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

[@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.

[@fletcherrusin7469]

That's awesome. What motor has she got?

[@dirtydenzal545]

Try buying one in the uk for under sub 5k you’ll end up with just an engine and everything else rotted away

[@grunkalunka3449]

Yep. They’re probably the most underrated 4wd around. The only people that think they’re crap are the ones that know nothing about them.

[@texburns242]

​@@fletcherrusin7469 if its diesel its the 2.8 4m40 that werein the tritons to. Best motors ever

[@GTR_Pyro]

​@dirtydenzal545 funny that. No rot on mine. Chassis is kept treated. It's basic 4wd maintenance. Only land rovers are so bad that they actually have a market for half chassis, quarter chassis, 5/8 chassis, 9/32 chassis and actually abundantly available new boot floors and bulkheads. 😂😂😂. Done enough welding for mates with all kinds of 4x4. The majority on discoveries.

[@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

[@el_mazzo9215]

That would be better labelled “greatest 4x4 of all time”

[@JakeCrawford173]

An fte 105 is the greatest 4wd

[@vetrix2724]

105 is always a solid bet specially if you can get a good deal

[@hrtpaul]

Picked up my first 4WD about 6 weeks ago, a 2011 NT Pajero RX for $19k with 210000km. The thing in immaculate, I'm the 3rd owner, never been offroad, FULL service history and basically very well looked after. It's my weekender and have done over 1200km in that 6 weeks. It's now got some Maxxis RAZR AT811's and bash plates fitted. I have a diff breather kit to fit soon as well as a rear bash plate to protect the rear bar. Once I sell my VN SS I plan on a 2" lift, roof rack and a rear locker. It'll tow a small tinny perfectly when I get one as well. I've done some wicked stuff and been to some cool places in it that I wouldn't have been able to without a 4WD. There's a lot more wheeling, camping and fishing in my future. Thanks for the great content as I have learnt a lot from you guys. Keep up the great work lads 👌👌👌

[@phmx3102]

Dnt sell ya vn mate u will regret it

[@darrenplane3955]

Thanks for the Pajero love there fellas, my 12yr old Autistic son got me into watching you guys, we watch your shows every morning before school. I haven't been wheeling in years, got an 89 Pajero, limited edition with suspension seats, that's been sitting in the driveway for 6yrs, we are going to rebuild it, and get out there. Your mention of the Pajero, made his day. Thanks guys.

[@4WD247]

That's awesome to hear Darren! It's going to be an epic build 🤙🏻

[@punk46664]

They have suspension seats?!?! I see another mod coming up 😂

[@darrenplane3955]

@punk46664 they weren't common, only a few of the top of the line models had them in the late 80's, mine is a limited edition, seats are great on corrugations and rough roads, meant you could have tougher suspension

[@punk46664]

@darrenplane3955 My heads just clicked. They had suspension seats in some of the Delicas, I believe, so it would make sense if they used the same ones. In which case there's no way I'm fitting them in my little Brumby 😆

[@ajlm2010]

About 2 months ago i picked up a 2008 NS Pajero, 238k on the clock, full service history, serviced on time 3.2L turbo diesel auto for $9,500. Taken it camping and off road. Very happy with it and am definitely deep in the rabbit hole now. cheers boys 🤙

[@hrtpaul]

That's a great buy mate. And LOL @pajero rabbit hole. I'm so far down that hole and I've only had mine 6 weeks 🤣🤣🤣

[@harleyjevisser]

I brought a 1994 toyota 80 series landcruiser gxl for $12,000, mint condition inside and about 9/10 outside. Bronze in colour and 1hz engine has 560,000km and still going strong, brought it last year off a lady that just towed donkeys around. Absolute rig take it everywhere now and never had a issue

[@theseus4190]

i bought a NT pajero for $3800 AUD, put about 4k into it (turbo, intercooler, rotors, rocker cover seal) 450,000 km's when I bought it. Runs like an absolute dream!! gets up over 20PSI

[@cameronzipfel759]

For under 10k you can’t go wrong with an SQ Grand Vitara, I recently bought a V6 one and it’s been amazing. Comes with a real 4wd system. Not a silly AWD. Strong, reliable and heaps of fun. Very smooth on the road but also amazing in the dunes and on the beach.

