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Thread: G'day from Tassie
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11th October 2009, 06:51 PM #1
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G'day from Tassie
G'day to all,
I come here seeking recommendations, feedback, discussion, from experienced tradies for a reasonable vehicle to use everyday for a -home building- carpenter.
Budget is ~10k and am looking at utes, panel vans and vans.
I'm in Hobart, Tas. Buying locally would be preferred in 3 - 6 months.
criteria
reliable
low maintenance costs
heavy loads (tools, ladder, power tools, compressor, timber, etc)
useful life of 5 years
Cheers
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11th October 2009, 08:19 PM #2
G'day and welcome to the forum.
I am sure most will be able to help you with the questions that you have.
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11th October 2009, 11:22 PM #3
Hi and welcome to the forum. Difficult question for someone to answer. Only you know your exact requirements. I personally would choose a light ute such as a Mitsubishi Triton or Holden Rodeo with ladder racks fitted. I am not sure as to how late a vehicle you would get for 10k but you should pick up something reasonably modern. you could go for a heavier vehicle such as the Mitsubishi Canter or similar size truck, just depends on how big a load you will be carrying.
You could also buy a ute and a tredesmans trailer which would give you extra carrying capacity.Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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12th October 2009, 01:21 AM #4
I agree with John's suggestion of a ute and trailer - you may be surprised at how often NOT having all your equipment in the tray will be an advantage.
soth
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