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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #75 on: September 06, 2014, 07:56:31 PM »
Toyota ? ;D
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #76 on: September 06, 2014, 08:04:27 PM »
Quote from: SJindustries on September 06, 2014, 07:56:31 PM
Toyota ? ;D
Coming back to us on Monday with a deal on a new corolla for swmbo and the FJ for me.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #77 on: September 06, 2014, 08:06:53 PM »
My missus loves her Corolla sedan (previous shape) lots of room for a small car and you can't kill it. We had a Cruze as a hire car during the week and we could barely fit all our stuff in the boot. Came home this arvo and the Corolla boot fitted it all in with room to spare.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #78 on: September 06, 2014, 08:08:39 PM »
Quote from: D4D on September 06, 2014, 08:06:53 PM
My missus loves her Corolla sedan (previous shape) lots of room for a small car and you can't kill it. We had a Cruze as a hire car during the week and we could barely fit all our stuff in the boot. Came home this arvo and the Corolla boot fitted it all in with room to spare.
agree, was surprised on the new model. Plenty of room in the back for the Wolfhound too.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #79 on: September 06, 2014, 08:08:51 PM »
Quote from: scarps on September 06, 2014, 08:04:27 PM
Coming back to us on Monday with a deal on a new corolla for swmbo and the FJ for me.

Be interested what they quote you Scott for the FJ.

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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #80 on: September 06, 2014, 08:11:51 PM »
Quote from: swannie on September 06, 2014, 08:08:51 PM
Be interested what they quote you Scott for the FJ.

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current floor stock price was $47k DA without the few extras I want to negotiate on.  There's a few already hitting the SH market with ave KM's that would be a good buy also.  One of the recent 4WD mags had an article on the FJ club in the High Country.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #81 on: September 20, 2014, 12:07:03 PM »
Okay Dokay, have eliminated the Pajero.

Took a V6 Diesel Navara for a test drive today.  Think I like, but it is up against the FJ Cruiser which is a V6 Petrol.  Thoughts and opinions welcome.

Think the Navara is going to have better resale but needs some $$'s spent to set it up for off-road work.  The FJ's ready to go off-road.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #82 on: September 20, 2014, 12:09:33 PM »
Talk to any independent mechanic about the Navara and see what they say, run away and don't look back.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #83 on: September 20, 2014, 12:11:55 PM »
Quote from: D4D on September 20, 2014, 12:09:33 PM
Talk to any independent mechanic about the Navara and see what they say, run away and don't look back.
thnx Jamie, I have spoken to 2 and both said don't touch the manual gearbox, but the auto is ok.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #84 on: September 20, 2014, 12:26:11 PM »
D40 and FJ are like chalk and cheese offroad. Check out the approach, rampover and departure angles on the navara (woeful) also the exposed undercarriage and vital components.
They're good to drive onroad and tow heavy stuff.

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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #85 on: September 20, 2014, 12:46:03 PM »
Quote from: Jakster1 on September 20, 2014, 12:26:11 PM
D40 and FJ are like chalk and cheese offroad. Check out the approach, rampover and departure angles on the navara (woeful) also the exposed undercarriage and vital components.
They're good to drive onroad and tow heavy stuff.
thnx Jakster1, the Navara would definitely need a lift kit for off-road but I'm a fan of the bigger diesel donk. Think the FJCruiser is going to be the best option on compromise, but will be thirsty under load.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #86 on: September 20, 2014, 01:04:38 PM »
Just get a 200...... :police:
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #87 on: September 20, 2014, 01:09:48 PM »
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #88 on: September 20, 2014, 01:25:12 PM »
Quote from: scarps on September 20, 2014, 12:46:03 PM
thnx Jakster1, the Navara would definitely need a lift kit for off-road but I'm a fan of the bigger diesel donk. Think the FJCruiser is going to be the best option on compromise, but will be thirsty under load.

I heard they are not that thirsty.

Someone has a white one up brissy way and I am sure they were getting good figures.  Can t recall who though.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #89 on: September 20, 2014, 01:26:03 PM »
x3 be a sheep ;D ;D ;)
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #90 on: September 20, 2014, 01:26:59 PM »
pm Michealh either on this forum or the other one. he has had his fj a while now
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #91 on: September 20, 2014, 01:28:58 PM »
Have you driven the DMax yet?
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #92 on: September 20, 2014, 03:31:29 PM »

Quote from: V8CRSA on September 20, 2014, 01:04:38 PM
Just get a 200...... :police:
lol.....200 is a beast, just too big
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #93 on: September 20, 2014, 03:37:39 PM »

Quote from: lino6 on September 20, 2014, 01:28:58 PM
Have you driven the DMax yet?
no, not yet. I like the Dmax, but really want a V6.
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #94 on: September 20, 2014, 03:42:50 PM »

Quote from: oldmate on September 20, 2014, 01:26:59 PM
pm Michealh either on this forum or the other one. he has had his fj a while now
thnx, yes I pm'd him and he said he's avg 13L/100
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #95 on: September 20, 2014, 03:46:21 PM »
Quote from: scarps on September 20, 2014, 03:42:50 PM
thnx, yes I pm'd him and he said he's avg 13L/100

That's pretty good for a petrol v6, and with the saving on the purchase price I reckon it's a winner.....

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A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #96 on: September 20, 2014, 04:09:34 PM »
Quote from: V8CRSA on September 20, 2014, 03:46:21 PM
That's pretty good for a petrol v6, and with the saving on the purchase price I reckon it's a winner.....

Matt
could come down to colour availability. Not a big fan of the yellow, like this colour

Plus whether the Navara Deal is better

« Last Edit: September 20, 2014, 04:22:02 PM by scarps »
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #97 on: September 20, 2014, 04:23:18 PM »
You'd be happier with the Navara..
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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #98 on: September 20, 2014, 05:02:52 PM »
Quote from: scarps on September 20, 2014, 04:09:34 PM
could come down to colour availability. Not a big fan of the yellow, like this colour

Plus whether the Navara Deal is better




Petrol or diesel navara ?
I'm not real keen on many of the colours the fj comes in either......

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Re: A serious which 4WD question?
« Reply #99 on: September 20, 2014, 05:20:52 PM »
Neighbour has a white FJ with the ARB catalogue on it, looks the business.
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