[@billyruth4094]

I purchased a 2006 3 litre hilux xtra cab a couple of years ago with a full service history for $18g I probably paid covid prices but this ute has never let me down, we do solo trips to the high country, tow horse floats and she’s also a daily driver. when I bought her she had 220,000 on the clock and now she’s on 404,000 and still running perfectly.

[@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!

[@sebfili892]

Yeh I got myself one earlier this year for 4K, 250,000 on the clock and 1 owner. Only around 1k to fix and do it up.

[@PapadumGeek]

90s owner here, hell yea!

[@uhh1687]

yeah they keep up with the gqs and jeeps pretty well considering there ifs they pretty unstoppable

[@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.

[@Steve-xj5fk]

I picked up a grandpa spec 100 series 1hd fte for $18k about 6 month ago with new break booster and injector pump and full logbook service history 440k on the clock. I flew from Brisbane to Newcastle , picked up the Cruiser from F3 motor Auctions as a Consignment sale, then Drove it back to Brisbane and she purred like a kitten all the way .

[@jamieravinath4156]

A 💎!

[@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.

[@that_crankytf9571]

$5000 mark definitely a Isuzu TF rodeo I've owned 4 and loved them I recently bought a 4x4 turbo diesel 4jb1t with 220k for $2700 they are so underated

[@Flacooo]

Shhhhhh… Keep it that way mate

[@that_crankytf9571]

@Flacooo 😂

[@blakeb5750]

220kms. Just worn in for a 4JB1T.

[@GravelSeeker]

You always mention Pajero's in these semi regular segments of used cars and what to buy, saying they're good value an very underrated off road, but I've yet to see one on your trips....🤔 Be highly appreciated if you could bring one (gen 4 with rear factory locker please) some time. If nothing else, just to see how it fares and if it can stack up (I suspect it can) 😉

[@CantleJ541]

I'll even lend them mine for that!!

[@punk46664]

Way back in the olden days, when things were still printed on paper, they used to take average punters on some of their trips. Quite a few Pajeros went along and did very well

[@Dirty__Trails]

I’d love to see a gen1

[@izmanrx7186]

Because they want big flex for rock crawling and deep mud bogging.

[@dodgeviper89]

They arn't rock crawlers and simply arn't made to take the thrashing the guys usually put em through. You'd need a pajero on 35's and subframe drop kit at MINIMUM

[@carolinecameron8524]

Had the Jeep TJ brought for temporary A-B (as was working away)..ended up keeping her for 8yrs & with few mods, maintenance.. drove her all over Aus Nullabor SA & NW WA..Now upgraded in size to 80series (pup travels) unthrashed & basically stock with NO rust (she mint

[@EdenOverlandAdventures]

Last year I picked up a Tripple locked 1996 LX-450 (the US Lexus version of the 80 Series) with 172,000 miles for $19,000 US Dollars. It came with a TJM winch bumper and a dual swing out rear bumper. And the interior is almost perfect. I’ve been loving it and have big plans for it. These are very hard to find in the states at this point and I’ve and the tripple locked version is very rare to see. I’ve had multiple people stop me and offer to buy it. I have 0 plans to sell it. Love watching yall work the tracks. And Sooty and the GME 80 Series gives me a goal to achieve! Take care guys.

[@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!

[@slunnie]

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

[@sodoffxx]

Until you have to repair it . Loved mine but parts and repair had me in tears. Aftermarket parts were for the most part crap

[@slunnie]

@@sodoffxx This has been really good, but I stick with Genuine or OEM parts and they're fine. The parts are all easy to get. Actually I've had to do very little to it.

[@tonyforrest5290]

Well I know how most people feel about Jeeps, but I just bought one anyway. 2007 Wrangler 2.8 diesel 2 door. Owned by a 92 year old man since new. Only 160,000 km on the clock and no visible damage for $11,000. As a friend described it after some rough wheeling "capable, but uncomfortable". Working through the bad points now.

