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Best Buy - Navara, Rodeo or Hilux dual cab
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Best Buy - Navara, Rodeo or Hilux dual cab
Got a mate who is interested in buying a new (current model) Dual Cab 4x4.
Anybody got any ideas on which would be the best to buy? Daily driving with the ability to get in and out of most hunting spots, not real serious off-roading.
Can you fit diff locks to the Navaras, Hiluxs and Rodeos?
Are there any problems to be aware of with any of the above.
Thanks in advance.
Anybody got any ideas on which would be the best to buy? Daily driving with the ability to get in and out of most hunting spots, not real serious off-roading.
Can you fit diff locks to the Navaras, Hiluxs and Rodeos?
Are there any problems to be aware of with any of the above.
Thanks in advance.
Re: Best Buy - Navara, Rodeo or Hilux dual cab
Hilux SR.. can fit airlockers front a rear, nice new D4D Turbo diesel... grab the latest 4wd monthly, there is a write up on transforming 1 into basically what you mate sounds after.philhod wrote:Got a mate who is interested in buying a new (current model) Dual Cab 4x4.
Anybody got any ideas on which would be the best to buy? Daily driving with the ability to get in and out of most hunting spots, not real serious off-roading.
Can you fit diff locks to the Navaras, Hiluxs and Rodeos?
Are there any problems to be aware of with any of the above.
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Dan.
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Dan.
[i]1996 HDJ80R[/i]
The narava is not in the race, so that leaves hilux or rodeo. The two cars are pretty close in what they offer, hiluxs rest on the older models performance off road but the new models really are nothing like their predecessors. Rodeo's have a repution for being releiable. Both can have lockers fitted. So It comes down to price.
Those who choose to drive in the mud do so because they can't drive the rocks.
I owned a bravo/courier new in 2002 and it was a POS. Had it for two years, it spent way too much time at the dealer and lost a heap of dollars on it when I upgraded.scout392 wrote:Mazda Bravo
B4000 d/c 4x4
$30000 ish new
Big 4l v6 dana rear end.
Eric
Those who choose to drive in the mud do so because they can't drive the rocks.
Can you explain why.the gun wrote:The narava is not in the race
i've got a mate looking at buying a dual cab also for mostly onroad use with the ability to go bush camping etc. Doesn't need lockers or anything else. He was looking at getting a Navara dual cab
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Compared to either the hilux or rodeo the narava has a smaller cabin, the load area is slightly larger than the hilux but only just. The engine is noiser than both the rodeo and hilux put together. Just a couple of things ur mate could consider but at the end of the day it's his choice.GQ Bear wrote:Can you explain why.the gun wrote:The narava is not in the race
i've got a mate looking at buying a dual cab also for mostly onroad use with the ability to go bush camping etc. Doesn't need lockers or anything else. He was looking at getting a Navara dual cab
Cheers
Those who choose to drive in the mud do so because they can't drive the rocks.
Help me out here. Other than "distinctive looks" what's wrong with the Triton?
Last review I read put the Navara and Triton at the head of the pack, with Rodeo severely hampered by an old school diesel. I thought Hilux's biggest criticism was poor front end clearance?
Mitsubishi LSDs work well (for years) and rear diff lock is a factory option. The (comparatively noisy) 3.2 is an evolution of the 3.2 DiD that's done great service in the Paj for 5(?) years, and the same block dates back to the early '90s as the 2.8. Auto is coming about August.
I wouldn't place too much weight on experiences with a 2002 model - 2002 was a radically different market. How many utes had sprung-over rear back then?
My 2c,
Scott
Last review I read put the Navara and Triton at the head of the pack, with Rodeo severely hampered by an old school diesel. I thought Hilux's biggest criticism was poor front end clearance?
Mitsubishi LSDs work well (for years) and rear diff lock is a factory option. The (comparatively noisy) 3.2 is an evolution of the 3.2 DiD that's done great service in the Paj for 5(?) years, and the same block dates back to the early '90s as the 2.8. Auto is coming about August.
I wouldn't place too much weight on experiences with a 2002 model - 2002 was a radically different market. How many utes had sprung-over rear back then?
My 2c,
Scott
I've had experience driving most of todays current dual cabs.
I don't like the Navara or RA7 Rodeo to drive, the Navara has plenty of power but take one for a drive and you'll understand what I mean, the Rodeo is far too underpowered and hasn't changed muh from previous model.
The Triton is a good looking car and haven't heard too many bad reports about them, drives well, looks good when fitted out.
Hilux is great, goes well, plenty of accessories readily available and practable for both work and play, goes well , but a little on the expensive side.
My fav of all the dual cabs is the Mazda BT50, I love it, drives awesome, goes hard, comfortable, a little small on the inside, but my pick of the bunch!!
I don't like the Navara or RA7 Rodeo to drive, the Navara has plenty of power but take one for a drive and you'll understand what I mean, the Rodeo is far too underpowered and hasn't changed muh from previous model.
The Triton is a good looking car and haven't heard too many bad reports about them, drives well, looks good when fitted out.
Hilux is great, goes well, plenty of accessories readily available and practable for both work and play, goes well , but a little on the expensive side.
My fav of all the dual cabs is the Mazda BT50, I love it, drives awesome, goes hard, comfortable, a little small on the inside, but my pick of the bunch!!
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