Thread: Best 4x4 for under $15k ?

Originally Posted by Milan501

Hey Team,

small hijack, but I am in a similar dilemma.

I was down in Te Puke Area over the weekend and have come to the conclusion that my 2016 Kia Sportage is not the ideal transport to out of the way hunting locations, especially on the back forestry roads and paddocks.

on a reasonably small budget at the moment, with the intention of upgrading the bought vehicle to be more offroad in the near future. with this in mind vehicle has to be reasonable on fuel, and reliable, spares cost at a reasonable rate would be a plus as well.

I have been looking at a Suzuki and a Mitsi as per below.

which one would you guys go for, and why? Bearing in mind this would be solely a weekend car, and low to medium 4x4 use.


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Suzuki Grand Escudo 2001
Kilometres: 182,000km
Body: Gold, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine: 6 cylinder, 2736cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
ABS brakes
Air conditioning
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Central locking
Driver airbag
Power steering

i would get rid of those silly rims and tyres and put some decent rims and tyres on this one .
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Mitsubishi Pajero Lwb Exced 2003

Kilometres: 198,678km
Body: Green and Silver, 5 door, RV/SUV
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 3497cc
Transmission: Automatic
4WD: Yes
Import history: NZ New

4WD/4x4
Air Bag(s)
All Electrics
Reverse Camera
GPS in Built
Touchscreen USB player
Factory Speakers
Maintained very well
Tow bar
Front Nudge Bar
Alloys
EFI
Fog Lights
Power Take Off
Transmission Details: Automatic
Interior Details: Full Leather

7 Seats, Seat Trim: Leather, Electric Mirrors (Retractable), Face Lift Model, Rear Wiper, Spare Wheel Cover
2003 Mitsubishi Pajero 3.0 Petrol 4WD
- side steps
- alloy wheels factory
- very good condition
- touring fog lamps
- airbags

this is my 1st choice at this time, I have looked at this one and it is in mint condition .i am concerned about fuel consumption though.



ANNNNNDDDDD have at it

Don't know why dickheads put those dorky wheels and tryes on a 4wd