Uplaters

Ok experts.

Looking to get a new Ute, but don't know what to get.
Test driven these so far;
Hilux SR5
Holden Colorado
Isuzu Dmax
Ford Ranger XLT
Mazda BT-
Nissan Navara (d22 and d40)

All latest gen brand new. Needs to be a dual cab.

So I know what they're like on the road, but I have no idea what they are like off road or towing.

From personal experience Id stay away from anything with electronic 4wd system. I think that just leaves the Hilux When I was buyin my car (a Rodeo) I was originally looking for a hilux but couldnt find a decent one in my price range.

So Hilux.

The only thing I didn't like about the Hilux is it's weak arse towing capacity.

I know what you mean about the electronic 4be systems, unfortunately the only other one is a d22 Navara

Yeh the colorado has the best towing AFAIK. What are you planning on towing?

D22

the new colorado's were having issue's with chewing out front suspension bushes. appart from that they seem ok.

what about the triton?

they show it going offroad on the comercials

and i think mitsubishi still have that 10 year warranty on engine/ driveline

mate works at nissan and says the d40 navs are riddled with problems

Kayz Tubz

Iv warned u people. Don't buy a d40 navara. This came out of a 2009 with 40,000km on the clock.

D22

The Triton looks like a jacked up magna, so crossed that off the list straight away.

StevenOnevia wrote:mate works at nissan and says the d40 navs are riddled with problems

Kayz Tubz

Iv warned u people. Don't buy a d40 navara. This came out of a 2009 with 40,000km on the clock.

Yeah i've heard those stories too..

atari4x4 wrote:D22

It's cheap and basic but definitely a hard worker. I just want some fancy shit

Oh, the RAnger now has the same towing capacity as the Colorado but no known issues that i can find...


I need to tow machinery which could weigh up to 2.5T
So, 2.5T + trailer will be close to 3.5T.

It's a dual cab ute, they all have square wheels & no suspension.

The triton isn't a bad thing, can get them with a factory rear diff lock, personally I'd be looking at the d22 or the triton.

My dog looks better than a triton.

Will see if i can test drive the d22 for a day, take it somewhere

triton looks like dog balls from outside but inside there pretty sweet
got some fancy stuff happening on the dash screen

d22

what are those nazi hitleraks like?

if you got deep pockets theres always the new cruiser dual cabs, or get a patrol and chop the back off

Mahindra?

will make the triton look good

Dandrenat wrote:Mahindra?

will make the triton look good

at least there will be heaps of room for his turban, crafty curry niggers built the cab in those thing like a block of flats to accommodate their towel heads.

Triton's are a piece of shit.
Just drove one and had to punch myself in the nads to distract from the pain. Clunky as fuck. It's a boat mother-fuck er!

D22 was solid today. Definitely a work Ute. Pretty sure ill get bored of it though.

what about a D22?


have you had a suss of the Isuzu D-Max?

nothing says style, power, comforbility and rugged off road power like a great wall.


except maybe one of those Sang Youngs

the previous shape D-Max/Colorado would be my other choice.

funny thing is the original great wall 4x4 thing looks very similar in front end styling to the current colorado, i think they were onto something. :vomit:

the back end should look a lot like teh last colorado / D-max as it's teh same panels

actually from the front doors back they are the same vehicle

wasn't the 240 the older rodeo cab, rather than the d-max/colorado generation. ?

Dandrenat wrote:the back end should look a lot like teh last colorado / D-max as it's teh same panels

actually from the front doors back they are the same vehicle

might have been, our dealership has nothing to do with the great walls as our boss hates chinese shit

I race with the guy who runs the holden in the next town over and they have the great wall dealership as well.
he said the part numbers are the same as isuzu But if you order it through a great wall distributer its
almost half the price, even though they are using the same part number and sourcing from isuzu

Dandrenat wrote:nothing says style, power, comforbility and rugged off road power like a great wall.


except maybe one of those Sang Youngs

How many times have you been hit in the head with a hammer like a nigger?

atari4x4 wrote:what about a D22?


have you had a suss of the Isuzu D-Max?

I liked the D-Max. Was just a bit noisy/clunky

D22 is a good trusty ute, but not enough bling considering my budget

Dandrenat wrote:

Dandrenat wrote:the back end should look a lot like teh last colorado / D-max as it's teh same panels

actually from the front doors back they are the same vehicle

might have been, our dealership has nothing to do with the great walls as our boss hates chinese shit

I race with the guy who runs the holden in the next town over and they have the great wall dealership as well.
he said the part numbers are the same as isuzu But if you order it through a great wall distributer its
almost half the price, even though they are using the same part number and sourcing from isuzu

No fucking way.