[@Peter-wc4kr]

2004 Nissan Patrol 3ltr turbo diesel with blown head and terrible paint roof and bonnet. It had 11mths rego and 2 new BF Goodrich tyres for $1000. I bought a brand new head on eBay listed for $1000. I joined eBay plus which gave me a $180. Discount so paid $820 for it. I fitted and now have done over 38000klms and so far it has not missed a beat. It has been surprisingly fuel economical even when towing. If it does break parts are plentiful and 95% mostly cheap. It’s not flash but I own and enjoying it.

[@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

[@Whyusadd]

I sell these every day and they drive so well testament to the 2.8l

[@positivepete4265]

"Always serviced at xyz manufacturer" and "official mods" doesn't mean anything these days man I'm sorry to say.

[@lb3823]

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

[@docbob3030]

I have owned every model Toyota 4WD, driven pretty much every other brand from the 1970's to the 1990's, and highly rate the older Pajero's as a great capable vehicle for their price range 👌 Just sold two 60 series 2H manual Wagons to get an '88 GQ TD42 WAGON, as I'd had G60's and MQ's in the past which were absolutely bulletproof and unstoppable 👌

[@jedboucher2011]

I just bought an 07 hilux space cab, fresh motor rebuild due to cracked pistons, all the fruit, lift, 33s, winch, lights, canvas canopy, draws, great stereo, beautiful colour and i payed 20k. Absolutely stoked with it.

[@mrblondeheart9562]

American here. 2 years ago I bought a 07 FJ cruiser for $15,500 out the door. Love how reliable she is. Previously I had a 2004 Chevy Colorado (3.5L 5 cylinder) and a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (4.0L straight 6). Nothing beats a Toyota

[@Ccristoff]

15k us is like 25k australian but still the prices of each vehicle are way different everywhere, for example here in chile an n70 is about 10-15k and a ranger is 17-25 so is an amarok, like 19-30k. In America a current gen silverado used is like 30k over here there about 45. 15k for a Tlc is a steal, here an 80 series is like 30k, a 100 the same so they’re all un buyable same with patrols and i need a bed so i stick to the trucks. And im using usd btw not aud

[@ENGR-n6b]

No small diesel engines in the states 😢

[@Ccristoff]

@@ENGR-n6b aside from 3/4ton trucks diesels are dead in non commercial vehicles

[@ben2687]

American here, auto mechanic for several years, etc... First thing first.... am I making payments on it, or do I have the cash at hand? IF cash at hand, say $20-30k, id buy an 4th gen 4runner or tacoma, possibly a late 70's to early 80's ford/chevy truck. Get something that isn't rusty and looks to have been ised lightly. From there I'm investing my remaining $10-20K in mods. This way I will have something FAR more capable than stock, exactly what I want, and unique.👍👍

[@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.

[@keegankrueger9260]

I bought a 2007 NS Pajero shirt wheel base back in the peak of covid for $15,500 with 200,000k’s and over the next 2 and a bit years built it up to a 2” lift, 33” BF Goodrich ATs, 3” turbo back exhaust, high flow front mount intercooler, ARB bar and a winch as well as drawers and 12 volt making it a nice little touring weapon and ended up selling it for $15,000

[@justgoodtobeout]

I had my mind set on a 2014ish Mitsubishi Challenger (talk of bargain rigs). But ended up finding a 105 being sold locally, it had 140 000km, 1fz and I payed 20k for it. It has been an amazing 4wd, little thirsty for the daily commute but wouldn’t have it any other way. Thanks for another great episode, and looking forward to what’s coming up👍

[@bennonlapworth5026]

Start of the yr I picked up a 2011 NT pajero Exceed for $21k with all service history, and plenty of extras. It's done everything I've asked of her so far. Does well on fuel and tows the 2.5t camper with no troubles

[@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.

[@ryandoyle221]

My first 4x4 was in 2016, I got a 2013 SX Dmax with 40k kms for $31,000 I threw 15 grand of mods and turned it into an extremely capable car which walked me through tough tracks in Tassie and made a great tourer. Sold it for 35k this year with still only 100k kms. I miss it everyday! 😢

[@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.

[@johnwilliams5233]

I got my 2013 dmax in covid for 25k, absolutely love it and it had just about everything done. Gvm upgrade, tyres and rims, lift, dual battery, bar, winch, spotties, dynamic and tune, had pretty high klms at 240k but 2 local owners and full service history with all receipts and everything spent. I only had to build the canopy. I absolutely love my dmax and have had some great adventures in it with me and my son.

