Anyone heard anything bad about these. Those that I've spoken to reackon the 2018 model is a pretty good truck on and off road.
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Anyone heard anything bad about these. Those that I've spoken to reackon the 2018 model is a pretty good truck on and off road.
Only thing you tend to hear people complaining about with the colorado is oil consumption, and of course dealing with holden dealerships.
If your looking at the Colorado probably worth looking at the Dmax as well, they were brother and sister at one stage but these days more like cousins who don't talk much.
I have had one for 5 months and have enjoyed driving it so far.
Drives well with tons of power, lots of features and no problems encountered so far.
My one has an ironman winch bar to suit off road usage and an upgrade in suspension to cope with the extra weight.
They have a good service plan and are well priced which leaves the buyer to spend more on accessories to suit the purpose you wish to use it for.
Havent heard of excessive oil consumption in this model so hopefully that was only a problem encountered in the last model.
I've got one. Went auto after years of manuals. Had a 2016 manual before and that was great too.Very happy. Holden in Wgtn very helpful and no worse than other mechanics I've had to deal with. I do a bit of off road (firebreaks) on my bush block and she's pretty capable as long as you have good rubber. Oil consumption on both hasn't been an issue.
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They changed oil specs to stop oil problems
That was only a few of the first gen of the 2.8 ? I know of a couple that burnt a bit but both of those never got any work and were the first of the 2.8s, all those I know of that got worked havent burnt oil.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
We ended up with a November 2016 LTZ, was ex Demo so came with all the "extras" bolted on already and had done 11,000kms. We got balance of the 3 year warrenty but missed the free servicing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathias
I like it mostly (except for the lack of feedback from the steering system), tows the boat really well. We would buy another one. Local Holden dealership were great to deal with nothing was too much bother unlike the Snobs at local Toyota outfit.
All that said I still prefer my old 93 Pajero SWB shitter as i don't dare scratch the missus truck up off road!
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Yea I looked at the DMax over in Nelson and should have taken one for a drive, but didn't. Holden here in Blenheim tell me that the 2018 D Max has the same engine as what the Colorado had back in 2011. So the 2018 Colorado engine has been improved since then (they say)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
They have reasonable ground clearance on 18" rims which is improvable with some high profile AT tyres
Thinking seriously........
Isuzu stopped letting Holden using the 3lt motor back then so they started using the 2.8.
Its a little quieter than the Isuzu motor (or they have better sound proofing) and I think it has a bit more power, but much of a muchness really.
There are plenty of S/hand 16" rims around that will fit on them and tyres should be a bit cheaper too.
I've been looking at a replacement ute for the last month and everything has their pros and cons.
This.... I ended going for a triton, couldnt look past their warranty and price, also got a "good" deal on an ex demo, ex-demo is the way to go then you avoid paying for towbar, rubber mats and deckliner (things that should be included really)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
Yip, ex-demos can be great bargains, but round here (jaffaland) they all seem to be the same spec - extra bling, "sports bar", hardtop cover and silly 20" rims.
I would have to get rid of the crap on it to set it up and make it useful for work, Besides I got a better deal new, with canopy, towbar, etc for less than any demo I saw.
Amarok is now gone (was great for 120k and 5yrs then became typical european headache) and now have an Isuzu to put the next 200k on.
As I said earlier all the utes on the market have their pros and cons, its a matter of finding which one ticks enough boxes for the buyer.
@199p tell us how your new Holden is Shane [emoji16]
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Find out tomorrow bro mine got the tow truck with low oil friday night.Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
New motor under warranty but might trade in for a 2018 haha
Goes good tho
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Yep ours has 19 inch rims and low profile ATs. My better half likes to tuck the truck in as close to the kerb when parking so you can imagine what they look like after 6 months !!Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
All garked up
I have Dmax 3.0L. It's been a very good buddy to me so far on the off-road trips I made. You should do the test drive.
Update got mine back today
They now use a thicker oil to stem the issue. Got to head back to dealer in and month and depending on how much its used i get a drum of oil or a new motor hahahahaha
On the plus side got a great trade in price on the new one.
On a side note they were saying the v6 amrok is allowed to burn upto 1L per month or 6000kms as normal usage
Same motor thats been in tourage for years just detuned and wait there is more a 200kw plus over boost version is next on the list.
