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Ranger XLT Vs Triton GLR

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Ranger XLT Vs Triton GLR

Post by shortgq »

I'm lucky enough to find myself in the position of having to choose between these two supplied by work. WHich would you choose mostly for sand, touriing and easy bush work.

I've already discounted the navara D40 as the ones i've seen plough their way through sand and the colorado as it feels sluggish and drives like a whale!

Most likely a diesel auto as well which ever I choose!

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Re: Ranger XLT Vs Triton GLR

Post by -Scott- »

I'm biassed, and I know SFA about the Ranger, but I would have no reservations about taking a Triton.
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Post by Ruffy »

Either would suitable. MN's still have a bit of a shortage of aftermarket accessories due to there relatively recent release although it's getting better every day.
Personally i'd take the triton, only because i like the ergonomics better.
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Re: Ranger XLT Vs Triton GLR

Post by ajsr »

tritons nice to drive but shit tray size
I like the idea of the 3.0 as opposed to a more highly stressed 2.5
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Post by joeblow »

i'm lucky enough to get to drive all these utes on a regular basis, and the pick of the bunch is the ranger/bt50. much nicer in every way to a triton.
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Before you buy a triton look at this one of "rats" on downunder
After 26ks I noticed that something did not look right with the back of Ron's truck.

http://www.downunder4x4.net/forum/showt ... post171216" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I got out and had a look - his chassis was bent over the wheel arch, and his tow-bar was about a foot closer to the ground than it should be.
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Post by nayto »

Haha, geez that'd suck! From my experience the Triton would be my pick. The ones ive driven around seem to take a good punishing and keep going with no dramas. IMO mitsu seem to be one of the best built 4wds next to Toyota. The Ranger on the other hand, feels like they go better (iv never actually compared them side by side) but are very thirsty on fuel and the auto just doesnt seem to match with the engine well. Fuel economy wouldnt matter being a work car for you though :cool:. BTW i dont own either, iv just driven them quite a few times.
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Post by crankycruiser »

I had a ML triton as my own personal car and have used rangers at work on a regular basis, I perfer the triton in everyway.

I also would rather the 3.2 over the new 2.5 in the MN's, seems a bit weird to go backwards in capacity. Cost cutting i guess?

I have heard of navaras and also rangers with chassis problems like that, I think the chassis in all the new Thailand built utes are a bit under sized.
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boner59 wrote:Before you buy a triton look at this one of "rats" on downunder
After 26ks I noticed that something did not look right with the back of Ron's truck.

http://www.downunder4x4.net/forum/showt ... post171216" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I got out and had a look - his chassis was bent over the wheel arch, and his tow-bar was about a foot closer to the ground than it should be.

i think that may be more of the owners fault than the vehicle..........wrong vehicle for the job its being asked to do.
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Post by St Jimmy »

Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
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Post by shakes »

boner59 wrote:Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
I'd hazard a guess it was wayyyyy past its GVM + max towing capacity.
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boner59 wrote:Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
C'mon James - be fair. Mitsubishi haven't responded yet.

Give them a chance to make their excuses, then crucify them. Perhaps you can invite the owner to come here and tell us about it?
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Post by St Jimmy »

-Scott- wrote:
boner59 wrote:Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
C'mon James - be fair. Mitsubishi haven't responded yet.

Give them a chance to make their excuses, then crucify them. Perhaps you can invite the owner to come here and tell us about it?
I'll see what i can do,but you can read it with the link i posted ;)
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boner59 wrote: you can read it with the link i posted ;)
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Post by rat patrol »

shakes wrote:
boner59 wrote:Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
I'd hazard a guess it was wayyyyy past its GVM + max towing capacity.


mate I am the owner of this car and it has been wieghed 210kgs BELOW GVM and only 112kgs draw bar down load out of 270kgs allowed. The camper only wieghs 1140kgs ,the truck has a 2700kg towing capacity.
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Post by shakes »

rat patrol wrote:
shakes wrote:
boner59 wrote:Why, he bought it to see Australia,it failed to do, what mitsubishi said it would do.
I'd hazard a guess it was wayyyyy past its GVM + max towing capacity.


mate I am the owner of this car and it has been wieghed 210kgs BELOW GVM and only 112kgs draw bar down load out of 270kgs allowed. The camper only wieghs 1140kgs ,the truck has a 2700kg towing capacity.
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Hope it goes well and Mitsubishi or insurance comes to the party.
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Post by bru21 »

The triton is probably a better car (and tows 3k) - but I think in D/C they have to be the single ugliest car on the market.
That would have me getting a ranger
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Post by nayto »

bru21 wrote:The triton is probably a better car (and tows 3k) - but I think in D/C they have to be the single ugliest car on the market.
That would have me getting a ranger
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Post by bru21 »

I stand corrected - although I wouldn't count it as a car!
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Post by coilcab »

Ive driven both on regular days and my pick would be triton. Found Ranger very thirsty on fuel and auto not matched to engine, interior in ranger not as good and the new triton now have constant 4wd on road and factory diff lock as an option
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Post by DamTriton »

Nosey over to "Other makes" for info on the BT50/Ranger twins - some not too happy ppl there.

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Post by Skegbudley »

The triton is ok once you replace the sh1t oem suspension.

I could never have a Ranger. Even if it was free, due to the ford badge.
The BT50 is a sweet ride for a "soft" 4WD.
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Post by Shadow »

DAMKIA wrote:Nosey over to "Other makes" for info on the BT50/Ranger twins - some not too happy ppl there.

All 1 tonne ute brands are flawed, it's a matter of picking which flaws you can live with.

yeh but you have to admit, Broken chassis is a pretty major flaw lol
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