What's the most reliable new ute

Iv been thinking of buying another new ute because in sick of the lemon 2017 d max that iv got now it's had problems since day 1 & now it out warranty & still got problems. I'll just get a base model it will be a 4x4 drive double cab think I might go automatically this time I do round 25 thousand - 30 thousand km a year a big part of that driving is on rough metal roads & I do a lot of towing & with trailer & load it be round 2000-2500 tonne. Iv got no problem with the dmax when it going I don't like the dmax new model only has a 3 year warranty when most other utes are 5years to me if they so reliable it wouldn't cost them any more to have a 5 year warranty. So what brand would you buy that's going last more than 3 years & ant going to cost a huge amount to buy & service thanks. I have always got ute service on time & at the dmax shop where I brought it.

Have you considered the Mitsi Tritons?
I did a lot of investigation before buying, and the ability to run them AWD on the road, and a 10yr drivetrain warranty put it ahead of the competition. Additional points for it also being the cheapest.

I just sold a 2018 DMax at Christmas for a new Ranger XLT. Cost $12K less for the swap than what I was quoted to swap for a new DMax. Love the Ranger. I do 50K a year. 75% on tar, rest gravel and off road. Already done 13k in the Ranger. Hard to fault. The only area were the DMax was better was on rutted gravel. Don't know about the new model DMax though.

The old DMax shat its turbo which I wasn't very happy about.

Yea mine done that to it gone to limp mode that was a long drive home at halve power it idles high all the time it makes it hard backing trailers when the thing wants to idle at 1000 rpm & the shop say they there ant a fault couse it ant putting up a fault coda & I know riding the clutch all the time ant going end good & with idling at 1000 rpm is geting hard to go from 2nd to 1st gear. I haven't gone looking at them yet but just wanted to get people's feeling to see if one jump out. Yes to the triton I have had one before the dmax but it didn't like towing the heave loads iv had some good frights in it when the trailer thort it wanted to try & be the leader but I do think they have fixed the towing problems nw

You will get a better resale withe the ranger or hilux. Also ask what the scheduled service cost are. When i looked last year the second or third service on the mitz was $1500:wtfsmilie: the service price getting it serviced local was very costly full stop.
I decided not to bother up grading stick to what i have

I didn't want to upgrade but I'm a bit worried but how much a year it going to cost me now at of warranty. I always end up buying a vehicles that are build on a Friday my brother he can buy what every vehicle he wants & won't cost him a cent il get same one & it cost me a shit load & he thrashes the shit out his it is a bit of a family joke bot me picking all the lemon vehicles in nz

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Originally Posted by hunt08

my brother he can buy what every vehicle he wants & won't cost him a cent il get same one & it cost me a shit load & he thrashes the shit out his it is a bit of a family joke

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i have a brother like that .....could fall down the toilet and come up with a gold watch.....

The other half just bought a Triton auto and she's very happy with it - good towing capacity 3.5T and the AWD will go ok on hard top surfaces (not in the base model if i recall)

From what I''m hearing the problem might be availability of new vehicles too so that could be a factor

we have a 2010 triton, hopefully they have sorted out gearbox issues by now as its common for them (as we later found out) to not want to shift from 4th to 3rd.
other issues inc the egr fouling up and blocking the inlet manifold full of crap.
we were considering buying a new one but the service costs at mitsubishi for oil changes etc are ridiculous and if they dont service then the extended warranty is void

Have a 2016 Mitsubishi L200 upgrade from my old shape 09.
Good vehicle I fitted a catch can to avoid the erg fouling. Runs well. Only hindsight I maybe should have brought an auto!
Also upgraded the rear leaf springs and shocks as the factory ones are not much chop, once you put a load in the back. They started bending all the wrong way:XD:

On a side note they won’t be selling any more in the UK. So will have to buy Fiat when I look for a similar one in the future.

I have the 2020 Triton GLX-R. Bought it because of the warranty is excellent and the local dealer included tuff deck, canopy and towbar as well at no extra cost.
Mine was one of the last manuals they brought in.
If I did it again I would pay the extra for the GLS with the upgrade 4wd system. Although I have yet to get the the glx-r completely stuck despite the incompetence on my part.

Buy anything new with warranty and thrash on

I know several with the dmax and no issues,
my old colly had problems but my new one is mint but almost time for a new one as warranty is almost out

Mitzi 10 warranty sucks with servicing and servicing costs old man dumped his pajaro early because the service upkeep was to high

2018 triton, happy with it but as noted above service costs are up there. Brought for the warranty and as I couldn't justify the 10k+ difference for a ranger or hilux

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Originally Posted by hunt08

Iv been thinking of buying another new ute because in sick of the lemon 2017 d max that iv got now it's had problems since day 1 & now it out warranty & still got problems. I'll just get a base model it will be a 4x4 drive double cab think I might go automatically this time I do round 25 thousand - 30 thousand km a year a big part of that driving is on rough metal roads & I do a lot of towing & with trailer & load it be round 2000-2500 tonne. Iv got no problem with the dmax when it going I don't like the dmax new model only has a 3 year warranty when most other utes are 5years to me if they so reliable it wouldn't cost them any more to have a 5 year warranty. So what brand would you buy that's going last more than 3 years & ant going to cost a huge amount to buy & service thanks. I have always got ute service on time & at the dmax shop where I brought it.

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Well, touch wood I don't get the same curse. I have a 2014 D-Max and its been great. I've done 120,000 in it and only ever had to pay for diesel and kms. If I was to get another I would look at the new Mitsi's, or the Ranger and Hilux. No one has really mentioned the navara, and have not heard much about them.... Also from Wanganui!

