BEST USED 4WDS UNDER $10k, $20k, $30k + ones to avoid in 2025!

[@spuddley1292]

Recently picked up a 2015 Toyota Fortuner for $30k, had done 190,000kms and always serviced at Toyota, had all official mods, bullbar, recovery points, roof racks, plus lifted. Was used as a daily commuter

[@archiexter4960]

In my opinion older Pajeros for the sub 5k mark are amazing, I bought a gen 2 Paj from 2000 for 3.5 thousand and its taken me all the way from the bottom of Taz to the Daintree and back without missing a beat. Couldn't recommend them more! She now has 435,000km on the clock too.

[@slunnie]

Disco1 3dr 3.9v8 manual 280k, great condition and very standard apart from a 2" lift and muddies. Such a great 4WD! $4k

[@robertwhitlock952]

I got a bargain in COVID 5 years ago v6 petrol 2005 hilux dual cab. With a young family camped n lived out of it for 6 weeks doing a Kimberley trip, we camp and live out of it towing the 4.5m polcraft boat to the NT billabongs over the last 5 years. Bought it for 10k have now spent 5k doing suspension, exhaust and wheel upgrades. Could sell for 20k every day up here. Only had 210k on it when I bought it now about 250k. I love my girl. Will upload pics once I fit my flares. New upgraded touch screen headunit and sound system!

[@mapguy83]

Earlier this year I was at the auctions in Perth bidding on a Ford Everest that ended up way out of my price range. I saw an ex Metronet 2019 Holden Colorado LT with canopy, drawers and canvas seat covers. 130,000km and never been offroad. Picked it up for $22,500 and have never looked back. Great car on and off the road, and left me some $ for a few choice upgrades.

[@cybermatstrikes7557]

If you like electronics, landrover dicovery 1 and 2 are fun. most gremlins are dry joimts in thelectrical boards. I put a soldering iron to every ecu or module in my Disco 1. I was a lovely car - but they are getting on.

[@CurtisPuchner]

Classic Range Rover v8, reliable, stylish, diff lock, manual, coil sprung soil axle, ITS THE TOTAL PACKAGE

[@will6409]

I mean the disco 1 isnt far off that, literally, since they share so much

[@onstreetgarage]

Hard to beat a 105 landcruiser atm! I bought a cheap petrol twin locked and spent the difference on an fte conversion. Best all rounder

[@4LowAdventures-b8c]

i bought my 1997 80 Series 1FZFE for $12,500. Yeah sure it’s a bit thirsty on fuel and it’s not a turbo diesel but i absolutely love it.plenty of parts available for both the 80 and the 1FZFE.

[@JasondenHollander-qj5hp]

WJ 2004 Jeep grand Cherokee; best solid axle suspension going even today, highly modifiable plus the unbeatable Quadradrive transmission setup. Still shits all over modern electronic systems. With a solid reliable 4.7HO v8 engine that can be swapped out for a 5.7 hemi or all Kim do of others. These things are the biggest thing off-road in the USA diy scene

[@camerongsx9122]

For a bargin, i picked up a GU Series 4 ZD30 wagon with a fresh paint job for 7k. The engine died a few months after buying it, so i bought a written off cracked chassis TD42TI ute for 5k with 140,000km on it, i swapped the TD into the wagon over a weekend with some mayes. I now have a TD42TI GU Wagon with mint paint and nice interior for $13,000. Probably one of the cheapest TD Wagons getting around.

[@icigcs]

I thoroughly agree with avoiding the diesel based jackaroo with the 4JX1 engine. Nightmare of a thing!

[@shauntaylor6175]

Agreed, I have a 2000 Jackaroo Monterey with 69000km original, but the petrol, she's a beauty ok only downfall is a bit thirsty but she's just a weekend rig.

[@rodcowling5731]

Yes.. and in my experience.. mechanics refuse to work on them..

[@electronicshaman]

I got a 2011 N70 nearly 2 years ago for $28k and it's been awesome. Just under 250k on the clock but had never been off-road. I had to change the wheels and tyres but that was all I did before hitting the tracks. I mostly drive in the High Country in Vic and it's never missed a beat.

