Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
FWD in a big car? Pass
Another ‘what ute?’ Thread.
- Thread starter moorey
- Start date
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Mr Greenfield
As a seller, if you have three perspective buyers, buyer 1 (moorey) is acting all responsible and needs more effort on the sellers behalf to satisfy, buyer two is indifferent, and buyer three is being an irrational fool offering the right cash and happy with a 5 minute test drive, you can see who gets the car every time.
It’s how I play the field when it pans out this way.
We all take the easiest route.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
It’s not always a bad thing. I imagine the Taurus is your typical marshmallow wallowing American, but things like some of the big euro Luxo barges like a Pug 607 do a satisfying job of being engaging and cushy whilst being FWD.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Yep. Buying used you’ve got to be able assure yourself the car is ok yourself with a short test. Not everyone has the mechanical background to do this confidently, so they either risk a lemon or lose the car as the sellers don’t want to stuff around with third party inspections (or have the RACV tell the buyer it had a big end problem when it was a mildly leaky exhaust manifold gasket...).
moorey
call me Mia
Nope. I need tray, bullbar, towbar, side steps..it adds up fast on top of a budget I don’t have.
Also, this will be pushing through bush collecting firewood, having bikes thrown in, and muddy kids in it all the time.
I don’t want something that even resembles good cosmetic condition.
moorey
call me Mia
Yep.
She was motivated seller who said she needed quick sale, and I wasn’t even trying to screw her on price. Only needed 5 minutes of her time for a bit of info...instead she would wait a week between each request, then panic message me she needed to sell fast, and still not provide the info.
I shudder to think what lowball she took in the end. Her loss.
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Fair enough. I’ve been looking at commercials lately (Reno Trafic type van for long service leave travelling...) and am shocked at how little you save buying used... And how expensive they are for what is a metal box on wheels with minimal trinkets on it!
Preferably one that has already had petrol in the fuel tank (twice) so you dont have to.
Keep looking...
moorey
call me Mia
More KM’s and older model than I’d like...and really want a tray..otherwise looks tidy.Manheim let you inspect the log books (if available) before the auction starts.
born-again-biker
Is looking for a 16" bar
Back in the day you could walk into a Ford dealer and get 'Probed' by a 'Cougar'
Haakon
has an accommodating arse
Nowadays you just get bent over...
fatboyonabike
Captain oblivious
Why does this come as no surprise to me..
Wow, it must have been bad.
Ultra Lord
Hurts. Requires Money. And is nerdy.
Landcruiser offers still on the table mate.
Maroon and beige, it’ll suit you
Maroon and beige, it’ll suit you
droenn
Fat Man's XC President
"Malaysian billy cart"
Duane
Likes Bikes and Dirt
I have had or driven at work...
*Toyota Hilux, old unbreakable type, gold, but gutless.
*Rodeo petrol, thirsty AF and a bit unreliable v6.
*Rodeo diesel, reliable but gutless and milage not that great.
*Ford Courier petrol, gutless, reliable.
*Ford Ranger, previous model to latest. We had a fleet of these, almost every one of them had auto gearbox problems. Went well, good punch off standing. Motors were good, autos don't bother. Milage not as good as Dmax.
*Tritons 2017, had 3 of these at work, all had engine problems, two major, one fatal. Gutless off the line, beware pulling out into traffic. Milage ok but I think Dmax a bit better.
*D-max current, been really good so far, just clocked 100K, I do about 40 to 50K per year. Rides well with all my work tools loaded up. Rides really harsh unloaded. Much better with weight on board. Traction control and esc work ok, can really throw it into slippery turns . I had a turbo issue at 20K fixed under warranty. Economy pretty good, gets 9.3l/100km work driving.
Mate has new Toyota for work car and new Ranger for his personal. Says work car is rubbish. Happy with his Ranger, but I haven't had or driven the new one.
*Toyota Hilux, old unbreakable type, gold, but gutless.
*Rodeo petrol, thirsty AF and a bit unreliable v6.
*Rodeo diesel, reliable but gutless and milage not that great.
*Ford Courier petrol, gutless, reliable.
*Ford Ranger, previous model to latest. We had a fleet of these, almost every one of them had auto gearbox problems. Went well, good punch off standing. Motors were good, autos don't bother. Milage not as good as Dmax.
*Tritons 2017, had 3 of these at work, all had engine problems, two major, one fatal. Gutless off the line, beware pulling out into traffic. Milage ok but I think Dmax a bit better.
*D-max current, been really good so far, just clocked 100K, I do about 40 to 50K per year. Rides well with all my work tools loaded up. Rides really harsh unloaded. Much better with weight on board. Traction control and esc work ok, can really throw it into slippery turns . I had a turbo issue at 20K fixed under warranty. Economy pretty good, gets 9.3l/100km work driving.
Mate has new Toyota for work car and new Ranger for his personal. Says work car is rubbish. Happy with his Ranger, but I haven't had or driven the new one.
moorey
call me Mia
Remind me. Late model GLX dual cab for $20k?