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jem
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Newbie looking for truck

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Hi, Im jem Im wanting to get into offroading, i have done aa few trips with friends a got right into it now i have seen a truck on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =583353833
is this a worthwhile deal or my other option is i have a 98 cherokee that has been my work vehicle for a while and could spend money on it instead of selling it.
Any thoughts will be appreciated.
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callum007
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Its got fruit, and has had lots of time spent on it. But I'd say $6.5 is closer bet. Still a small vehicle on leaf springs.
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williamhamilton
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What sort of wheeling are you interested in doing? Looking to use as a daily driver as well as getting filthy? Any pref on diesel or petrol? etc etc etc
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wont be daily driver but will want wof and reg, not fussed petrol or diesel, just think i could spend a lot on my jeep and still wont be as capable as that rugger
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jem wrote:wont be daily driver but will want wof and reg, not fussed petrol or diesel, just think i could spend a lot on my jeep and still wont be as capable as that rugger


Yep. I know that truck and it has had everything done properly. I doubt you'd find anything to match it at that price. Very capable but not a trailer-queen.

Ask the boys from Nelson (Sav from the 4x4 centre, Smurf etc.) they will all know the truck well.
'89 3-Dr scud. 2" body lift, 2" suspension, Snorkel, 31x10.5's, Evil-daughter chose the paint-job.
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