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12-03-2015, 09:25 PM | #241 | |||
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That proved to be a master stroke as the ranger has been the world ute of the year along with billions of other aclaims! What's with the fog light surrounds tho(pictured in above link) |
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13-03-2015, 10:27 AM | #244 | ||
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It wont be that cheap for the Titanium.
My bean counters are telling me 67 - 68 plus on roads for the Titanium.
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13-03-2015, 10:41 AM | #245 | |||
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still not bad against Kakadu which is 100K plus
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13-03-2015, 10:45 AM | #246 | |||
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At that price it looks like I'll be at the dealer in July reviewing a sale contract although I was hoping it was 62 to 65k for the titanium if that is what the top model is called... |
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13-03-2015, 06:05 PM | #247 | ||
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Maybe 65 +on roads! but no way would it be d/a, not with the level of features going into it. Even 45-50+on roads for the base is good value. A base model territory is 42 in rwd diesel d/a. So for not that much more you're getting loads more in terms of standard equipment, and a proper 4wd.
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14-03-2015, 07:28 PM | #248 | |||
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I was saying price plus on roads... |
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16-03-2015, 02:05 PM | #249 | |||
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My Terri is starting to get tired but I'm planning on wringing another 12-18 months out of it. I own it outright and It'll be retired as a second car. The plan is to grab one of these for the new family hauler especially seeing my three sons will be getting to an age where camping etc will be the preferred holiday of choice by Christmas 2016. Fraser Island is high on the to do list and the Terri just will not do it. I've had the Terri 8 years and it hasn't missed a beat and l hope to have one of these as long. That'll mean I'll have a 17, 15 and 11 year old by the time I retire it to the second car! There better be a lot of leg room in the second row of seats as I'm 6'6 and the boys aren't going to be small! |
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16-03-2015, 02:17 PM | #250 | |||
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Plus IIRC when the SZ Territory Titanium was released, wasn't RRP somewhere up there?
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16-03-2015, 04:55 PM | #251 | ||
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They've just posted a new Video on Ford Australia's Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/FordAustralia Here is the youtube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYYPSbtV7hU Last edited by pody; 16-03-2015 at 05:19 PM. |
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16-03-2015, 05:30 PM | #252 | |||
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16-03-2015, 08:02 PM | #253 | ||
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Looks good. Will consider one before I replace my Prado in 4 years.
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16-03-2015, 08:40 PM | #254 | ||
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16-03-2015, 10:04 PM | #255 | ||
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Yes this car will smoke the Prado.. Try telling a Toyouta owner that.. Sheep!
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16-03-2015, 10:06 PM | #256 | ||
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16-03-2015, 10:26 PM | #257 | |||
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So yes this new Everest should be the be all and end all, no different to the Ranger which has only just reclaimed some ground to the Toyota product, the Ranger before hand was crap which was no different to the Ford product before hand in this segment so it’s about time they lifted their game, wouldn’t you say. |
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16-03-2015, 11:39 PM | #258 | |||
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17-03-2015, 04:54 PM | #259 | |||
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I don't care too much for on paper specs. In the real world these never match up. The aim reason j have the new Prado right now is because it cost $60k on the road and it will sell for $45k in 4 years. The Ford won't. But I'll be able to watch that closely while I wait. Question is why to the Land Cruiser brands hold so much value? Why don't other makes? It's not marketing, 4WD monthly put it best when the compared the 150 with the GC and D4 - the Prado is a safe bet, it won't fault, it will cop a hiding, it copes with rocky terrain in standard form, it resells very well and it has a dealer network that is not compatible to anyone else. On paper specs don't reflect these values. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17-03-2015, 04:57 PM | #260 | |||
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I just bought two hilux's last week. They were dearer than the Ranger and Bt50 amoral etc but we have 7 others, not a fault or complaint from a single one in 300,000kms and after driving them old girl they still are comfy, quiet, and so friggen simple and reliable. No one at work is complaining either. Go figure. Also one goose filled one with petrol, drove till it conked out. Took it to Toyota and they pumped the tank gave as the petrol for our mowers and refilled the tank with diesel for $380 incl. towing. No damage to fuel pump or injectors. How good is that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17-03-2015, 05:00 PM | #261 | |||
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Underpowered but healthy on torque. More is better but you don't feel wanting with the old 1kD. Been around for a decade now and apart from the early injector issues not a thing to worry about. In Europe the 1kd has had 140kw for 5 years, same engine different tune. So bagging the outputs is a bit silly. The reason we get a detune is because of our quality fuels. You can custom tune one to 200kw and 550nm but no one does. Must be good enough for most. Keep any eye on the next update, rumours are strong the V8TD is heading to Hilux and Prado. Win win I say. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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17-03-2015, 05:04 PM | #262 | ||
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Back on topic. I'll be keen to benchmark a top model against a GXL in 4 years but bugs and after sales service will be more important not on paper claims.
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17-03-2015, 05:10 PM | #263 | |||
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The PK ranger was a measly 115kw compared to the so outdated and underpowered Hilux of that time at 126kw and let’s not forget to mention the 175 kw petrol powered if you wanted in the Toyo. Anyway this is of topic talking about the Ranger v Hilux as I was referring more to the Prado or Toyota in general compared to this segment and by the lack of your response above you know that the Everest should be the game player as the Prado has had nothing to play against in year’s gone by. No need to calm my horse’s son I just laugh at those that think they know it all by claiming Toyota buyer’s as sheep when clearly those sheep as you claim have every right to buy the best car in the segment with their own damn money, and obviously if their on a good thing then why change. I look forward to Ford finally bringing something to the table that should knock Toyota of it’s pedestal considering this is the market that I am personally interested in, time will tell though. |
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17-03-2015, 05:16 PM | #264 | |||
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I also concur about the Toyota resale value’s compared to other makes such as Ford, the Toyota has one of the best resale values going around, sort of says something about the brand doesn’t it. |
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17-03-2015, 05:22 PM | #265 | |||
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I've seen toyotas first hand with costly issues like injectors, rust and other common faults. Yes resale is great but as far as comfort, handling, road manners and towing capability toyota loses... Can't even tow 3 tonne with a hilux.... Gotta service them every 10,000 kms... Fuel economy, the list goes on....
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17-03-2015, 05:24 PM | #266 | |||
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Mate you have been buying a new SUV for last 5 years... Toyota could bring a 700nm 4500kg towing prado out and you'd say your going to wait for the next one....
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17-03-2015, 05:25 PM | #267 | |||
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17-03-2015, 05:50 PM | #268 | |||
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One thing I won’t do is continuously buy a Ford product and then offload it to then only ***** and moan and about the lack of aftersales relationship I received on how they rust with certain colours or they didn’t treat my old man right in the ownership....don’t go making this **** personal mate. Last edited by galaxy xr8; 17-03-2015 at 05:58 PM. |
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17-03-2015, 05:55 PM | #270 | |||
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Say what ever you want mate, you know as much as I do that Toyota is and has been the king in this area for year’s and has been the Prado. Oh and its a SUV come full time 4wd.. if you had half a brain you would realise that most 4wd’s in order to be just that do not drive as well compared to your family Falcon or Merc that you like to drive around in. And you couldn’t even tow 3 tonne in a Ranger up until the recent PX, so whats your ***** now. The Hilux has been the choice of trades/bussniess and personal sales for year’s on end, theres a reason for that and if you opened your eyes you might actually see. Last edited by galaxy xr8; 17-03-2015 at 06:01 PM. |
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