Thread: 110 0r 130

Originally Posted by JDNSW

My take, for what it is worth, is that for most people the 110 would be preferable. The major drawback to the 130 is the size and turning circle, which can create real problems in many parking situations, although how serious this is depends where you drive. The 110 will fit anywhere an ordinary car will (although you need to keep an eye on height clearance). The advantage of the 130 is simply bigger load space and carrying capacity, plus slightly better ride.

John

Think the ride comment might have just swung it....it's a barsteward having a bad back and getting a 22 ton concrete truck into spots you wouldn't go with a wheelbarrow makes a 130 look easy

just to second Johns comment about ride, I have towed with 130s, car trailers with Discos on them etc etc up and down the midlands highway and they ride REALLY well at 100k with a couple of ton behind on a decent trailer.

JC

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I would have expected the 130 to be very big for a daily driver - its a long vehicle. eg parking, parking lots, nimbleness etc. I think they would be a fantastic tourer though!

Thats one reason I upgraded to the Puma 130, its a very nice daily drive, yes its long, you just have to be mindful of where you park, no difference on the road compared to a 110, even maybe a better ride due to longer wheel base.

I have found the 130 goes all places the 110 can. They seem long, but with an alloy tray on they are no longer than a jap twin cab with same specs.
The 130 is a brute in a tight car park, but I have found reverse parking is the way to go. And I prefer the 130 having no ABS, and traction control.
If you plan to put kids in the back, maybe the 110 has better seats, the 130's backrest is pretty steep with no adjustment.

Originally Posted by newhue

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The 130 is a brute in a tight car park, but I have found reverse parking is the way to go.
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Having driven a 130 for ten years now, reverse parking is the only way to go.

Reverse turns are the go too instead of a forward five point turn (Slow speed J turn )

When you say 110 are you saying 110 wagon OR 110 ute?

Because that may change a lot of the answers above.....

Originally Posted by rick130

Having driven a 130 for ten years now, reverse parking is the only way to go.

Reverse turns are the go too instead of a forward five point turn (Slow speed J turn )

either that or rear steer

Originally Posted by uninformed

either that or rear steer

Yep, or fiddle/turning brakes