Our company is looking to add a new forklift and i found a 2003 Daewoo GC25E. Its 5000lbs capacity, 3 stage. Lift looks to be in great shape and drove well.

Don't know much about forklifts but wanted to know:

1. Is this model reliable in terms of engine and other parts?
2. Has 4600 hrs on it, is that excessive?
3. Our forklift service guy swears by toyota and said Daewoo is not good, it that the consensus

Guy is asking $5,000, seems like great price. Should I go for this or look at similar Toyota lifts for $7000-8000. Is it worth it to spend the extra.

Thanks very much in advance for any input.