Rodeo, Hilux or Navara
Submitted: Monday, Jun 19, 2006 at 20:15
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Hi all i am thinking about updating my vehicle. Dont like the RA RODEO as they have very weak crownwheel and CV joints in the front end. Im also told that they are known to break and bend there chassy in the rear end. Iv seen the crownwheel and CV;s break so many time on them. My mate is also a mechanic at a very large holden dealer in
melbourne and he told me this also. Apparently the older ones are a lot better.
The new shape HILUX looks a bit ratty IMHO. I know the HILUX is always the best 4x4 dual cab ute on the market voted by everyone except for what people say ( The jellous oposition owners) lol.
The new NAVARA is supposed to be having trouble with there turbo. Apperently because there motor is so small they have banged a big turbo on which overheats and cousing troubles. What would you people buy based on this information??? HILUX is the only option i think!!!!
Reply By: Brett_B - Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 12:50
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 12:50
I have the new Hilux, D4D duel cab, very very happy with it, however I find the
suspension average. the front end is to soft, the bash plate is now very bent and twisted after a few trips,
I am having a OME kit fitted week after next. This will correct the issue for me.
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Follow Up By: AS/KS - Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 16:40
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 16:40
how about a TRITON??
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew W (VIC) - Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 21:16
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 21:16
Whilst delighted with my D40D, I must admit my bash plate under the ARB bull bar is a bit the worse for wear! Wish they would hurry up with the new leaf springs and lift kit that ARB keep promising!
Not sure that front end is too soft though - maybe just a bit low???
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Reply By: GUMBO - Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 20:29
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2006 at 20:29
Hi, we got a new hilux d/cab TD last year ,live in
Cairns take it bush most weekends, had it raised 50mm cost $560 put some BFG's on standard rims got a gal tray on it, decked out with b/bar, t/bar ,Rally 4000's still came in under$44000 have had no troubles. slowly getting used to the look of it though. Has been to Lakefield a few times ,the Cape, into
Maytown,
Creb track, can't really fault it. Have only heard good reports about the Navara as
well, it is cheaper but also cheaper when you get rid of it. Hope that helps.
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