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looking for advice on the following:

navara
ranger (looking at a specific 3.0 for sale)
bt50 (maybe paullct's own as already offroad ready)
hilux

personally the navara seems to low and wide for a 4x4
but asking the diesel boys for input

a lot of the newer ones used have high mileage (guess diesel cheap so they going any where with it)
what about maintenance after 100k, or even 150k?

forgive me, only thing i know about 4x4 or offroad is jimny and that was years ago (and gas powered)
i'll probably be using it everyday, just as my current ride is used
so any advice is appreciated

In stock form, the best offroader pickups are the hilux, ranger and bt-50. Yes the navara is big, wide and sits lower than the others, so you either need to change yojr driving style offroad or modify yojr navara like I have. However, my own navara hasn't been too bad off-road.


Just to clarify, when I say stock form, I mean the only upgrade is a good set of all-terrain tyres like bfg at, terra tracs, or kumho kl78. Otherwise, once you start modifying and upgrading suspensions, mud terrain tyres, diff lockers, winches, etc - they pretty much equal all round.


I chose the navara over the hilux cuz of my budget at the time... The navara was more affordable both in 4x2 and 4x4 trim over the rest of them, even the ranger and bt50 - and I was looking for a manual 4x4 with fabric seats. Plus it was the second most comfortable (after the hilux) and most powerful at the time (new ranger is now more powerful but is 1.5x the price).... Back then I figured I could modify my navara to be an offroad monster and still cost less than a stock automatic hilux (and I was correct!!).

When it comes to maintenance, a 4x4 would have slightly more maintenance to do cuz the front diff will need stuff like fluid changes, the 4wd system needs periodic attention amd maintenance, etc.
I do most of my own maintenance now, with a little help every now and then from a mechanic friend.
Otherwise, a diesel truck is a diesel truck...... Regular maintenance is required to keep your truck happy and working well.
Best advice I can give u is to test drive all the models you interested in.... Put in the hours and research. That way u can make a decision that's best suited to your needs. I took 6 months to buy mine and I have no regrets at all!!

thanks leo...

what about maintenance after the 100k? as i was just telling wagon r i'm seeing a lot of 2010/2011 models with high mileage

loving the shape and capability of the new ranger.......

i eh go lie -the new ranger advance the rest by leaps and bounds , unfortunately there is a price attached to it

buh wa d mudda condensed milk is this... men gone orf on a tangent and forget i arskin questions oar

you forget you on tuner orr?...lol

remember these engines are stronger than gas engines so they will last much longer. Maintenance is always key to having a good working diesel vehicle. Every new vehicle comes with a maintenance manual, once you follow the recommended service intervals you should be fine

Yup, diesel engines last much longer than gasoline.

At 100k km, replace all belts and timing chains, replace shocks, brake pads, flush radiator and fuel lines, check bushings on control arms and shocks.... Replace transmission and differential fluids, check engine for good compression.... And yuh good to go!

My dad has a k34t l200 with 315,000km on the original 4d56 engine... Serviced the fuel pump and in jectors and the ting still ojlling strong.... I sure he could tow my navara from POS to sando with no probs at all......


Take good care of a diesel and it'll take good care of u.

timing chains replacemtn at 100k i dont agree

What interval would u use then?

i am in LOVE with that 3.0 manual ranger for sale. if you can afford it, i would say go with that for sure!! i know i would, but i poor

i really want to purchase it, but i need my current ride sold first

seems more difficult than it sounds
on a lighter note, the 3.0 hasn't sold yet and the owner isn't in a rush either
if it's sold i may consider the option of the navara, as if parts are needed i would probably get employee discount on them

just haven't sold myself on the navara yet

Paullct wrote:i am in LOVE with that 3.0 manual ranger for sale. if you can afford it, i would say go with that for sure!! i know i would, but i poor

EXCELLENT BUY...

Had the 2010 3.0 Litre in Auto, and I wished upon many a star that I could have gotten it in manual.

Thats probably SOOO much fun to drive!

well that ship has sailed, 3.0 sold and my ride isn't

someone is offering a 4x2 frontier for my forester and i'm actually considering it
100k service already done on the frontier, anything else i should look out for or be concerned about as it's a 4x2?

tr1ad wrote:well that ship has sailed, 3.0 sold and my ride isn't

someone is offering a 4x2 frontier for my forester and i'm actually considering it
100k service already done on the frontier, anything else i should look out for or be concerned about as it's a 4x2?

Well is diesel for Gas cant go wrong .... why don't you try and get a 4x4... your already trading an AWD forester might as well get a 4x4.... will be easier to sell/trade when your ready to upgrade..

if you don't plan on going off road or needing the 4wd then the 4x2 frontier is a good truck IMO.

you should think about if you really wanna trade your current ride for a 4x2 diesel pick up.

weigh the options, list pros and cons, sleep on it for a few nights. i think either way you'll be satisfied. sometimes you just need to change vehicles and have something else to work on and to drive everyday.

i wouldn't mind a trade for a 4x4, but havent found anyone willing to trade diesel for gas

i would like to have a 4x4 to go offroad, but wedding around the corner and finances don't permit it

ideally paul, that's what i had in mind, just a change

i agree with you bro. i'm the same.

so yuh wanna trade? :

LOL

tr1ad wrote:i wouldn't mind a trade for a 4x4, but havent found anyone willing to trade diesel for gas

good luck with that trade

unless is a dire need you may have some difficulty

take your time and decide,

yea, dont really expect anyone to go for that trade, hence the consideration for this frontier

frolntier is a good truck, strong and durable. Take good care of it, or at least put in the time and effort and cash to restore it, and it'll last just as long as any ol' hilux or land rover.

think i found a QD32 4x4

who knows

take it!!

N/A or TD

N/A....
Think i'm going with it

...call me when yuh get a chance....

venum wrote:N/A or TD

QD32ETi......as rare as they get!

well last minute back out .. .again, looks like i'm stuck with the forester

so i'm taking down the ad, no time again with time wasters

thanks for all the advice though