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Current model dual cabs, your opinions?
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Current model dual cabs, your opinions?
Who's got one? I've been looking around recently and the new models have come a long way from where dual cabs were 5 years ago. So far the standouts are the new ranger and the Amarok (maybe because they both come with diff locks) the SR5 hilux ticks all the boxes for me but is getting left behind in power and towing capacity. The new colarado looks good but isn't available yet. What are your thoughts?
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Got my new px ranger xlt 2 weeks ago and I love it. So much more comfortable than my old d40, power is great and gets about 8l/100km. They are a large car , bigger than most dual cabs so very comfy in the back aswell. Havnt tested out the factory locker yet or tested its 3350kg towing capacity. The new bt50s are identical mechanically.
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Is yours auto or manual?
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Those Amaroks are Huge. Saw one on sunday, lifted with maybe 33's? at Ikea Took up the whole parking spot. Looks like it was aimed for the US
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6 speed manual. Still overtakes easily in 6th, pulls from 100kmh to 130 very quicklySIMMO84 wrote:Is yours auto or manual?
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Seems like most utes have grown. I was talking to a salesman at holden this morning about the Colorado and the way he was talking that there nearly the size of an f250
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Just done some measurements, the Colorado has almost the same dimensions as my 80 series, the colorado is about 300mm longer than mine ( kaymar rear bar, high mount bullbar) and maybe 100mm narrower wheelbase, but the rest are fairly close. They are sold in the states maybe that's why.
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If I go the dual cab route early next year it will be the Ford Ranger XLT with NavSat option. Best by far IMO.
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I was at ford yesterday and they were under the Impression it isn't an option. Its an accessory I defenetly want. The bt50 has it tho so maybe it's doable. Edit, it's only available on the wild track and there's a 6month wait on them from the local ford dealer.
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If they want your $$$ they will make it happen. I have done it before.
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If you want the colorado, Dont forget the isuzu's.
Colorado's are the US name. Get a front end from there, Twin chev headlights
Unless you hang out and wait for the new shape
Colorado's are the US name. Get a front end from there, Twin chev headlights
Unless you hang out and wait for the new shape
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Yeah defenetly waiting for the new shape, 470 nm tourque 132kw 3.5t towing, silverado rear diff ( locker should be an option). Apparently (according to ford anyway) have a crap safety rating.
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cruiser 70 dual cab will be out soon
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The problem up here in mackay is that there are so many other people up here on big dollars that are all flashing $$$ to try and get things happening, along with all the mining companies and contractors buying 4wdbrooksy wrote:If they want your $$$ they will make it happen. I have done it before.
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You don't have to buy in mackay, freight is pretty cheap and dealerships not in the boom areas will be more pliable. It's not uncommon to save thousands on new cars even after freight is factored in by shopping around interstateledgend80 wrote:The problem up here in mackay is that there are so many other people up here on big dollars that are all flashing $$$ to try and get things happening, along with all the mining companies and contractors buying 4wdbrooksy wrote:If they want your $$$ they will make it happen. I have done it before.
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Or flying down & driving your new toy home, always a good trip
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I drove the Amarok on the test track for quite a while during the 4wd promo down here. I didnt like it much at all.
The hilux was probably the best of the lot to be honest. (i drove nearly every new 4wd you can think of)
The hilux was probably the best of the lot to be honest. (i drove nearly every new 4wd you can think of)
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You could always pay my return airfare and I will drive it up for you.
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What do you need a return flight for lolKruzeruzer wrote:You could always pay my return airfare and I will drive it up for you.
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I'll put a vote in for Triton we sell bucket loads of them and they come back for work less than D-Max and Amarok. 5 Year 130,000 klms warranty 15k service intervals too. I
We sell Triton, Amarok and D-MAX let me know if you want a price once you decide which you are buying.
The D-max wil grow like the Rodeo, more f150 than f250 though (Current Ranger and Amarok size)
The Amarok is the best by far at the moment, it will just have the reliablilty test hanging over it's head for a few years.
We sell Triton, Amarok and D-MAX let me know if you want a price once you decide which you are buying.
The D-max wil grow like the Rodeo, more f150 than f250 though (Current Ranger and Amarok size)
The Amarok is the best by far at the moment, it will just have the reliablilty test hanging over it's head for a few years.
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I saw one holden were spruiking at the local market the other day .. they are not f250 sized ...SIMMO84 wrote:Seems like most utes have grown. I was talking to a salesman at holden this morning about the Colorado and the way he was talking that there nearly the size of an f250
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Had a look at some pics of the new Colorado & not a fan of ugly grill & bonnet bulge. Also the dash is basically the same as my RA Rodeo. They really need to sack the interior designer & bring the cab up to date.
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To be honest I seem to change my mind about 3 times a day about which one I prefer, like I said the hilux ticks all the boxes for me ( and I've had one as a work ute) but there seriously getting left behind by the competitors.
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Hay mate I know this is left feild but have you ever driven the new D40 550 175kws and 7speed auto and before you say no, they do drive alot better then the YD25's and can tow alot more cheers Rick.
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ive got an amarok and i have drieven most of the new shaped dual cabs except for the colarado for a few thousand kms and hands down the amarok is the most comfortable car that handles like a car and doesnt feel like a work truck and still returns 7.7lt/100, and off road well its VERY supprising in its standard form. Very large and plenty of capacity in the tub and interior. 8 speed auto will be out in a few months!
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This would my only option. Landcruiser 70 series dual cab.
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SIM79 wrote:This would my only option. Landcruiser 70 series dual cab.
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yea you WON !!!!!! that is the dual cab to get looks sh1t hot love itCRUZAAMAD wrote:SIM79 wrote:This would my only option. Landcruiser 70 series dual cab.
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Had a look around the new ford/mazda dual cab other day and it looked alright apart from the very small gap between tire and shock strut. It looked to me if you let you're tyres down the tyre would scrub the strut. Has anyone had this happen or noticed the lack of room there?
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Had a good look over these at the show on the w/e. I got the hots on these rangers with a bit of kit, they are definately bigger then the VW. Planning to get something newer/tow rig in 6-12mths and I love the hilux but it is failing in the power dept. & also lacks towing ability. LC200 woulda be the ultimate but its 60k for a 4-5y.o. Vehicle when you can get a new ute for the same price.
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