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All, I'm in the market for a new/ nearly new pickup and wondered what you guys run and what you do and don't like about them. Having researched extensively it seems there isn't a perfect one out there. As I see it:
Ranger - great truck but made by Ford. Keep hearing about engine oil pump failures?
Hilux - Used to be king but now has a 150hp engine that just isn't enough for towing?
Navara - Engine size is less than old truck and coil springs don't hold the weight well?
DMax - even smaller engine, the twin turbo was a great truck but can you really tow 3.5t day in day out with a 1.9?
L200 - don't really like the L200 but that's just personal preference, are they any good?
Should I stick with manuel for towing or can the autos do it in these modern trucks?
Anything else I should consider or am I being a tart? I currently use a 300tdi Defender and 22 years down the line its bound to have less than the 110hp it originally had and still does a good job. As for comfort levels it shouldn't be too hard to beat either!
Be interested to hear your thoughts.
Ranger - great truck but made by Ford. Keep hearing about engine oil pump failures?
Hilux - Used to be king but now has a 150hp engine that just isn't enough for towing?
Navara - Engine size is less than old truck and coil springs don't hold the weight well?
DMax - even smaller engine, the twin turbo was a great truck but can you really tow 3.5t day in day out with a 1.9?
L200 - don't really like the L200 but that's just personal preference, are they any good?
Should I stick with manuel for towing or can the autos do it in these modern trucks?
Anything else I should consider or am I being a tart? I currently use a 300tdi Defender and 22 years down the line its bound to have less than the 110hp it originally had and still does a good job. As for comfort levels it shouldn't be too hard to beat either!
Be interested to hear your thoughts.