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First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: May 20th, 2013, 1:43 pm
by Mr. Wheeler
Good day Tuners...
I going to make the Leap to 4x4 (by necessity) and wanted some advice on a good Starter vehicle.
Criteria.
1. Daily Driver on rough roads (Tasker /Daisey Road)
2. Need to transport 3 children everyday to school. Crew cab.
3. I Work in a Construction Company so off Road site visits are common
4. Will be Loading Construction Material constantly. Must be able to withstand constant Loading and off Loading.
5. 150k Max budget (with Accessories) i'm not spending over that initially
I'm not knowledgeable on Pickups but i'm willing to read through walls of text for my Peace of mind.
This will also be my first diesel experience driving.
Let the learning begin.....
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: May 20th, 2013, 1:47 pm
by sliderz1
use the search button for older posts and go through the Brand Specific threads on the forum.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 6:56 am
by Mr. Wheeler
2008 Hilux .....lovin it so far!!
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 10:19 am
by droppa
cant go wrong with hilux, no day no time, alot is to be learnt about owning a diesel, so as said before, do some reading....
in a nutshell, maintenance is key, service regularly and treat your van well, it will return the favour.....
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 6:01 pm
by badart
good choice
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 25th, 2013, 6:17 pm
by Ted_v2
hilux or one of those frontier.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 26th, 2013, 7:01 am
by sliderz1
Mr. Wheeler wrote:2008 Hilux .....lovin it so far!!
that met all your criteria at that price?
congrats on your buy
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 26th, 2013, 9:11 am
by droppa
try to stick to oem filters, pm filterproz for best prices and quality merchandise
service regular, and use good lubricants and fuel treatments
try to fuel up at unipet stations
if using a k+n be wary of excess oil that can foul the maf
enjoy you truck.......
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 26th, 2013, 9:27 am
by Mr. Wheeler
I actually paid less as it's a friend's Vehicle....it a proven workhorse....but i will admit it needs tuning....and i'm concerned about two warnings...T-belt light and The diesel fuel filter light....
But so far i got all the original manuals...so i understand the water diesel issue....Going to replace belts soon....it's just that i want to know of good south based Diesel (Hilux) Mechanic.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: June 26th, 2013, 10:29 am
by droppa
cant say for south, if ur willing to drive to central, there is cyrus in enterprise, he was once TTTL main mechanic, pricey, but good reviews....
or search for user turbohead, he should be able to help and i believe he is south based
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: August 23rd, 2013, 1:53 pm
by mad
Mitsubishi or Nissan for workhorse.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: August 27th, 2013, 3:01 pm
by Mr. Wheeler
Ripping it up on the tasker road everyday.....i reeel like the lux....XD
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: October 4th, 2013, 12:50 pm
by bad bird
Hilux for ride comfort and performance for sure, Frontier qd32 or td27 for no frills but bullet prof engine performance.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: October 11th, 2013, 7:03 am
by mad
Take it from me pal don't go Hilux unless its the old model type. Mitsubishi of Nissan QD32 or TD27 is the best option.
Re: First time Pickup Buyer
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 10:14 pm
by *$kїđž!™
any reviews on the 2013 dmax?