Yup. They got the name from the ad with the bulls driving one around.Quote:
Originally Posted by 308
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Yup. They got the name from the ad with the bulls driving one around.Quote:
Originally Posted by 308
Don't buy any of the later model hilux utes, mine is three years old done 130,000km, new engine, injectors, gearbox failed due to wires rubbing making it skip from top to first, over heated a lot while towing...a 5.5m boat so well inside its capabilities I would have thought.
This is my last hilux as the one before that was a shitter as well,
Now amorok fan, can't beat em,
So I figure from this thread there are two vehicle strategies to use:-
1 Buy new, stay abreast of the current models, trade-in and do everything by the book, let the dealer take the risk of bad design/manufacturing faults.
2 Stick with 15-20 year old models purchased off old buggers who had them for ages but ran up sod-all kms on them. Replace wearable parts as required. By that time most faults will be a known quantity and will probably have their own enthusiasts website..
I'm in group 2 but I can certainly understand the rationale of Group 1
Just brought a 07 nissan navara adventura and i get wood every time i drive it.
So is that the recipe to give more power to the pecker?Quote:
Originally Posted by username
I myself am in group 2Quote:
Originally Posted by 308
My battle truck is now twenty years old the trusty old ln106 sr5 2.8 tractor.I have looked at replacing it but if i had a flash truck i would be spewing as with fencing i am always getting dings and scratches.
I had to replace a steering arm and do all the spring shackle bushes to get a warrant the other day but other than that not a problem.
The last two months i have been doing a thousand ks a week building a cattle feedlot in Bulls and would jump in it tommorow and go to the bottom of the south island
with no qualms.
I have a surf turbo i am going to stick on it so that should sort out the painfull trailer towing problem and keeping a lookout for a suitable bull bar as the old alloy hoop one has fallen to bits.
Oh i almost forgot that model is one of the few with an electric odometer!
Got my new Ford Ranger end of last week, went to Hamilton yesterday. Gotta say it exceeds my expectations. Piss offs are the sunglasses holder, why did they bother, nothing fits in it, and the running boards easy way to break a leg.but that engine is great, quiet and plenty of grunt. Got a 6 speed auto. No regrets
Nice truck, If you are prepare to feed it oil,they eventually take up at around 30-40,000 km. Starter motors are also a problem because they are located within the valley and (die from heat exposure) 24 hour change out because it requires major surgery to replace, chassis rails cracking, Many of the property owners I know swear by the 6 cylinder diesel turbo in the old tojo over the v8 model.
Better still the 4.2lt turbo diesel coil cab Patrol can't kill them with a stick!!!
Cheer's Very Bias
Did you not like the manual ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
The sunglasses holder is a joke:(
Ill let ya know how the bosses one goes, he's about 35000km a head of ya and it gets used some serious offroad mining and quarry situations. Its a nice truck to drive on the road, plenty of power thats for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
6 speed manual no thanks get RSI real quick, sun glass holder is only big enough to hold my normal glasses, have Adidas with bi focal inserts, bloody useless!Quote:
Originally Posted by BRADS
Oh Fark forgot it a Ford, but oh yeah that 5 cylinder diesel is sweet, instead of that bloody clatter from the Colorado and the vibration under acceleration was a joke. If I could have the Ford mechanical and the Holden interior I be really happy. But it's the only ute with a 5 star ancap rating?
Shit they must be sweet if the only problem is the sunnie holder! Whats wrong with your forehead when not in use???:PQuote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
When you wear glasses full time and have prescription sunnies it a pain. I have to have sunnies on my fore head and glasses on my eyes, maybe would look a bit gay even at my age or people would make derogatory remarks and hurt my feelings!
Fair call. I would most likely be one to laugh!;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49