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Advice on choosing

Posted: February 5th, 2014, 1:11 pm
by Challenger
im in de market for a new van 4x2 manual was lookin at either the new dmax or the navara. do u guys have any advice or suggestions open to other brands if properly justified. jus lookin for reliability and good allround service. if you guys have any pricing wud be helpful

i already know the price of the dmax (182k)
and navara (se 180k) (le 192k)

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: February 5th, 2014, 1:45 pm
by VexXx Dogg
resale value would be better on the nav.

Only heard bad reviews from first hand Dmax owners, enough to generally discourage me from getting one.

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: February 5th, 2014, 4:11 pm
by Paullct
like what VexXx?

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: February 5th, 2014, 6:17 pm
by VexXx Dogg
@Paul, mostly suspension issues, such as OEM shocks and bushings that can't handle rough roads. A couple mentioned really clunky gears and noisy engines.

I know the Nav has its own set of complaints but at the end of the day, the Nav will be a faster resell.

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: February 6th, 2014, 7:43 am
by Paullct
Good to know. Hadn't heard anything bad about the Dmax until now.

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: February 6th, 2014, 8:30 am
by Challenger
but are u guys referring to the older model having these issues or the new one??

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 22nd, 2014, 8:47 pm
by trini_darkside
agree with dieselburner.....hav my toyota hilux 4*2 almost a year n half now doing 41000km. best buy i ever made.

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 22nd, 2014, 8:49 pm
by Ted_v2
Navara gets my vote

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 22nd, 2014, 9:18 pm
by Preludeman1
If ur looking to buy it for leisure, buy the hilux bro, your mind at ease, no problems at all, BUT if ur buying a truck as a work vehicle and can sacrifice the bells and whistles, i HIGHLY recommend a frontier, parts are easy to get and not expensive, neal and massy still sells em. They are really reliable, just look at wasa's fleet, they get really abused! They had plenty navaras and now they only buyin frontiers!
I have a frontier, well maintained, 10 years old.... Haven't changed any parts as yet!

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 22nd, 2014, 9:29 pm
by Steven Ramadar
Navara :)

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 25th, 2014, 5:58 am
by GHOSTRYDER
My Nav havent had any complaints since i got it from the firm 4X2 SE . Maintained every 5K and never had an issue .

If i were you get the 4X2 LE

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 25th, 2014, 11:55 pm
by speedaholic
the hilux is the best bet in terms of resale and reliability..!

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: April 26th, 2014, 10:03 am
by Preludeman1
^^ true that.... Resale for days!

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: May 12th, 2014, 9:29 pm
by *$kїđž!™
speedaholic wrote:the hilux is the best bet in terms of resale and reliability..!


x100

Re: Advice on choosing

Posted: May 12th, 2014, 10:56 pm
by sanjaymoh
Frontier. Great economical vehicle.