mitsubishi triton

Thanks chris.. I am already a member of newtriton.net. Our camper weighs about 1500kg fully laden so should have no problems towing. My main concern is that not many people on this forum seem to have Mitsubishis and there may be a good reason for this, I am yet to find it.

Both triton and hilux have had their problems according to the different posts on newhilux.net & newtriton.net.
I'm a member of both forums & was about to buy a hilux but extra expense, probs with diffs, no front free wheeling hubs, and poorer (less protection with no side/curtain airbags and stability control or traction control) crash ratings put me onto the triton.

hi
i have tried unsuccessfully serveral times to register as required to go onto the newtriton .net site and find it is fautly
and also cant make contact with the admin
so not much help to new want to be users
cheers

Hi Mazcan

If you're still having problems registering on the newtriton.net forum you can email admin direct at -

info@4wdnetwork.com.au

Cheers

hi landseka
thanks for the help i will try again
cheers

As a current owner of a 95 2.5TD Triton, a 2008 GLX - R 3.2 TD Triton, 2008 RAV 4 Cruiser and previous owner of a 2004 V6 GLX Prado I think I can make some informed comment on the difference between Toyota and Mitsubishi build quality. I have taken my 08 Triton towing an off road camper trailer across the Plenty, Tanami, Gibb River Rd, Mitchell Plateau and up to Kalumburu - the car still drives like it is new.

Don’t get me wrong I am also very happy with the build quality of my Toyotas. But to believe that Toyotas are a better quality car is not quite right. The only thing that Toyota has very cleverly done is market the perception that no over 4wd is up to scratch and any other brand is a compromise. When I went to purchase my 08 Triton I tossed and turned for some time between it and a Hilux. In the end I couldn't over-turn the fact that the Triton was simply better value for money. And because I own an older Triton I was satisfied that Mitsubishi could build a decent car.

My advice when buying a vehicle is to consider the features, value for money and other factors relevant to the individual and if that means you purchase a Toyota (as I've done many times) – then great. But always consider the options in the marketplace and don't believe the marketing hyperbole – Toyota makes great cars, but they aren't the only great cars out there.

In closing I don't really want to gloat because there are so many factors that can impact the longevity of injectors but I'm going to say it anyway - my old Triton is coming up to its 15th birthday and it's still running its original injectors.

Cheers

My old Cruiser is 20 years old is still running its original everything, except batteries and belts. 310,000kms and still going strong.

I now drive a BT 50, very happy with it, very very powerful. Still yet to prove its build quality, but everything seems fine so far. 11,000kms.

The missus has had her Mitsi Magna for 10 years and it also owes her nothing but tyres and batteries. The valve stem seals are gone, so its a little smoky(common magna fault), but its never ever given any probs. IMHO, i think Mitsubishi offer the best warranty, and as long as they honour them then they will become the best vehicles very soon. I would have brought a Triton but for $10k more then my BT i couldnt justify it, like the Hilux.

Mazda and Mitsubishi make great cars i believe.

G'day L.E.

Yep, agree with everything you said.

We bought our first ML (3.2L diesel) Triton in 2008 and within the month we were heading out on a 8 month trip towing our caravan around Australia. Did the trip with another couple that had bought a ML (petrol) Triton about the same time as us and they were towing a 16' Poptop.

We traveled over 20,000 km's and both vehicles never missed a beat which is one of the reasons we bought another Triton (didn't even consider another make).

Have found out just recently that the other couple we traveled with have also updated to the new MN 2.5L Triton but diesel this time. They will using it to tow a new 20' caravan. They didn't consider another make either as they were quite happy with the performance of the Triton also.

Cheers

Having the all wheel drive option is great too,especially when wet on tarmac.

If you are planning to do any 'off-roading' then IMHO white is the ONLY colour. lol

Being non-metalic the inevitable scratches will buff out with a light compound and it always seems to look clean even under road grime, unlike some other colours.

A pinstripe with a graphic breaks the white and looks great.

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I wouldn't have any other colour now.

Cheers Neil