[@Henchmayn]

I picked up a Japanese import HDJ100 Landcruiser with 191k km, unreal condition for $40k - I’ve had it for a few months now, fixed/replaced a couple mechanical things for peace of mind and I’ve loved it

[@justinharris7407]

Bought a 1996 disco 300tdi manual for $2400 always had them has never let me down

[@roycesmart8019]

Payed $1000 for a 98 300tdi absolutely love it very capable comfortable and the fuel economy at 8.7l a 100 is awesome

[@adammaskiell927]

I recently picked up a 2008 Pajero with a front air locker, 2 inch lift, full solar set up and more for $6k. It was advertised for $10.5k but as the boys said in the video a little bit of shrewd negotiation can go a long way. Spent a week and around $500 to get it on the road and hasn't missed a beat since.

[@JackSmith-bs8zx]

2008 Mazda BT50, 3.0 T/D 4x4. Only 220,000kms single cab Ute with checkered plate toolbox that is the length of the tray. Paid $3000. Just cleaned the intake manifold gasket and replaced the front CV. Runs like a champ

[@AdventureVillage]

Purchased a stock Petrol 4.0L N70 2007 Hilux 4x4 in 2020 for $12k. Such a good ute, plenty of power and super reliable. Currently at 327,000kms. 👌

[@ZaZa-ra]

Manual or Auto?

[@1995baza]

Best value around has to be mitsi, triton or pajero. Even in covid (late 2021) I picked up a 2015 mq triton, with only 20,000km and in decent condition for just $19,000. It's now at 80,000km and been cheap to maintain and parts and mods don't get brand taxed. It's never let me down.

[@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

[@CHALGI98]

Picked myself up an older 4jh1 RA Rodeo 5 speed manual with about 200k on it for $1800 needed a new clutch so pulled the gearbox in the drive way and away i go has taken me everywhere i wanted with a set of 31's great bargin car for under $5k range highly recomend

[@bradleysmith8656]

Hey guys love your show I just picked up a landrover discovery 1 for $1000 it has everything rooftop Tent? Awning 12v set up 35 Inch Tyers it had Been sitting for 4 years before I got it and I started it up and drove it home about an hour don't think I did to bad

[@BenColeman-rh3vp]

Sounds exactly like me got a disco 1 for $6000 a month ago a nice 3dr, they are amazing cars

[@jaydanarrow5993]

Picked myself up a Z71 2015 Holden Colorado 240k KMs on the clock, new tyres, new bullbar and suspension, $11k, reliable, goes well. And for under the $10k, an underrated vehicle and priced well is an Older TF and RA rodeos, both great diesel engines with the 2.8 and 3.0.

[@rileyoconnor9567]

I recently bought a '93 disco one that's manual V8. and did a fair bit of work to get it into the road. but picked it up for 2k and maybe spent 2-3k on it and it drives like an absolute dream and goes pretty well for a mostly standard car. always puts a smile on my face driving it and listening to the V8 roar

[@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.

[@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

[@shanno-hn4jc]

I hear you there mate. My heart sank.

[@Changedcord]

They are getting rarer and older, if you found one with decent kms it would be a good pickup especially the diesel and probably for around $5000 but probably better off getting the same year dmax i dont know if isuzu still supply parts but probably better chances then holden

[@rhettsinclair2355]

💯 rodeo or rc colli with the isuzu 4jj1 engine bloody bulletproof

[@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..

[@garynew9637]

4jx1 engine I suspect.

[@maddoxholbert6896]

@rodcowling5731 4jx1 ? Engine 4jg2s are a really good engine 3.1td

[@MegaDirtyberty]

@@garynew9637 Nowt wrong with the 4JX1 if you know what you are doing with them, lots of people trash em because they have no idea on how they tic.

