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    Disco 1 days are numbered - which dual cab ute?

    I think its time to seriously consider updating from my Disco 1 tdi to........what?
    It will need to do what the tdi did..daily driver, reliable remote touring, good off road for hi country trips and tow the camper occassionally (any modern ute will tow better than the tdi).
    Whatever I get it will be for the next 10 plus years.
    I don't want too much tech, I really prefer to not have cart springs.
    I think it will have to be a dual cab something..maybe a tray-back with a canopy or box on it... or with a tub and canopy with gull wings etc... for pure functionality and versatility.

    If you were going to consider a DC ute for these things..which ones would you think are better than others and why?

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    Value for money the Triton cant be beat unless you go for the budget option of LDV/GWM.
    If i was after a ute it would be either a Ranger or a D max.
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    Hilux or D-Max
    Both are eminantly reliable and are also pretty good in traffic/parking as a daily driver and Both are very capable offroad
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    Hilux = premium $$$$$ for nothing special vehicle.
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    Budget utes - LDV/Great Wall etc I'd not consider unless you have a really specific cost goal to meet.
    Triton - competent but a bit dated and plasticky
    Dmax - Now has a diff lock which it sorely needed, maybe a consideration, the last one I drove a couple of years ago was a long way behind on articulation and traction control.
    Ranger - I would have bought one of these as the alternative to my 130 in 2015 but I had my last chance to buy a Defender new and couldn't let it pass
    78 series Toyota - the closest thing to a Defender in concept but it does have its shortcomings ie rear leaf springs and 5 speeds
    If you are considering a Tojo the bottom end of the RAM1500 series is in the same financial ballpark


    I haven't put any restrictions on new/secondhand and they are roughly in order of cost

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saitch View Post
    Hilux = premium $$$$$ for nothing special vehicle.
    It will need to do what the tdi did..daily driver, reliable remote touring, good off road for hi country trips and tow the camper occassionally (any modern ute will tow better than the tdi).
    Whatever I get it will be for the next 10 plus years.
    This is what the OP is looking for and the Hilux ticks ALL of his boxes.

    Yes there IS a premium when you buy a Toyota product But unlike most of their competitors (JLR included) there is also a premium to be had when you trade/sell the Toyota product AND the Isuzu is also gaining a lot of respect in the second hand market.
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    Too many problems with the D4D Hilux DPF.
    The current Triton is showing up quite well in use, (as long as you don't totally abuse it) and the deals are excellent atm. It's what were going to over our entire fleet. (And my drive for nearly two years, our branch was the test case)
    Normally I'd say D-Max (and that includes the current Mazda BT50) but the Isuzu dealers can be less than sympathetic to their light vehicle buyers.

    A mate works as an agronomist for Elders in rural Sth Oz and they will only buy Rangers nationwide now.
    Less $ in overall costs/reliability than any other ute they've tried over their entire fleet.

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    Disco 1 days are numbered - which dual cab ute?

    As a Hilux daily driver I would highly recommend looking for something else. The new Rangers don’t **** gearboxes like the early ones but they drink far more fuel. We run around 20 of each in Melbourne and we are going back to the Hiluxs based on overall cost.

    If it was my money I’d be buying a Triton every time. Next door neighbour has one and has now completed 18 months of towing a 2000Kg van all around Aus and it still drives nicely.

    Remember that any of these options will ride like crap compared to the D1 so be prepared to wear a kidney belt when you have nothing in the back - they are all truly aweful in this regard and if you’re looking at comfort then none of the dual cab 4x4’s should be on your list.
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    The Triton is a quiet achiever. I've never owned one, but I've driven and worked around a few and they do what's written on the box and seem pretty reliable. They did have a susceptibility to bend the chassis a while back due to the long tray overhang past the rear axle, not sure if this is still something to be aware of. With the Ranger, if you're a DIY guy watch out for the 3.2 as it's possible to lose prime on the oil pump if you dally too long during an oil change and it's then an absolute PITA to get it re-primed.

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    Thanks everyone..all of the recommended trucks have cart springs so far.

    Any views on the Navara?

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