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my dad bought an old hilux 4wd for about 3k and it needed a bit of work, which cost about 2k. It has your typical 4wd extras, spoittes, bullbar, suspension lift ect. Its bloody bulletproof. 380000 on the clock (and it looks like its been wound back) and still starts first time everytime. drags its ass abit but it has the goods to tow. not the most comfortable car (especially with three piled in) but if you were able to track down a duel cab it wouldnt be too bad. wouldnt want one as a daily driver though, no air con and lovely blue vynil. plus the cost of petrol is rediculous..oh well at least deisels use less fuel.

another idea would be a old v8 one tonner.

racsov500 Grand Master

racsov500

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my neighbor has a black hq with no exhaust... damn its loud. hes so crazy, he does donuts in his paddock with it and thrashes the piss out of it. its so funny.

back on topic, an old falcadore would be the best bet to use as a daily driver.. old falcons are some of the ugliest cars ive ever seen

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Matty 31 Grand Master

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ive towed with my R31 sedan (with its then NICS RB20) my mates HR31 GTSX with no problems.........suspension on mine is koni reds with king superlows all round....ride height did not change, was fine going down hills (i mean i took it easy as you would) and a bit slower going up hills..........

and its strange, i got a h/duty towbar for mine rated to 1500kg unbraked

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