W.T.K : H-100 OR K2700 (which is mor reliable + economical)

[7381]

H-100 V.S. K2700



Good day Tuners :


I would like some reviews on which vehicle is more RELIABLE, ECONOMICAL , EASY access to parts and less problematic and the more comfortable workhorse. The vehicle will be used to carry car parts and some building material ever so often. I would especially like to hear from ppl who have owned and have these vehicles in their possession and their pros and cons of each vehicle during their ownership. Plz note the vehicle would be kept for 5 to 10 years and my intension is to purchase new. All info would be greatly appreciated and will assist in me making an informed decision.

I have done some research and checked out both vehicles already .

Brief comparison (obtained from Brochure):

H-100 VS K2700

2.5 vs 2.6
single rear wheel vs dual rear wheel
adjustable thermostat vs non-adjustable thermostat
powered windows vs non-powered windows
1ft less tray length vs 1ft longer tray length
higher tray vs lower tray




Hyundai H-100

Hyundai-H100-Bakkie-2.6d-Fc-Ds-2013_389861v.jpg

Kia K2700

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Respectfully
Kevin .J. Henry

[Rory Phoulorie]

You could have just done a search instead of posting this thread in multiple forums.

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=286986&hilit=K2700

[Gx7]

good luck with purchasing a kia i paid down on 1 since early july still waiting

[7381]

:| You could have just done a search instead of posting this thread in multiple forums.

viewtopic.php?f=25&t=286986&hilit=K2700

Firstly , I did my search and read the 3 to 5 topics i came accorss on tuner (including the 1 u quoted) .
Secondly , i made multiple post on different forums to encourage response from a wider community to make a better decision
Thirdly , Never Assume .

[7381]

good luck with purchasing a kia i paid down on 1 since early july still waiting

I understand that they are pre-ordered , at least that is what i was told at the company. the demand for these vehicles are HIGH.

[Gx7]

good luck with purchasing a kia i paid down on 1 since early july still waiting

I understand that they are pre-ordered , at least that is what i was told at the company. the demand for these vehicles are HIGH.

yes very high dont go to the normal sales person go to the manager and talk to him , sales people will jus giv u a run around ..... better bet is those 1.5 canters that come used .... cheaper and faster to find ..

[FullStop]

when I used to work in the mechanic garage, a guy towed in a k2700, I was working on a car and another guy was assigned to the kia, later i went in to assist with the kia and noticed a neat circular hole in the block, very neat, i asked the mech what it was, I thought it was some type of accese or service port, turns out it was a hole in the block caused by a stray rod.

It needed a replacement block which was over 20g's...I would recommend a FU toyota trucklet like a dyna or so. A friend of mine has had one of those several years now, and just does routine maintenance. Solid and reliable. Cant advise about parts availability though.


http://www.buyacar.co.uk/img/lrg/toyota ... _33814.jpg

[7381]

good luck with purchasing a kia i paid down on 1 since early july still waiting

I understand that they are pre-ordered , at least that is what i was told at the company. the demand for these vehicles are HIGH.

yes very high dont go to the normal sales person go to the manager and talk to him , sales people will jus giv u a run around ..... better bet is those 1.5 canters that come used .... cheaper and faster to find ..

ok i understand. thanks

[7381]

when I used to work in the mechanic garage, a guy towed in a k2700, I was working on a car and another guy was assigned to the kia, later i went in to assist with the kia and noticed a neat circular hole in the block, very neat, i asked the mech what it was, I thought it was some type of accese or service port, turns out it was a hole in the block caused by a stray rod.

It needed a replacement block which was over 20g's...I would recommend a FU toyota trucklet like a dyna or so. A friend of mine has had one of those several years now, and just does routine maintenance. Solid and reliable. Cant advise about parts availability though.


http://www.buyacar.co.uk/img/lrg/toyota ... _33814.jpg

this is y i propose to purchase new, i would service regularly and take care of it for my self and thus should not have any major problems (hopefully).the dyna trucklet i will look in to. thanks brother

[- Rovin's car audio -]

last yr my bro was also looking at these 2 vehicles - it was a 50\50 choice based on what ppl who owned them & mechanics told him , he find d kia was a lil better looking to him , like said above d demand for these so high that they are booked mths in advance & ppl rel rushing it

thing is alot of companies , contractors , a\c ppl , glass ppl ,tradesmen etc buying multiple units too so they are on top d list & when a set comes in if d companies want more than booked they get it since they buying more than 1 of course ...... so after waiting 3mths & it only selling out b4 u cud even go see 1 my bro end up settling with a used 2 door isuzu pickup from SSL self , its in 8.5\10 condition , obviously less tray space than d kia flat tray but its working very good , no complaints 8 mths so far ....

