Which Pickup for company car?
Discussion
D_T_W said:
I was swaying towards the Navara due to the big increase in power but had been put off a bit by the apparent lack of reliability, but on further reading it appears that the models from 2012 are much improved? I like the look of the Ranger but the engine does puts me off, on paper a 3.2 5cyl has a bit of potential but every time I hear a Transit go past I just know that's how it would sound!
Except transits are a 4cyl 2.2 .skyrover said:
The Amarok is nice and wide, but struggles with heavy towing from what I have read
Because they only supply a 2.0l TDI I think they are a bit down on power. For the money you could get a Australian Designed, South African 3.2l TDI Wildtrack Ranger for about the same money.
harrisp said:
D_T_W said:
I was swaying towards the Navara due to the big increase in power but had been put off a bit by the apparent lack of reliability, but on further reading it appears that the models from 2012 are much improved? I like the look of the Ranger but the engine does puts me off, on paper a 3.2 5cyl has a bit of potential but every time I hear a Transit go past I just know that's how it would sound!
Except transits are a 4cyl 2.2 .Will try and get out this weekend to at least have a look at the alternatives, whether they actually have one to test drive will be another matter!
D_T_W said:
harrisp said:
D_T_W said:
I was swaying towards the Navara due to the big increase in power but had been put off a bit by the apparent lack of reliability, but on further reading it appears that the models from 2012 are much improved? I like the look of the Ranger but the engine does puts me off, on paper a 3.2 5cyl has a bit of potential but every time I hear a Transit go past I just know that's how it would sound!
Except transits are a 4cyl 2.2 .Will try and get out this weekend to at least have a look at the alternatives, whether they actually have one to test drive will be another matter!
I'm just back from Malaysia, where I was smoking a boggo Ranger (2.2 TDI). I have to say, I loved it! Sure, it wouldn't pull a cat off a glass table (hopefully the 3.2 remedies this), but it was a surprisingly nice place to be and very car like to drive. Handling, believe it or not, was superb!
Btw, ping me your mobile no. I aint got it on my current phone.
D_T_W said:
harrisp said:
D_T_W said:
I was swaying towards the Navara due to the big increase in power but had been put off a bit by the apparent lack of reliability, but on further reading it appears that the models from 2012 are much improved? I like the look of the Ranger but the engine does puts me off, on paper a 3.2 5cyl has a bit of potential but every time I hear a Transit go past I just know that's how it would sound!
Except transits are a 4cyl 2.2 .Will try and get out this weekend to at least have a look at the alternatives, whether they actually have one to test drive will be another matter!
Although I believe ford does offer the 3.2 in the transit as well.
skyrover said:
If your company is paying for fuel I would be looking at the American pickup trucks.
Far better than the Euro or Jap efforts
LHD would appeal if I was doing a lot of Euro trips, sadly I won't so would need something RHD, and that rules of the yank tanks. Which is a shame as I really like the look of the US Style Ford stuff!Far better than the Euro or Jap efforts
In terms of autos and towing, I think the Amaroks use a DSG auto rather than a "proper" torque converter type. The disadvantage being there are clutches in the DSG that will wear faster under the extra loading of towing - whereas at worst a torque converter auto would need the fluid replacing a little more frequently.
D_T_W said:
True, but in my experience every diesel Ford ends up sounding like a Transit.
Will try and get out this weekend to at least have a look at the alternatives, whether they actually have one to test drive will be another matter!
I drive a 2.2 Transit Custom at work and it's very quiet indeed.Will try and get out this weekend to at least have a look at the alternatives, whether they actually have one to test drive will be another matter!
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