[@braythegoon0599]

I brought a 2012 gu patrol zd30 Simpson edition It’s the later model from all the grenades. They had fixed all of it by 2008. I picked it up for $12,500 came with a 2 inch Tuff dog lift brand-new Yokohama 33 tyres came with the roof rack and rear drawers and a cargo cage I could sell it tomorrow for 20+

[@j_edwards6075]

Bought my first 4x4 a few years ago, got a 2012 3.2 Ford Ranger. It just carked it a couple months ago right on 200k km. Mechanics didn't know what was wrong with it, I've dumped a bit of money into it trying to get it running; I reckon it's the fuel pump, I'm not willing to throw any more money at it. I can't even give the car away at the moment, tried flogging it off for a few grand, nobody wants it.

[@erniemauricio]

I recently bought a 1997 Nissan pathfinder (z24 engine) for a little over 3k AUD. Surprisingly clean and well maintained for its age with just above 100k km on the odometer. So far, I've put in about 1k AUD for minor preventive maintenance, wheels and tyres. Looking forward to a few more decades of not-so-extreme off roading.

[@C_x_wtchrexe]

Got a mint "soccer mom" 1999 GU with 275.000km for $7.5k about 6 months ago. It's only a 2.8l so a bit slow, but it does everything I ask it to do, can't complain at that price

[@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.

[@JakeCrawford173]

My first car I bought was a 105 series with the 1FZ-FE, bought it for 12k with 320,000 on the clock. I built that car up and put so much time and effort into that thing. Yeah it was thirsty but man was that thing comfortable, very capable offroad and just an amazing looking car. I’d definitely recommend one for new 4wd owners.

[@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

[@alittlehusky5]

The Carby V8 range rovers are a wiring/vacuum nightmare but

[@element271]

@@alittlehusky5a carbie rangie rover only needs power to coil, pump and starter to run, and vac to booster, advance and diff lock, that is pretty simple, how is that a nightmare?

[@alittlehusky5]

@@element271 well and all your lights/indicators/wipers/etc. also they have about 6 million vacuum lines

[@element271]

@@alittlehusky5 I would get your point on a efi rangie, lots of drama with those but a carbie one? They have a vac line to dizzy, all petrol cars have this, it has a vac line to booster, all cars have this, it has a vac line to the cdl on 4 speed models, that is a bit special but what other vac lines does it have? Name them.

[@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

[@adamerickson5260]

$11,750 for a 1994 JDM FZJ80 w/ 200km! 35" & Moab, UT ready, here I come! Always a morning choice when selecting the 80 vs 200. Cold mornings, 200 & heated seats & steering wheel. Cruising around town, 80! Greetings from SLC, UT.

[@saulzuve]

I bought a 2005 N70 hilux with 350,000kms for $15k…sold it three years and 100,000kms later for $17k. Never skipped a beat.

[@alenkaltak1447]

Did you wind km back.. or you sold it to blind person..Hahah

[@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

[@nickbrady8989]

There’s just a stigma around European vehicles, as an Amarok owner myself I think they’re also a great car. But the 4 cylinder tdi is known for eating serpentine belts and killing the motor, this was rectified in the later ones with a guard for the timing belt. Also both V6 and 4 cylinder are known for dpf issues. But frankly if they’re maintained and actually not just driven to the shops and back, they tend to not be problematic. I’ve owned both the 4 cylinder and now currently own the V6.

[@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.

[@bvileyx]

End of September just gone I picked up an ns or nt Pajero, 2008, 3.8L V6, 91,000 kms. Meticulous service history, good paint job, no rust, subframe hasn’t seen mud ever by the looks of it, little bit of oil moisture beneath the bell housing will watch it, about a month ago I went from Brisbane down the Newell Hwy past Dubbo to Melbourne and then up the coast on the way back, was awesome.

[@bvileyx]

$20,880 all up

[@nightkids7163]

$1000 90 series v6 prado with an ARB compressor, load assist rear airbags, diff breathers, 12v setup. had the typical lower balljoint failure. $80 fix, and an hours work - had a months rego left on it too!

[@Carters187]

Last year I got a NS Pajero $9.5k with 300k but full service history with a lot of preventative maintenance done. It’s an exceed so has all the good stuff. She loved Moreton island this year.

[@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

[@commonsense-grs]

Had one of these, awesome car, would crap all over that 100 series with 340k's on the clock.