[K74T]

H-100

[7381]

last yr my bro was also looking at these 2 vehicles - it was a 50\50 choice based on what ppl who owned them & mechanics told him , he find d kia was a lil better looking to him , like said above d demand for these so high that they are booked mths in advance & ppl rel rushing it

thing is alot of companies , contractors , a\c ppl , glass ppl ,tradesmen etc buying multiple units too so they are on top d list & when a set comes in if d companies want more than booked they get it since they buying more than 1 of course ...... so after waiting 3mths & it only selling out b4 u cud even go see 1 my bro end up settling with a used 2 door isuzu pickup from SSL self , its in 8.5\10 condition , obviously less tray space than d kia flat tray but its working very good , no complaints 8 mths so far ....

u are correct. I looked at many single cab long tray, b2500, bt5o,isuzu, mitsubishi. however the practicality of the vehicle requires the flat tray of the H-100 or k2700. its going to be between both of these now

[Infamous]

H-100 sold out at N&M and the next shipment that's coming in is already sold out as well (so I was informed). Not sure about the Kia but if it's something you need urgently, you may have to go that route as the H-100 seems unavailable new.

[7381]

H-100 sold out at N&M and the next shipment that's coming in is already sold out as well (so I was informed). Not sure about the Kia but if it's something you need urgently, you may have to go that route as the H-100 seems unavailable new.

Cool thanks for the input

[Aaron 2NR]

got a h-100 over a year now...no issues...and it take a lot of jamming

[HaRdCoRe_YoUtH]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

[Ted_v2]

Rovin. How much did the van cost?

[javishm]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

ImageUploadedByTriniTuner1376960942.678731.jpg

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

u wicked to the van boi

[Ted_v2]

Anyhow. I did some work on the kia, changed oils and filters. It didn't show any weak points or anything. Really well built machine but I heard the engine and gearbox is pretty hard to get a replacement, so for that id look for one of those 2 door frontiers. Excellent vans and replacement parts are easier to locate

[7381]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

ImageUploadedByTriniTuner1376960942.678731.jpg

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

thats an amazing haul brother, did u purchase this from the company ?i.e u have been the only owner since newand also how long have u owned this ? . Also do u need to have a heavy t licences to drive this ( a guy told me i had to ) this i am not sure about.

[7381]

Anyhow. I did some work on the kia, changed oils and filters. It didn't show any weak points or anything. Really well built machine but I heard the engine and gearbox is pretty hard to get a replacement, so for that id look for one of those 2 door frontiers. Excellent vans and replacement parts are easier to locate

i understand, however i need the flat tray as the two humps in other vans will pose a problem and limit my possibilities

[HaRdCoRe_YoUtH]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

ImageUploadedByTriniTuner1376960942.678731.jpg

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

thats an amazing haul brother, did u purchase this from the company ?i.e u have been the only owner since newand also how long have u owned this ? . Also do u need to have a heavy t licences to drive this ( a guy told me i had to ) this i am not sure about.

Yes I purchased it brand new from the company and I am looking to buy a second one. I am the only owner and I have owned this van working everyday. The van is TCP so there is some age and I never had any issues with it!!! You don't need heavy T to drive it! Never had any trouble with authority.

[- Rovin's car audio -]

Rovin. How much did the van cost?

my bro mighten want me to give out too much info about his stuff so all i will say is under 60k

SSL now\then have good 2nd hand vehicles from ppl who change every few yrs & trade in but it dont stay in d for sale area too long , does sell like hot hops so unless u check daily or know d salesmen it gone b4 u know it ....

[Ted_v2]

Noicee.

[7381]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

ImageUploadedByTriniTuner1376960942.678731.jpg

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

thats an amazing haul brother, did u purchase this from the company ?i.e u have been the only owner since newand also how long have u owned this ? . Also do u need to have a heavy t licences to drive this ( a guy told me i had to ) this i am not sure about.

Yes I purchased it brand new from the company and I am looking to buy a second one. I am the only owner and I have owned this van working everyday. The van is TCP so there is some age and I never had any issues with it!!! You don't need heavy T to drive it! Never had any trouble with authority.

Excellant feedback. Thanks Brother

[7381]

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[pete]

Have both in work. Asked the guys who drive them. The kia could take more load and the hyundai is faster.

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[brams112]

Kia is a great buy. The one with the double wheel to the rear. I personally own one and it works like a mule everyday. It has been put to the test so many times and it have proven itself. I have never had any issues with mine thus far but parts can be sourced at A1.

ImageUploadedByTriniTuner1376960942.678731.jpg

Took this load to matelot no problem. 250 foundation blocks 50 cement steel etc!!!

Hope this helps

Pallie,that picture shows one pallet of cement,one pallet of blocks,a pallet of cement carrys 35,pallet of blocks is 150,where is the rest?according to your info,that is.