Isuzu ute
Submitted: Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:15
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Member - michael k (QLD)
Does anyone know if the Isuzu 4x4 Ute's are reliable as I am thinking about buying one to tow my van this is a automatic 3tonne towing capacity or the Holden Colorado 4x4 auto any help appreciated
Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:32
Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:32
Hi Michael, a couple of the 4 X 4 magazines have done the 'Ute of the year 2009' recently, and both the Isuzu and Colorado figured highly in the results. Colorado has an Isuzu motor, as did the Rodeo before it, so much the same power, think the Isuzu had more torque. Of course, the cars are different, maybe best you read the reports for yourself. I think the ones I read were 4 X 4 Action, and 4 X 4 Australia. Good luck, Dave
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Follow Up By: Member - michael k (QLD) - Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:38
Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:38
Thanks Dave i will
check them out.
michael
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Reply By: D200Dug- Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:44
Friday, Jun 12, 2009 at 18:44
I bought one :-)
Well I bought the Rodeo version but it is 100% isuzu, I have only done 3000km but I am more than happy with it.
3000kg tow capability but I would strongly recommend upgrading the standard
suspension ASAP and I put a DP power chip in
mine and really noticed the difference.
With a few simple mods they should be a a good workhorse.
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Reply By: Isuzumu - Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 15:24
Monday, Jun 15, 2009 at 15:24
Hi Michael, I must have been a sleep not seeing this thread hahahaha thanks for dobbing me in Dave.
OK I have not had the chance to drive one yet, but one thing I have found out is the motors in the Colorado and D.Max are the same model no, HP and Torque, but the D.Max is DOHC (double over head cam) and the Colorado is a SOHC. This could make a difference when you want to get more power out of them, other than that the Isuzu is a little cheaper to buy and down the track you might have to go to Isuzu to buy spare parts anyway.
Unless you really need an auto I would steer clear of one and that goes to all makes of 4WDs especially towing. I have two Isuzu MUs one manual and the other auto, same motor, and the manual is the pick when towing.
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