Help with new ute purchase
Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 21:32
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Hi Everyone , Looking for some real world info on the 4 cylinder turbo diesel utes , we are considering a new extra cab ute to travel and tow our 4.35 mtr boat( 730kg on trailer ) considering a ford courier at the moment but looking for any advice on any of the other brands as regards towing ability ,comfort , real condition fuel use and off road ability. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Reply By: time waster - Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 22:06
Wednesday, Jan 05, 2005 at 22:06
in march the new hilux will be released bring it up on the net its called the hilix vigo
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Follow Up By: Johnno1 - Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 07:23
Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 07:23
Great advice !
Yes the new Hilux is going to have a 3.0D4 common rail in it on the Prado chassis / drivetrain. Will be a great ute.
There can be some useful info at
http://www.utes.com.au as well so check it out.
Don't buy a Courier . Buy Rodeo or Hilux.
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Victoria) - Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:12
Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:12
Doesn't the Rodeo make the list of the USA top 20 lemon cars
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:32
Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:32
LMAO Ray...
- more good advice from the expert....
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Follow Up By: Johnno1 - Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:54
Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 09:54
It might make the top 20 ..
The Hilux certainly would not though.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 11:35
Thursday, Jan 06, 2005 at 11:35
But in yor expert professional advice you recommended a Rodeo didnt you?
Actually top 10 Ray!
Isuzu Rodeo 3,393 on the complaint index ratio (seasonally adjusted I bet)
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Reply By: noddy - Friday, Jan 07, 2005 at 18:25
Friday, Jan 07, 2005 at 18:25
hey,
From memory the Isuzu Rodeo is not a ute. It's a station wagon, looked a bit frontera'ish to me.
The Izuzu Pickup is what we have ( or should that be had.....I hate the new one )
And I like mine ( 3.0 TD Auto 4wd dual cab )
cheers,
Dale
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