Thread: Mazda BT50

We brought a 2009 BT50 in 2013, had done 96,000km. We paid from memory $34k which included 2 year "new car" warranty and delivery (we are in Nelson and dealer was in Palmerston North). Was the SDX model 3L TD 4 Speed auto with OD. Main purpose was to tow the boat and something my wife would feel safe in.

Was way better value than a similar Hilux and dosen't feel "trucky" when you drive it. I would buy another (in fact since I have to now plead to use this one, might be sooner than later), yep I would no hesitation.



Noone in the Nelson car yards seemed to want to take our money . We went into Bowater Toyota and opened and shut and generally crawled all over a brand new Hilux. Salesman just looked at us and carried on yacking with each other.
Well we would have brought a brand new one and paid cash but since they didnt want our money we went elsewhere (and spent less in the end)

Now I thoroughly recommend Shaun at Palmside Motors in Palmerston North. Nothing was too much trouble and their service was fantastic.

Originally Posted by mikee

We brought a 2009 BT50 in 2013, had done 96,000km. We paid from memory $34k which included 2 year "new car" warranty and delivery (we are in Nelson and dealer was in Palmerston North). Was the SDX model 3L TD 4 Speed auto with OD. Main purpose was to tow the boat and something my wife would feel safe in.

Was way better value than a similar Hilux and dosen't feel "trucky" when you drive it. I would buy another (in fact since I have to now plead to use this one, might be sooner than later), yep I would no hesitation.



Noone in the Nelson car yards seemed to want to take our money . We went into Bowater Toyota and opened and shut and generally crawled all over a brand new Hilux. Salesman just looked at us and carried on yacking with each other.
Well we would have brought a brand new one and paid cash but since they didnt want our money we went elsewhere (and spent less in the end)

Now I thoroughly recommend Shaun at Palmside Motors in Palmerston North. Nothing was too much trouble and their service was fantastic.

Should have combed your hair, changed your jacket and polished your shoes for a better response!

Just Yell out can i have the keys

Works for me everytime

Originally Posted by Maca49

Should have combed your hair, changed your jacket and polished your shoes for a better response!

Nah, I just found someone who actually wanted my money and provided me some service.

Originally Posted by mikee

Nah, I just found someone who actually wanted my money and provided me some service.

I've had both the Ford and Mazda. Currently in a 2015 Ranger. I found the BT-50 felt slightly better on road. Both were 2WD so couldn't comment on off road ability. The Mazda had a couple of nicer interior bits (USB in glovebox is nice) but overall not much different. Prefer the Ranger for the looks though