Nissan Navara vs Toyta Hilux

Hey Baffle, wondering what canopy you got. I want one with strong enough top to stand on, for average guy, to take elevated photos. When we get another caravan a bit later this year, want to stash some stuff in pick up bed. So far have only towed our well setup Aussie Swag offroader camper and the rig does'nt even know it's there. Magic with the six gears.

If you want the LOOKS and a tuff truck you had better go down to Isuzu hahahaha

Nah, rodeo's arent my style ;)

Fare enough, two things to look out for on the Navara, the drain on the transfer case is very vulnerable and the clutch is very touchy.

Its going to be an auto so the clutch really isnt a problem, and thanks mate its something ill have to look out for

Second that one!!!!!!!!!!!!

Better to look before jumping mate. I dont like the new triton, looks way to european for me.

Thanks mate, ive been looking at suspension upgrades for the utes and cant work out how they do it with a Leaf and Spring combo?

New springs, new struts, new shockers, bushes, greasable shackles and U bolts.

Went ARB for the work with Australian made Old Man Emu shockers.

Prices ranged from 2000-3000.

There are apparently legal limits which you can lift your car, and if it is too high, the vehichle becomes unroadworthy and it may affect resale or trade in.

A legal lift for me has bought me into respectable 4WD height (currently a whisker taller than a mates 8 yr old patrol.)

Also, be aware that some insurance companies will not insure if you have modified just about anything.

You can also raise the height with new wheels and tires, but the above comments apply re insurance and roadworthiness.

If you buy second hand rather than new, look to one sill in the original manufacturers warranty. You then have (with Nissan at least) the ability to purchase a further 3 year manufacturers warranty. Three years or 150000km, which ever comes first. Do not purchase the dealer's 3 year warranty (even the premium) (the dealer was insisting you have it serviced with them...) as it is quite limited and is virtually the same price as the Nissan Manufacturers warranty.

Enjoy which ever you go for, all are good cars, as I said I went Nissan because it was an easy $10,000 cheaper and does it all for me.

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