First thing for my ute was Leads, plugs, points and distrubutor cap.
The one I'm happiest about was parts for my stanza strut upgrade, both struts with girlock calipers & near new disc's, lower control arms, camber rods, full steering assembly, 180B brake booster, 120Y front sway bar all for $40
And that was only about 3 months ago and was the second purchase for the ute.