[@UnpavedLiving]

Had a wj jeep myself with the 4.0L straight 6 and did the cape with it. Did everything very easily. Got stuck only once. Super capable

[@jamesbennett2352]

I brought an N80 3 weeks ago. Paid $20k for an SR 4x4 auto, 189,000kms. She will be used to get to work, and go to Woolies. The LN106 will still be my fave, and weekend warrior 🤙

[@kaidenbaird5254]

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

[@tobyslowey5008]

Bought a 2015 Dmax few weeks back, and it's amazing. nothing wrong with it and drives like a dream. had bout 157,000km on it for 25k. now time for mods.

[@reecegenadt9874]

I got a bargain on Grays. I got a 2015 VW Touareg V8 TDI R-line 250kw and 800nm with 145,000km for $30k. Its awesome off road and never had an issue with it

[@grahammoulds6365]

2007 120 3.0 litre vx prado sub 30k was my purchase 167k on the clock with injectors water pump and timing done. great rig and now looking for my next rig

[@kyleepworth6929]

Hey guys, I’ve recently purchased a 2013 n70 Hilux 1kd manual with Reg and roadworthy for 16.5k , kilometres at 350k that was well maintained from the previous owner with all invoices of services and other work done in the glovebox, came with a canopy and dual battery set up all I have done to it is chuck in a new set of injectors and it’s been fantastic for my first four-wheel-drive

[@waynedeyzel9415]

2009 3.2 dc triton auto . Bought last year for R140 000 (south african rands ) with 200 000km on. Not a single problem since and its track ready now. Spend about R20 000 Running 33s Extended tanks Extended breathers 30mm wheel spacers 50mm body lift 50mm sus lift 17mm upper ball joint spacer Snorkal 4mm bash plate There is nothing i wont drive with it. Big fan from south africa ❤❤

[@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

[@geecee9562]

I absolutely love my 99 Prado that I picked up for $5,500 bulletproof motor and easy to work on. 🤘🏼

[@bobnelson5700]

I bought 2 Dodge Dakotas (separate times) one for around $1k USD and for the most part it has been a great ute. I had some issues with it from the previous owner, from that point it was down for about 2 years. So I had to have a vehicle to get around in therefore my second ute came into play. Both are the same make and model just 5 years difference. My '92 is now needing a new front 4WD unit. My '97 is running just fine, I have not had any issues with it. Both have the same drive line in them. A V6 petrol engine, a 5 speed manual. The '92 had a really rough life with the previous owner but that doesn't mean it's a bad ute. Right now its just about the finances to get the '92 running like it should.

[@dannymeconi2931]

All IMHO A well maintained early Discovery 2 Td5 (1999-2002)sub 10k late disco 2 Td5 (2002-2004) sub $20k. Stay away from the Discovery 2 V8. Comfort, capable in standard form, cheap to run with more creature/4x4 comforts than a Landcruiser or Patrol of the same era, speaking from experience as I’ve had 3 X LC 80’s, a couple of Patrols and a Pajero. You get a diesel 100 with 300k for 30k+ that costs a fortune to run and is gutless. The Pajero petrol is very capable but expensive to run. The diesel is the better option for economy but not as reliable. The patrol diesel options not great, certainly capable, but I think the LC is over priced for what you get and if I was going to one of those it would be the V8 petrol. Personally I have a Disco 3 V8 reliable as hell mechanically but expensive to run and expensive to maintain, but kills anything on the market IMHO on road for comfort as well as a very capable 4x4 in std form and ultra modern looking vehicle without spending crazy money. And now currently building a Discovery 4 TD V8 after I retired my Discovery 3 TDV6 which was also an amazing vehicle for comfort and off road ability. Yes I am a LR nut also and have a workshop dealing in them in Melbourne.

[@JSH083]

I've got a tdv8 & it does 15.1L/100 & sounds awesome while doing it 👌

[@LachlanWarner-l9f]

A month ago i bought a 2002 Toyota Hilux KZN165R which has a 1KZ-TE, its has 140,000K's, 2 inch lift, 32inch muddies. twin locked, 3 inch exhaust. aftermarket gauges, intercooler, bulbar and side rails, has a chip in it as well, payed 13k for it, pretty good deal I reckon.

