new rodeo 4x4 lt crew cab 3.0l t/d

Holden cannot make cars to save themselves,Before Holden lovers arch up,Ive only ever owned Holden's since i started to drive twenty years ago..I'm converted to the Jap way,Now they know how to build cars...
Holden's are only good for up to five years and then the bits fall apart (plastics,interior etc etc)..Engines leak just terrible...Sure Ive said i have borrowed my brother in laws Rodeo and it went well for what was asked of it which was basically dirt roads..He bought it new and has had it for about 3 years now..The central locking is playing up still and a few other issues...

He wanted a Hilux but would not pay there premium price..

Just my opinion


Cheers

Smiffy

For what its worth, I have owned one from new for just over 3 years and done about 50K kilometres (about 15% off road). I have had no trouble as yet and am pleased with it.

Reasonable off road performance and much better in sand than the 2.8 llitre which I had previously. The sound insulation is also much better.

I find the seats a little uncomfortable but others find them perfectly OK.

I don't know about pulling 2 tonne as I am very rarely much over about 1 tonne with my trailer, but I suspect that 2 tonne may be hard work for it, but others may have more experience with heavier loads.

My cousin has just bought his this year in March, top of the range turbo diesel dual cab. This is his second one the one before being the 2.8 which he still has. I have driven the new one twice now and to me seems a great vehicle to drive. Plenty of go, heaps quiter then the 2.8, cruise,power windows etc all the gear. No issues on stockton beach, he has pulled a 2.3tonne trailer twice now with it and says it does it no problems. Told him when he sells it in three years time and hasnt been hit/smashed I want him to offer it to me first. Yes it lacks a bit of ground clearance compared to prado but in the end would take me where I want to go and a heap cheaper to run, in my case anyway. I went with him on a trip about 1 month ago, cruising at what ever the speed limit was, 60,80,100 what ever we got fuel figures of 8.2L per 100. and we had a fair load in the back. I wouldnt hesitate in owning one. The engine is a pearler. OK he has only had it a couple of months but so far so good and if its reliability is anything like his 2.8 then he will be happy as and so will I cause I will know where my next 4wd will be coming from LOL. Regards Steve M

Smifffy, I have had my TD Rodeo from new (3 years), last year took it on a trip from Melbourne to central Aust. across to WA then up through the Pilbara & Kimberley & back home, went well with no problems at all.
2 weeks ago I brought home some redgum firewood from Barham to Melbourne, 1/2 ton in the trailer & 1/2 ton in the tray, very happy with it's overall pulling power.

Regards, John

G'day Smiffy,

I have had a 2.8 TD Spacecab Rodeo for 15 years now and have been all over Australia, both black top and rough dirt, towing a 16 foot offroad caravan, and guess what? I have been so happy with it, I have just ordered a new 3L TD Dual cab Rodeo.

The only reason for updating is because after 15 years of faithfull service it is now a bit long in the tooth and I want something that will last me at least another 10 years when the Rodeo, the van and myself will be too old to continue doing what I love, travelling around this great country of ours, bush camping, fishing, gold prospecting and generally having a good time.

If you order one now you will get a really good deal as GMH are offering 60th. Anniversary deals on all their range. My Rodeo, the latest TD dual cab LX pickup c/w air cond., auto, cruise control, towing kit, weather shields, bonnet protector, sidesteps and extra spare wheel is costing me just over $40,000 and that includes all on road costs, taxes and 12 months rego. I'm very happy about that.

I will be selling my old one privately, already have a buyer, and use the money from that to trick up the new one with canopy, snorkel, long range fuel tank, rear draw system and overhead console. That should set me up nicely.

Anyway Smiffy, you go ahead and buy what ever you have your heart set on and have a lot of fun.

Regards,

Peter (1)

Smiffy,

Why not have a look at the V6 Petrol. Put it on LPG and it will have heaps more grunt than the oiler and be cheaper to run.

Cheaper to buy as well.

Jim.

Hi Smiffy, we have just bought one- due be delivered next week. However what a palaver it has been getting it. Even though Holden is still advertising the "run out" deal - they can't actually supply the vehicle. We signed up in March this year, for a May build car and June delivery. After 10 weeks and numerous phone calls Holden could not tell us when the car would be delivered and eventually said they could not guarantee we would get a Rodeo- could end up being a Colorado. When we enquired what the difference is between the two- Holden couldn't tell us as it's all restricted info until the release date. Ok - so when is the release date for the new Colorado- Holden couldn't tell us that either! In the end our dealer cancelled the contract and refunded the deposit. We did some phoning around and sourced one in Perth. The Turbo diesel crew cab 4X4 combo seems to be harder to come by than other combinations. If you sign up for one- specify a delivery date so that they can't muck you about.

I have just clocked up 13k in my RA07 CRD LX dual cab and could not be happier. Its comfy to ride in, has enough power on tap and is economical ( consistently getting sub 9l/100 on the black stuff). Heaps more comfortable to drive than my previous R51 Pathfinder. They are also very reasonably priced if you get the right dealer

gday guys,

thought i'd fallen off the edge of the planet?

i thought so! puter died the other day & had to go buy a new 1. what a drama that was! anyway.....

i really need to thank you all for all your imput!

i have made a decision slightly persuaded by the minister! she has told me to wait for the new truck (Isuzu D-Max). we only know a little about them at this stage but what we do know is music to HER ears!

again guys thanks for all the help, very much appreciated!

cheers,
smithy