2023 BEST 4WDS UNDER $10k, $20k, $30k!

There’s one subject that gets us 4WDers really riled up around the campfire…. Whats the best bang for your buck 4WD??

Well, we’ve decided to answer this once and for all, in this episode of Beers in the Shed! Jocko and Graham have put their noggins together and each found the BEST 4WDs under $10k, $20k, and $30k.

Did your favourite 4WD make the cut? Comment below if you reckon we missed any, and don’t forget to enter the STEDI giveaway!

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Time Stamp


1:51 Under 10K

Honourable Mention Under 10K
2:21 Holden Jackaroo 1992-2005 3L 4JX1 Diesel
3:32 TB42 GQ Patrol
4:28 Suzuki Sierra
5:05 Subaru Brumby

Best 4WD Under 10K
5:35 RZN Toyota Hilux 1998 3RZ 2.7 Petrol
7:21 NM or NP Pajero 3.2 Turbo Diesel


8:51 Under 20K

Honourable Mention Under 20K
9:35 Hyundai Terracan 2.9 Turbo Diesel Post 2005
10:45 90 Series Prado 2.7 Petrol, 3.4 V6, 1Kz
11:50 90 Series Prado Short Wheelbase
12:35 80 Series LandCruiser
13:00 105 Series LandCruiser

Best 4WD Under 20K
13:37 Holden Colorado 4jj
15:30 NT or NS Pajero

17:30 Under 30K

Honourable Mention Under 30K
17:45 GQ Petrol
18:08 TD42 GQ or GU Petrol
19:45 MQ Triton
21:10 ML Triton
21:55 75 Serise LandCruiser

Best 4WD Under 30K
23:40 TB48 Patrol
25:52 N70 Toyota Hilux

[blacksheep]

I think the best 4x4 is the one that is within your budget no matter what badge is on the front, the kind that fits your requirements to get you out there for adventure after all its the journey and adventure that matters the most.

[cooperlongbottom]

My d22 navara 3L zd30 was a great bargain buy. Picked it up for $4000 at 350, 000kms in 2020 and now at 440, 000kms and still going strong with no issues in my ownership just usual maintenance and check’s before every trip. Never seen a d22 fully kitted out like more popular models of 4x4 and personally can’t see why not it’s a great base for a build.

[tommcgoran]

I bought a 2002 d22 navara on 200k for 5k, it had a dodgy clutch when I bought it hence why it was so cheap, fixed it up within a week and has been all over South Australia never missing a beat

[willmarks]

So good to see father and son talking & catching up online

[THEMrPykelet]

I think the Pajero is super under appreciated! They have everything you need, super comfy, and plenty of power

[NickCowan-twpr]

Discovery 2 2003-2004 under 10k
With proper maintenance is a very reliable car.
Very capable off road and comfortable on road. 5 seaters had coils all round and 7 seaters has air in the rear. Both solid axel with centre diff lock. td5 are very economical but gee the v8 sounds good!
Spare parts and upgrades still readily available.
Bought my 2003 discovery v8 in 2013 for 9k with 155000km and have used it for work every day since. Up to 364000km still going strong.
Just my opinion but I’m sure others will agree

[glewy]

The RA Holden Rodeo honestly can’t be beat for the money. I picked mine up as my first car for $8K, absolutely immaculate for a 4x4 that cheap. With a bulletproof Isuzu 6ve1 3.5 petrol making 200hp, and also available in the 4jh1, i cant think of anything better! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an amazing 4x4 whilst not breaking the bank! Much love boys 👋

[Bmg]

I’ve got the best bang for buck rig otherwise known as the 90 series Prado. The mighty 90 is as tough as nails, but also as comfortable as a plush sofa. It's like having a bodyguard who's also a masseuse! take it off roading and it'll handle everything from mud to sand to rocks, but you can also take it to the grocery store and it'll hold all your shopping without breaking a sweat. It's like the Swiss Army Knife of cars!

[vdlau]

I bought my HDJ100 Landcruiser for 11k in 2019
Have since done 100, 000km+ now reaching the 500, 000km mark but continues to be daily driven and using 9l/100 of diesel.
Fair to say it's been the best bang for buck 4wd. Cheers

[e.c.]

Best bang for buck.

2020 Nissan Frontier 4x4. Nisasn in the USA is very underrated and under-bought (at least until the 2022 came out).

But the Gen2 is extremely capable. And the 2020 (and the 2021) came with the new 3.8L engine that puts out 310hp (231kW) and 281 ft-lb (381N) of torque and a9-speed Jatco auto, but it's still surrounded by the original body and no electrical problems.

