pete jackson

Hi, thinking of getting a Mitsubishi challenger for about the $20k mark when we arrive in Brisbane. Where is the best place to find one? Ive seen a thread about some long road full of car dealerships in the Golg Coast somewhere, whats this area called and are there any other garages people would recommend for a good 4x4?? Thanks Pete (still not there yet, house sale what a long wait to get your contract date!!! )

jayr

The southern end of Ipswich Road at Moorooka is about a mile of caryards. There is Mitsubishi dealership at the Toowong roundabout at Milton Road/Western Freeway, about 6-8kms out of the CBD.

Just found this 2004 model for $25k:
http://www.toowongmitsubishi.com.au/used.php

jayr

and try here:

http://www.motorama.com.au/

Amazulu

Don't be tempted by a petrol model either. There are loads on the market due to high fuel costs, hence good prices to be had. Go for a diesel instead. The era of large petrol engines in Australia is coming to an end.

jad n rich

Road sides so bogged up here with large 4WD' s for sale, the councils put on extra staff to issue fines.

Amazulu

'Tis a bloodbath out there. I think Holden are going to see their arse with the new VE Commobore. Only an idiot (a rich one at that) would buy a V8 now. I think it's the beginning of the end of large scale car production in Australia.

232Bar

Billabong Off-road centre - Clontarf, near Redcliffe

pete jackson

Yeh, but there is hardly any diesels, they are all 3.0 v6 petrol!!! Pete

pete jackson

There is alot of V6 challengers in the Uk where I live and the petrol when I filled up today was 98.9p !!! It cant be that expensive yet in OZ? Pete

happy chappy

What about getting a v6 petrol because they are cheap at the moment and getting it converted to run on LPG. That way you are quids in on the price of the car and the fuel.
How much would it cost to convert?
I have a Toyota Surf at the moment and wanted something similar in OZ so it sounds like a good time to buy.
The Oil price won't stay up this high forever-I hope.
Dave

pete jackson

Not sure how much to convert and also is LPG easy to get hold of in OZ? Will it cause any probs running on LPG and space taken up with the extra tank? The only cars I have driven (being a mechanic) have had 2 tanks, you have to start it on petrol then switch over to LPG once the engine has warmed up. Not very clued up on the subject really mate. Pete

happy chappy

Have a look here http://www.dieselgasaustralia.com.au...spx?ID=Gallery
They have a pic of a Holden Jackaroo with the tank fitted under the car so takes up no extra room. I think the change from petrol to Gas is automatic on the modern systems.
Dave

cresta57

If it's a second hand one your after Cousins on Ipswich rd are very competitive. They have a comprehensive website

The Bloke

Been down that road before.

The Bloke

Kedron 4WD Centre in Gympie Rd, Kedron.