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HuntingHicap

HuntingHicap

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Not driven one, only sat in at shows, but local static caravan guy has one fitted out with winches and front and rear tow hitches, he really rates it, powerful and heavy, ideal for shunting statics around, he's got a fleet of ageing D4s he's been using previously, apparently the D5 isn't tough/heavy enough for the job. (his words not mine)

With regard to pickup comfort we've got a 24 plate invincible here, has replaced a 72 plate ranger, neither of which I would really describe as comfortable. The ranger was more comfortable than the Hilux and had a better layout in the cab, as well as more elbow room. The Hilux is a way better tow tug and feels stronger made, however the internal layout is shite, the bluetooth cuts in and out all day, the sat nav is crap and doesn't work half the time, brand new truck was delivered with the rear sidelights not working? Admittedly all first world problems but would really have expected Toyota of all people to have stuff like this nailed? plus the amount of bings and bongs it makes drives me nuts.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
HuntingHicap said:
Not driven one, only sat in at shows, but local static caravan guy has one fitted out with winches and front and rear tow hitches, he really rates it, powerful and heavy, ideal for shunting statics around, he's got a fleet of ageing D4s he's been using previously, apparently the D5 isn't tough/heavy enough for the job. (his words not mine)

With regard to pickup comfort we've got a 24 plate invincible here, has replaced a 72 plate ranger, neither of which I would really describe as comfortable. The ranger was more comfortable than the Hilux and had a better layout in the cab, as well as more elbow room. The Hilux is a way better tow tug and feels stronger made, however the internal layout is shite, the bluetooth cuts in and out all day, the sat nav is crap and doesn't work half the time, brand new truck was delivered with the rear sidelights not working? Admittedly all first world problems but would really have expected Toyota of all people to have stuff like this nailed? plus the amount of bings and bongs it makes drives me nuts.
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Sportage does the same - very distracting trying to work out WTF it's trying to tell you and no obvious causes/reasons for it all :mad: ... plus all the supposed 'safety features' crap you have to turn off when you get in EVERY TIME drives the hell into me .. have asked if they can be defaulted to off and have to set them if desired - computer say NO :mad:🤬
 
Lancs Lad

Lancs Lad

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V8Druid said:
Sportage does the same - very distracting trying to work out WTF it's trying to tell you and no obvious causes/reasons for it all :mad: ... plus all the supposed 'safety features' crap you have to turn off when you get in EVERY TIME drives the hell into me .. have asked if they can be defaulted to off and have to set them if desired - computer say NO :mad:🤬
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Speed limit warning is an utter total pita on new stuff now!! Has to be turned off after every start 🤬🤬🤬
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Lancs Lad said:
Speed limit warning is an utter total pita on new stuff now!! Has to be turned off after every start 🤬🤬🤬
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as does the 'lane assist', collision avoidance, etc., etc.
lane assist in our lanes is a nightmare .. either wants to drag you into the hedge or send you across the lane to the other side hedge .. bloody dangerous TBH :rolleyes::mad:
 
William127

William127

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V8Druid said:
as does the 'lane assist', collision avoidance, etc., etc.
lane assist in our lanes is a nightmare .. either wants to drag you into the hedge or send you across the lane to the other side hedge .. bloody dangerous TBH :rolleyes::mad:
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My ranger had lane assit that consisted of a pair of white lines on the screen that would change colour if you weren't central (I think, never turned it on intentionally). I found it easier to look through the windscreen, at the road... 🤣
It also had a 'collision warning alert' which was an alarm that went off if it thought you were close to crashing. Just what you want when you're going through a gap at a bit of speed, not.
 
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
William127 said:
My ranger had lane assit that consisted of a pair of white lines on the screen that would change colour if you weren't central (I think, never turned it on intentionally). I found it easier to look through the windscreen, at the road... 🤣
It also had a 'collision warning alert' which was an alarm that went off if it thought you were close to crashing. Just what you want when you're going through a gap at a bit of speed, not.
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lane assist actually 'grabs' the wheel and steers the car :oops::oops: .... collision avoidance slams the brakes on, without warning ... did it to me on the M5 when someone cut me up ..... frightened the cr*p out of Pam, when she thought I'd suddenly hit the anchors .. and the dash lit up like a Christmas tree on 3 phase ... not good at 80mph with an artic alongside and the car wants to dive left ... like having a blow out almost :oops:
 
William127

William127

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V8Druid said:
lane assist actually 'grabs' the wheel and steers the car :oops::oops: .... collision avoidance slams the brakes on, without warning ... did it to me on the M5 when someone cut me up ..... frightened the cr*p out of Pam, when she thought I'd suddenly hit the anchors .. and the dash lit up like a Christmas tree on 3 phase ... not good at 80mph with an artic alongside and the car wants to dive left ... like having a blow out almost :oops:
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Sounds bloody awful!
 
TiltyShaun

TiltyShaun

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Last ski holiday we flew out and used a hire car. The lane assist was bloody dangerous. In the city going over the pedestrian crossing had it swerving all over the place!!
 
Giles

Giles

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Starting seeing more of them in the Peak District villages, look good.
 

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