G00ner

Doesn't sound like your comparing current pick-ups, both L200 and Navara (and Isuzu, Toyota) have been seriously overhauled since the previous generations a couple of years ago.

MickWrx

I have a Ford Thunder on a 57 plate currently on 12k never had a problem, work play and towing, cant fault it at all.

Prior to that I had an 06 plate wildtrack, pre face lift version and run up 15k on that without issue. This did/does not compare to the new totally revised Thunder though with the 2.5 transit engine in.

To be honest just about to get my third a Ford 3.0l Wildtrack, more fancy bits, plus more more torque with the 3l

zip106

He is comparing the new trucks... he's got a new shape L200 Animal, like me.

Thing is, if you are going to have rear seat passengers for any length of time then the L200 has far better angled seats (in lleu of rear bed length) for comfort.
And if you're going to actually use it off road (gasp) then the L200 is pretty damn fine
mine is the one in the middle of pic. 1

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Cornelius

iTrader: (2)

The Toyota and Thunder I've driven both were/are a handful in the wet as they are rear wheel drive for normal road use, they are a bit like driving the old Capri's, all the weight is centred over the front.

I can't fault the Ford Thunder, the seats are leather and are very comfortable, and the steering is nicely weighted, though the ABS is a little sensitive. I get out of the truck after a long drive still feeling nice and fresh, where as with the Hilux, it gave me back ache, but that was a 53 plate and the base model, with nice rubber flooring instead of carpet

rob4620

We have had both Warriors and a Navara on the company books and the Navara's great the Warrior is the worst thing on 4 wheels.

ditchmyster

iTrader: (7)

im a toyota fan! though i currently run a isuzu, i think you'll find the service costs of the toyota significantly lower, i ran a hi ace van for 72000 miles used 3 sets of tyres 1 set of front pads and thats it!! get your self a set of uniroyal rally tyres and you'll have no probs with the rear end coming round.
bottom line is they are just so reliable! thats why they are so popular in third world countries and they are very durable, and they hold there value! when i sold mine i was getting calls for weeks and the first person to see it bought it!
the isuzu is also a cracking truck don't think you'll go far wrong with either. i would'nt have the ford for free as i've had nothing but bad experiences with ford, and the value of them falls almost as fast as an alfa

300bhp/ton

My vote would go for a Dodge Ram 2500 with a 5.9 litre Cummins diesel engine. Available with a 6 speed manual or 4 speed auto. 2003 models saw a face lift and more power. 345bhp and 600lb ft stock and still fully capable of 22mpg+

If you don't need quite the hauling capability then you could go for the cheaper 1500 model and opt for a Hemi 5.7 V8. Plenty of power and suitable for LPG which would make it cheaper to run than any diesel truck available over here.

Available as normal cab, quad cab, swb and lwb, V6, V8 and diesel, 2wd & 4wd.

I seriously can't think of any reason to buy on of the under powered offerings available in the UK.

Jamescsti

My dad's had the Navara Outlaw, new shape, was a fantastic car, good power/speed, really big on the road though, but couldn't fault the reliability.

Now has the L200 Diamond top spec with all the extra's and he says the Navara was a much beter car, much faster and far more reliable, the L200 had to have the ECU replaced as it went crazy twice, wouldn't recommend it, although the cab is maybe nicer, having said that he went for a higher spec in the L200

MMT WRX

Because they actually fit in your half of the road.

Thanks for your thought, but I really couldn't have one of those as a regular drive. I think my Mrs would refuse to have it on our drive.

Navara and Isuzu shortlisted at the moment.

Mr Leigh

Had two Navara's. Great bits of kits. driven over 200k between them and no problems other than a door lock.

Test drove the Toyota, it was not up to the standard of the Navara in any respect. Check out the 4x4 mags. The Navara wins almost all awards. New shape is not as fun to drive as the tail happy version before it

Take a test drive and see which one you like.

If you want a Toyota I suggest you check out Top Gear Arctic challenge

Arctic Trucks

RB5 Boyo

I know a few people who had nevaras (03/04 models) and had nothing but trouble with them. I actually know two friends who had nevaras which blew up literally with less than 60,000 miles on them, one was scrapped and the other replaced the bottom end of the engine costing £3k .

I would go Toyota every time, good old reliable jap-scrap ....i will guarantee you wont be troopsing into the dealers every week if you buy a hilux pickup. The invincible models are very well spec'd and are a lovely jeep to drive too

300bhp/ton

It ain't a frigging JEEP!!!

This is a Jeep:

RB5 Boyo

Awhh keep yer hair on ....over here we call all 4x4's and pickups 'jeeps'

zip106

Ah, the good old Toyota Hilux.
Or, as we in the off-road fraternity call it, the Toyota Rollux
YouTube - Toyota Hilux fails the Moose test

300bhp/ton

Where's over here? I'm in GB.

MMT WRX

Where do you go and what do you drive off road.

I used to have a Pajero - Derbyshire Lanes

RB5 Boyo

Northern Ireland matey, i mean in our area where i live anything which looks like a 4x4 at all is called a 'jeep'....doesn't matter if its a hilux or a hummer we call it a 'jeep'