Isuzu or Toyota?

[5 shires]

So if you were going to buy a new 4x4 double cab pick up, which would you choose between the Isuzu D-Max and the Toyota Hilux?

 

Isuzu has the pulling power - 3500kg vs the Hilux 2800kg. But the Toyota brand is indestructible

 

1st choice RANGER 2nd Isuzu 3rd Toyota

[Stubby]

got a link

 

I just Googled Izuzu Dmax problems and there it all is .

[Woodworks]

Recently got a Dmax. Read about the DPF issues and quizzed the dealer about it. Apparently all sorted on the latest models. No issues with the DPF so far but it's early days. Biggest complaint is too high 1st and reverse gears. All fine and dandy when unloaded but a pain when maneuvering slowly with some weight on the back. Never got to try out a Hylux as dealer was useless.

[gensetsteve]

Recently got a Dmax. Read about the DPF issues and quizzed the dealer about it. Apparently all sorted on the latest models. No issues with the DPF so far but it's early days. Biggest complaint is too high 1st and reverse gears. All fine and dandy when unloaded but a pain when maneuvering slowly with some weight on the back. Never got to try out a Hylux as dealer was useless.

 

Its only the latest models that have dpf the older Rodeo never had them. My Toyota dealer was awful and the hilux Mk 5 was slower and 3k more than the navara. But the Navara was dead 10 years ago but I have a feeling I would still have the Toyota . I even had one on lease for 3 months with 100k on the clock and loved it while I waited for the disaster Nissan to be delivered. There must be a good Toyota dealer out there.

[5 shires]

Its only the latest models that have dpf the older Rodeo never had them. My Toyota dealer was awful and the hilux Mk 5 was slower and 3k more than the navara. But the Navara was dead 10 years ago but I have a feeling I would still have the Toyota . I even had one on lease for 3 months with 100k on the clock and loved it while I waited for the disaster Nissan to be delivered. There must be a good Toyota dealer out there.

 

I would still go for the ranger or am I the only one who thinks the ranger is the truck to have now for what we do:confused1:

[gensetsteve]

I would still go for the ranger or am I the only one who thinks the ranger is the truck to have now for what we do:confused1:

 

I think its a bit of a personal choice luckily not everyone wants the same thing. Personally I had such a rough ride with a new transit and after service I will never have another Ford so That would be on the bottom of the list. I am a big fan of Toyota because I have found them bomb proof But I am not blinkered into thinking they still are.

The dmax ticks the big 3500kg tow box but I would want a cast iron assurance that they have cracked the fuel dillution problem before I spent 20k on a new vehicle.

[5 shires]

I think its a bit of a personal choice luckily not everyone wants the same thing. Personally I had such a rough ride with a new transit and after service I will never have another Ford so That would be on the bottom of the list. I am a big fan of Toyota because I have found them bomb proof But I am not blinkered into thinking they still are.

The dmax ticks the big 3500kg tow box but I would want a cast iron assurance that they have cracked the fuel dillution problem before I spent 20k on a new vehicle.

 

Transit and ranger are so far apart in comfort and ride,if you have't try'd a ranger just give one a go. I gueentee you will change your mind:thumbup:

[gensetsteve]

Transit and ranger are so far apart in comfort and ride,if you have't try'd a ranger just give one a go. I gueentee you will change your mind:thumbup:

 

If I sell my disco 4 commercial in the next week or two I will give one a go on your personal recommendation but I did say to the dealer I would not buy another Ford while I had a hole in my bottom I noticed they have not sent me any leaflets in the last 15 years so probably glad to see the back of me as will the Landrover dealer soon.

[5 shires]

If I sell my disco 4 commercial in the next week or two I will give one a go on your personal recommendation but I did say to the dealer I would not buy another Ford while I had a hole in my bottom I noticed they have not sent me any leaflets in the last 15 years so probably glad to see the back of me as will the Landrover dealer soon.

 

Go give the ranger a go and you can buy me a drink when you get yourself one:thumbup:

[gensetsteve]

Go give the ranger a go and you can buy me a drink when you get yourself one:thumbup:

 

NOOOOO I was going to buy a new dmax then drove the disco 4 and fell in love with it. But we are getting divorced this week so will be keeping and open mind.