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    What's a a good family ute for $12,000?

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    I have a 2005 Mazda3 Maxx Sport, but I want to take my two children, aged two and six, camping and off-road with bikes and tents etc. I am looking for a dual-cab ute or a vehicle with lots of room. Fuel economy is important and I have about $12,000 to spend inclusive of trading in my Mazda. Where should I start?

    Answered by CarsGuide
    10 March 2016
    Carsguide.com.au

    With your budget you’re looking at quite an old model, particularly if you want a 4WD dual-cab ute. You’d be looking at something around 2007-2008, but my concern with vehicles that old is that they will have done quite a lot of kilometres. If you want a dual-cab ute, and it sounds like the best option given your needs, go for a Toyota Hilux diesel. The alternative is an SUV, such as a Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Prado, but again you’ll be looking at older models.

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