What used pickup?

[FonterraFarmer]

I never bother inputting to pick up threads these days, but, here’s my tuppence worth:

Navara = apparently likely to snap.
L200 = in my experience, very uncomfortable to drive.
Ranger = ok, but thirsty in my experience.
Isuzu Rodeo = in my experience comfortable, economical, reliable

TSS

I never have any problems with the seat in my L200, even at 33 years old probably one of the best ute seats that I've ever used.

 

[Deutzdx3]

interesting post some more pics as you progress

Will do, going to plasma cut the pieces when they are drawn up in the next couple of days.

 

[GTB]

Just seen this on fb

 

[ollie989898]

Hilux is the one to have but that F1 seating position!

 

[Barleycorn]

Just bought a Hilux 3 litre Invicible after 40 years of Land-Rovers. Very pleased with it so far, but nothing like the ride of a LR, very rough ride towing.

 

[davieh3350]

Just bought a Hilux 3 litre Invicible after 40 years of Land-Rovers. Very pleased with it so far, but nothing like the ride of a LR, very rough ride towing.

Jumped into fathers hilux one day, it was like being on a sailing boat, pitching and rolling, horrible thing.
Landy sits on the road beautifully.

 

[Tim W]

Where did you find a truck for sale from a rental company? Regular places? Or do they sell it through themselves?

@A.P.N Somerset call them is best bet , tell them what you want and they will let you know what is available/coming up soon

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Hilux every time

 

[A.P.N Somerset]

Okay, thanks all... now this maybe somewhat of a sin of a suggestion. But I'll put it out there,

Great Wall Steed?

Some very low mileage examples out there for under 5k.

 

[Johnnyboxer]

Plenty of choice here, all makes/shapes/sizes and colours

http://www.crgnichol.co.uk/pages/4x4-vehicles/2/

 

[ThatsSomeSheep]

I never have any problems with the seat in my L200, even at 33 years old probably one of the best ute seats that I've ever used.

My experience (a fair bit) is with 2008 and 2011 model L200’s.

I find / found both very uncomfortable.

TSS

 

[Henery]

How strong are Nissan with their price for a rusty chassis Navara? How rusty does it have to be? My 2012 with 50k has lots of paint misssing / rusty patches on it, have a recall letter from Nissan UK offering to “inspect”

 

[Johnnyboxer]

How strong are Nissan with their price for a rusty chassis Navara? How rusty does it have to be? My 2012 with 50k has lots of paint misssing / rusty patches on it, have a recall letter from Nissan UK offering to “inspect”

They send them to Spain for repair, patch your truck up (if it needs it) and return it back to you in 4-6 weeks, instead of paying you out to scrap it

 

[stewart]

I never have any problems with the seat in my L200, even at 33 years old probably one of the best ute seats that I've ever used.

Would still go for the 70 series land Cruiser !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[FonterraFarmer]

Would still go for the 70 series land Cruiser !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If it ever gets replaced, 70 Series Landcruiser is the only current option, cab and chassis as most mass produced decks don't meet my requirements.

 

[Renaultman]

On my second Navara. First bought with 128000 miles on, sold with 160000 non easy. Never had a major issue, had ujs to do on prop shaft, few suspension bushed. Current one is 13 plate, had a bit easier life brfobe I got it 80000 miles when I got it, put another 10000 hard ones on. Had UJs nowt else. Not gresgon fuel but next one will probably be another.