Which New Pick-Up Is The Best Vehicle To Get?

[Lost in Mid Wales]

I currently have an Isuzu D-Max 2.5 Utah and I will be looking to change it. But I don't want another Isuzu due to the very poor experience with main dealer and Isuzu UK's attitude. I also want to ensure that I am out of this vehicle before the know engine issues start accuring. I am also not convinced the continued reduction of engine side to a 1.9 is of benefit when towing.

So I was wondering what the rest of the farming community is now steering towards as to what their opinions are of what the Best New Pick-Up Truck would be?

 

[Johnnyboxer]

V6 Amarok.............comfort and power

 

[Werzle]

Pick ups are all getting too big , need a crane to lift anything in the back and parking in towns is a nightmare. Proper everyday farm use trucks arent made anymore

 

[oldoaktree]

It depends what you want it for!
I’ve just bought a standard cab l200 4 life which is fine for what it is but it’s not comparable with a top of the range double cabs which are probably twice the price

 

[vantage]

Dodge Ram and Ford F150 are not on you list!

 

[Werzle]

It depends what you want it for!
I’ve just bought a standard cab l200 4 life which is fine for what it is but it’s not comparable with a top of the range double cabs which are probably twice the price

Trouble is you either have the basic model for the farm or posh model as a replacement car, the older models did both jobs. All to americanised for me now, i will keep my old truck for farm work and buy a new car next rather than run one multi purpose vehicle

 

[Lincsman]

I think Fiat are now obsolete.

 

[oldoaktree]

I think Fiat are now obsolete.

Same as l200 I believe , but could be wrong.

 

[DRC]

If you in mid wales, speak to these guys.
Will let you drive all different makes.
They also get a lot of 2yr old ex lease pick ups at good prices. I bought a 2016 ford ranger 3.2l with only 7k on the clock , which tows very well.
http://www.lewiscommercials.co.uk/index.html

 

[JP1]

Pick ups are all getting too big , need a crane to lift anything in the back and parking in towns is a nightmare. Proper everyday farm use trucks arent made anymore

Just thinking the same

Cracking wildlife programme on the Equator the other night and they are all running Toyota Landcruiser pickups. Tragedy we can't get them here as I'm convinced they'd be the replacement for a Defender especially with a backy tray

 

[bumkin]

there is a certain amount of nonsense about when folk talk about global warming and carbon footprint and vehicles get more powerful in the seventies the farm truck was either a mini or moggy thou if you wanted to tow a landi now the trucks are pushing 150 to 200 hp at the moment we have a mitsy a ford and the latest is a izuzu as far as after sales goes its down to the dealer more than the make

 

[fred.950]

Pick ups are all getting too big , need a crane to lift anything in the back and parking in towns is a nightmare. Proper everyday farm use trucks arent made anymore

The old Subaru pick up

 

[Rowland]

The old Subaru pick up

They were a cackling little pick up the hilux killed it off and Subaru pulled them from the uk .

 

[manfromhill]

It depends what you want it for!
I’ve just bought a standard cab l200 4 life which is fine for what it is but it’s not comparable with a top of the range double cabs which are probably twice the price

New L200 out late summer might b some good deals on stock

 

[Robt]

I’ve an l200 on loan as the shogun has broken again. The auto version I had last time is the best pick up I’ve driven. This manual one is terrible! Also, minor point but the handsfree is so quiet you can’t use it

 

[nick...]

I’m going to get some popcorn
Nick...

 

[Werzle]

The old Subaru pick up

Aye and the daihatsu, try lifting a ewe or calf into these new monsters without straining something.

 

[oldoaktree]

I’ve an l200 on loan as the shogun has broken again. The auto version I had last time is the best pick up I’ve driven. This manual one is terrible! Also, minor point but the handsfree is so quiet you can’t use it

The hands free on mine is spot on . ( try turning the volume up)

 

[Rob Holmes]

Look at new Ssang Yong Musso, looks smart, tows 3.5 t and 1 t payload, and 7 year warranty!

They drive well too

 

[Robt]

The hands free on mine is spot on . ( try turning the volume up)

Will that help?
Yes it’s at full volume. I know I’m daft but not that daft