Thread: Hilux hybrid.4wd vs dmax ls 4wd

Yeah and comes with a 230volt.socket in the centre console.. can't really think of anything I need to plug in but the boys at smoko figured the toasty sandwich machine would be good.lol

Originally Posted by Quackers

Yeah and comes with a 230volt.socket in the centre console.. can't really think of anything I need to plug in but the boys at smoko figured the toasty sandwich machine would be good.lol

I'd be surprised if it could handle that level of current draw.

Should be able too the toasty machine we used today was 650w can take 1000watt although the manual says 10amps which is close to 2400w. I'll give a food report on how the Sammy's turned out when I use it.

Slowly breaking in the engine done 300ks . Manual says can tow after 800ks.. that should be right for easter .

Originally Posted by Quackers

Looking at buying a new truck. This month.contemplatimg the 2 options. Have a petrol navara for sale 2017 if the trade.doesnt work out
.suggestions.

I was a Toyota man through and through - Hilux, Surf, 1986 Landcruiser that I still have as farm only. I ended up buying a D-Max at the recommendation of Chris Trundle back in 2018 and I can say that it does the trick. Had 3 recalls to fix issues - front guard rusting - replaced; Rear bushes - replaced and last of all the turbo was whining and Isuzu replaced with a new Turbo and gave me a 5 year warranty on the new Turbo unit. Absolutely no complaints. Unlike other utes I looked at pretty much everything is made by Isuzu and they were primarily a truck company so it should have a solid pedigree. I think Toyotas today are quite flimsy and they have lost the plot for rugged vehicles. My Isuzu is basic inside which is what I like. I was offered a really good trade in last year on a new D-Max but turned it down because they have now gone up market as well and they have all those annoying electronic warning devices that are totally out of place and useless on a farm. IMO anyway.

FWIW, have just clocked 1000 Km with new D Max. Avge fuel consumption is 8.3 litres/100, which isn’t bad for a 3litre turbo diesel.

Tbh. There are so.many utes out there and you hear dint buy this and don't buy that about every brand . They all have their faults. Bit like buying a boat never find the perfect one . Gotta just be happy and not look back. I did like the look.of the isuzu . It looked nice in the white colour they do. If I didn't buy a toyotoa I would have probably bought a dmax myself.

Yeah, that's correct. I chuckle every time I hear someone moan that their ute won't do XYZ but their mates does it fine. All the modern offerings are so close in specs, power, torque and gearing that if one won't do it and another will the reason is there is a fault with the one that won't.

In cab features and external aesthetics have more impact now. And the stupid "safety" features...