Thread: Nissan st ute , any good

Originally Posted by Maca49

You have to make your own decisions as have I. I could get a Ford for 43 k they offered me the new 8 speed VW for 61k there not 18 k better.
Put you big trailer on with a couple of tonne on it up a hill, like the Kaimais or Rimutakas if yr happy go for it. I believe 8 speed means more working parts and no doubt under powered, but hey that's just my thoughts

Above you compare the price of a 4wd amarok to your 2wd ranger do you not?

But they are not under powered they are middle of the ute class power and torque wise. I can't see why you old school guys can't see that power dosent only come from displacement. It seems no matter how many times I say that you are not listening. I had a 930 HP 2l about 6 years ago, I suppose that was gutless to being only a 2l?

If you only paid 43k for you ranger you haven't got a top spec one which is what you have compared it with in the 61k amarok.

Would be interesting to compare power and torque curves for the various engines - what matters for advertising is the peak figure, what matters in the real world is the area under the curve. Unfortunately sometimes marketing guys win and they give it a narrow powerband to get the peak figure - then they have to give it another 3 gears so it doesn't get caught out of the powerband all the time.

Xlt leather would have been $2k but it's a work ute. Small motors big horsepower, not good long term just logical

The folks wagon, I like the interior of the Amorak as well and the body styling, the Ford is definitely built like a truck not a car, bit rough around the edges, but love the look of them

Originally Posted by Maca49

The folks wagon, I like the interior of the Amorak as well and the body styling, the Ford is definitely built like a truck not a car, bit rough around the edges, but love the look of them

When your doing over 60k a year rough round the edges don't cut it, I'm starting to look more towards comfort and economy now that I spend so much time in it. If that means not having the most powerful ute around so be it.
Anyway if you want a Grunty ute you can forget the ranger, it's about the same as the STX 450. If you want power and a smooth engine get a V6 STX550 they are a massive step ahead in the grunt stakes.

Originally Posted by L.R

When your doing over 60k a year rough round the edges don't cut it, I'm starting to look more towards comfort and economy now that I spend so much time in it. If that means not having the most powerful ute around so be it.
Anyway if you want a Grunty ute you can forget the ranger, it's about the same as the STX 450. If you want power and a smooth engine get a V6 STX550 they are a massive step ahead in the grunt stakes.

Nissan is old technology and high maintenance, brakes,rotor etc. why don't you buy a station wagon?

Originally Posted by Maca49

Nissan is old technology and high maintenance, brakes,rotor etc. why don't you buy a station wagon?

Agree it's old tec but still as good as a ranger. But your only worried about power and the 550 has shit loads of it.

I need a ute for tax purposes. Also I need a capable 4wd for off road and a 2.5 ton plus tow rating, what station wagon can do that?

Originally Posted by L.R

Agree it's old tec but still as good as a ranger. But your only worried about power and the 550 has shit loads of it.

I need a ute for tax purposes. Also I need a capable 4wd for off road and a 2.5 ton plus tow rating, what station wagon can do that?

Think you'll struggle with two litres

I'm just not sure I'd buy another new ranger....
Ive had rangers since they came out, we've had the new model for two months now 6000k on the clock I'm not overly impressed.
Heaps of grunt nice to drive that's where it ends.

So Maca you bought a brand new 0km XLT ranger for $43k inc GST? Mind if I ask where from?

Originally Posted by L.R

So Maca you bought a brand new 0km XLT ranger for $43k inc GST? Mind if I ask where from?

Not your dealership

Originally Posted by Maca49

Not your dealership

Yea didn't think so.... Is it a 2wd is it?

bt50's any good? Seem to be the same as the rangers, but cheaper??
Specifically 2008-2010 models, cant stretch to new

Originally Posted by mikee

bt50's any good? Seem to be the same as the rangers, but cheaper??
Specifically 2008-2010 models, cant stretch to new

They come out of the same shop mate