Ford Courier Feedback
Submitted: Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 11:31
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Jim from Best Off Road
It's about time for the Terracan to go. I need a ute for work, I'm sick of towing a trailer.
I'm considering the 4.0 V6 twin cab which will get converted to LPG. Bung the LPG tank in the back of the ute, also room for jerries, will give me huge range.
Any and all feedback welcome. Also open to suggestions about other twin cabs.
Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 11:57
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 11:57
Jim,
I think that Kev Qld has got a dual cab now. It might be worth asking him.:-))
This vehicle, is it just for work or a a 4WD touring vehicle?
Is a diesel out of the question or do you want petrol/gas?
As far as the range of dual cab ute goes these day's I don't think there is much between them. The only difference is some are more ugly than others.
I would go for a Navara over a Hilux because of the looks alone, and would not even think of a Triton.
This is from a bloke that drives a brick or is it a pressure cooker?
Wayne
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Follow Up By: Jim from Best Off Road - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 12:00
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 12:00
LOL
Has to be 4x4, will be set up for bush touring.
Has to be the V6, I'm just a not a diesel bloke.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 17:09
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 17:09
Jimbo we have the diesel Couriers at work and they're great, poke along great too
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Reply By: Ted (Cairns) - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:03
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:03
I've had a dual cab 4.0 V6 for over 1 year now as a company vehicle. It's the 4x2 that looks like a 4x4. Engine and transmission (5sp auto) are great, wore out the rear tyres in no time ;-) ... 16l/100km as I drive it. No problems in 43,000kms. Needed one wheel alignment, and I need to get the workshop to change the shocks. The original shocks are the size of mountain bike ones, the front goes up and down 3-4 times after you hit a "valley" one the highway, real US feeling :-P
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Follow Up By: Ted (Cairns) - Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:09
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:09
Forgot to say: it's nice and high and everything is
well protected underneath. I took it
places some would not take a 4x4, and had to use momentum a lot being 4x2, and still did not manage to damage anything despite hitting the ground a number of times in extreme situations. I wouldn't do that with a Navara or some other low 4x4 vehicle designed to take you to ski resorts in US and Europe...
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Reply By:- Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:22
Sunday, Dec 23, 2007 at 16:22
G'Day Jim,
Work has a Ford
Ranger extra cab, (if you don't need the extra seats).
Wonderful size for touring, can fit draws, fridges etc. behind front seats.
Also, if you get a tray, you can put a draw under the tray to carry recovery gear,etc.
Just got a Falcon tray through Eric, (
Rock Crawler), arranged for the gas and all, delivered it Friday night, good price, nice install on the gas.
Hope this helps
Rolande
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