I got it for US$23k (and less than 20k miles). I couldn't find a similar Toyota Tacoma for less than $35K. The "Toyota Tax" in the USA is real.

Starting to build it out, so those lights will be timely.

[keanbowden]

The best bang for buck rig is hands down the D22 YD25 Navara. I own one from 2011 and bought it for $19k with 60000kms I have now almost doubled it. It has NEVER left me stranded in the bush and has always left me smiling from ear to ear. They are so capable off-road and are also reliable. They have a 4 cylinder turbo diesel which also make them fuel efficient. I have a fully loaded canopy, mud tyres and a lead foot and I still manage to get over 550kms on a single 75L tank. Mods are also affordable and readily available which is another reason this forbie is such a good buy. You can pick one of these rigs up with more kms for a 10-15k and they will still outperform lots of those patrols and land cruisers everyone is spending their life saving on. Just can't beat the mighty D22 Nav

[cotton]

under 10k. i just bought my first 4x4, been looking for almost a year now. Got super lucky and found a 90 series prado with the v6 for $8000. Reason i chose it is because that model of prado is kind of an underdog in the off-road scene, so a lot of them were only used for family SUV duty. the one i found was a 2000 model that was probably the most looked after vehicle i have ever seen. no scratches, no rattles. the paint looks brand new, the interior was detailed regularly.. and the most insane part is i found several of them in this condition. most stock as a rock too so you can take them any direction you want.
i just don't think you can beat the deals on them. mine even came with brand new all terrains to get me started on the tracks.

-Insanely reliable petrol engine, often the interior and body are in near new condition. nearly always under 10k
-comes from the factory with 2 fuel tanks.
-very strong driveline.
-decent clearance from factory
-very good wheelbase and overall size for both a touring rig and a daily driver around town.
- good parts availability due to sharing so many parts with other Toyota models like the hilux.

what more can you ask for in an entry 4x4? you basically don't even have to mod them.
i'm super excited to get out there and hit the trails for the first time.

[benhall]

I just brought a 2010 NT Pajero with 280k km, perfect service history. It’s the Activ option so it’s full leather, tjm snorkel, alloy winch bar, bash plates, 170l long range tanks, rhino roof platform and a 2 inch koni lift. $21, 000. Vic high country was fun and Fraser in October will be even better. Cheers boys👍

[tylerstroud]

Nissan navara d40. My dad has had one for 8 years, NEVER LET US DOWN. One time the alternator died, still got us to Bendigo, (we were half way thru the trip) we made it to our mates house then got to the repair shop. Died at the repair shop. Rebuilt the alternator, just fine. Done every track in Anglesey a million times been to Bendigo a million times. Never failed us and never left us stranded, its the 18 year olds sitting on the limiter on the tracks giving it the bad rep.

[jammonichols]

Paid $9k for my YD25 D22 Navara which was stock as a rock. Have since tuned and modded it and it now has 366, 000kms on the clock with no issues. Mostly Vic High Country touring/wheeling and showing up with the Landcruisers and Hilux's on fairly tough tracks. Nothing better than winching or snatching a Toyota.

[jayharris-walch]

2nd gen 4Runner/hilux surf they have hilux reliability and came in manual or auto and 2.7 and 3 litre petrol or 2.8 and 2.4 diesel aswell as turbo diesel options. The sr5s even had electric windows. They had coils in the rear and ifs front, nice and comfy and capable and can pick up a very clean one for around 15k but there’s many way cheaper. Gotta be one of the most underrated rigs out

[cashhudson]

I recently bought a 2013 3.0L Turbo Diesel Hilux with 175, 000kms for $26000, has a 12v system with 2 batteries, full bar work, spotlights, 2” suspension lift, new tyres and a fridge. A very good buy.

[stefan]

@4WD247 I live in Austria and I own a 2007 Hyundai Terracan! And I love it! Made some Upgrades (OME Suspension, Full underbody Protection, ARB Locker, winch and BF Ko2) and with them the car is pretty amazing offroad. We are overlanding and offroading with the Hyundai and my fathers 2002 Mercedes G 400 and to be honest.. The Hyundai really stands his ground. Super reliable and comfortable even if you have to push a little bit harder to keep up. After all it is a 2. Gen Mitsubishi Pajero ☝️

[morgwnvt]

The best bang for buck rig is hands down an ML Triton GLXR. Picked mine up for 11.5k with 180km on the clock with a lift and bar work. The 3.2L 4M41T motor is absolutely bullet proof and makes good reliable power and the super select transfer makes easy work of sand, dirt, gravel and even wet slippery roads and if you cant get through it in super select you can drop it down to 4high or 4low. Plus the cash you save from buying one can go towards more mods, more adventures and plenty of beer.