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Thanks again Old Tony, that's all great feedback, much appreciated.

Experts, I'm currently focused on getting myself an auto D40. Having only $15k to spend though limits me a fair bit. I've had fair warning about the clutch in manuals, and the timing chain in certain years, what about these auto D40s..?? What year was the timing chain issue addressed? I'm...

Okay thanks again everyone. As pointed out 1,700 kgs was an over estimation on my part - It's actually around 1,300 so lighter than first thought. That said I'll definitely keep in mind the advice about hill starts. Based on what I've learned here and on my own in the last 24 hours I think...

Thanks again everyone. Should the clutch issue put me off manuals entirely..? I don't tow often. Maybe once or twice a year, and for maybe a week or two at a time. I mean the price I'm getting is pretty bloody good. Is it the kind of thing that might be an issue at some point or can we say...

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. I've found a 2010 D40 ST that I think I'm going to buy. I'm inspecting tomorrow. It's got 145,000 k's on it and has only done road work, around Brisbane. Besides the usual things, is there anything specific I should be looking out for..? @nuckin...

Hi Experts, I'm a current '98 V6 Rodeo owner. I got it cheap about 6 years ago and it's served it's purpose. Now I need to upgrade and the Navaras look the goods. But I'm a bit stuck on the differences between the series, specifically the D22 vs D40 and the ST-R vs ST-X. I'm not a big four...