Heyo,
I'm looking to get a manual ute in WA under $5000 for the long run. Uses will involve human transportation, transporting stuff, L plate (for my boys- to and from school and learning manual) etc.
I'm currently looking on FB and Gumtree. Would appreciate if I get an idea of what to look out for such as brands, year, km, private vs dealership etc. Will be taking a friend mechanic if we like a car and are gonna buy it.
Thanx!
Mechanic suggests a few brands but just wanted to ask the community before I refine my search. And somehow ur on point - exactly those cars are being listed at the price: 200k+, 2000+ model… I'm surprised. Thanks!
As above $5k won’t get you much. Do you want well body/tray back, single/dual cab, 2wd/4wd, diesel/petrol
Basic rules apply:
1. Pick something there is a lot of around.
2. Something in this price bracket I’d prefer kms and condition over age. Ie better condition but older.
3. Petrol will be cheaper to buy and service/repair.
4. Expect faults, learn to live with the ‘character’ of the vehicle.
5. It will be slow and bouncy.
$5000 WA
Foreign currency - West Australian dollars?
Have you tried asking your “mechanic” friend what they think?
You are not going to get much ute for $5k. Maybe an old 2 door, 2wd, tray back, most likely a Triton, Rodeo/Colorado, Hilux or Courier. It will probably be a 2000~2006ish model with 200k+ km on the odometer. At that price range, it is going to be a beater.
You probably won’t find a $5k ute at a dealer unless it’s a shifty, shit car yard that specialises in old shit boxes.