which to purchase, hilux or izuzu dmax

i went through this exercise last year Hilux seems overpriced, D max I found a bit tinny too drive and shocking turning circle , price was right , Nissan seem to have too many engine , clutch and other problems on the internet forums, we settled for the Glxr Triton Mid priced great warranty not many issues listed on internet , we have had it for 7 months now and only main issue has been rear spring sag which most of these types do. We tow our windsor rapid van , no problems towing. Hope this helps Mark,

Three good choices but when you take a look under a Hilux, everything is a little bigger and stronger: In general the suspension arms are tougher, the spring shackles are thicker, the springs themselves are wider and, the dampers are larger to resist fade longer, the pins they mount to are a bigger diameter. Even the aircleaner is bigger. That's where the extra purchase price goes, the extra performance and durability comes from and why the resale is so strong (if that is a factor). Hope this helps

If you want unquestioned reliability and Toyota safe the Hilux is a great vehicle despite claims it is overpriced or a little out of date. It is the number one selling vehicle of it's kind for very good reasons. There are other choices that may have bells and whistles or may be cheaper but I'd still take the Hilux. This is not to say the Dmax, Triton , Navara, Mazda BT50 or Amarok are worth considering, it depends on what you want from a vehicle? In my opinion the 4WD magazines and auto magazines do not road test and report vehicles correctly, they never report on long term reliability or reliability issues, the 2nd most foremost issue after safety.

The decision was easy for me.

I saved $12,000 on the cost of a new Holden Colorado due to employee discount:-))

After almost three years, I have no problems with the vehicle and it does everything I "ask" of it.
The diesel engine is fantastic returning approx. 8.5l/100km towing my camper.
It creeps up to 8.9l//100lm with long uses as a daily drive around the suburbs.

Have had the Dmax for over a year and it is excellent, I have the diesel manual.
The Torsion bar front suspension alone is reason enough to bypass Hilux etc.
cheers
larryP

I think people that say Toyota's are tougher & better than others need to send some time working around vehicles ......

Vehicles ....They are different but all the same ... and I own a landcruiser as well .

cheers nick

Strange?...No one has mentioned the Ford Ranger?

There are 3 in this caravan park and the owners all swear BY them (probably at them when no one is around!)

Any thoughts on these?