Izusu D-MAX

[jx2mad]

How good are these vehicles, especially the ex-cab cab chassis diesel autos? Jim

[Cobber]

I cannot speak for the autos but the manual isn't bad - the diesel needs a bit of work to get going, but it certainly pulls. One of the blokes at work has one, and he raves about it. So far, dealer support has been good.

They priced fairly well, but still a bit on the basic side - that's not a complaint! I suppose it depends what you want to do with it?

[Vern]

My in laws have one, they love it, i find it uncomfortable and handles not so great, but thats my opinion. They've had no trouble with it what so ever.

[ramblingboy42]

theres probably a forum out there for them.....

[blue_mini]

I'm looking at getting a dual cab dmax ATM.
It's more of an appliance and nothing special to drive. The engine is a bit doughy, nothing to quick but I imagine it'll be as quick towing 2 tonne as it is unladen.
As for being basic, I stepped out of a 92 defender ute, so vinyl floor mats impressed me.
I'm currently tossing up between the dmax, a new defender 110 dual cab or fixing my old defender and going on lots of holidays.

[LandyAndy]

The Colarado clone is a better vehicle,especialy in the diesel/auto choice.Its an italian GM 2.8lt with more go than the 3.0lt the Dmax and superceded Colarado share.
Andrew

[superquag]

Wonder how good the Italian 2.8 diesel is... and would it be a suitable replacement the 300tDI and tD5.. ?

Stirring ? moi? - Perish the thought !!! :angel::angel::angel:

[jerryd]

I'm looking at getting a dual cab dmax ATM.
It's more of an appliance and nothing special to drive. The engine is a bit doughy, nothing to quick but I imagine it'll be as quick towing 2 tonne as it is unladen.
As for being basic, I stepped out of a 92 defender ute, so vinyl floor mats impressed me.
I'm currently tossing up between the dmax, a new defender 110 dual cab or fixing my old defender and going on lots of holidays.



Option three sounds good ;)

My friend has one and has had no trouble with it at all, he regularly tows a rather large horsebox with it and it pulls effortlessly.

[Disco44]

Wonder how good the Italian 2.8 diesel is... and would it be a suitable replacement the 300tDI and tD5.. ?

Stirring ? moi? - Perish the thought !!! :angel::angel::angel:

Wasn't that Grenade diesel in Nissan Patrols an Italian Fiat?

[ugu80]

Wasn't that Grenade diesel in Nissan Patrols an Italian Fiat?

I think it was designed by Renault.

[superquag]

Nope. A quick search amongst the Nissan Forums (Yes, they DO exist!) yielded this piece.

Patrol 4x4 - Nissan Patrol Forum - View Single Post - No date for Patrol replacement (http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/151983-post16.html)

- Other way around, the motor was used by Renault in some of their vehicles, possibly with differant electronics....as that was part of the Grenade's 'fuse' mechnism. :twisted:

[uninformed]

Renault has a very good reputation for engine building...they are atleast partly or mostly responsable for the new diesel in the nivara with 550nm :o

Isuzu has a great reputation for most of their engines, I would be interested to see who is behind the gm/italian diesel in the new colorardo...as it was Isuzu who saved the Chev diesel with the duramax. (could be wrong?)

I would also be suprised if the Dmax was a dud.

[d@rk51d3]

Our 3.0 d-max is plasticy inside, and uncomfortable to drive for any distance, but mechanically great, and while not a racy engine, it pulls like a train.

[steane]

I'd go the DMAX over the Colorado. Isuzu engine is a proven and mostly reliable performer. May not be the quickest, but it doesn't seem to suffer from the issues that plague most of the others.

I'd pick the DMAX over any of the current crop of DC utes (the new model just released last year that is).

The new model addresses the shortcomings of the old model, ie space, comfort etc.