[@Snoman992]

I just recently brought a 2021 np300 Cost me over $30k but has less than 40,000kms

[@zianfouche7464]

thats a good buy up the nav

[@darrenbridge7159]

After searching for weeks and weeks and looking at heaps. I went above my 30 k budget, spent 34 k on a 2021 Triton auto, one owner, 75000 k's, full log book service history, perfect paint and panel, no signs of off road use. Couldn't afford a D-Max or Hilux in similar condition, at least 7 to 10+ grand more expensive respectively and lots more k's on them.

[@nicholasmacr]

The 90 series Prado. It's good cause it is cheap as cheese, easy to fix, cheap parts, great community for them and best of all. It's a Toyota!

[@wayne8744]

I've got a Shogun 2006, I purchased it for around £6,000 Really reliable engine. Nice to drive on road, better than I expected off road. But with the British weather rust can be a problem.

[@samyeomans6710]

Still no Holden rodeo mentions. My first car was a rodeo and it was incredible all round.

[@lard_ass]

They did mention the rc colorado in a previous video, same suspension as the ra/ra7 rodeo and same 4jj1 as the dmax/ ra7

[@EXZACHTPERFORMANCE]

RC Colorado is same thing but sits at highway speeds much happier, they mentioned those

[@jaydenjones7895]

Bought a Wj grand cherokee for 1000 bucks a few years ago needed some work but solid axl front and rear, v8 auto, got a budget 4 inch lift and shoehorned some 35s on it and its been great. Parts are hard and expensive to get but very capable car and quite reliable touch wood.

[@airbats801]

I always find it funny the pajero gets so shit on. It probably has a stronger front ifs then anything else out there. The first and second gen are great vehicles, that were owned by terrible people usually.

[@david32gtr87]

Need a video for towing a 3.5t van with a family on a budget

[@jamesdurham2590]

lol there is no “budget “ option to do that and be under the gvm/gcm. The cheapest option is most likely a 1500 ram.

[@4WD_Australia]

Go with a coil cab gq Ute definitely the most versatile and bullet proof

[@barrowfiend3102]

Think about it, something missed a lot, dunno if it's ego or what. I just bought a second hand Mahindra Scorpio n with 3000 on the clock. Had it for a while now. A really capable machine, surprisingly good off road. $36990. 7 year warranty 7 year roadside assist. I own a hzj105. Love both vehicles to bits. Well worth looking at for sure.

[@tonimurtagh7141]

My son bought a 1997 Prado v6 recently for $4000 and has only had to do work with the brakes. Doesn't look great but drives good.

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

Ive seen some amazing 90s prados

[@Osamabintardin]

I got a 2000 pajero for 6k recently their weapons only issue I had with it is its hard to turn diff locks on because it's an automatic selector

[@MakingMoneyyy857]

@@Osamabintardin superselect is auto

[@khupukanimokgethi1038]

Any Toyota is unbeatable if you want a reliable vehicle most petrol one. 22r 4y 3rz 5vz 1kz D4d Gd. Only to mention few. There are other strong but toyota is popular so you have many to share your problems with.

[@Nick-sd7um]

Don't overlook a well set up td42 GU. They can be had now for sub 30-20k and the td42 (well maintained) will push well over 700 thou km.. Don't buy into the kettle drama. It's no where near as common as people make it out to be. I went from a stock td42 GU to one with bigger turbo and pump (without pushing too hard) and it drives like a dream - literally as comfortable as any newer 4wd and pulls like a train but with the added advantage of being easy to work on, sounds awesome and will go anywhere.

