First Dual Cab 4WD for #1 Son

**weeds** · 3rd November 2018, 04:14 PM

He has a limited budget.....and not the biggest income.

$15 000.....he’ll have $12k cash.

He is a keen camper and loves fishing on the SEQ beach’s/island

I always thought the Holden Rodeo’s with Isuzu motors were pretty reliable but they probably have a million k’s on them.

He has been researching Navaras as they seem to fit his budget.....

I only know landies....looking for tips on what to research.

**bsperka** · 3rd November 2018, 04:23 PM

Have a look at Mitsubishi. Just be aware that some Japanese models (inc Mitsubishi, Mazda BT50 UN and Ford equivalent) have a transfer chain, rather than gears in the transfer case. So if you run too long on the beach in 4wd you risk stretching the chain.
Early Mitsubishi diesel fuel pumps (eg around 2004) cost a motza to rebuild ($5k) and are starting to fail due to bearing issue.

**rangieman** · 3rd November 2018, 04:27 PM

Not the right platform to be asking this question

But in my humble opinion on the Rodeo Isuzu thing is most parts are pretty pricey via the growling lion

All those jappers have their pros and cons .
If it was me id find one or a few in your price range no matter what brand and go check them out or get someone with mechanical knowledge to check it out .
Then make your decision on what it is for the money

**goingbush** · 3rd November 2018, 04:40 PM

The Old Navara D22 is bulletproof , IFS and all .

**weeds** · 3rd November 2018, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by rangieman

Not the right platform to be asking this question

But in my humble opinion on the Rodeo Isuzu thing is most parts are pretty pricey via the growling lion

All those jappers have their pros and cons .
If it was me id find one or a few in your price range no matter what brand and go check them out or get someone with mechanical knowledge to check it out .
Then make your decision on what it is for the money

Was hoping I’d get more leveled response from here.....other forums ain’t so friendly.

**bee utey** · 3rd November 2018, 06:01 PM

I've had a bit to do with Tritons over the years and they're not bad for what you pay for them. The local glazier just got 280K out of his before a tree fell on it. They're kinda soulless but that's what you expect from a japper.

**laney** · 3rd November 2018, 06:27 PM

My son has a d22 Nissan Navara duel cab once you block the egr off and do the swer mod they go very well his is a 2003 model the Radeos are very good and there are still good ones out there my brother had a Triton the chassis bent behind the cab he wasn't carrying a big load maybe 400kg panel beater said he had seen it before with theses cars.

**bsperka** · 3rd November 2018, 06:35 PM

Rodeo diesels can rack up a lot of kms very reliably as well.

**Don 130** · 3rd November 2018, 06:52 PM

x2 Navara 3.0L D22. We have a 2002 model that's done about 460K and has barely been touched aside from servicing.
Don

**AK83** · 5th November 2018, 07:26 AM

I'll also give a nod to the Rodeos too.
I got 640K klms out of mine, LPG(V6).
Even tho the valves had all worn(stems) it still went(badly).
Had to do the clutch at 450K.
Power steering went in it's final few days too.
Most expensive bits are proper full service(with the tappet adjustments).

Mine was used from 100K where I took it to it's final 640K racing around Melbourne streets primarily as a courier vehicle.
Had it for 7 years.
Overall feeling of the thing is, horrible to drive(compared to a D1 or RRC or something nice to drive), but honest and reliable, and on petrol very economical for what it was.

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