Thread: Replacing the Hilux what to get ?

Go test driving Greg,I have driven the new ford the new toyota and the new holden and I know if it was my coin I was spending which one it wouldnt be
Havent driven or even know anyone with the new nissan but the last couple of models were pretty good.

No don't go test driving, you'll upset your thinking!

Originally Posted by Rushy

Have you been playing with the waffle iron Maca?

Done my research Rushy, I'm 100 percent happy and that's all that matters to me

Originally Posted by Pengy

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.

Buying the same thing over and over and over, with pretty face changes

Originally Posted by cambo

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

It should be a right to own a 3.2 litre ute! But I see it's a privilege

Originally Posted by Maca49

It should be a right to own a 3.2 litre ute! But I see it's a privilege

+1..... that made me chuckle

You can own whatever ute you want, just have to build it yourself tho:rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

You can own whatever ute you want, just have to build it yourself tho:rolleyes:

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Or buy a FORD

Originally Posted by Maca49

Or buy a FORD

They come out with a 429 hemi ?

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Originally Posted by 6XC

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 new one was supposed to be here now but won't be until next year, don't want to buy the one I have & keep it until then....

I will need another in three years time so the new one might be sorted by then if it ever gets here

The other small issue I have is it has to have a flat deck...... well sides suck........

I can swap the decks over on the Hilux again effectively saving 3-3.5K.

I really wanted to get the VW last time but it was going to cost me around 10k more than the Hilux.....Yeah Nah....thanks all the same.....

I will have a look/drive in some of the others, I might even get an Auto

Still have my King Tony tool kit from last one, unopened even

"Still have my King Tony tool kit from last one, unopened even " buy a ranger and you might get to use it
I'm happy with my new hilux . The 5 year deal was the clincher really . Builder in chch brought a vw , had to give it too his wife as not enough power to tow his trailer &plant(aka boat)

If you are a Holden man then the logical choice would be DMAX as it comes under the GM banner and was sold as a Holden Rodeo in a previous life. They get pretty good reviews and a big following in Africa.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

They come out with a 429 hemi ?

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429 Hemi's. That's a big bus. How many Rangi's and Whetu's?

i hate how all the new utes have gone away from having tie down points on the outside of the tray so they can "look pretty" bit useless if you ask me