Thread: New truck.

Originally Posted by Tommy

Clive Matthew Wilson (writer of the Dog n Lemon guide) is off his fucking rocker. Gets around in an absolutely fucked old Morrie van, so much poo holding it together, while dressed up in an army surplus one-piece flight suit, fur lapels and all.

Yep, opinionated arrogant arse with zero match to reality

This is one of those no right or wrong answer questions and ultimately comes down to a personal choice. Every manufacturer has issues with new vehicles no matter what anybody tells you. I've been fixing cars long enough to know that. At the end of the day a car that had been looked after will be in better condition than one that hasn't no matter what brand it is. As I said a personal choice. My choice would be an amarok I have 1 paid same sort of money as your budget and can't fault it. It hasn't let me down. Will it in future? Probably yes at some point but no car gets to the end of its life without ever failing.

@Cartman Last model I think!? Thats when you could buy a head complete with valves/springs for 1K to stop bad publicity.

Just ticked over 10,000 in my new triton. Been happy with it, complete stuff up with he canopy but that's another story. Truck goes well on road and done a little bit of off road and handled it well. Towed a trailer with a tonne on it and didn't notice it at all. Does use more fuel than advertised (9l/100km rather than 7.4). Have coughed up for new a/t tyres which won't help. Really like the 'on the fly' change from 2 high to 4 high.

Tried most of them out and on the road couldn't tell the best so opted for the cheapest which also comes with the best warranty.

Originally Posted by Danny

Yes and most places also, a 4WD Triton manual works out to $35650 on road.
Resale wouldn’t be a patch on a Hilux although the Triton have come up a long way and I think are good value now.

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For a lot less than a new Triton i bought the Hilux.

I think the model these on my 2009 Colorado, but think the Colorado is still a better wagon! Does yours have a POWER button? and do about 11Ls/100K ?

Originally Posted by Maca49

I think the model these on my 2009 Colorado, but think the Colorado is still a better wagon! Does yours have a POWER button? and do about 11Ls/100K ?

Hi ya. No power button and around town and out the bush twice it’s been fractionally under 10/100.
Two mates have the Colorado and they like it.

My old man has a Colorado I'm not a huge fan.

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Originally Posted by Chur Bay

I had a 30k limit too. Would have liked something flasher but couldn't spare the coin.
Ended up getting a Foton. Had done 10000 kms and still got the balance of the factory warranty. Done 15000 kms so far and no issues.

I've still got my T2 Foton, 60K now not a problem apart from me hitting a radiata out hunting and pushing the front left in but thats why we buy insurance. same scenario I couldn't justify spending 30K +. For me great for throwing the dog and or dirt bike on

WE had a couple of issues with our 2010 triton. firstly 4th to 3rd failed. apparently a common fault and i think the new gearboxes have solved this issue.
the EGR system is a bitch, the inlet manifolds and egr gets gummed up by nz's awful diesel and its a nasty job cleaning it out. I have worked out a mod to turn the egr off and it also makes the truck more economical and a slight increase in power.
Of course this beings the wifes truck it had to have bullbars, led lights, new stereo inc all new component speakers, amp and subwoofer, camera, monitor etc etc

Cheers guys brought a 07 lux with all the bits and a 2 year mechanical warranty

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@Cartman how many kms? I just been away and in my hilux and done 750km on a tank so i was pretty happy with that. As said above, ever vehicle has it issue's it comes down to your budget is and what you are happy to drive.
We all forget it wasn't that long ago all we had was 2.4l non turbo diesel's that were lucky to do 100km that drove like shit and couldn't over take in

160kms fresh cam belt. Snorkel winch bar PTO winch muddies small lift big shocks roof racks light bars etc etc


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So it would have already had its injectors done at 100 tho km you would think.

I'm getting them tested today. But they're covered under warranty anyway I rang and specifically asked

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Injector seats and seals get done every 45kms. ($310 incl lab)
That's done to stop the oil getting gunked up and the oil pickup blocking then fucking the motor.
If the injectors are on the way out it'll have a terrible knock mainly when cold and you lightly accelerate. If it does ask for the injector feedback values to be checked and matrix test carried out.
Not cheap to replace the injectors though (2k-2.5K)