So the Colorado is at the top of the list now? Just looking online and they have one going cheap in chch, 43K for the ltz 4x4 crew cab
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So the Colorado is at the top of the list now? Just looking online and they have one going cheap in chch, 43K for the ltz 4x4 crew cab
I've one problem with my VW in the 4 yrs I've had it now, so big tick from me. Most comfortable of the utes but there are better ones for towing. Dealer has been trying to convince me to try the V6 but at the price it's not even worth looking at. Had to laugh at my mate this weekend, he parked his new-to-him 2015 low km Ranger at my place while we went hunting for the weekend. Got back and it wouldn't start . . . :D
The D-max is ok, just never test drive another late model ute before you buy one and you won't be disappointed by the rubbish steering and gearbox
The slow ratio of the steering in the Colorado (2015) is the only thing I dont like about driving it,handles good,corners ,goes and stops like all hell,much better ride quality than the same year lux but that truck steering ratio takes some getting used to....may have been changed on the newer ones?
What price can the farmlands card get a hilux for?
Ford also offer bigger discounts for farmlands card holders.
If comfort, ride quality, finish and gadgets are a priority do you really need/want a ute?
Maybe an suv like a Mazda CX9, Ford Territory etc might be the ticket?
[QUOTE=mikee;651253]true but too late for them...............Toyota[/QUOTE @mikee it's a bit like gun shops some don't want your business...or seem interested.
So as you say walk away but, I'm sure there's some Toyota dealer in the south would go out of his way to get you what you want?
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[QUOTE=BRADS;651284]This is true, some dealers are just shit, or unwilling to deal. This is the age of the internet. I'm in Tauranga and my truck came from courtesy Ford in Palmy I think they are. Awesome dealer. Mean trade price, and good buying. Easy to deal with and came recommended. All I seen was a couple of old turkeys pull up in my new truck, delivered free. And drive off in my old one. The rest was email and phone call.
The Great Wall has a dismal crash rating for a new vehicle, 1 star for the v240 and 2 star for the new steed. The foton is 3 star.
Yep, I get that. Do any of the brands offer a barrier between boot and cabin as an OEM option? If not, I’m sure old mate VC could whip something up.
I recently changed to an SUV and forgot how nice it was not driving a Ute so I’m probably too biased to comment. But it strikes me that the only reason you want a Ute is to separate the dogs and are prepared to sacrifice everything else you want from your vehicle. Maybe I’m too selfish but fuck that!
Yeah. Very hard to get a screen for an SUV that stops a fart.
From personal experience it is not humanly possible to hold your breath when driving from Appleby River to Richmond after the dog has been carcass surfing and you are in a car.
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it strikes me that the only reason you want a Ute is to separate the dogs and are prepared to sacrifice everything else you want from your vehicle. QUOTE]
Yip
and I totally understand that, it's exactly the reasonI went to a Hilux and not another suv
stinkin wet labs and Wirehair require their own space.
Have you considered a dog box on the back? I had one for years until I got my ute (a 2000 hilux)
All fair calls. I’m not a dog guy so haven’t faced the challenges raised.
I've had Utes for years , then got a terrnao , what a mistake, wet dog, dive gear , boots mud blood bait in the back of a SUV just blows. That and I'm a messy barstard ...Give me a ute any day! Problem is you say ute and the price goes up 6 K for the same year / K's...how I miss my old shit box Datsun!
I've recently bought a 2013 Hilux 3.0 TD 4WD, manual (6months ago), came with tough deck/ high canopy. ODO: 102,000km, it was an ex lease vehicle.
We have four working dogs, bloody great not having to smell wet dog/clean out the back. Great for chucking the dirty/bloody hunting gear in the back too.
Its real comfortable to drive on the road, has the power when you need it. No faults to report.
I've always been a hilux person, on to my 6th one now. In saying that I'm a bit surprised I still am thinking about it. Was a few years back now when I was finally in the position to buy brand new so went back to where I'd got my previous one as I'd had good service etc (Ashburton Toyota) but the salesman had moved up the chain. He still managed to look after men with what I wanted but the bullbag that I ended up dealing with at the end of it all when picking it up made the experience of buying my first new one very underwhelming. But I didn't let that put me off the hilux and have had fantastic service since from my local South Canterbury Toyota with my last two which has made up for the bullbag episode.
Don't look at the Foton.... Hardest riding vehicle I've ever been in. 20" low profile tyres don't help but that thing was just nasty. Sore arse after 30mins yet alone a full day in the seat. Sure it handled nicely but you would expect that since it didn't wallow!
Triton was a whole different kettle of fish, really quite impressed. Next time in town irthing I'll try another couple of contenders then wait for field day specials
Hey Mikee - a Nelson guy I know got the same sort of bulldust on pricing from the Nelson Toyota dealership . . . so he went to Christchurch and they treated him "royally" with a great deal and service. He reckoned he saved 20K+ on the Hilux package he wanted (and bought from them)!
Too late for now, we ditched the Lemon BT50 today and missus picked up the Colorado tonight and its now residing in the garage.
Lets hope the bad juju went with the Mazda!!
Of all the quotes cheapest was for a new BT50 by quite a lot but we weren't going there again.
We might go the Toyota route in 3 years just before warranty expires on the new one but wont be thru the local guys or we might update to the soon to be released Colorado HSV :)
Completely different engines and gearbox. My work vehicle is a D-Max and has never missed a beat at nearly 80,000 Kms so far.
Don't know about the manual but the auto D-Max is great. Economy very good too. The steering is good also although the turning circle is on the large size. Mates Ranger is about the same.