[@FeddaDaFish]

Land Rover Discovery 2, td5, 15p, automatic, 2003. 305 000km, Bought it for 78 000,- NOK

[@angelaehlers379]

I have a 97 land rover discovery1 3.9 v8 it is the best 4wd car ever ❤

[@Barra182]

A 4x4 I feel is under rated is the ford pk ranger

[@mattkoselowski-wh9vj]

My 94 NJ Pajero, is excellent for the price. I have only 200K on it, and am about to get it "done up" - new injectors, all bushes etc, belts, pulleys etc. new 12/48V system, and wrap. I could buy anything right now like a 200/79/300 etc, but this will cost me around $6-8K all up, and will get me and boat etc from A to B, for a fraction of cost of new vehicle. Sure once it has done it's life, I will sell etc.....but it is a great vehicle for everything except tohe most extreme tracks!

[@lb3823]

2006 TJ Wrangler 4.0L 6 cylinder 6 speed manual. Underrated and no Landcruiser (or to a lesser extent) Patrol tax. 👌

[@graham1699]

recently got a factory TD42 series 4 patrol with 281k km on the clock, 0 blowbuy and relatively clean with 0 rust, sand or mud anywhere. got it for 20k

[@Rick-kj9dd]

Shaun can you elaborate on what is wrong with an older Amarok. My son purchased a 2014 diesel one year ago. No issues to date. He's happy with the vehicle. Thanks

[@marktelford2160]

I've just bought my 3rd Pajero so I'm a serial offender and yes, it was a bargain. Gen 4 NT 2011 RX with 225k kms. It had dangerously NO power on the test drive, been keyed down one side so I don't need to be shy off road and a couple the usual wear and tear items need doing like wheel alignment and front rotors. No blow by at the oil cap and mostly good overall otherwise. I cleaned the MAF sensor and all the power came back. $12500 was a bargain for me. They're out there if you want to find them.

[@fip1167]

I got an exstreamly lucky deal 1998 Gu RD 2.8L around 4.5k, off a older ladie, clean as, inside an out, fixed the coolant hose back to fire wall, good as gold.

[@mitchellwhitley3823]

Bought a 2012 triton for 15k (coming off the back of covid prices) with 280,000KMs, and it had just had the timing belt done, mew tyres fitted, and a 12 month warranty

[@christopherpayne5620]

Hey guys, early this year I picked up a 2008 toyota landcruiser gxl with 410ks for $15000. Has full toyota service history with top end rebuild and 2 new turbos all done under warranty at toyota.

[@bagsmcgee2195]

Ok..In the dualcab bracket the Ranger, Dmax, and Hilux always get the nod. But (here i go) I have a 2008 Nav D40 Outlaw which i bought in 2013 with 75k on the clock for 27k. Ive done GVM, tyres, canopy yadyada and only been stuck once in over 1000km sand driving ( got threw with momentum after a tug). Not only am I keeping this rig for another 3-5yrs, ive got my 40+yr ol mates second guesiing there Prados. Bottom line is i believe the mighty tradie Nav D40 should get some more respect is all. Its way more capable than u think.

[@LeviRobinson-eq3ot]

Doesn't really matter what make or model, just good maintenance and good tyres and use it 👍 itll be boring if we all drive land cruises

[@cjaussienerfer8169]

A bit of a pinch about the Ranger however those are fair reasons for why to avoid. Really it comes down to which PX model you want and the application in mind. You wouldn’t try and get a PX3 and flog it on tracks, or has over 300ks on the clock, but also you don’t want to get a PX1 that’s done less than 300ks. I got my PX2 late ‘16 manufactured (DPF) for around 38k during Covid, but if you can find a earlier PX2 (early ‘15 to early ‘16 manufacturing) that’s done about that 250-300ks for around $18-22k it’s a sweet spot as by then they sorted the engine issue to a decent reliability, and as long as the owners have replaced the injectors and most major recalls and seals, you got yourself a pretty good deal of a daily tourer/daily weekender.

[@jakecross1994]

In the UK where getting stranded in the outback isn't really a problem (most remote point in Wales is probably only 15 miles from civilisation) my £1500 Range rover sport supercharged is a bargain competent offroader with some tyres the only mod needed. Working on it yourself makes them relatively cheap to run

[@adamwilson3832]

Just recently picked up a 2011 D40 ST-X 550. Has the v6 turbo desiel mated to a seven speed auto with only 145000km. Fully optioned and full service books with the local Nissan dealer. I'm now the third owner and it's until now only been a town car.

