Hilux v Ranger 4x4 double cab?

[Madness]

...it's obvious by now that you really need a Great Wall...

Mahindra. I know this geezer...

[Ocean1]

If you're interested in a Ranger why wouldn't you get a Mazda?

Last time I looked they were a fair bit cheaper, at least at the economy end of the range...

[Laava]

I have had 11yrs of goodness out of my current hilux and it has done nearly 200,000km with few issues. Clock spring, shit original clutch replaced in warranty period pretty much covers it. Every actual owner I have spoke to about this model has also had a good run. My mates STX Nissan on the other hand had been in for it's eighth clutch replacement under warranty before it had done 50,000 km. At that point Nissan put an auto box in for him gratis. He has a window and door business so tows a bit but all within the recommended loads etc etc. They have moved to Isuzu now.

[JimO]

i have had 9 new hiluxes as work utes over the years, the 07 gave the most proplems needing injectors and clockspring done under warranty and waterpump needing replaced at 90ooo ks the 011 never missed a beat and i expect the latest to be the same, never had any problems with the toyota dealer, servicing etc, only time i ever lift the bonnet is to top up the windscreen washer

[Laava]

If you're interested in a Ranger why wouldn't you get a Mazda?

Last time I looked they were a fair bit cheaper, at least at the economy end of the range...

Am test driving one tomorrow. They are only marginally cheaper and are a very different beast. Same power and torque and same gearboxes but lower performance on road and worse fuel economy than ranger. .???
Of course I am only going on what figures and comparisons are available.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/388419/u...agen-amarok-2/
http://www.4x4australia.com.au/drive...swagen-amarok/

[Laava]

i have had 9 new hiluxes as work utes over the years, the 07 gave the most proplems needing injectors and clockspring done under warranty and waterpump needing replaced at 90ooo ks the 011 never missed a beat and i expect the latest to be the same, never had any problems with the toyota dealer, servicing etc, only time i ever lift the bonnet is to top up the windscreen washer

I had heard that some needed injectors done, mine still seems ok, is the first of that shape at 2005.
If I get 20,000$ for it on TM then it will have cost me 2K a year to have a brand new and almost completely trouble free ute for 11 yrs. pretty good really.

[BMWST?]

you just need to drive one.Ranger is nice to drive,much more car like than ever.Havent been near a new Hilux.Auto or manual ,up to you.Drive em and decide

[JimO]

latest hack......

[haydes55]

I'm happy with the mitsubishi triton. Not sure what more you could want from a ute.

[Ocean1]

Am test driving one tomorrow. They are only marginally cheaper and are a very different beast. Same power and torque and same gearboxes but lower performance on road and worse fuel economy than ranger. .???
Of course I am only going on what figures and comparisons are available.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/388419/u...agen-amarok-2/
http://www.4x4australia.com.au/drive...swagen-amarok/

The Ford is a re-badged Mazda.

Details are different, but only within what's available from Mazda's parts bin.

[fallafalla]

Having driven both extensively, ranger no contest. Hilux drives horribly and isnt a nice place to be, cheap interior etc, reliability is around the same both have faults though the hilux ive got at the moment is shaping up to be slightly less reliable than the ford was so far.

[Laava]

you just need to drive one.Ranger is nice to drive,much more car like than ever.Havent been near a new Hilux.Auto or manual ,up to you.Drive em and decide

Yep, Hilux was really nice, little bit more power than previous model and better cornering along with being quieter. Similar comfort level too. Looking forward to ranger and mazda test.

[ellipsis]

...this one or something similar and an A frame to tow your real car, a Toyota 'something or other', shopping basket...

[Laava]

The Ford is a re-badged Mazda.

Details are different, but only within what's available from Mazda's parts bin.

I think they a lot more different than that, you try and find something the same other than engine and box. Totally different engine management, interior and front end to start with. I believe they are based on the same chassis setup tho.

Having driven both extensively, ranger no contest. Hilux drives horribly and isnt a nice place to be, cheap interior etc, reliability is around the same both have faults though the hilux ive got at the moment is shaping up to be slightly less reliable than the ford was so far.

You sure you drove the same Hilux as me?
My neighbour who is a farmer just bought a new extra cab 4x4 hilux and he test drove them all. He said they are all awesome and it was just he felt the hilux nicest on road? Opinions eh?

FWIW in the two test links I posted in post 20, the 4X4 article rates the Hilux at the top of the bunchof eight ute and the Caradvice article rated it fifth. NZFWD rates it third behind Ranger and Amarok.

[ellipsis]

...Toyota...Sold...