[@juvi8509584]

I bought my 2013 Holden Colorado RG Manual Dual Cab second hand in 2020 with 120k kms on the clock, paid 25k then.. fitted out with old man emu suspension, bar work and gme radio, hasn't let me down the last 4 years.. been my daily, work ute, weekend get away, towing rig.. just shy of 300k kms and still going strong

[@kanebarber9631]

We had an RG for a work vehicle - 12hrs on the road every night. We thrashed it, hardly took it in for service (We went 100k kilometers without a service on it once) and it held up really well. Surprisingly great utes

[@D34KN]

A few years ago I picked up a lwb Suzuki sierra body for $500 then we got a rust bucket swb tin top sierra for $500 for all the running gear and a chassis off of a mate. That’s my build now and it’s coming along nicely

[@chateaulounge]

Whenever anyone mentions the 100 series, they always fail to mention the petrol V8 2UZ-FE powered model. Most of the time, it's half the price of the 1HD-FTE models with less KMs. They're cheaper to buy, cheaper to run, loads of power and sound awesome. Plus, if you find a nice LX470, it's literally the same car with a nicer interior, for even LESS money because it doesn't have a Toyota badge. The US market only got the 2UZ LC100 and LX470, and it's a very highly regarded platform over there even still today. The iron block v8 goes forever.

[@chrismirtschin2158]

Curious to know how the v8 petrol is cheaper to run than the 1hdfte are you talking about fuel costs or overall running costs, interested as I love the 100 series bit can't afford the 1hdfte thanks

[@leowinsnever7027]

@@chrismirtschin2158 i owned a v8 100 and it felt the opposite of cheap to run it was doing over 23l/100kkms

[@adamdixon2251]

Mine was surprisingly troublesome. 6cyl petrol a better bet.

[@chateaulounge]

​@@chrismirtschin2158 Hey mate, fuel economy will always be hard to beat when it comes to petrol vs diesel. I'm talking about maintenance and servicing. Cheaper parts, fewer services = more money in pocket for fuel and mods

[@chateaulounge]

@@leowinsnever7027 Hey mate, fuel economy will always be hard to beat when it comes to petrol vs diesel. I'm talking about maintenance and servicing. Cheaper parts, fewer services = more money in pocket for fuel and mods

[@anguswhatling9823]

I got a single cab Holden rodeo 06 for $3400 it’s got 270,000 km on it and still runs good just gotta turn it from ag spec to off road.

[@raywalters8571]

Having two pal’s last 12 years or so both v6 3.5 now 3.8 which on second engine after 14000 kms was surprised 3.5 never missed a beat mainly toorak tractor but will need to test all 4x4 functions as they tend to get stuck on when not in constant use just a tip😁

[@joblogs1072]

We got a 2015 Patrol wagon 88K on the clock, the last of the GUs for 30 grand a couple of years ago after selling our 2017 MUX which had turbo issues. The patrol is a much more solid car but fuel economy is not as good as the Isuzu. The Patrol was far better value than a Land Cruiser wagon of the same era that were 2 or 3 times the price when we purchased, happy with the Patrol so far no issues.

[@honzavondracek5948]

Best buy for me so far was my 1999 lx470 pretty much same setup as a Sahara, V8 petrol-IFS-luxury features that still work and set me back $12500 pretty much stock but there is heaps out there that you can get for well under $20k

[@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.

[@stickyfingaz6163]

I bought a tdti swaped gu4 wags 2year ago fir 18k. 350km. Did I overpay?

[@andrewcoulter323]

@@stickyfingaz6163 I'd say yours was a cheap price but @camerongsx9122 with a bit of work himself got a steal....

[@coupleof4wdrivers]

@@stickyfingaz6163no you didn’t mate pretty cheap if I’m being honest

[@danielkemp4187]

Mate sounds like a great build. Often thought of picking up a cheap high mileages gu 3.0lt after 2005 as I like the shape and finding a td42 engine. But what are the odds of getting a decent one

[@coupleof4wdrivers]

@@danielkemp4187 very hit and miss some last forever and some just don’t, need to do right mods and have had proper services done and injectors replaced at some stage, 3ltr issue is they fluctuate with their boost and cause the motor to run lean or over fuel and melt pistons

[@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.

