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[ben85]

Seems like all the utes these days are pretty comfy and good while theyre going but most have some reliability issues that cxan be quite costly. None of them seem to be bullet proof!

 

[superiorcruiser]

70 series cruiser!

were settled on another dual cab...easier to carry 2 dogs in...plus its handy for other things also.

 

[Dion]

were settled on another dual cab...easier to carry 2 dogs in...plus its handy for other things also.

http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70-series/specifications/double-cab-chassis-gxl?WT.ac=VH_LandCruiser%2070_RangeSpecs_DoubleCabChassisGXL_Specs

Just have some tissues on hand before you check the price, your eyes will be watering

 

[superiorcruiser]

http://www.toyota.com.au/landcruiser-70-series/specifications/double-cab-chassis-gxl?WT.ac=VH_LandCruiser%2070_RangeSpecs_DoubleCabChassisGXL_Specs

Just have some tissues on hand before you check the price, your eyes will be watering

faaark....how much are they?
i did suggest this to the MRS...but she thinks they are like a truck..lol
the other thing to consider is i do about 1100-1200kms per week..
it could get pricey filling up each week.

 

[superiorcruiser]

has anyone else looked at the 8 car comparison,
they are all auto,all diesel and all dual cabs..
ranger first.
amarok 2nd
mazda 3rd
navara,colorado, isuzu,etc

 

[Stelianos]

But what do you class as "outlasting" it's competition. How long does a car need to last for. As long as it doesnt give the owner any issue, that is whatba good car does. I like them, but not for 50-60k.
Thats one of the reasons i love the 70 series, they never get old, there not replaced with a new model on 6mnths which makes yours look old.

outlasting the competition is how many troublefree kms you can do before things start to get bad. and the d40 score was really bad on that matter.

 

[superiorcruiser]

thats what worries me about the ranger.
every new car will be good for a while..but how soon will the troubles start ?

 

[Tappet]

faaark....how much are they?
i did suggest this to the MRS...but she thinks they are like a truck..lol

They are trucks just small ones. In fact were all driving trucks If it's got a ladder frame chassis it's a truck. Don't think your driving a car with a tub or tray on the back- your not.

You will get just far off road in most dual cab utes as a 70 series but the 70 series has way more robust construction, like a proper truck that's why you pay big coin for them and that is why they last. The same could said for the Patrol.

 

[Dion]

faaark....how much are they?

Everyone thinks the mining tax is dead... But it's not, Toyota are collecting it



I'm just talking smack now

 

[Rabbid-chop]

Whats the low down on BT50 v Ranger these days? Price v extras v quality v customer service.
I personally prefer the look of the Ford but i wouldnt let that influence the decision if the mazda looked like a better deal.

 

[happy john]

Whats the low down on BT50 v Ranger these days? Price v extras v quality v customer service.
I personally prefer the look of the Ford but i wouldnt let that influence the decision if the mazda looked like a better deal.

The BT is a little cheaper and missed out on the software upgrade the Ranger got that improves the torque curve. It all comes down to the dealer and their attitude with price.

 

[big zetor]

yep defenantly don't get the manual my brothers friend has just done a gearbox and it hasn't had its 10k service yet, and this is in the latest mk11 ranger

 

[ben85]

What r the auto's like?
All the manual deisels i have driven have been pretty ordinary.

 

[superiorcruiser]

did a deal yesterday for a new Ranger XLT with a few extras.
ARB canopy
ARB bull bar (Summit style) colour matched
ARB snorkel and a REDARC brake controller
DARK WINDOW TINT
BLACK DUCK seat covers
and tha car is MIca black.....should look rather good


it should be ready