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  1. 9th November 2017, 07:23 AM #1
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    Is it time for a change, but to what

    Having had a couple of problems develop with my 2003 VW Caravelle I am thinking that it may time for an upgrade. A new vehicle would probably see me out. But change to what. I have been through a range of Landrovers and I am thinking something else. I have looked at the range of 4wd utes on the market and it is evident that most have inherited ongoing expensive problems. I was talking to the owner of the garage where my vw was being repaired and I asked him about the Izusu D-Max. In his opinion this was far the best vehicle in this range. He services a fleet of them for a local company and rarely has to do more than the service. Honest opinions please and PLEASE no slanging match re makes and problems. I just ask for an honest considered opinion. This vehicle would be used for touring and towing a Jayco campervan. It has to be an auto as my knee replacement doesn't like clutches, particularly in stop start traffic. Thanks, Jim
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  2. 9th November 2017, 07:52 AM #2
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    Hi Jim,
    Are you set on a ute type vehicle?
    I drive a Holden Colorado ute around all day for work and find it a little harsh if it's empty, (compared to the D2Is it time for a change, but to what)

    You might consider the Colorado 7 as an option instead of a ute or the MUX in the Isuzu range for a little more comfort?

    One of my relations has the MUX and tows etc and likes it a lot!! He was always a Toyota die hard as well!

    Just some food for thought.

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    Have a look at the Ford Everest.

    Same drivetrain,engines,etc as Ranger.ZF 6 speed auto,will tow 3.0T.Got low range.

    Seems to have some pretty good reviews if thats the sort of vehicle you are after.
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    Food for thought, although I love the old van for carrying capacity with seats out. Used to fit a bed etc in it for touring around but it is getting on (like me ). I know there are options to utes so maybe that might be the way to go. Just thinking at the moment
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    From what I have heard the D Max is a capable vehicle.
    We have had Hilux's for about 20 years now and they are also a very capable 4wd ute and bloody reliable as well, I have only had one auto Hilux and that was a Surf and that went pretty well.
    You could always go for a good second hand D3-D4.
    My Son and a Mate have bought those Great Wall utes and have only had them for a couple of years But they haven't had any problems with these either.
    The choices for a 4WD these days is mind boggling, I suggest lots of test drives before you make your choice
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    If it’s ute your looking at,

    I have a 2014 hi-lux as a company car. Have towed and been touring in it

    I also drove a BT50 ute at work a fair bit.....most of the time empty

    I would pick the hi-lux over the BT if I was purchasing
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    A replacement for the Caravelle is difficult,,
    so its a dual cab ute because theres nothing like a caravelle around? or?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    A replacement for the Caravelle is difficult,,
    so its a dual cab ute because theres nothing like a caravelle around? or?
    This might be a suitable replacement:
    We've taken a wrong turn

    Lots of passenger space. Lots of luggage space. Lots of, well, everything really.
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    Lots of fuel bills too I’m guessing Mick! Is it time for a change, but to what
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    We just got rid of a multivan ( 2011 and nearly killed us)and got a MUX. I would have loved a d4 or another defender but too many $$$ for a disco and another defender would have tested my wife's patience.
    It has a lot more room than a 4tuner Everest and Pajero sport in the rear row. If you get the rear 6/7 th seats removed you will have a very large and tall load area. I could sit in the back row of the MUX and not touch the roof with enough room for my feet. I'm 6ft and size 10 shoe. I couldn't in the others. Also ARB sell a long range poly tank and with it using about 9/100km you can get well over 1000km out of a tank.
    if you want a van, personally I'd steer clear of anything VW, but a grey import might fit your needs?
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