petefj40 looks at a 2003 Landy

[rangimotors]

your the one who'll be driving it (and from memory i think you do a fair few long trips etc) so buy the car/vechicle that suits you and is comfortable for you. You could give us all 30k each and we'd all buy a different truck as we all have different needs.

I personally like them, just like a nice comfortable car and should be good for towing the boat.

When i buy something I always pick a price range and try and buy the best thing from that price range. Otherwise you can always go "if i spend a little extra I get this much more" until you end up spending 10 x the amount you planned on. Same rule applies for cars, computers, houses etc etc always something better out there for just that little bit extra.

Good luck.

[petefj40]

Good luck.

Thanks. I totally agree.
And thanks for all the input good n bad folks.

Cheers.

Was talking to that guy Simon who hosts 4X4 TV today. Told him I had the truck on for a dollar reserve. I thought he was going to hit me!

[Landynut]

AA mech insurance is about $1700 for 3 years from memory, i bought it for the old subaru, well worth it, covers anything mechanical or electrical except wear items (brakes, shocks, bearings etc)...

[Bulletproof]

My only comment is that it will be nice to drive but I believe all Landies are give trouble and tomorrow it will devalue quicker than most other trucks. Just look at prices.

I have lots of old Landies but don't I use them

I personally would stick with Toyota or Nissan for a daily runner

Cheers Richard

[Sadam_Husain]

I'll still talk to ya whatever you buy Pete

[SMOKEY]

Wise words there Richard, and I totally agree but Pete as the saying goes it's your arse, put it on any seat that fits.
I would have a Rangie if I could put the first 160k on it-----but not the second.
Pete see you tomorrow----- hope OLD SMOKEY doesn't take the glamour off the 40 , she's looking pretty sharp ,



FITZY.

[rokhound]

Spend a bit more Pete, then a bit, then a bit more.........

It sucks eh? I started off looking for an 07 dble cab hilux for me and a 02ish ranger for one of project managers. Was thinking that $45k ish for the Lux and $15-17k isf for the ranger (or courier as they were back then)

Couldn't find what I was looking for at all (well I did, but the cash was not available 2 weeks ago), So now reserved to the idea that my one (the lux) is going to have to be new ($63K with all the wanker shit on it i want) and the Ford is looking like being an 08 or 09 4x2 ($26 - 28 k for one once it gets all it's wanker shit on).

So went from a spend bill of $60k to nearly $95k because I need (want) in a hurry and can't find what I want.

If you can, take your time and choose the glove that fits.

[Landynut]

Spend a bit more Pete, then a bit, then a bit more.........

It sucks eh? I started off looking for an 07 dble cab hilux for me and a 02ish ranger for one of project managers. Was thinking that $45k ish for the Lux and $15-17k isf for the ranger (or courier as they were back then)

Couldn't find what I was looking for at all (well I did, but the cash was not available 2 weeks ago), So now reserved to the idea that my one (the lux) is going to have to be new ($63K with all the wanker shit on it i want) and the Ford is looking like being an 08 or 09 4x2 ($26 - 28 k for one once it gets all it's wanker shit on).

So went from a spend bill of $60k to nearly $95k because I need (want) in a hurry and can't find what I want.

If you can, take your time and choose the glove that fits.

if possible, you could wait a couple of weeks til the "field days specials" which is just slang for flicking off last years models before they depreciate... might save yourself a bit of dough, its only 4 weeks away...

[juz]

I remember when fella who owns AJ Hackett bought a Rangie brand new, Got a winch mounted and Mudders put on it before it arrived, then spent the first few thou K's thrashing it offroad! awesome, do that pete!!

[mike]

finally seen the light dont listen to the moaners, they are just envious of the best 4x4xfar