There are two things that ID a Ford supporter, they are retarded and blindQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
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There are two things that ID a Ford supporter, they are retarded and blindQuote:
Originally Posted by kiwijames
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The photo f the blokes face in the Isis hilux line up supplied them , like 48 of them . I wonder if Isis would get fleet discount ? And 5 year service plan?Quote:
Originally Posted by Maca49
An F150 is a different class of vehicle all together. But I prefer a Chevy in that class😆
There was a f350 fire service truck in the a Auction 3 weeks ago 1976 with 44 ks , blown head gasket 5k it went for . Cheep truck . Am kicking myself , was not there to buy it . The thing I was after went for stupid money !
Says he who drives a f knows whatQuote:
Originally Posted by smidey
Barrels cleaned as well?:wtfsmilie:Quote:
Originally Posted by Munsey
Those are real utes! Mate ute the road has just spent 20 k on importing a new motor for his 2001 F150 oh yeah baby ,super charged mongrel of a thing!:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by R93
I have been made aware that someone at Toyota New Zealand has been reading this thread and doesn't like some comments that have been made.
They have gone to great lengths to track me down at work and have laid a complaint to my bosses.
I find this action to be rather disturbing, as I have not mentioned my name or my workplace.
I want that person to contact me personally, if they have any issue with comments and opinions, rather than the method they have undertaken to date.
I cant see what issue they would have but then Im not a tosser.
That's bullshit! Can't say anything these days without offending some mong.
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Originally Posted by cambo
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Originally Posted by mcche171
This one ^^^^ ????
Hopefully they will read this...The new Hilux looks hideous, start making decent reliable Utes like you did pre '05'. Then I will happily buy one.Quote:
Originally Posted by cambo
And is fucking hopeless off road, from the ln106 onward the hilux has become less and less non tarseal worthy,granted so have other brands but Toyota has gone from top of the pack to bottom of the pile of plastic shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frosty
Bastards!Quote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
Feel for ya cambo, sad fkr should realize "this" is public opinion and if they don't like it they should change jobs or sell a better product. It's a shame the music died on this thread due to a corporate baby, was getting funny
Definitely a shame.
My work 2014 hilux is a piece of shit compared even to the 2011 one I had before. 20 000kms and it has already had new brake rotors because the first ones squealed something wicked, oh yeah, the replacement ones do the same thing! Look like a right fuckwit with people staring thinking, "that retard should do his pads". Apparently a known issue. The new bigger squeaky brakes require a 17" rim so my winter muddys in the shed don't fit. These same new brakes also seem to get hot and fade faster than the old ones. The interior squeaks and creaks real bad, back seat is the worst though the drivers one is pinging and clunking bad now too, this is with on road/site use only. It just seems like corners are being cut. It's not a horrible vehicle but it can fuck off.
My "old" truck is still in the company, has 180 odd kms on it and is as quiet as a mouse, and hasn't had a dollar spent on it. Might see if workmate wants a swap.
The dealer and Toyota are lucky the truck and I are too busy working, or I would be in there all the time, demanding x is replaced, and y is fixed. I am pissed off, and I didn't even pay for the vehicle, what does that say?
When did they go from being made in Japan to made in the Phillipines? Or is that just a rumour?
I have always been pro Hilux, as have a lot of my mates, but I think unless Toyota pulls finger, there will be a heap more Amaroks and Rangers about, or maybe two Photons each!:sick:
The SR5 should still be able to come with vinyl floor too, in fact you should be able to waterblast the inside of the bastard.
That's my rant. I hope the Toyota nark doesn't come get me!
What a fucking arsehole who has shafted Cambo ! That just stinks
Hey you wankers at Toyota, stop picking on your staff find a mirror a take a long look at yourself! Then go out and buy a Ford Ranger and learn how to build a nice reliable ute, if this is true I hope he takes a PG against you
That is very, very low.
About what you would expect from a company grasping at straws tho
Don't worry guys, the new hilux is on its way
http://youtu.be/YLZNwxFtNhk
To be fair most people on this thread are Toyota haters.
Except me. I have never had a problem with the toyota trucks and cars I have owned and that has been nearly 30 yrs of trouble free running.
I will be buying brand new (just not decided on which) to upgrade my current lux and for the first time ever going to a Mazda for the wife.😡
No ute on the current market is better 4WD wise than the other imo.
I also doubt anyone on here has driven the new model, and to criticize looks compared to what else is available is just cynical.
You don't spend 60K to bash around anyway. Most people need a mix.
Resale is also an advantage.
If I get the milage and use out of my new truck as I have my others I will be more than satisfied and keep buying Toyota.
Having driven 2 other rival utes for work I can't see where all the fuss is anyway.
They were admittedly base models of the range but absolute shit in comparison imo.
They all have their pros and cons.
