Thread: Foton Tunland Owners

I've just purchased a 2014 Foton Tunland 4x4 with 30,000kms. I paid cash and got a really good deal. I know some of you will swear off Chinese made (its what I can afford at 24 after buying my first house) I'm keen to hear from other drivers of these vehicles. Does anyone on the forum own one and know any common faults to look out for? just trying to possibly learn from others mistakes with this vehicle before I make them myself.

I still have my old faithful surf as i haven't brought myself to sell it yet, fingers crossed I wont have to go back to it .

Rear diff oil needs regular attention.

Seem like a tough unit to me, getrag box, cummins donk, you don't get much tougher than those two

Had one since 2013 and traded it two weeks ago. Didn’t have a single issue with it mate.

Cheers guys, Will keep a close eye on all fluids (esp rear diff oil). @Sika Seeker How many kms did you clock up while owning it?

80,000 bro

got a customer with one from new its done roughly 60000 weve done a clutch and wiper assy on it so far

Originally Posted by northdude

got a customer with one from new its done roughly 60000 weve done a clutch and wiper assy on it so far

That's not too good for clutch milage

Originally Posted by Steve123

That's not too good for clutch milage

Maybe his wife drives it....

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Maybe his wife drives it....

I was talking to a cocky the other day who was complaining about how much time his wife spends in the car and in town. He said "She thinks that if she lets the oil settles in the sump the motor will rust".

My binos are made in China and they are damned good and well made (Vanguard).

10 or so years ago people scoffed at Hyundai, and now look at them. The same will happen with Chinese products.

Originally Posted by Tahr

I was talking to a cocky the other day who was complaining about how much time his wife spends in the car and in town. He said "She thinks that if she lets the oil settles in the sump the motor will rust".

My binos are made in China and they are damned good and well made (Vanguard).

10 or so years ago people scoffed at Hyundai, and now look at them. The same will happen with Chinese products.

Hate when the wife has been using vehicles, go to jump in but the seat is right up against the steering wheel, get that sorted and turn key on and some obscene pop music starts blasting out the stereo at full noise, all rear vision mirrors pointed directly back at the drivers face....

Originally Posted by Tahr

I was talking to a cocky the other day who was complaining about how much time his wife spends in the car and in town. He said "She thinks that if she lets the oil settles in the sump the motor will rust".

My binos are made in China and they are damned good and well made (Vanguard).

10 or so years ago people scoffed at Hyundai, and now look at them. The same will happen with Chinese products.

Subaru were the same scenario when they 1st released on the NZ market

: Foot Note I wish they still manufactured the Brumby

Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Maybe his wife drives it....

Maybe he doesn't believe in using the hand brake on hills?

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Originally Posted by Steve123

That's not too good for clutch milage

My last hilux (2008) had it's clutch done at 50,000km Put a heavy duty one in, then the motor blew up (not related of course)...

We have a contractor who has a couple of Fotons for 'boys' trucks. Both have gone well with no issues. Don't get that well looked after. They'd buy another.

Made in China - so what. Where are the Colorado's, Dmax's and Rangers made - yup Thailand! How could their country of manufacture be of any consequence. If the middlemen doing the purchasing are up to the mark selling us product with a good QC process I don't see any difference.