[@bennmackey6568]

I got a really good Discovery paid $1000 for it. I put a little bit of work into it and it’s an absolute brilliant car. I’m loving the car for a standard car. It’s nearly unstoppable just needs a little bit more ground clearance.

[@scottcox8559]

I just purchased a 91, 80 series. Rebuilt 1HDT and a closed door respray 30k. I live in the NT, and decent old crusiers are hard to come by.

[@soundoutstudios3868]

Go the NM Pajero! Picked up a 2002 exceed 3.2TD in immaculate original condition garaged its whole life with 200k km for $10.9k. Full service history, still looks like the photos in the original brochure where the headlights are actually clear.. 👀

[@willbarnetby1496]

Picked up a 2015 PX 2 Ranger for $9700 from the auctions. 235k on the clock, fixed an oil leak on the turbo & she’s ready for rego. Not a bad first car for my young bloke

[@SamLockhart-XR6]

Hey 4wd 24-7 I have a question I was wondering if you guys could do a very special 4 part show were all the presenters drive there first 4wd Shawn 60 series Land cruiser jock similar 1000 buck lux

[@SamLockhart-XR6]

I think that will be the most awesome episode ever in 4wd history just like old school 4wd action all over again

[@rayspeed]

picked up a beautiful one owner 2008 RA Rodeo 4JJ1, with only 99,000 on the clock, perfect nick drives a dream $13K have done a few mods to it

[@thomasaram7684]

in 2015 i got a first gen surf with 140***km for $500 and only needed a clutch master cylinder.......... i have recently sold it because it was rusting bad. This year i bought a 2004 ra rodeo with a 3.5 (6ve1) only has 170***km even has cold aircon, paid $2200 it only needed a power steering pump and a 4wd module paid $200 in parts at the wrecker. yes its thirsty but at least its not gutless

[@JimmyShields-z2h]

Definitely Mitsubishi Pajero, i know two french couples brought one under 10k both did around Australia because they start at our farm n end back at our farm before going back to France. Nissan D23 dual cab or D40 plenty aftermarket parts, my only concern is injectors, adding water/fuel filter at tank under tray, check/clean 2011 onwards DPF. 30k Hilux but if go for Ranger like Nissan D40 onwards check/clean DPF, replace rubber pipes.

[@CoffeeTip]

Beautiful GSP! I’m surprised the Pajero sport didn’t get a mention. Capable and so many owned by soccer mums for both under $30k and maybe $20k

[@wiljensadventures4425]

I sold my 2002 1HZ 105 series GXL that I had from new and fully serviced it was CSR specced (ie fully loaded and did the Canning solo) with 260000kms for $19000 , 4 years ago. ….to my 27yo son. 😵‍💫👌

[@wiljensadventures4425]

It’s still going strong but the mechanical fuel pump recently failed, it’s now at 360000kms.

[@rodcowling5731]

Had a 2001 diesel jackeroo $23,000 it cost.. for 15 years lspent at least $30,000 on repairs.. engine..turbos etc.. ridiculous l know... Got a 07 pajero for $13,000 at 120000kms and done 90000kms in it since, no problems.. love the pajero..

[@EliJarvis-kn1lt]

I liked the discovery but my dream 4wd is either a 4.2L GQ Nissan Patrol or a 80 series Landcruiser turbo diesel inline 6

[@dn059]

Welcome back sean. Been a while!

[@MMM_MADness]

I am somewhat jealous, I so want a HJ60 but here they are so very rare. to find one for 15k would be very lucky and one that would need about 2 years in the garage getting rust fixed. Sadly it is really the only vehicle I want other than a Nissan D21and they are even more rare than the HJ60 in my country. Hope you all enjoy having older cars not rust away and also that they are as cheap as they are compared to other places!

[@PapaSeBakkie]

The D40 Navara is wildly underrated

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Funny, we were just checking out a gq for 10K. Pretty well set up, just run in at 490000km, and the good old 4.2 td kettle. Trying to convince myself it’s a bad idea haha.

