Thread: Replacement ute advice

Originally Posted by Savage1

Stick with what you've got, just keep replacing g the glow plugs and keep the radiator clean.

Otherwise a low km pre 2016 isuzu dmax, the 4jj1 motors are about as robust as they come. After 2016 they have turbo and dpf issues.

But as I said, keep what you ha e and run it into the ground.

My thoughts too.
At 270 km it's probably still got a lot of life in it.
New vehicles appear to be a lottery now days.
Talking with a guy who sources fleets for companies, Isuzu and Mitsi are the pick.
That will probably change with Isuzu dropping to toy motors.

Originally Posted by 7mmwsm

My thoughts too.
At 270 km it's probably still got a lot of life in it.
New vehicles appear to be a lottery now days.
Talking with a guy who sources fleets for companies, Isuzu and Mitsi are the pick.
That will probably change with Isuzu dropping to toy motors.

They factor in a few things over and above what the average punter does though in all fairness, including fleet bulk-purchase discounts and supply timings which can make a significant difference to their expenditure and financial side.

I'm no expert when it comes to which ute to buy however another thing to be factored in is if you do need to replace parts, what are the cost of those parts and are they likely to be in the country when required.
Mitsi parts are generally the most expensive out of all the Jap brands and usually available, Toyota and Mazda are usually very well priced and easy to get, Holden and Isuzu can be on the pricier side and sometimes need to come in from overseas meaning a few weeks delay. Ford are not too bad overall.
This is very general and in most cases parts are usually available, some parts do have to come from overseas which can take anywhere from 2 wks up to 16 wks in some cases.