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dmax engines loud... even the new onesTeam Loco wrote:Im in a very good position to comment. I fix diesel turbochargers daily.
Top fixes are navaras and hilux 1kd.
Never touched a sportero or isuzu dmax turbo
I woukd go with a dmax
n head cracking every 3yrs . like is a tyreTed_v2 wrote:Bodow wl is Fyah. Easy maintenance. Parts cheap compared to new common rail stuff
rebound wrote:That may be the CNG/Diesel ones...they smoke extra because of both fuels at the same time..nick639v2 wrote:I worry about the sportero because i see some smoking heavily with fairly recent plates
Correct @ 4 years I did the decarb and full service and this would be 6 years zero issues.Toyopet wrote:rebound wrote:That may be the CNG/Diesel ones...they smoke extra because of both fuels at the same time..nick639v2 wrote:I worry about the sportero because i see some smoking heavily with fairly recent plates
The CNG outfitted Sporteros do smoke a little more than shouldbe expected, mainly due to the fact that they were locally installed so fuel ratios could be off a little. The hi-output variants also tend to build up carbon deposits after long periods of laid back driving. That carbon deposits will then blow out as black smoke for the next 2-3 hard pulls then nothing.
rspann wrote:Hilux is de best. Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Hilux, Ford Hilux.
supernedd wrote:dmax engines loud... even the new onesTeam Loco wrote:Im in a very good position to comment. I fix diesel turbochargers daily.
Top fixes are navaras and hilux 1kd.
Never touched a sportero or isuzu dmax turbo
I woukd go with a dmax
Toyopet wrote:rebound wrote:That may be the CNG/Diesel ones...they smoke extra because of both fuels at the same time..nick639v2 wrote:I worry about the sportero because i see some smoking heavily with fairly recent plates
The CNG outfitted Sporteros do smoke a little more than shouldbe expected, mainly due to the fact that they were locally installed so fuel ratios could be off a little. The hi-output variants also tend to build up carbon deposits after long periods of laid back driving. That carbon deposits will then blow out as black smoke for the next 2-3 hard pulls then nothing.
rebound wrote:Tuned right and its a powerful beast with the bi fuels...I had to take off the CNG when it rained, it got loose..
mitch1980 wrote:owner of a 2011 Hilux. 3.0.
6.75 years and 210,000 Km , and 720+ km for $210 fill up (7-8 days)
may not have the fully loaded features as Ranger, and Navara but they work well once you service it and maintain it. In fact most 4x4 can give you similar service once they do the required maintenance.
may buy another next year but not from local firm- TTTL
rebound wrote:You have one?
They are excellent vehicles but I can also tell you that the cng/diesel option may not give you great savings economically when compared to cng/gas vehicles. This is because you would be using diesel at any given time with the cng.nick639v2 wrote:rebound wrote:You have one?
Naa but the cng/diesel applications interest me.. for the price a mitsu might be an option when I'm ready for a new work vehicle
rebound wrote:And also because our diesel is relatively sheit.
De Dragon wrote:mitch1980 wrote:owner of a 2011 Hilux. 3.0.
6.75 years and 210,000 Km , and 720+ km for $210 fill up (7-8 days)
may not have the fully loaded features as Ranger, and Navara but they work well once you service it and maintain it. In fact most 4x4 can give you similar service once they do the required maintenance.
may buy another next year but not from local firm- TTTL
I have a 2006 with almost that exact mileage. I put about $240 to fill up from quarter tank, and I get 600+ km. I too sometimes long for a bit more luxury ( I have the basic model), but when you're using it primarily for work in a harsh environment, I get over it pretty quickly
TrinbagoMan wrote:I am considering the Nissan 4x4 Manutal Np300 or a Toyota Hilux (Manual). Any thoughts or experiences to share on the pros and cons of both these vehicles
jus need good diesel n a good mechanicADONI wrote:Any vehicle is a best vehicle, as long as you treat it right!
not all the timeADONI wrote:Any vehicle is a best vehicle, as long as you treat it right!
lucky u ..i get head cracking issues n pass thru bout 7 shitty mechanics n eventually change engine yrs later .. after sounding like a tractoramd-dude wrote:Over the years, my 2cents: Note that these were driven hard not just on the road/road test i.e. in the forest helping pulling out trucks and timberjacks from mud. I drove Mazda's, Toyota's, Isuzu, Jeep, Nissan, Dodge.
1, The absolute king of durability is the...........................................................Mazda BT-50, have a TCF series and the only problem this thing gave was a turbo seal needed changing, possible cause was helping a stuck timberjack and revving the balls off of it.
2. For comfort, Hilux and Nissan.
3. Power for hauling heavy sheit around Isuzu and Dodge Ram
4. For going places that only heavy machinery could go, Jeep Wrangler, nothing else I drove comes close, no not even them hilux with snorkel and big tires, leave that at home and don't mamaguy yourself.
The new Rangers are pretty decent as well but they haven't seen any hard work yet so I can't comment but the 2.2 engines are nice for the size and go really far on one tank.
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