Crewcab advice.?

Darth Phoenix

Hey guy's,

Just wondering if you could help me out with some things I need experianced help with.

I am in the market for a crewcab 4x4.

My budjet is not alot to be fair. 4000 euro.

I was convinced with getting a mk 3 hilux crewcab 2.4/2.5

Not sure which of the 2 engine sizes which to get.

From checking the prices of them, they seem to hold their value and pricey enough secondhand.

Then I accidently came across a mazda b2500 around the 2003 mark and much less of a price mark.


The use I have for it is light farm work but need the 4x4 for some bog terrain, not pushed about fuel efficently but as long as she is not as bad as the l200.
I will be doing some long distance travels with it as well as short. So would like to know what the drive comfort is like on them bearing in mind I know it's a work vehicle.

Is the mazda an equal performer to the hilux and is it as tough as a hilux.


Any help would be great to clear up a few uncertaintys on them

NuckingFacker

Darth Phoenix wrote: »

Hey guy's,

Just wondering if you could help me out with some things I need experianced help with.

I am in the market for a crewcab 4x4.

My budjet is not alot to be fair. 4000 euro.

I was convinced with getting a mk 3 hilux crewcab 2.4/2.5

Not sure which of the 2 engine sizes which to get.

From checking the prices of them, they seem to hold their value and pricey enough secondhand.

Then I accidently came across a mazda b2500 around the 2003 mark and much less of a price mark.


The use I have for it is light farm work but need the 4x4 for some bog terrain, not pushed about fuel efficently but as long as she is not as bad as the l200.
I will be doing some long distance travels with it as well as short. So would like to know what the drive comfort is like on them bearing in mind I know it's a work vehicle.

Is the mazda an equal performer to the hilux and is it as tough as a hilux.


Any help would be great to clear up a few uncertaintys on them

Yeah, they are. Very tough pick-up. Ranger is the same vehicle and hard as nails, also nice to drive as crew-cabs go and pretty alright on juice. I've a 03 ranger crewcab outside, very happy with it.

Darth Phoenix

Nice one mate, cheers for your response.

Is the ford ranger a copy of the mazda with their own engine.??

Or has it the same engine as mazda..?

NuckingFacker

Darth Phoenix wrote: »

Nice one mate, cheers for your response.

Is the ford ranger a copy of the mazda with their own engine.??

Or has it the same engine as mazda..?

different badges just and some trim. I reckon they're better than the hilux and i've had both, but others will disagree. I still reckon though. Cheaper to buy too.

Darth Phoenix

Cool , thanks for your feedback on it, appretiate it


DP

navara man

just don't buy navara (03 to 06) google "navara d22 engine"

Darth Phoenix

Will do mate, not in my list anyways but thanks for the heads up.

More than likely mazda at this point but just like to get some knowledgable folks opinion before I committ.

Thanks


DP

Darth Phoenix

Anyone else have anything else to add.???


DP

ubs69

What about an isuzu d max or older tfs model !

Darth Phoenix

No mate, have my mind set on either the toyota or mazda, just would have liked the original post questions answered if possible on both,

thanks though