Isuzu Rodeo - Which engine/gearbox?

[therealpigdog]

All things being equal, which is the better combination?

Truck will be used as a daily drive (20 mile commute) the odd long trip, and towing a caravan (1300kg) most weekends.

Seen two trucks that are similar price, similar mileage, similar condition - engine and gearbox are the only difference (save colour, but I'm not fussed by that).

[fjord]

Let me phone Colin Fry to find out which combinations you are considering...

On a related note, does one of them have the 3.0 v6 Diesel that they eventually used in the Vectra? If so, great engine

[therealpigdog]

Sorry, this was supposed to be set up as a poll - not sure what happened there.

3.0 Auto; or
2.5 Manual

It's a 2012 car if that makes any difference.

[therealpigdog]

Bump

[poshboy]

Have you considered the Great Wall Steed? 2.0 Diesel manual, tows 2.5T and average 34mpg. PM me if you would like any more info.

[therealpigdog]

poshboy said:

Have you considered the Great Wall Steed? 2.0 Diesel manual, tows 2.5T and average 34mpg. PM me if you would like any more info.

Ruled out I'm afraid. Been offered the Isuzu for less money and it is a brand new truck too, so prefer the known quantity of an already established manufacturer.

Just need to decide which engine/gearbox combo is better.

[JREwing]

I'd prefer the automatic as I found the manual unpleasant.