Rodeo-what are they like?

fisho64,

i had a 2000 gu2 patrol wagon 3lt t/d that went bang with 134k on the clock have onwed since new!
went & bought a 2002 3lt t/d rodeo d/cab ute with heaps of extras & steinbauer unit for $15k with only 122klms on the clock.
this is an awesome ute, i tow a decent size trailer and the rodeo dosnt seem to worry as well as wife & 3 kids under 4! has the xgs h/d suspension on it as well which helps.
cant say how good it is & cant fault it as yet. my old man has a 2005 2.8 with 480k's on it and has never put a spanner on it. he is a mechanic of 30 + years.

no dramas on my side i love my ute.

all the best,
asmithy

I have a 2005 2wd 3.5L v6 auto LT dualcab rodeo on LPG. (the 3.6 came out in 2006). The LPG is factory vapor injection. I have never bothered to do an accurate fuel usage test but i get around 1100km from the 80L gas tank and 65 (I think) litre petrol tank. There is no discernible power difference between petrol and gas, in fact I sometimes feel that i have slightly more grunt on gas.

It drives and tows like a dream. I do a lot of country miles and cannot fault the ride/comfort.

My only complaint is the back seat. Every adult complains about the 'upright' position. The seat needs to be a bit more reclined like a bucket. Leg room is ample (more than the navara).

What are you planning on towing ? 2004- 2005 Rodeos have vast variences subject to petrol /diesel motors and the auto box to manual with the auto that your not interested in having the highest tow rating , ,,,

Hi Fisho,

The diesels are reliable as , With good servicing they can log up 5 hundred thou or a lot more.

Never had a V6 but have been told they love a drink, Gas certainly is a worthy option.

They dont have the best ground clearance but a slight lift, lockers and good rubber will get most places

Cheers Wilko

I have known an isuzu 2.8 to cover 700000ks before overhaul. I own a 3.5 Jack with the same petrol motor and checked out gas. I decided it was cheaper to pay more for petrol then replace heads as they do not have a good record on gas. But some v6s have covered 400000ks, which is very good for a petrol motor.
Cheers Pete

I have a 2008 rodeo 3 lt TD and no complaints or problems.

Power chip and a lift kit were nice accessories but it is comfortable and drives well

Thanks for the replies, guys.

My preference wouldhave been for another Hilux, an LN167 TD but they are only 1800kg tow, and my present LN106 is 1500.

Theres a few of the Rodeos with factory gas, and a few reports on the rodeo 4WD action website with problems but nothing too out of the ordinary.

I should say not REALLY interested in auto, if they are a good box, maybe on the V6?

me too but diesel not petrol or gas.

the rodeos tick the second hand boxes in terms of the price/kms/features over hilux/triton/navara in my book.
i'm a mechanic 25 years and have had my small fears put to rest in terms of the diesel. I know its thankfully not the same as the jackaroo (re caterpillar fuel injection) but i am curious about the odd story i've heard about the 'on the fly' push button transfer and auto hubs.

Can anyone vouch for the transmissions in these trucks, good or bad?
The stories about the auto hubs include 1 or both self engaging at highway speeds and destroying the front differentials unknown to the driver.
also transmission ECU problems.

ta for any feedback
Michael.