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It is my understanding that some engine manufacturers are building their engines with idea of reducing friction in the engine by increasing some of the tolerances. The idea being that this makes the engine more (fuel efficient) but naturally increases the use of oil. Or it's all bullshit.
probability bit of both
Never check the oil in my Ford between changes, oil usage would piss me right off. Just thinking about trading mine in for a new Ute. Probably another Ranger there’s some awesome deals about, 23% off the BT50, 20 off a Ranger, Holden was cheaper than both again!
Nah neither man fuck that, there warranty to worry about not my pocket
the rapter might end up like the pussy vw 2.0tt cant tow shit off the line
Wtf 1l/month for a new vehicle.... Never had any oil leaks in my 20yr old landcruiser till last month, it needed 100ml... Out of 9.5l that's not bad and it's probably because I didn't put enough in 6months ago
Thats a liter per 6000km your Cruiser needs 10 liters every 5000km ;);)Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Holden has fixed the original oil issue by supplying longer dipsticks.
Then they started replacing motors left right and centre.
Now they have been doing buy back deals so the shitters get traded in on the latest ute.
The latest model has been getting some very good reports.
There was a very comprehensive test in the CHCH paper earlier this year. Can't find it but did find this 1......
http://www.samoaplanet.com/ute-compa...kswagen-amaro/
So how often does a new vehicle need an oil change vs an old one? My old girls lucky if she gets new oil every 12months since it won't even do 5000km in that time lol.... Bit of a thread hijack sorryQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
They shouldn't need anything between services.Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
But in saying that, the vehicles we've seen at work with issues have only been used for short runs and they've never been used properly.
Between 10k and 20k depending on brandQuote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
Whoops didn't read that post right.... :slow:
Most are on 15K intervals now.
Some are less, but most are using a very low viscosity oil grade (Hilux use 0W20) for fuel economy and emissions.
Landcruisers and diesel Ravs and Corollas are on 7500km intervals though for "oil consumption monitoring"
Any 2.0 litre ute with hair dryers has to be a dog and a maintenance worry!!, Even Cosworths had their issues!! @220 HP!Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
My wife had the my15 that used oil, they changed oil type and it didn’t fix it. Have just traded up to the 2018 model which has a few cosmetic improvements, gears change a little better. Only have 1000km on it and driven it twice. It’s quieter than the ranger. I still prefer my old f250. I have heard the Isuzu is good and very good even torque so great 4x4 driving as power to the wheels is even. The neighbour just traded his ranger for an Isuzu so will soon see.
That is not a sentence anyone is likely to hear again soon!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowboy06
What made him change from the Ranger?
He woke up and realized he wasnt a sheep?Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Maybe.Quote:
Originally Posted by sneeze
Maybe he wanted a vehicle that started every time not just randomly.Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
One of my mates (dedicated hilux guy) replaced his last one with a ranger had lots of updates to the "software" but randomly wont start, His words were "i have learn't my lesson"
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Another one getting good fuel economy and not burning oil. It's the most common ute I've spotted on the back of breakdown trucks
If your ute was a rock:
Hilux - Its a nice shiny rock, the man who gave it to you told you it was special. When you throw it your sure it goes further and faster than everyone else's rock.
Navara - You had a rock like this before but one day you threw it and it broke in two. This rock feels better but when you throw it you still worry it might happen again.
Mercedes - They told you it was a fossil and you got really excited. Then you looked around and found some ordinary rocks that looked just the same, your not so excited any more.
Amarok - It's a large flat rock. People say it looks pretty so you put it on a chain and wear it around town. You stick glitter on it. You tell people its a stone. You think everyone is jealous of your stone.
Ford - It's a BIG rock. When you pick it up and throw it you feel like a man. You think it might be flint because sometimes you can start fires with it. But you heard they might make you use a smaller rock next time, and that worries you.
Dmax - Its a grey rock, you found it on the side of the road. You throw it and it flies like a rock. When you get home there is a lose nail in the deck to you hammer it in with the rock. You leave it by the front door because it might be useful tomorrow. It's a rock.
Colorado - It's a smooth round rock. You throw it and it feels like a rock. Your daughter paints it for you and you love it. It's a rock
Ssangyong - It's a rough rock. You cut yourself on the sharp edges. You get sick of it but no one else wants it.
I test drove one and didn't like it. brought a triton saved over 10k and love it. I just did like the way the Colorado felt to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bos
I inquired about a d max but couldn't get the local dealer to finish the deal. complained got the oh sorry shit then still nothing. went to Mitsubishi owned a ute within two hours of the test drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
I love it but you forgot the Mitsi and Great Wall utesQuote:
Originally Posted by Barefoot