[@torsutcliffe3980]

My 2006 Ford WLT Head cooker goes really well, 5 years of a beatings and only 1.5k in up keep/repairs

[@joelevans2030]

I brought a gu 2.8 patrol for 8500 and it hasnt missed a beat I have a family of 5 with a camper and pulls it like a tractor I cant complain

[@malidrift789]

paid recently for a v6 auto 04 prado 120 for 9650 with rear draws and brand new geolander xat in 31.5,s has a few small things needed but overall pretty tidy and only 280k on the odo

[@ajbro6428]

if u get a ranger just delete egr and dpf youll be sweet service transmission even tho it says lifetime oil

[@tencm738]

120 Prado V6 has been a great budget all rounder for me, needs a lift though stock is too low

[@juliehardie4950]

I got my 75 series Ute in really great condition for 19.000. It needed work. But is a solid unit

[@andysparks1973]

Bought a LN106R for $5000 with 168k on the clock , farm putter , just needs some carpet , seat cover and tyres for roady.

[@kazern95]

there is always the hate on pajeros and before I got my courier that was probaly my first choice they go hard, take a beating and have heaps of space

[@mikhail.scicluna_]

i own a 150 prado as u can see in my profile pic and i love it, only thing is be weary i wish i knew before i bought that you cannot fit more than 33s on it unless u chop the body, its not possible but other than that same engine as the hilux and really reliable. 370,000kms on mine redone the turbo and starter motor and other than that its fantastic

[@wagganationMFFM]

wont touch land rover had a 2000 td5 series II, blew the transfer case, wheels locked up, lucky it was only at 20kms, sold a np pajero that went around australia for 6k, recently purchased a 21 pajero sport, for a bit over 35k. remains to see how good the sport really is.👍

[@badgamergood6713]

In that case, you blew up the single most reliable thing landrover ever built. Blowing up an LT230 is entirely on you/previous owners who have neglected it. US offroad racers love to divorce them and put them behind cummins/LT/LS etc, they're extremely reliable and will easily take what a TD5 would output. The rest of the D2 is a bit of a tub of lard tho imo

[@dn059]

Boys you gotta use this platform and following to help solve the track closure issues. Everyone will get behind it obviously...also people keep voting labour (essentially the greens) into power and thats the reason its all closing

[@max30tuka1]

hi guys ,great show,i watch every show from 4wd 24-7,Marcio Ramos from Angola in Africa

[@drewdouglas5797]

about year and half ago bought a 2007 Nissan Navara D40 for $8k with the vq40de petrol engine shes drinks a bit of fuel but i prefer that than doing head gaskets she has about 350k on her now had about 314 when i bought it

[@DooverLackey]

Oh shit Shauno's alive!

[@Almanacplanting-g6o]

This team-up was perfect!

[@kaidenbaird5254]

I bought a 2015 triton MQ with a 5 post bullbar, steel tray, dual battery system, uhf and more for 8k

[@J4kt]

I bought a 1993 80 series Land Cruiser gxl petrol with 420,000 k’s about six months for $10,000 and a whole bunch of Work was done to it before I bought it like new head gasket seals injectors water pump literally everything to do with the engine and I think that’s a good deal but that’s probably because I bought it off a old fella

[@simontheyers801]

Start looking for anything that comes with a road certificate..... limits a few issues ❤

[@Gutless-diesel]

D21 Nissan Datsun with the td27 best bang for buck old ute ya can buy old td27 such a strong little motor coming from a Toyota guy

[@out4wd]

I picked up a ln106 in covid been looking for a clean one since before covid and got a really clean one for 6k and also pick up a ln130 4runner for my partner for 10k in really clean condition 6 months ago

[@garymurray2492]

If you got a 2018 Mazda around about 180000 please do your thermostat otherwise it'll cost you $6,000 to fix up car

[@Bluterus]

Love the Disco but it is a terrible suggestion, head gaskets and block sleeve issues. A Pajero would be the best bang for buck sub $10k got an NS recently for $6500.

