Thread: Work Ute recommendations

Well, I think at least I had a couple of productive days. Tested the Navara, Rodeo, Triton, Hilux, SR5, Courier, B2600, Musso Sports, and a couple of others besides including a F250 and a Silverado (or as my wife calls it, the limo.) Was an eye opener.

I think that the SR5 is likely to best suit my needs. Have seen a couple of 3.4L V6's, the 3.0L D4D (but $$$,) and the 2.7L. Obviously the V6 came out on top in terms of performance, but for the money, 2.7L stands out.

So, until I can afford a something new and shiny, I will be hunting an SR5 within my budget. Thanks all, for your help and advice once again,
J

Gotta love the power of the 4.0l V6 Hilux, I regularly pull 2 tonnes behind mine plus a tonne in the back and she dosen't miss a beat

Bloody bunch of woosieboys!!!

Tuffen up an

GerraF100innaya!!

Got one fer sale too... 1979mdl 6cyl goes like the proverbial bat out of hell point its nose ANYWHERE and it will take you there no probs no 4x4 (hint here just let a bit of air outta the big tyres an bobs yer uncle)... carrys a ton load and then some AND drags the 8x4 trailer loaded AS WELL... grunt? Friggin things a tank!! INBLOODYDESTRUCTABLE!!

But hey you go get your woosie boys toys but when yer wanna grow up get a F100!!

Originally Posted by Wild Dingo

Bloody bunch of woosieboys!!!

Tuffen up an

GerraF100innaya!!

Got one fer sale too... 1979mdl 6cyl goes like the proverbial bat out of hell point its nose ANYWHERE and it will take you there no probs no 4x4 (hint here just let a bit of air outta the big tyres an bobs yer uncle)... carrys a ton load and then some AND drags the 8x4 trailer loaded AS WELL... grunt? Friggin things a tank!! INBLOODYDESTRUCTABLE!!

But hey you go get your woosie boys toys but when yer wanna grow up get a F100!!

Yeah, but does it do it economically

An aside to the main topic == RAV4 will, by years end, come with V6 engine.

soth

Originally Posted by masoth

An aside to the main topic == RAV4 will, by years end, come with V6 engine.

soth

Also rumoured is an AWD Corolla with a 6 in it.

That 4.0l v6 is a beauty.

just splurge out and get one of these new Hummers, you only live once, might as well enjoy...

Wouldn't take one even if you paid me.

One of the biggest fuel guzzlers on the road and have heard lots of bad stories about them. Apparently they are nothing like the ones the army uses.

yeh i just read a review on them, and yep , apparently a heap of crap...looks nice though, i still like the original H1 too...might need a second loan just for the fuel though..


you notice how all the sports utes are getting biger engines, hilux, rodeo, etc, manufactures ain't worried about global warming to much, as long as they build petrol guzzlers , that's all we will be able to buy...

I had a dual cab 2wd Hilux 2.7 for a few years. Bought it new and loaded it up all the time, performed beautifully. Loved it so much I bought a dual cab 4wd SR5 2.7 as well, and that one was mine. And I loved it. Great machine, impossible to kill, and work all day. I wouldn't buy any other brand of ute. Wouldn't take a Mitsubishi if you gave me one. Same with the Nissan.

Sold both the Hiluxes in 2002 when we went to the UK for a couple of years. Still miss the 4wd one.

I bought a new Courier V6 last year and it has the power of a falcon (well almost) and now I am looking in to Gas then it should be better for distance and finance. I have driven non tubro Hilux with 500ltrs of water and pumps etc and a Turbo that flew. I wish I could afford a new hilux turbo diesel but agree if it is second hand and there is a problem then it will cost you heaps as I blew an old triton diesel and had a $4k rebuild costs 6 months after buying it. I have driven the 2005 Navara and even the owner of it cant get out of my extra cab V6 ute. Think about where and how you drive! Look at the Courier as Ford still have 2005 models new in the yards. The extra cab with rear suicide doors are the best idea as I have my Mechanics box in the cab and cupboards in the tray. I have also taken my family from Vic to WA on a 10 week holiday with two young kids in the back seats (dont out big kids in for too long). As for 4WD it is very capable and I have faith in my new one.
Good luck