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Question of the Day: If you were buying a TV today, which brand would you choose?
Double cabs for R50 - R70 000...what to look out for?
- Thread starter nothief
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Fazda
Honorary Master
At that price? Just be thankful if it's clean.
spiderz
Honorary Master
ford Ranger or Isuzu
supersunbird
Honorary Master
People at http://www.4x4community.co.za will be more able to assist you in this area I think, especially with narrowing down the right vehcile for your needs.
If you bent on a bakkie, then make sure you have plenty of "fixit" money at that price range. If you looking for a 4x4 / SUV type vehicle you'll have better luck looking at the thirsty models such as Jeep. Either way, whatever you do stay away from the diesels, you are setting yourself up for a lot of misery.
On bakkies you will want to have a good look at the suspension, check for rust, bent parts, oil leaks on the gearbox and diffs, etc. Same goes for the body work, especially the load bay area. Chances are good that a bakkie in that price range has been worked hard, so be very careful and do not rush into any deal. New paint on the under carage should make you wonder what it is hiding and don't trust the salesman. Engines are easier to repair than the suspension, drive train and body, focus on that.
On bakkies you will want to have a good look at the suspension, check for rust, bent parts, oil leaks on the gearbox and diffs, etc. Same goes for the body work, especially the load bay area. Chances are good that a bakkie in that price range has been worked hard, so be very careful and do not rush into any deal. New paint on the under carage should make you wonder what it is hiding and don't trust the salesman. Engines are easier to repair than the suspension, drive train and body, focus on that.
wetkit
Expert Member
Have a look at the rear suspension bushings. If those are worn alot and you can see where they touched the rear axle, you will know that that bakkie was overloaded a LOT!
Comparing the milage with the age should also give you a good idea of how hard it was driven.
To be honest, it is not a lot of money for what you looking for.
For about R90k you should be able to get a Toyota with about 250 000km on the dial.
Comparing the milage with the age should also give you a good idea of how hard it was driven.
To be honest, it is not a lot of money for what you looking for.
For about R90k you should be able to get a Toyota with about 250 000km on the dial.
wizdumb
Expert Member
the bakkie you will looking at will have high mileage so imo just look at petrol on turbo-diesel models