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I am after a reasonably safe, cheap to run wagon for a small family. Budget 8k-10k.
I have come across a 2005 Toyota Fielder, 77,000km, Japanese import.
It fits in to the higher end of my budget. Is this a good deal? Anything I should look out for with these cars?
I will probably get a pre purchase inspection.
Would you suggest any other vehicle that would suit?
Thanks for you help
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A Fielder would be an excellent choice, and would have been at the top of my recommended list - especially if it is the 1.8, although the 1.5 would be OK too (but 1.5s should be a little cheaper). The kms on this one are low at 77,000, so it sounds like a really good bet.
I would have thought you would get a really tidy example within your proce range, but it is a good idea to have a pre-purchase inspection on a car of this age, just to be sure it's good mechanically.
At this stage, I think you're on the right track, so won't confuse the issue by recommending other models to look at.
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Thanks very much. Pre-purchase inspection was excellent.
What fuel to use would be best for this vehicle?
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Pleased to hear it turned out well. This vehicle is designed to run on 91 octane fuel.