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    Gday All,
    I am slowly gwtting things organised for my business to start in about 4 weeks. I still need a ute and i was after some advice. My budget is only about 5 grand. I was think of a Rodeo but I have heard they can be a bit thirsty. A few mates have said anything Japanese would be fine. Also are the Hilux autos any good for towing trailers around. It won't be a big trailer to start with.
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    I have owned several Rodeo's, a 90, 94 and 97 model, all good, not too thirsty. I have only had manual Rodeo's though, much prefer a manual when towing.
    Very reliable and minimal dramas with them.
    For $5,000 you should be able to buy a decent model prior to the 98 face lift.

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    I paid 5600 for a 2000 hilux workmate 2.0l good power for my huge tralier a good to go this is my second hilux cant kill them bulit tuff to tow stuff...

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    look around for mazda bravos' - great units




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    I just traded my 2000 model rodeo V6 Petrol. It used 15L per 100km around town towing my 7*4 trailer. My BT50 diesel uses 10L per 100km. The Rodeo was reliable and went well though.

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    got a toyota dc ute 2001 , 2.7 with high canopy , been a great rig so far
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    Thanks for all the replies, it looks like a lot of it comes down to personal preferance. I will just keep an eye out for a good condition ute at the right price. By the way, can you fit a med size brushcutter in the back of a twin cab ute, say a hilux?

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    Default Re: Which Ute to buy

    Quote Originally Posted by Steve R View Post
    Thanks for all the replies, it looks like a lot of it comes down to personal preferance. I will just keep an eye out for a good condition ute at the right price. By the way, can you fit a med size brushcutter in the back of a twin cab ute, say a hilux?

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    It'll depend on the tray, measure your brushy (probably be about 5 foot) and keep that in mind.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve R View Post
    By the way, can you fit a med size brushcutter in the back of a twin cab ute, say a hilux?

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    I have got a Hilux with the tub and my big 48cc fits in on an angle long ways. They should all fit across ways on a tray on a very slight angle and should have no dramas long ways unless it is one of those trays that is shorter than standard.

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    both mine fit in ok but one is a multi tool
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    Default Re: Which Ute to buy

    This is what id love

    Ford f350 with tipper big tray no trailer perfect

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    Quote Originally Posted by chatza View Post
    This is what id love

    Ford f350 with tipper big tray no trailer perfect
    yeah me too but if i tipped at the tip i would loose my mowers

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    Default Re: Which Ute to buy

    Dyna, Delta, Cabstar, NKR250 - all cabover trucks, all available in dualcab, all have 2 tonne+ payload. Fitted with tipper and hungry boards. A truck crane is handy too - stumps, ride-on, bulky items like statues, landscaping rocks, etc.
    An old one is about $5k - $10k with 5-10 good years still in it.
    Room for tools in back seat, ride-on or cuttings (4-5 cubic metres) in tray, NO TRAILER.
    Easy to park, easy to unload, robust and reliable (unless you get a Canter) Park right at the job instead of 2 blocks away where you have to find room for the ute and trailer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by geoff View Post
    yeah me too but if i tipped at the tip i would loose my mowers
    Mowers sit under the back of the tray. Take them on and off in less then 5 seconds each with no lifting and no ramps.

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    Default Re: Which Ute to buy

    Has anyone had any feedback of bought the new Great Wall Ute ?

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