I'm more than happy with my hilux and brought because of mates have them and rate them . We all use ours as they are intended for , work Utes that can tow and get us to hunting spots with formed tracks./roads . And have good resale when the 5 years warranty runs out . No complaints here either
Agree with you R93. I've always been a Toyota fan but in saying that I have had many others which have been fine. There's always a few bad ones in every batch of every brand.
I remember going to the launch of the new bugger models and thought f#%k that, one month later I was driving one. The main reason at the time was properly because the dealership done a good deal. Sure they are full of plastic but they all are these day's. As for off road ability I find it hard to say any of the older models would be better? My vehicles get thrashed from the day they drive off the yard to the day they go back on and the only problems I've had are clutches and break pads, one gear box (someone forgot to put oil back in it after a service) which was replaced with a new one straight away.
I think Toyota have dropped the ball taking so long to come out with a new model but I would like to think it will be good as they had 4 other brands to get ideas from.
Would I buy the new hilux? Probably only because I'm not a fan of the others out there at the moment, I find the fords and Nissan have there seats to close to the door panels which pisses me off. In saying that I'm really enjoying the Mitsi at the moment, power delivery is a let down but the drive and comfort is the best I've experienced in a jap ute and the value is great.
I don't think we can say the Toyotas are more expensive these days when you compare them with the ford, Nissan, VW but the re-sell is still there.
At the end of the day I think they are all much of a muchness and the dealership you are dealing with and while I have had no issues (touch wood) with the 3 80 series, 1 100 series, 5 hiluxs, 3 vans and awaiting on the 4th 200 series to turn up I don't see any reason to change, until we start talking about American ute's, now were talking.
As for Toyota packing a sad about someone's comments on here "pull ur head in" that's a sure fire way of losing support, have you checked out some of the 4wd forums?
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Originally Posted by R93
but still not as good as they used to be
Nissan Safari/Patrol also very good but now only available in petrol new here.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
I think you will find that someone at Toyota has been dishing out a bit of spin to the dealerships and someone else at Toyota here has picked up on that spin. Rather than looking at their own back yard they're blaming the dealership. Have seen this quite a few times as a marketing ploy to get potential customers to sign up quickly thinking they might miss out.
By spin you mean lies I take it.
Spin (public relations) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaQuote:
Originally Posted by veitnamcam
As I thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by gadgetman
Wanted to swap. Nissan Navara. 2004, 3L turbo. 4wd, ps, Dbl cab, well side. Swap for any of your guys rubbish 2005-2014 Toyota Hilux 4wd Dbl cabs. Will consider all/ (some) Of your offers...[emoji106][emoji1]
Don't do it bro!Quote:
Originally Posted by Danny
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Originally Posted by Danny
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Your all wasting your time giving feedback on anything other than purchase deals and servicing. those are the only things that can be altered by TNZ.. Otherwise, a ship turns up with a bunch of Utes, they are nearly ready for sale, just a bit of a valet and a pd check and their on the yard.
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All vehicles have strengths and weaknesses based on what you want them to do. Four years ago I sold cars for a year as there wasn't much building estimating to do.
From the Utes I drove this is what my opinions are. Navara D22 is a smaller sized, lite four wheel drive that's good off road but isn't great on road. Navara D40 is IMO the best Ute on road, best cabin but not great off road. All Navara are hungry as, diesels rated at around 11lph but have highest torque for better towing. Amarok, good on road but not as good as Navara D40. Not bad off road but not as good as D22. Fuel economy is great at sacrifice of towing grunt. It's a big unit, widest tray and body I believe. Hilux, good off road and not bad on road. Power isn't best out worst. Cabin isn't best or worst, I think the hilux is probably the best all rounder. The best Ute for you is determined by what you want to do with it. Personally, is go for the Amarok a is spend most time on road and it's cheaper to run. If the d40 was cheaper to run I'd buy that. If I spent a lot of time of road I'd probably go the d22 Navara over the hilux but those are my personal opinions. I worked at a Nissan, vw dealership and traded a few hilux Utes so that is where my info/experience comes from.
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Amarok is 65k d40 u could pick up for 35k at the moment as in the next few weeks they will start selling the new model you say the d40 is the best driving but you would buy the ute that's double the price cause the d40 is to expensive some 1 had to many beersies I think
price was not a consideration, just pointing out my opinions on how each different unit seemed to me. At that may be the most important word, different which they all are.Quote:
Originally Posted by stub
i just looked at the amarok online and it is listed from $44k so that's only $21k less than you say.
Mauser308, I can agree with you last paragraph, new ute's are turning into the run of the mill family car which are on the road doing the school run right where most of the European SUV's are (mostly a image states).
While I'm not a fan of small motors, this is not the manufactures fault. The big engine utes (3.2L) will still be there until they release a new model and then they will all be smaller. Sure the manual hilux is high geared for taking off with a heavy load but only because that's what the market has told them eg; 90% of them are used for "town" reasons. In saying that my 2wd Hilux tows the 3 ton boat better than the 4wd.
To be honest I don't even think the Amarok should be mentioned when we are talking about 4wd utes, I don't know what they are?