looking for advise on a work car

[schultzie]

Well i lost my job 2 weeks ago as a rigger, due to a lack of work.

In my new job i will be Working as a laborer, Peggie and rigger OH&S and more. now i will be traveling further kilometers including tolls.

I have basically come to the conclusion that my ute will end up getting damaged and will end up costing me a bucket load in fuel, not to mention the extra klm on the car.

i sat down and roughly worked out all my costs to run my Ute in to the ground (not what i want to do it is my pride and joy) and also to try running 2 cars, with the 2nd one being on gas. it worked out slightly in my favor to run the 2nd car apart from it going to take 5-6 years to recoup the initial purchase price.

So i will have some tools, mostly electrical stuff, and i will be using a logbook to claim travel on tax.

im eithor looking at a:
2001 Toyota hilux space cab petrol manual
or a 2002 Au3 5ltr manual

which ever one i get i will put on gas. keeping in mind economy is the aim. also the hilux allows for extra passengers in the super squeezey back seat.


What are your thoughts, ? which car would you have or suggest?