wanted 4wd for around 5k

[tga_4x4]

I am looking for a 4wd that i can use as a daily and good enough to take 4wdriving , like a safari or surf not a 2.4 gutless one either please prefer North Island or preferably BOP looking at either a ute or suv, any one know of anything, have searched trademe as well

[Big Will]

just some advice.. a 2.4 surf can be transformed from gutless to not gutless quite easily..

[getsum]

ive got a 2.4 turbo surf, definately not gutless..
would be better with a large exhaust and a clean air filter...

for 5k trademe is your friend, theres alot of cheap 4x4s on there at the moment..all depending on what era your wanting...

[tga_4x4]

just some advice.. a 2.4 surf can be transformed from gutless to not gutless quite easily..

Do explain, every 2.4 i have been in usually has foot on floor and still go nowhere

[tga_4x4]

ive got a 2.4 turbo surf, definately not gutless..
would be better with a large exhaust and a clean air filter...

for 5k trademe is your friend, theres alot of cheap 4x4s on there at the moment..all depending on what era your wanting...

I have been looking, its amazing how many are on tm with no phone numbers and no replies from emails

[DaveM]

You'd be getting close to a KZJ78 Prado for that amount.

[getsum]

just some advice.. a 2.4 surf can be transformed from gutless to not gutless quite easily..

Do explain, every 2.4 i have been in usually has foot on floor and still go nowhere

how much do you weigh???
mine goes fine...

[tga_4x4]

just some advice.. a 2.4 surf can be transformed from gutless to not gutless quite easily..

Do explain, every 2.4 i have been in usually has foot on floor and still go nowhere

how much do you weigh???
mine goes fine...

tooooo much obviously...LOL

[crazyclark31]

know it's a long way from you but i've got a safari for sale.
Turboed,lifted,3 in exhaust,intercooler,pto winch

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =385782384

and is 5k ono

mike

[tga_4x4]

Been offered this for 5200
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... &district=

[haynzy]

Been offered this for 5200
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... &district=

thats nice but id be watchin the head

[juz]

hope its had the head done, if not allow another 3grand for head job.

[Smurf]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =364432393

I was considering this before i bought the Jeep.

[Big Will]

Been offered this for 5200
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... &district=

That looks like quite a nice surf!!.

[tga_4x4]

hope its had the head done, if not allow another 3grand for head job.

Its had the head done already...only 1000km ago

[tga_4x4]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=364432393

I was considering this before i bought the Jeep.

I have given up on emailing that one, never had a reply, had a jeep but as an every day driver, it got a little dear to run

[Big Will]

personally if i had an engine crack a cyl head I would rebuild the whole thing, getting an engine hot can do funny things to the seemingly unaffected parts. and at the end of the day a hone and new rings and bearings are pretty cheap..

But the 5MGE powered on oh yeah! Now your talking..

I know of a turbo kit for one of those somewhere..

[Smurf]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=364432393

I was considering this before i bought the Jeep.

I have given up on emailing that one, never had a reply, had a jeep but as an every day driver, it got a little dear to run

I got one email back from him. then nothing to my next. I was quite keen on it.
Sounded like a good wagon, the only thing that I wasn't sure on was the fact it had an earlier gearbox fitted (W56 I think) so the ADD stuff must have been removed. And the centre console was a bit homemade too.

[mike77]

Hey mate, I just brought a 98 Pajero (face lift model), but will have to sell shortly as the missus has definately decided that she doesn't want a Manual.

NZ new, rear air locker, tidy, and had the injector pump done. will list it 6 ish. 231,000 kms.

[tga_4x4]

personally if i had an engine crack a cyl head I would rebuild the whole thing, getting an engine hot can do funny things to the seemingly unaffected parts. and at the end of the day a hone and new rings and bearings are pretty cheap..

But the 5MGE powered on oh yeah! Now your talking..

I know of a turbo kit for one of those somewhere..

Finally got hold of the owner with the surf with a 5mge fitted, going to have a look today, should be interesting, or should i still look at a 2.8 diesel with turbo kit ?

[Smurf]

personally if i had an engine crack a cyl head I would rebuild the whole thing, getting an engine hot can do funny things to the seemingly unaffected parts. and at the end of the day a hone and new rings and bearings are pretty cheap..

But the 5MGE powered on oh yeah! Now your talking..

I know of a turbo kit for one of those somewhere..

Finally got hold of the owner with the surf with a 5mge fitted, going to have a look today, should be interesting, or should i still look at a 2.8 diesel with turbo kit ?

I don't/didn't find my 5m too thirsty to run, but you do need revs to get power.
Be certain that the front diff works in 4wd, as he has an earlier gearbox it would be interesting to know how he has got around the ADD

[sibainmud]

I was keeping this quiet for me, but won't have the cash in time
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=386112669
Perfect base for a good truck. Right engine, right chassis.
Cheers,