a turbo.

Outside the Nissan family the TF Rodeo is a good car. 2.8TD was very economical and reliabillity.

Dual cab 4wd would be good mate but they are expensive, so either one of those options would suit. Just needs to be reliable and not gutless. I remember driving an old Navara non turbo and they were awfully sluggy.
9th August 2013, 08:38 AM
rusty_nail

this ones nissan... well kinda hahah

http://www.autosellusedcars.com.au/s...tsun-1200/3273
9th August 2013, 08:49 AM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty_nail

this ones nissan... well kinda hahah

http://www.autosellusedcars.com.au/s...tsun-1200/3273

Yeah nah...lol
9th August 2013, 12:19 PM
YNOT

Quote:

Originally Posted by AB

Dual cab 4wd would be good mate but they are expensive, so either one of those options would suit. Just needs to be reliable and not gutless. I remember driving an old Navara non turbo and they were awfully sluggy.

I'd be looking at TF ('97 - '03) Rodeo, they're in your price range in 4WD dual cab diesel configuration, very reliable, and being factory turbo will perform much better than the N/A Navaras.
12th August 2013, 08:32 PM
taslucas

How'd ya go with it Andy? Any leads?
12th August 2013, 08:39 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by taslucas

How'd ya go with it Andy? Any leads?

I'm not finding anything I like mate or anything for 8k that would be acceptable.

I have the gu on car sales and had zero phone calls as well which is great. The rwc runs out in 2 weeks too.

It's a 2001 gu zd30, 271k with passenger airbag. My boss wants 14k, I said dreaming....

It's forums like these that educate potential buyers...lol
12th August 2013, 08:48 PM
taslucas

lol....http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/queen...ood/1018582136
12th August 2013, 08:56 PM
AB

Quote:

Originally Posted by taslucas

lol....http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/queen...ood/1018582136

Looks legit...lol
12th August 2013, 08:58 PM
taslucas

This is like your brothers? http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/huonv...ute/1024215978
12th August 2013, 09:00 PM
AB

Yeah thats an old Japanese firetruck converted....Good find!

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