$20K on a workute - Page 2

Franco Cozzo · 09-05-2010, 09:50 AM

I was mid negotiations with a lady and her manual FG XR6 ute, listed at $26,000 but she doesn't seem interested in a trade for my WS Fez and some cash her way. Damn, I'll ask at work on Monday how much they'll give me on a trade in for my Fez, I can't really be bothered trying to sell it privately, but I've got a feeling I'm going to get dicked on trade for sure, it wont hurt in asking though.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 09-05-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Base Hilux workmate is like being in an XF GL ute.
Wind up windows, 2 speed wipers, vinyl seats and floor, no tacho, bouncy ride, 6ft long shifter, rear drum brakes, basic seat adjustment.
Pretty bloody ordinary when compared to a Falcon or Commo Ute.

Think I would prefer the XF, at least they are comfe lol

Not to mention the Hilux has no keyless entry or central locking..

Drove one of those too before I ordered the Ranger.

Kev

schultzie · 09-05-2010, 02:48 PM

well i have an 02 extra cab hilux with a tub and a canopy, and on gas, it is a great car, it is the 2.7lt.

my biggest issue with is that it isnt that great to be in for hours at a time traveling, has nothing on a falcon ute for comfort,

im with kev a ranger or bt50 is a great piece of gear,

also if towing the falc with a 2300kg towing cap is the way to go,

Jack91 · 09-05-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Base Hilux workmate is like being in an XF GL ute.
Wind up windows, 2 speed wipers, vinyl seats and floor, no tacho, bouncy ride, 6ft long shifter, rear drum brakes, basic seat adjustment.
Pretty bloody ordinary when compared to a Falcon or Commo Ute.

Less things to go wrong. Its not that bad once you get used to it, it actually makes it easier to drive. Hilux's dont feel like big cars aswell, get in a falcon ute and it feels like you're driving a barge. I also think that visibility is much better in any hilux's or landcruisers than falcon utes.

SumoDog68 · 09-05-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kev_BLNXR8_Ute

Think I would prefer the XF, at least they are comfe lol

Not to mention the Hilux has no keyless entry or central locking..

Drove one of those too before I ordered the Ranger.

Kev

Don't know which Hilux are you talking about. Mine 07 SR D4D tray has got power windows, remote central locking ,variable speed wipers etc. It is a fairly basic package but they are workhorse after all. It is a proper commercial ladder chassis ute vs a car modified to look like a ute.
I have driven a BA Falcon tray (coloumn shift) at work fair bit and (it might be that that one was thrashed) and was not very impressed with it.
Toyota sells more Hiluxes than Ford sells Falcons (and that is sedans, wagons and utes included) . So they can't be that bad.

XR Martin · 09-05-2010, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SumoDog68

Toyota sells more Hiluxes than Ford sells Falcons (and that is sedans, wagons and utes included) . So they can't be that bad.

No they dont

SumoDog68 · 09-05-2010, 04:18 PM

In April 2010 they were 3419 Hiluxes sold and 3557 Falcons (794 utes).
So i was wrong...
What i should of said was Hilux sells more than 4 times more than Falcon utes so it can't be that bad.
I guess the difference is if you want a car that doubles as a ute get a Falcon and if you want a ute get a Hilux or if you like a diesel ute get a Hilux, or if you like a V8 ute get a Falcon .. so many options and it all depends on ones needs and wants.

Kev_BLNXR8_Ute · 09-05-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Base Hilux workmate is like being in an XF GL ute.
Wind up windows, 2 speed wipers, vinyl seats and floor, no tacho, bouncy ride, 6ft long shifter, rear drum brakes, basic seat adjustment.
Pretty bloody ordinary when compared to a Falcon or Commo Ute.

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Originally Posted by SumoDog68

Don't know which Hilux are you talking about.

The entry level sh!tter

Kev.

rip it up · 21-05-2010, 09:11 PM

the only reason toyota sells so many hilux's is because all the mines around aus use the hilux. cheap and nasty and only last 24 months then new lease vehicle.

would be a more interesting fact is how many provate sales went to falcon.

i would prefer my private ba mk2 anyday over my hilux single cab SR. has a nasty hobby horse effect with any weight in the back even toolboxes.

so my vote goes to falcon hands down.

Jason[98.EL] · 22-05-2010, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev_BLNXR8_Ute

Im pretty sure the Ranger is a 1200kg payload.....

the load ratings are all on the ford web site

http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...=FOA&c=DFYPage

Jason

JimNiki · 22-05-2010, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Base Hilux workmate is like being in an XF GL ute.
Wind up windows, 2 speed wipers, vinyl seats and floor, no tacho, bouncy ride, 6ft long shifter, rear drum brakes, basic seat adjustment.
Pretty bloody ordinary when compared to a Falcon or Commo Ute.

Matey, you just brought back memories of my old man's crappy POS 1940's tray truck he used to drive as a daily. So much for progress hey!

Ivan · 22-05-2010, 10:13 AM

Well I just purchased a brand new twin cab turbo diesel Colorado for $35990 and then I got $500 factory cash back. Be nice if you could get another 10 grand and go new.

Franco Cozzo · 22-05-2010, 03:00 PM

I just spent $3000 on tools today, so I'm relying on the sale of my Fiesta to bring my bank balance up to something respectable haha. I've driven a V6 Rodeo through work and I like how it rides, it just bounces over everything, its quite comfortable.

GS608 · 22-05-2010, 03:04 PM

Whats wrong with a BA ute? much better value for money.

carsales link
some good ones there..hell even an XR8 all for under 20k

Franco Cozzo · 22-05-2010, 03:25 PM

Gotta be manual, also.

I can't drive 8s, P plates. I'd <3 an XR8/6T but unfortunately, my workshop manager won't write me an exemption letter haha.

GS608 · 22-05-2010, 04:15 PM

BF 2 ute

There ya go, 5sp 07 model, only 40k kms, tray back for 19k

there are some great buys in that bunch mate, not just xr's

Brazen · 22-05-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by XR-CHIEF

BF 2 ute

There ya go, 5sp 07 model, only 40k kms, tray back for 19k

there are some great buys in that bunch mate, not just xr's

Perfect!

I wouldnt look at Hilux, Rodeo, others etc. Do not compare to the driveability of a Falcon one-tonner.

Ivan · 22-05-2010, 07:55 PM

HAahaha. It's bad when they list 2 speaker stereo, two spot calipers and cup holders as features

Ivan · 22-05-2010, 08:02 PM

Rodeo twin cab 4 cylinder Intercooled Turbo Diesel 3.0L

gaz084 · 25-05-2010, 07:07 PM

If u arnt after performance and want a comfortable work ute,try the fg egas xls 1 tonner ute they are great,very reliable and only costs u 30-35$ to fill her up.......the only downside is the power 156kw.....but they have more tourqe than the petrol model in the lower rev range,wich is great for carrying heavy loads.