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What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2015, 07:11:26 PM »
That's a hard call. I did hear recently that a Porsche Cayenne was drowned on an island so clearly the 4WD system in question, not sure the Suzuki Vitara has enough grunt, it might need a chip and new exhaust system, so I guess that only leaves the V6 TD Navara;D
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What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2015, 07:29:00 PM »
I am going to vote for the Grand Vitara.
Only cause no one else will.
Or perhaps a Lada as an alternate option.

Edit... Also depends on the ball weight.
If they have to wait long. It's no good.


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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2015, 07:33:10 PM »
Really?? Can we keep this on track please. I only want to know about the cars mentioned,not some missin ute or an in a hurry wagon. 
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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2015, 07:35:48 PM »

Really?? Can we keep this on track please. I only want to know about the cars mentioned,not some missin ute or an in a hurry wagon.
maybe you should set this up as a poll and lock the thread?

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2015, 07:36:11 PM »

Really?? Can we keep this on track please.
Perhaps look at a train. They have no choice but to stay on track.
Also will have the grunt to tow your 1.8t camper.
And ball weight shouldn't be an issue.



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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #6 on: July 01, 2015, 07:37:12 PM »

Perhaps look at a train. They have no choice but to stay on track.
Also will have the grunt to tow your 1.8t camper.
And ball weight shouldn't be an issue.



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I think you've hit the nail on the head there fathom, this thread is actually all just about ball weight me thinks

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What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #7 on: July 01, 2015, 07:39:00 PM »
I think you've hit the nail on the head there fathom, this thread is actually all just about ball weight me thinks
You sure?
I thought it was about tyre pressure when towing a 1.8t camper on the sand with locomotive.


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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #8 on: July 01, 2015, 07:42:23 PM »
well I'm out, I thought it was going to be how many metre's of 6bs
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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #9 on: July 01, 2015, 07:42:53 PM »
ill say a Dmax..

There so many people with them that's it really easy to get spare parts.. And the best thing I've found is that they don't come aftermaket recovery points..

But a close second would be an  xtrail.. I'm sorry taking it off track

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #10 on: July 01, 2015, 07:43:45 PM »

well I'm out, I thought it was going to be how many metre's of 6bs
you must drive a Triton

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2015, 07:45:40 PM »
Really?? Can we keep this on track please.......

Why??
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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2015, 07:46:50 PM »
you must drive a Triton

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2015, 07:48:00 PM »

ill say a Dmax..

There so many people with them that's it really easy to get spare parts.. And the best thing I've found is that they don't come aftermaket recovery points..

Maybe use the 6B&S with some cable ties.

But a close second would be an  xtrail.. I'm sorry taking it off track
Is the X trail on a train?




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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #15 on: July 01, 2015, 07:51:30 PM »
Just talking to my neighbour yesterday about a Cayenne in his workshop.....the owner had tried to put it in low range....succeeded but it wouldn't come out.....lesson, if you own a Cayenne, use the 4wd system often or not at all..

So, my choice is the dmax..
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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #16 on: July 01, 2015, 07:52:59 PM »
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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #17 on: July 01, 2015, 07:54:08 PM »

Just talking to my neighbour yesterday about a Cayenne in his workshop.....the owner had tried to put it in low range....succeeded but it wouldn't come out.....lesson, if you own a Cayenne, use the 4wd system often or not at all..

So, my choice is the dmax..
Do Porsche Cayenne's have recovery points?

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #18 on: July 01, 2015, 07:54:42 PM »
Of coarse Fathom..

With camper in tow.

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #19 on: July 01, 2015, 07:56:16 PM »
DMAX is the only choice

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #20 on: July 01, 2015, 07:57:25 PM »
On paper I'd say the Porka.  But is the extra price worth it?

Base model Porsche Cayenne Diesel - max torque 580Nm.  D-Maz LSU Crew Cab = 380 Nm
Porka=193KW / DMAX= 130KW
Fuel Capacity: Porka=100L / DMAX = 76
Porka has a lower Gross weight by about 100kg (Payload of about 700kg) / DMAX payload of 1000kg
If you get a model with air suspension the Porka's ground clearance is 271mm vs DMAX 235mm. Non air suspension is 217mm.

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #21 on: July 01, 2015, 07:58:55 PM »
Cause he's a prick

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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #22 on: July 01, 2015, 08:01:57 PM »
Anybody remember the bloke a few years ago arguing the merits of the Cayenne's off road ability vs. a modded cruiser or Troll on 4WDA?

Pretty sure he would vote for the Porsche. 


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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #23 on: July 01, 2015, 08:06:57 PM »
Anybody remember the bloke a few years ago arguing the merits of the Cayenne's off road ability vs. a modded cruiser or Troll on 4WDA?

Pretty sure he would vote for the Porsche. 


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Re: What's better. A dmax or a Porche Cayenne or a grand vitara
« Reply #24 on: July 01, 2015, 08:08:41 PM »
Anybody remember the bloke a few years ago arguing the merits of the Cayenne's off road ability vs. a modded cruiser or Troll on 4WDA?

Pretty sure he would vote for the Porsche. 


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