[@botesdorye]

1hz 105 series land cruiser got it a few years ago for next to nothing, put 400ks on now sitting at 600ks not a single problem

[@ALEXANDERGILMOUR-xt3in]

Just picked up 2015 Holden Colorado dual cab with 120k on it for $25k with over 30k worth of mods done on it down in Sydney. Also picked up a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok manual so has low range in it and fully decked out with 35k worth of mods for $26k and had 130k on the clock also from down in Sydney. I love in Qld

[@mathewmura2958]

Will always stand by it, the triton especially the MQ is the most underrated 4x4 going round, have had mine for a while done some decent trips no hard off roading but some good touring and it’s never skipped a beat. Absolutely love it

[@Phat_2.5]

I recently picked up a single cab VDJ79 for 32k, and it does have a fair few kms on the old girl but I enjoy driving it and it’s a blast, was a huge upgrade for my first car which was a ford courier I picked up for 3.5k which took me everywhere and was hugely reliable it was just lacking power and the ability to modify it for getting away on the weekends.

[@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!

[@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.. 👀

[@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.

[@joeycourtice4157]

Second that, the Mitsubishi ifs front ends are rock solid and unkillable in the pajero, Triton and challengers

[@ScottTurner-t2c]

Bought a Spacecab D Max with a few extras around 7 years ago,,,Auto,,,all it's cost me since is a battery,,,and the obvious upkeep,,Best and most reliable vehicle I've owned,,,Wollongong to Mornington and return with a few days lookin round down there,,around 5 years ago,,,$250 in diesel.

[@callumfreear9289]

I bought my first 4x4 last year. Picked up a 2000 FZJ105 for $12,500 with 360,000 on the clock, she thirsty but a solid car so far.

[@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

[@nprwikeepa6082]

Disco 1 is mostly mechanical with solid front end, a great vehicle! The only problem; I had a v8 with 150hp on a good day and it absolutely DRANK. Was also a barge on the road but it was super easy to fix and maintain. Now have a v8 Disco 3 that I hate taking off road because of all the vulnerable electrics, but has an unbeatable ride on the road, and fits my 4 kids! Horses for courses, I guess 😅

[@gavinkeymer3157]

I braught a 1994 suzuki vitara 5 door two months ago with 2" lift and some a/t m/t tyres for 6k and its a bloody beauty. Only 209 xxx ks on purchase day drove it 5 hrs home and has been faultless. I also have a 3fe 80 series but I popped the engine on aus day so the zook is the run around till I can afford a 1hz conversion for the 80 and bring her back to life.

[@dukeboreham2782]

For under 10k, the 2004 - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is easily the best bang for your buck. With a decent set of tyres, you'd be surprised at how far you can push one off road. Engine options in this price range include ; VR32/VR36 petrol, i5 diesel (only engine option ever offered with a factory manual transmission in these), V6 TDI. For under 20k, again, 2004 - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. For this price range, you will find some models with factory air suspension, and if you are lucky, a very rare model with a factory locking rear differential. Engine options in this range include all from the previous price range, plus a V8 petrol and diesel, V10 TDI. I've currently got a 2004 V10 TDI Touareg and I got it for 15.5k. looks the part with functional twin snorkels (one for each turbo), and all terrain tires

[@JC-zg4xe]

Ive heard the v10 tdi is the most expensive VW to maintain, good luck to ya mate

[@ianweal3081]

Had a couple in local 4WD club with the V6 Touareg, it was so friggin capable that if they were attending a trip guys in their 100 series wouldn't attend, got so fed up with being out wheeled by a SUV. It did do a drive shaft that proved to be an expensive exercise. Seriously, this was one very capable vehicle, had heaps of power also, surprised the heck out of us once it was on the tracks. Would I buy one, no!

[@dukeboreham2782]

@@JC-zg4xe Think I either just blew a turbo or a head gasket. Either way the engine has to come out to fix it. Looking at roughly about 30 hours at 140 an hour

[@JC-zg4xe]

@@dukeboreham2782 Oh man ahaha. Did this happen after i commented or before.

[@dukeboreham2782]

@JC-zg4xe After, although I suspect they were due to be replaced with them being 20 years old

[@andrewmcintosh3997]

2016 Isuzu Mux wagon. 1 owner was set up and used for towing but had genuine log book history, full leather, top of the range, immaculate, 140k $28K