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Considering purchasing another 4wd. I currently own a standard 1994 Toytota Surf, has done 170km but been scratched and banged up a bit (being used as a mobile kennel did not help). The tire tread is getting worn and is showing a little rust and I also need to install a tow-bar which would cost money (getting a small boat). Rather then spending money on my old truck (which could be more reliable imo ), maybe I should sell it and purchase another vehicle.

Apart from the cost of repairs and fuel usage (not going to improve much on that IMO) my surf has been a good vehicle and has meet all of my expectations. Might get around $8000 for it.

For $8500 I can get this, It has new tires, a tow bar and I gain a snorkel. But I would lose roof racks and boot space.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =237247551

or maybe a Nissian Terrano. Get a newer truck, airbags (Would have to stop nudging into logs/rocks)... Easy to transfer roof racks.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =237190536

Well if your present hilux is "scratched & banged up a bit" you wont get $8000 for it...more like 5 -> 6 ....so id tend to make the few mods to the hilux & keep it .

if looking at terrano or minstral they are starting to have rust probs on front interier of wheel arches where the seat belt are attached (lift up seat and carpet) ,a mate terrano was failed for wof recently and quote of $2500 as must import new panels from japland as per ltsa info sheet
hope this helps
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