Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Thinking about getting a pickup, any advice on What to get and not to get, looking for something 05 - 08. I know the Toyota hiluxs is spot on but they over priced. Looking for somthing with decent mpg mainly for roads, can pull the odd trailor and don't mind a muddy field, I'll be around % on road 20% off road. Any suggestions? Atb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,760 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Ever think of trying the Great Wall steed? 2.0 turbo Diesel engine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Ever think of trying the Great Wall steed? 2.0 turbo Diesel engine No not looked at them and not heard anything about them Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lenmcharristar 9,760 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Ever think of trying the Great Wall steed? 2.0 turbo Diesel engine No not looked at them and not heard anything about them ive seen them, they look like Toyota but haven't heard any reviews, be interested to hear true reviews 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,075 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 unless there is a dealer very close by i would avoid the chinese pick up, toyota`s are vastly overpriced for the age of truck your looking at, prices are still based on the reliability of the one top gear tried to kill, THEY DON`T BUILD THAT ONE ANY MORE, HAVE`NT FOR YEARS, bit like the reputation the land cruiser has, all based on old models, older l200`s had major engine probs, not as bad as d22`s from nissan but not far off, as for their products (nissan`s) avoid, if the engine don`t throw a rod the chassis will fall apart, may be worth you looking into a personal lease on a new truck unless your a cash buyer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted October 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 unless there is a dealer very close by i would avoid the chinese pick up, toyota`s are vastly overpriced for the age of truck your looking at, prices are still based on the reliability of the one top gear tried to kill, THEY DON`T BUILD THAT ONE ANY MORE, HAVE`NT FOR YEARS, bit like the reputation the land cruiser has, all based on old models, older l200`s had major engine probs, not as bad as d22`s from nissan but not far off, as for their products (nissan`s) avoid, if the engine don`t throw a rod the chassis will fall apart, may be worth you looking into a personal lease on a new truck unless your a cash buyer Will be buying cash. Quite like the ford rangers and Isuzu rodeo. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neil82 1,075 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 unless there is a dealer very close by i would avoid the chinese pick up, toyota`s are vastly overpriced for the age of truck your looking at, prices are still based on the reliability of the one top gear tried to kill, THEY DON`T BUILD THAT ONE ANY MORE, HAVE`NT FOR YEARS, bit like the reputation the land cruiser has, all based on old models, older l200`s had major engine probs, not as bad as d22`s from nissan but not far off, as for their products (nissan`s) avoid, if the engine don`t throw a rod the chassis will fall apart, may be worth you looking into a personal lease on a new truck unless your a cash buyer Will be buying cash. Quite like the ford rangers and Isuzu rodeo. rangers that age are not too bad, watch out for the sodding EGR intercooler (take the twat off) and there was a problem with some filling the rear axle with oil, don`t limit yourself to the ranger, even that one was still a mazda with a ford badge (BT50), its the later one that's a ford product and i`d finished working at a ford garage before that one was out for a year so don`t know that much about them but the Isuzu looks more of a work horse 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dytkos 17,784 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Ever think of trying the Great Wall steed? 2.0 turbo Diesel engineNo not looked at them and not heard anything about them I know a fella who bought one, raved about it at the hunt meets but sold it after 6 months and bought a Ranger. Said it wasnt what it was cracked up to be, several problems but no idea what. HTH Cheers, D. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Qbgrey 4,089 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 isuzu is the way.trust me forget great wall,isuzu engine i believe but shit chinese other stuff. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
as88 146 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Great wall use an isuzu motor i think? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottish lurcher 185 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Thinking about getting a pickup, any advice on What to get and not to get, looking for something 05 - 08. I know the Toyota hiluxs is spot on but they over priced. Looking for somthing with decent mpg mainly for roads, can pull the odd trailor and don't mind a muddy field, I'll be around % on road 20% off road. Any suggestions? Atb. old ford ranger or the l200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fourtrak73 1,334 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 mazda b 2500 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fourtrak73 1,334 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Make sure you get some stickers made for it part time hunter full time worker Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fieldsporthunter 1,864 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Make sure you get some stickers made for it part time hunter full time worker Got to graft. part time? Lol. still had 1000+ bunnies this season. Don't forget to walk and brush your pets .????????? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fourtrak73 1,334 Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Make sure you get some stickers made for it part time hunter full time worker Got to graft. part time? Lol. still had 1000+ bunnies this season.Don't forget to walk and brush your pets . lol pets at home have got a sail on new pet brushes and shampoos going in the morning 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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