Thread: I think we might have sorted the Ranger...

Originally Posted by XR500

Makes you wonder if there's room in the market for zero rebuilt late 1990's SUV's. Half a million km's, nothing but oils and filters and tyres and brake pads. Almost 30 years old: No rust, same door hinges, same injectors and pump as it came out of the factory with. Won't break any speed records.......but the speed limit here in NZ is 100, so no real need for a speed demon for the average punter. And with the ever deteriorating condition of our roading system, 70 profile tyres are a real boon. Have to laugh when you cruise past 2wd Hiluxes changing punctures on 15 profile tyres

makes a fella wonder why no one has continued to build something basic...the lada nivas got lots of shit thrown at them as were so basic..but the ykept going... the mahindra ...willies jeeps dead simple old school tech but not allowed on roads here WTF is with that???
we were discussing this on weekend as one fella had old hilux...as in 20 plus years old,still worth 15-20k any day of the week.... my old terrano cost us 7k costs us 1k every year in running costs/repairs but what the hell would we replace it with??? really hard to find something reliable that doesnt cost the earth to begin with and reading this thread it seems buying new doesnt automatically mean reliable either....
that mazda B1600 ute in ashburton for $7500 maybe isnt so over priced after all LOL.