My 2017 d-max 6 speed manual with 44kms tows our caravan or boat effortlessly. Off to Sth Island for 6 weeks very shortly, but will have extra service done prior. No issues at all so far.

@hamsav I have an 80series LandCruiser I do the serving and maintenance as well as the triton. The 2018 triton I can do 8-10hours driving for the day, turn around and come back the next day, same trip in the LandCruiser would require at least a few hours in a bath, quantities of medicinal alcohol and a few trips to the chiropractor, big difference in 20 years of technology in the comfort and sound quietening.

The high service cost is to partly offset warranty claims cost, future/current work of the dealer, yours and/or other customers pooled together...basically a part prepaid scheme.

Guy in Fairlie had a new ford ranger about 18 month.Came back from Timaru one day,parked beside his house.Went inside to see his familly,was there only about 5 minuts.His mrs could see this smoke out side.WTF the ranger went up in smoke,burnt to the ground very quickly,only done maybe 40ks.FORD didnt want to know about it,see your insurance company.Ranger still had plenty of warranty.Unbelievable,not the 1st time this has happened to ford rangers.Something to do with fuel lines near hexhaust system.It was a buitifull ute,then turned into a hep of rubble.

had one of my customers coming to see me in his 2 year old colorado. was doing 100k an hour on a motorway, no trailer, buggaa ll in the tray. rear diff blew out.
had a drive of it after it was repaired and the gear change was all over the place gating wise.
however we installed an egr killer and it went damn well after that till he got laid off and had to sell it

For those taking the piss, I was meaning my migration driving from bluff to North Canterbury for the winter..... But yeah the 3l outback doesn't get much of a run over on the island since it redlines at 65 in 1st and the limit on the island is 50....

To the op, I figure you will get utes built last thing on a Friday with all brands so go for the one giving you the best deal / the bells and whistles you want. Mine was ex demo with 7km on the clock (bit more than I had hoped but 5k service had been done) towbar, mats seat covers etc (which should all come standard on a vehicle but don't anymore)

At least couple month weight for a hilux.

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Originally Posted by bigbear

At least couple month weight for a hilux.

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Heard 6 months up here, and they want a $2500 deposit so you can't go elsewhere without financial pain.

New ute with the best warranty I suppose...
Hear horror stories about them all.
But considering the number of them on the road these days, there'll always be a mate of a mate with one that has crapped out.

Thats a whole nother car, a ½ way decent rifle ,a hellava piss up , all my teeth fixed, my leg amputation reversed, or a bunch of good time girls[/QUOTE]

The way you place relative importance on that descending scale of car/gun/booze/teeth/leg/hookers is a very interesting scale

Me I'd want a leg back first but being knee deep in whores has it's own special appeal

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Check out ...........

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Watched that last night and was going to post it up

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Originally Posted by tetawa

Heard 6 months up here, and they want a $2500 deposit so you can't go elsewhere without financial pain.

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depending on what colour you are wanting i have been told. No i am not buying :oh noes: a mate is.

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depending on what colour you are wanting i have been told. No i am not buying :oh noes: a mate is.

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Hear new outboards of demand brands are in the same situation, plus local made tinnies.

Honda basic farm bike parts and bikes are the same @tetawa. Like a salesman said to me the other day NZers when they want something we want it straight away, well times have now changed and you going to have to accept waiting a couple months now and it could be like this for a while

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Originally Posted by bigbear

Honda basic farm bike parts and bikes are the same @tetawa. Like a salesman said to me the other day NZers when they want something we want it straight away, well times have now changed and you going to have to accept waiting a couple months now and it could be like this for a while

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A lot of the dealers that held stuff all parts to keep their overheads down and purchased from wholesalers when required will have to change their thinking if the parts are still available.

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Originally Posted by bigbear

Honda basic farm bike parts and bikes are the same @tetawa. Like a salesman said to me the other day NZers when they want something we want it straight away, well times have now changed and you going to have to accept waiting a couple months now and it could be like this for a while

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A lot of NZ businesses (including the one I currently work for) operate real lean in terms of staff and stock levels with "just in time" ordering and pushing staff to work harder rather than actually having enough staff, now post covid there are major disruptions to supply chains and people (all of us) are having a tough time adjusting.

My 2014 D-Max has done 120k and never missed a beat.

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Honda basic farm bike parts and bikes are the same @tetawa. Like a salesman said to me the other day NZers when they want something we want it straight away, well times have now changed and you going to have to accept waiting a couple months now and it could be like this for a while

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Its the same for many items across the spectrum: we're doing house alterations atm, and all sorts of items have massive lead times. Custom laminated beams = 7 week wait, all sorts of fixtures and fittings, big lead times, so much so people are redesigning houses to use only available items, not the fancy shit originally requested. Oh, and the quality of framing lumber available now: absolute shite!

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Originally Posted by bigbear

You will get a better resale withe the ranger or hilux. Also ask what the scheduled service cost are. When i looked last year the second or third service on the mitz was $1500:wtfsmilie: the service price getting it serviced local was very costly full stop.
I decided not to bother up grading stick to what i have

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Bloody he'll mate, you might have been ripped off, my 2nd service on my 2018 triton costed 450 and just had my 3rd that was 480

I got a print out on scheduled service pricing at the time, i decided to stick with what i have.

@ocean-hunter I got a print out on scheduled service pricing at the time, i decided to stick with what i have.