[@MacTD5]

Dude I have 305,000kms and haven’t broken a thing and I fuckin flog this thing 💀 you just hear all the bullshit people tell you when in reality you just get the performance parts and you’ll be right

[@badgamergood6713]

If you've bought a V8 one sure. TDi/TD5 are pretty good motors

[@jacksonmacdonald255]

Last week I got a 2017 Mazda BT 50 3.2 4x4 with 70,000km for $28,000

[@amandascreativeretreat4574]

we bought a 15k patrol for 8k. it runs and drives perfect.

[@grantplimmer2971]

love your'e work

[@10mwtp]

Just picked up an 80series 1Fz 1 owner immaculate. 300xxx new motor and box for 11k

[@aaronnunn5240]

I got a 150 series 65000km, two years ago for 50k! Heaps of touring extras too

[@stuarthislop1833]

Recently picked up a swb series 90 prado for 9.5 (NZ). 310,000ks no mods

[@jamesdurham2590]

I’m pretty sure I speak for most people. We just want the good old trip back with graham and Shaun. I think 4wd ACTION 😂 have drop the ball and lost fans

[@ttc_mayonnaise698]

I only started watching this channel cause I’m getting my dads old gq maverick once I get my p’s it’s a manual carby tb42 with heaps of rust but watching this channel make me wanna do it up into a monster rig I’ve got the foundation just need to put in some time. But wondering if anyone in the comments would know to keep the tb42 as is rn it has 520k km so I don’t slap a turbo on it if it’s tired or will it take the boost fine if it’s low psi? Or do I keep stock engine wise and save until I can afford a td42 turbo setup?

[@markthomas8766]

A custom set of extractors is MUCH better value that a turbo! Go to 3 inch and let it breath! 3 inch all the way through. If it has a lot of rust either turn it into a space cab an put a tray on the back (coil trays are awesome); needs engineering. Do ALL the proper services and replace the injectors , all filters, all oils. Replace and service all bearings and diffs. The GU and GQ were built for MILITARY applications. Just ask the UN. After the 4.2 was no longer available, the UN went back to Toyota. Their second choice.

[@032254855]

i you are buying a discovery 1 or 2 go for the low spec models with no sun roofs the td5 in the d2 cracks heads at around 270.000km not the end of the world though make sure it is replaced with an amc head .

[@MacTD5]

Yeah dude u r right but I have 2003 Td5 and at 305,000kms and haven’t broken a single thing and it is mapped and 20psi of boost

[@ivanzuvelek9721]

60 series are cheap, yes. But they're very prone to rusting. Be prepared to spend $30+k in rust repairs if you want a nice one. Ive owned 4 and daily a 61 currently. I'd personally avoid most of the cheaper ones.

[@jbjacobs87]

Shauno found the calf, waited for it to grow up, milked it and then returned home to the kids 😂

[@DanielWagner-n9e]

Best value for money would have to be the Tritons, MR and older models.

[@antoniowilliams2438]

2007 jeep cherokee kj sports Anniversary edition lifted with factory extras v6 payed $4900

[@johnhannonHanno]

Mine would be a Triton or D=Max but as a 2 door.

[@LiamLayt]

Best car to get in my opinion is a 1991 1hdt 80 series similar to Sooty

[@8883335551]

Brought a Nissan Pathfinder and it’s been a great car

[@willagius8580]

Got a 2006 GU Ute with 195km for 18 grand and its also my first car

[@markthomas8766]

Is that the 4.2 litre or the 3.0 litre? I thought the 4.2 only went up to 2005. If it is a 4.2, then well done! Otherwise the diffs and suspension is good but prepare yourself for an engine replacement in a few years. GU's are great vehicles and probably the best. The 3.0 litre power plant can be an issue.

[@willagius8580]

@@markthomas8766 4.2

[@joshbozzola4103]

Brought a 2002 100 series 1hdfte with 300 thousand on it for 32 k

[@willbiffin1600]

Love my 1999 1hz troopy

[@Its_you_or_me]

Thinking about selling my 2015 n70, or should i keep it and upgrade everything?