looking for a UTE

tim2x · #1 02-11-2007, 07:21 PM

Hi guys, im from the fordforums, but dont stress, im a ford/holden guy. Anyway, ive chosen to look for an old holden ute thats a v8 and a manual. Somethign thats decent and that has a rwc or something that wont need much and that has decent paint. Im using this mainly for work, as im a garderner and i hopefully next year start up my own bussines.

So I wanna look for an HQ holden ute, Am i crazy if i think i can something as i described for around $5000?

Cheers

STEALTHY™ · #2 02-11-2007, 07:36 PM

If you increased your price a little, you could find a decent condition VG ute with a 5L 5Sp, for maybe around 7 or 8000.

Buying a carby car that you'll be using as a daily is pointless, as fuel will kill you. Unless you put an injected top end onto the older motor.

JD · #3 03-11-2007, 06:39 AM

$5000 would get what you are looking for, but i agree with stealthy

Gus The Snail · #4 03-11-2007, 07:17 AM

I think he wants old school guys.. and you cannot get a flatbed in a commodore ute, which would be more practical for carrying around a mower , rideon , and snipper , plus carry ramps and still enough room for the rubbish that needs taking away.

For 5K you should find quite a nice one , check your local trading post , and might be better to find one sitting on LPG , as running costs of a 308 on premium would kill any profits you had in mind ( unless you build a motor to take unleaded ). Maybe even look inland for one , as you'll have less chances of rust.

adam69 · #5 03-11-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tim2x

Hi guys, im from the fordforums, but dont stress, im a ford/holden guy. Anyway, ive chosen to look for an old holden ute thats a v8 and a manual. Somethign thats decent and that has a rwc or something that wont need much and that has decent paint. Im using this mainly for work, as im a garderner and i hopefully next year start up my own bussines.

So I wanna look for an HQ holden ute, Am i crazy if i think i can something as i described for around $5000?

Cheers

Dont worry im in the fordforums too,i have a AU ute and a BA too.$5000 should get what you want quite easily.Most you will find on LPG.Do you use a trailer or put every thing in the ute?

tim2x · #6 05-11-2007, 07:19 AM

Thanks for the great replys guys.

Yeah i plan to use a trailer on the ute as well, mainly for garbage and cuttings.

Good point about them using alot of petrol.

I havent seen many VG utes around at all. Wheres a good place to look for holden utes?

Cheers guys

slo_firo · #7 05-11-2007, 11:17 AM

arr VG's are sexy - but im biased lol.... also expensive as theres not too many of them around (im in NZ though)