Thread: Replacing the Hilux what to get ?

My lease is up shortly & I'm going to replace my Hilux.

Not sure what to get, maybe another Hilux, the new ones are a bit better than my one.

What else should I look at, & don't bother saying Ford, I'm a Holden man

Maybe the big 550 Renault powered Nissan ?

Was looking at petrol, but the numbers just don't stack up now with the extension of the servicing intervals etc, esp with Toyotas "free" 5 year servicing .....

Any constructive recommendations ?

D-max?

I am NOT knowledgable on the subject, but a mate who I had pegged as dyed in the wool Toymota, given that he has had lots of Hiluxs in the past and currently runs one for his wife plus two Hiace vans for business, has just done his homework and then went out and bought a Nissan Pathfinder.
This guy doesnt do anything by halves, so there must be very good reasons, and it is not all about the $$ with him either.

Wait for the new Hilux and Navara to come out. Getting into a new Hilux now will see it as a old model very soon, obviously hurting resale when it's time for a new one. I suspect both the new Hilux and Navara will be a bit of a step ahead of the Ranger which seems to be the benchmark at the moment. Sounds like the new utes will be V6's as well which will be nice.

The hilux 5 year service deal sure is attractive
But let's face it your a city slicker so do yourself a favour and get a proper ute.
FORD RANGER


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Barefoot has a twin cab VW Amarok that I have travelled in a bit lately and it is a bloody nice truck. I am sure he would be happy to share his opinion if you asked

Ford are doing VERY sharp deals on the Ranger as there will be no more 3.2's due to the new euro emmission shit. There is a reason they have out sold Hilux for the 3rd month in a row.
Toyota are going to a 2.7 as well. So no more 3.0 from Toyota. Field day deals are starting to emerge, but wait for the real fighting soon.

This Aussie article is a very good read comparing the majority of utes that are available here as well.....
Ute comparison: Toyota HiLux v Ford Ranger v Volkswagen Amarok v Holden Colorado v Isuzu D-Max v Nissan Navara v Mazda BT-50 v Mitsubishi Triton | CarAdvice

Originally Posted by BRADS

The hilux 5 year service deal sure is attractive
But let's face it your a city slicker so do yourself a favour and get a proper ute.
FORD RANGER


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He said he doesn't like good trucks

I have a new hilux for my work truck, it's nice on the road but off the road low range is to low high is to high, I haven't tried the others but I don't think I would be happy owning a new lux for my self. Give the VW and the Nissan a try.

Originally Posted by Toby

He said he doesn't like good trucks

Gold @Toby, That should be the last post on this thread end of story


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I'll shut my mouth because I own the best ute on the market! But your a Holden man, you'll be sorely upset over their abortion. Mate has a Nissan 550 and loves it, but the interiors a bit old, same as Toyota. Think about it till next year and get one of the new Toyotas, they are launching a complete new ute to catch up with, oh your a Holden man. VW is a small over priced 2litre motor with to many gears!
Mitsibushi has a great warranty and SFA else. DMax is good but old tech with the body, motor seems good.
Great Wall a GREAT deal, just don't hit anything, Mazda! Who the F design that body and put it on the best running gear? Oh your a Holden man. Time to reconsider that alliance me thinks, but I'm writing this with a patch on one eye!

Originally Posted by BRADS

The hilux 5 year service deal sure is attractive
But let's face it your a city slicker so do yourself a favour and get a proper ute.
FORD RANGER


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Nothing's wrong in Onga Onga!

Originally Posted by Maca49

I'll shut my mouth because I own the best ute on the market! But your a Holden man, you'll be sorely upset over their abortion. Mate has a Nissan 550 and loves it, but the interiors a bit old, same as Toyota. Think about it till next year and get one of the new Toyotas, they are launching a complete new ute to catch up with, oh your a Holden man. VW is a small over priced 2litre motor with to many gears!
Mitsibushi has a great warranty and SFA else. DMax is good but old tech with the body, motor seems good.
Great Wall a GREAT deal, just don't hit anything, Mazda! Who the F design that body and put it on the best running gear? Oh your a Holden man. Time to reconsider that alliance me thinks, but I'm writing this with a patch on one eye!

Have you been playing with the waffle iron Maca?

Originally Posted by Rushy

Barefoot has a twin cab VW Amarok that I have travelled in a bit lately and it is a bloody nice truck. I am sure he would be happy to share his opinion if you asked

No hills or trailers? Get a real ute Rushy, not a town runabout with a trailer attached!

Nothing wrong with old things maca, You're still running!!!