Captiva 5

Thanks Gronk,

Took the Sante Fe and agreed it goes well but SWMBO like the look of the Captiva (and itll be her butt sitting in the driving seat) so itll be "her" decision lol.

Cheers Wilko

Try the ix 35 diesel. Goes better than the captiva 5.
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Hi Glenok,

Didnt test drive it cause the bride chooses on looks. Sounds ok though.

Cheers Wilko

Hi Graham,

Ive read the probs but that was series one. New motor and design in series 2. Lets hope they've got rid of the bugs.

I wasn't putting the Hilux in the same ring as the Captiva as the Hilux wouldn't keep up. She is lucky to pull the skin off a custard.

Cheers Wilko

Sorry graham I think you will find that Hilux are made in Thailand ???, and also check out the toyota forum ?? they also have their share of problems ?? just like every other make and model

Unless there has been a change the Hilux is made in Thailand.

depends what model Hilux Wilko has.

2011 model definatly Thai build Happy enough with it except the motor is 100nm and 40 kw less then the competition and the clutch is crap.

Cheers Wilko

Make sure the captiva doesnt pull to the left when driving. My wifes uncle just bought one and is having some issues, none major but a couple of niggly things. But the main one is the pulling of steering. Its had wheel alighnments, wheels moved around, tyres spun on rims and still pulls to the left, and from what he has told me its actually a common issue with them ?? (only going by what he said he has read on the net). He has towed his boat with it which was nearing 2t and said he was quit happy with the performance of it. He has only done this twice as he has a 100 series turbo cruiser to do it normally, generally though he's happy with it.......

The Hilux has been assembled all around the world including Christchurch NZ. See - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Hilux It is currently being assembled in :

Zarate, Argentina
Cumaná, Venezuela
Karachi Sindh, Pakistan
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Samut Prakan, Thailand
Durban, South Africa
Guangzhou, China
Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines

Yes they are made in various places around the world- but the ones that come into Australia come from the Thailand plant as far as I know.

Definitely from Thailand, Checked today.

Cheers Wilko

Thanks Rags, The Captiva has similar figures 136kw and 400nm I like the Mazda but we dont have a dealership in town : (.

Cheers Wilko

I dont know If I'd take it full off road (CSR Simspon)hey are a soft roader and spares would be not around if something did go wrong but its good to know they are capable.

Cheers Wilko