Xr1200 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Can't decide what to get I've got a money pit of a range rover and my old faithful defender, fancy a disco 4 put read the horror stories then I think a shogun then a land cruiser then I think shall I get a brand new defender before they stop making them then contemplate a hilux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 DMAX http://www.trusteddealers.co.uk/search-vans/isuzu/d-max/low-price?referring_site=google_paid&gclid=CN_xkbHn6cMCFUHItAodll8Adg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr1200 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Must admit I have looked at them wonder how comfy they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michufc Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I have just ordered a new hilux invincible and can't wait to get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Can't decide what to get I've got a money pit of a range rover and my old faithful defender, fancy a disco 4 put read the horror stories then I think a shogun then a land cruiser then I think shall I get a brand new defender before they stop making them then contemplate a hilux May be a wise move as they could go up in value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr1200 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 That's what I thought if I don't get on with it I won't lose no money on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinchesterDave Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I've heard good things on the d max..they look awesome too..maybe a VW amarok if you're going down the pick up road? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimh Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 That's what I thought if I don't get on with it I won't lose no money on it ask a commodity broker that and they will say 'ask for a market and there is no market'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 A mate of mine - who runs a Defender - had a test drive in the Volkswagen. He said it was under-powered and had an agricultural gearbox. Another had the full range of 4 x 4s and now has the latest Isuzu pickup. He thinks it is brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailormadefun Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 remember if your a BASC member you get a discount on Toyota's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypaint Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've heard that the rest of the defender production is already sold out, due to greedy dealers stock piling them to sell at extortionate prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 remember if your a BASC member you get a discount on Toyota's And many other manufactures as well. Lexus-Ford-Volvo Land Rover-Subaru Nissan-Isuzu Mitsubishi-Honda-Audi Mazda And I can give you a deal on my Great Wall which I am about to sell. "This will make the Doubters come out of the woodwork" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new shot Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I have the vw Amarok,although it's never got stuck and I have had it in some poor conditions and we were all surprised it actually got thru the mud and sloops I put it thru.. But I keep looking at the Isuzu and think it could be a good choice and alternative to the Hilux Amarok and l200 etc. It tows as much as a defender too.. If I were to get another pick up it would be a Isuzu and if it it wasn't a pick up I would go for Toyota landcruiser or Mitsi Shogun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ttfjlc Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 My dad has an Isuzu DMAX with the huntsman pack, the novelty of opening the secure drawers to put our guns in still hasn't worn off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passionforangling Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I'm picking up a nearly new Defender on Saturday. I think you either love 'em or hate 'em. Personally, I have a soft spot for Landrover because my dad worked for them for most of his working life. There is something, I don't know how to describe it, that's puts a smile on your face when you drive one. Picking up a new Labrador puppy on Friday so, all in all, a magical two days ahead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 (edited) I drive a 300TDi Defender (and love it), but wouldn't buy a new one if you gave me the money to buy it. The old ones are cramped enough but comfortable. The new ones with the wafer thin panels, electric doodads (to go wrong) and cramped interior due to that stupid dash (add aircon and you really need to be a double amputee to fit into the drivers seat). Besides, it doesn't even have proper opening flaps under the window! No thank ee sir. Get the Isuzu. Edited February 19, 2015 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson_tom Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I would be tempted by the Browning spec shogun that was at the shooting show last week. Top quality motor and something a bit unusual as not many about. Bit more than the standard top spec shogun but interior is really really nice and it comes with a custom built boot floor to keep the 2 525s they throw in for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbietherimmer Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Isuzu D Max look fantastic motors - the new Ford Ranger looks cool too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNS Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm picking up a nearly new Defender on Saturday. I think you either love 'em or hate 'em. Personally, I have a soft spot for Landrover because my dad worked for them for most of his working life. There is something, I don't know how to describe it, that's puts a smile on your face when you drive one. Picking up a new Labrador puppy on Friday so, all in all, a magical two days ahead! Oooooh, what have you gone for ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PERCE Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Some decent Hilux deals about at the moment as there's a new model due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr1200 Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 I'm picking up a nearly new Defender on Saturday. I think you either love 'em or hate 'em. Personally, I have a soft spot for Landrover because my dad worked for them for most of his working life. There is something, I don't know how to describe it, that's puts a smile on your face when you drive one. Picking up a new Labrador puppy on Friday so, all in all, a magical two days ahead! I'm the same there is just something about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningDJC Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I looked at the dmax but thought they felt very boring on the inside, also not heard great things about them offroad, if you are a member of basc you could get a great deal on a shogun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyChris Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 I'd go L200 Browning edition of you do actually go off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anschutz.17hmr Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 People reporting rust issue's on new dmax,pictures on the farming forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Go hilux and see it keep a good chunk of its value in future. I know half a dozen lads with them and all love them some are on their third one. Few have L200's and one has a D-Max and this is the best for mpg and pulls big trailers no problem with no sign of wear to the transmission. No rust either. The 2015 L200 barbarian with the latest engine is quite quick for a pick up. My dad had the Amarok and it felt huge I wasn't fussed but he liked it. I've had a Ford Ranger Thunder never ever again, the chassis rusted some of the bodywork had bits of rust blisters at three years old Ford didn't want to know and fobbed us off for a year, in the end we got rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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