Hi Andrew, Two observations if I might.Originally Posted by Herus
Firstly, I looked at about 20 - 30 utes over a six month period and had almost given up to the point where I almost bought a Rodeo that was just screaming out "All Wrong". So be patient.
Secondly, every ute I looked at had dings, bumps and bent panels. Most utes lead a hard life so you have to weigh up the "fixability" of it against how much you're willing to spend. Obviously the more you spend the better chance of getting a straight one. But I've seen almost new ones with the customary dent in the tail and dings in the guards and/or doors.
How handy are you? I mean, panelbeating or spraying or mechanical work. Do you know anyone who can do these jobs at minimal cost?
Most tradespeople run their vehicles into the ground before attempting to offload it and buy a new one. They have little or no trade-in value when they have over 250,000 Kms on the clock.
I'll keep my ear to the ground and let you know if I see anything locally.
Cheers,
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