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Hi guys,
Keen on some feed back on these beasties. Am looking to flick the faithful Toyota surf in the next 6 months and am keen to know what ya thoughts are on these. Am looking at the older models that sell around $20-$25k and in the 4x4 double cab.
Anyone got one??
Hamish
@mikee got one . From what I'm told good trucks . Just as out of interest I did see the new base model bt50 2wd 28 k plus all the on rd costs I'd say . That's a cheep truck . Not sure but I do know the 2wd fords have rear diff lock . ( good for baoat ramps and farm paddocks )
Drove both the Mazda and the Ranger with a view to purchase. Preferred the Ranger. Mazda I thought had slightly garish plasticy trim not that that was the only point of difference. After getting to the final part of buying the Ford opted out and bought a Subaru. Still would prefer the Ranger over the Mazda but that's just a personal opinion. Both very excellent trucks.
I looked at new because after searching around most second hand utes were low in age but huge in k's - by nature mostly commercial usage. I was replacing a twin cab Mitsi which was in great condition so mostly dissapponted with what I looked at in the second hand market.
Bone up and buy this
Mazda BT-50 4x4 B32Q Limited 2014 | Trade Me
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Thats the one LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by craigc
Not so much bling (unusual for me), maybe some alloy rims not standard and a canopy be gd
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its only 3 payments of 21 k . Do itQuote:
Originally Posted by craigc
@zimmer You were looking at utes then brought a Subbie? Interesting change there.
Is second a ranger they look better to there bonnets don't dive of like the bt50
Just did a full circuit of the South Island in mine didn't miss a bet creek crossings and all
Yeh, in the end the twin cab Ranger with canopy, although replacing a similarly set up L200, was a bit much for my wife. Went with an Outback which is very different obviously. Limited 4wd capability (capability more based on conscience).Quote:
Originally Posted by Sniper
Still lusting after a Ranger, as well as having the Sub, but no chance of that. Up to the Outback have owned a series of utes for 37 years mostly Hi Luxes.
Foton (cummins) ???
Ive got a 2010 Hilux (a real ute) You can have for 30 k
Or Ching land copy ??Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Chinese utes = NO! EVER!
Hell you can have my 2013 ford for 50k at that rate:ORLY:Quote:
Originally Posted by jhunt
You have a FJ, back to the closet for you!!!! :PQuote:
Originally Posted by Happy
We brought a 2009 BT50 in 2013, had done 96,000km. We paid from memory $34k which included 2 year "new car" warranty and delivery (we are in Nelson and dealer was in Palmerston North). Was the SDX model 3L TD 4 Speed auto with OD. Main purpose was to tow the boat and something my wife would feel safe in.
Was way better value than a similar Hilux and dosen't feel "trucky" when you drive it. I would buy another (in fact since I have to now plead to use this one, might be sooner than later), yep I would no hesitation.
Noone in the Nelson car yards seemed to want to take our money :). We went into Bowater Toyota and opened and shut and generally crawled all over a brand new Hilux. Salesman just looked at us and carried on yacking with each other.
Well we would have brought a brand new one and paid cash but since they didnt want our money we went elsewhere (and spent less in the end)
Now I thoroughly recommend Shaun at Palmside Motors in Palmerston North. Nothing was too much trouble and their service was fantastic.
Should have combed your hair, changed your jacket and polished your shoes for a better response!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
Just Yell out can i have the keys
Works for me everytime
Nah, I just found someone who actually wanted my money and provided me some service.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
I've had both the Ford and Mazda. Currently in a 2015 Ranger. I found the BT-50 felt slightly better on road. Both were 2WD so couldn't comment on off road ability. The Mazda had a couple of nicer interior bits (USB in glovebox is nice) but overall not much different. Prefer the Ranger for the looks though [emoji41]Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee