I need help from 4x4 experts. I need city driven 4x4. which is better ? from timing chain to belt......from intercoolers to canopy....spacious and maintainence ...please gimme your reviews !!! thanks

This post has been edited by c0c0nut: May 24 2006, 03:43 PM

New HILUX is a good choice.........thailand name Hilux VIGO......

I will choose ISUZU D-Max if it is appear here in Malaysia.........haha

Neither one of those are true kings of 4x4. That title still held by the Land Rover Defender.

Hilux and Ranger are dependable workhorse, altough their chassis has been around for ages.

comparing ford hurricane and new hilux ? pro and cons ?

quite true. that box 4x4 is still the best. Or you could say the new Range Rover is better.

Hummer not in the list

I support him =) Land Rover is the King =)

coconut's title should be king of Pick-up Trucks rather than 4x4

how about ....only available in malaysia ?

theres sum similar thread wif it, click the link below....

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=130180&st=0

IMO, i'll choose the new hilux2005 from Ford hurricane, first the reliability, ford gear box is well-known of troublesome(i'm not sure about the current model), 2ndly, the looks, ford is a bit... ermm.... old fashion look to me.... i'm dreaming of having a black new hilux



This post has been edited by NSX_MY: Apr 19 2005, 10:25 PM

i am with you on that !

Storm Evo .. the better .. my cousin use it at Kuala Selangor Industrial area .. long oledi .. nice heavy duty machine

thats like few years ago model...hilux looks neat and the interior is a Killer ! fro my point of view....went to showroom today

storm evo is not fuel economy wise, although its beauty is a killer, but look at his price, RM100k+, non ABS, non airbag... not really worth it loh....

for me .. king of 4x4 ... i personally like BMW X5

city driven 4x4 ?? go get yourself a 4 x 2 then

the hilux got a stunning look ... but I dont think alot of modification can be done due to its technology ... If u seek for performance, frontier ranger

I am also looking into a 4x4 Pickup Truck. City driving mostly. Due to the conditions of city road and the price factor of pickup, I think it is worth to consider.

Have test drive 3 models, Ford Ranger (auto) Nissan Frontier (manual) and Hilux (auto)

Hilux
Comfort is the BEST especially for city driving. Ranger and Frontier suspension a little bouncy.
Price for manual is RM87K for manual while RM93K for auto.
Please note, Toyota purposely left out the bedliner and sports bar, so please add aditional RM1500.
Was afraid about the missing intercooler, but after asking friends about it, they say if intercooler is there, there is a need to install a turbo timer (to slowly cool down), especially when engine comes to a halt.

Ford Hurricane
Value for money comes with DUAL air bag, utility box (RM1K), Thule roof rack (RM1K).
But it only comes in AUTO transmission. However value buy again cause Ford gicing out RM4K discount, so the price is RM91K. Whish they have a MANUAL version.

Nissan Frontier
Supposedly most powerful, but than again no need for power cause no doing off-road. Anyway, if I am not mistaken, the power is in its hp more for acceleration but straight line speed almost the same.
Now with discount at RM1 so price is RM86K. Only manual.
Exterior design is quite futuristic and comes with spray on bedliner which prevents rust alot better.

Yet, I am still considering which to get. Make your mind quick cause by June price will change.

This post has been edited by dchk: Apr 20 2005, 10:36 AM

thats one i am lookin into also....thanks anyway

Ford
No chance to visit showroom

Mitsubishi
No chance to visit showroom

Nissan
Small cabin space, lots of options, uses more fuel due to high horsepower, interior built for tahan lasak (not to nice), solid square body, spray on bed liner

Hilux
Using timing belt need to change every 80,000km (others timing chain), superb interior, no intercooler because using common rail (used in diesel cars by m.benz), low fuel consumption, 100horsepower.

*from my point of view and said by the salesman*

Dodge Durango, RAM

Toyota Tundra

Ford F-150, F-350 : The absolute best.

Do we have them in Malaysia? this is not US.

For Ford you need to look at older models for manual option.

c0c0nut, when u have the chance go for a test drive. That's the best way to decide.