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What's a reliable two-wheel-drive ute?

MY 17-year-old son has $8000 to spend on his first car and he wants a two-wheel-drive ute. What would you recommend for reliability and low running costs? How much would it cost to lower the suspension?

Answered by CarsGuide

27 January 2006

Graham Smith

IF HIS priorities are reliability and costs, I would recommend a Toyota Hilux, either a diesel or a four-cylinder petrol. But I'm guessing he wants a little more zip. If he wants a Holden or Falcon ute, then the six-cylinder models are the way to go. They are equally reliable, but the Holden will be a little cheaper to run. Lowering the suspension would cost $500 to $1000, depending on what he wants done.

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