Hi,
Looking for a used 4WD, my first 4WD. I know I want Toyota but that's about it. Owned a few Toyotas over the years and always found them reliable.
The myriad of engine and body types and their various known flaws is overwhelming to a newb.
I'm not sure if my parameters are even achievable. Maybe if it saves a lot of money a 2WD will do me. Maybe I should get a Kluger?
If you can give me a starting point for exact model (including engine model), year and km, that would be fantastic. Otherwise I think I am looking at weeks of research, and even then I won't match the experience of others who really know the brand.
Advice or direction of any kind appreciated.
Thanks.
Looking for a used 4WD, my first 4WD. I know I want Toyota but that's about it. Owned a few Toyotas over the years and always found them reliable.
The myriad of engine and body types and their various known flaws is overwhelming to a newb.
I'm not sure if my parameters are even achievable. Maybe if it saves a lot of money a 2WD will do me. Maybe I should get a Kluger?
- Spend $30k - $35k
- Novated lease through work so must be less than 8 years old at end of 5 year lease. So would have to be late 2013 or 2014 model.
- Reliability and ongoing maintenance costs probably No.1 priority
- Would like front and side airbags. I've been a full time firey for 20 years and seen the good work air bags do. I want a safe vehicle. Stability control and anti lock braking a safety bonus but maybe outside my budget. At least ALB required I would say.
- Intend to buy and tow a used pop up camper on dirt roads occasionally. Rare trips on beach if capable, but definitely not a priority.
- Very little off-road use. 90% of time will be used to run family around town.
- Don't really care about power.
- Fuel economy important.
- We live 800m from ocean, so rust always an issue.
- Family camping trips (4 of us). Multiple surfboards on the roof and tents etc in the back. I used to pack it all into a 240 Volvo wagon, however it was a nightmare squeeze. That car exploded last week after around 900,000km of cheap, trouble free motoring. I held onto it waiting for it to die, but it soldiered on for years on nothing but frequent oil and filters. The time finally came last week. Also own a Yaris runabout and been very reliable, may be downsizing to one car family though. Own 2 medium sized dogs that need transporting for walks.
If you can give me a starting point for exact model (including engine model), year and km, that would be fantastic. Otherwise I think I am looking at weeks of research, and even then I won't match the experience of others who really know the brand.
Advice or direction of any kind appreciated.
Thanks.
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