Ute's...recommendations pls.
Dec 11th 2005 | 11:06 pm
#16
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
Originally Posted by pompeywill
Been round all the garages looking at new UTE's and have almost decided on a Nissan Navara.
Does anyone have an opinion on this car? I am signing up early next week so I still have time to change my mind.
I looked at the Holdens and Toyotas also but the Nissan seems the best deal.
I'm not a car freak, they all seem much the same to me, but I need a 4WD to get on sites at work, also a UTE will fit in the garage (vans dont).
Does anyone have an opinion on this car? I am signing up early next week so I still have time to change my mind.
I looked at the Holdens and Toyotas also but the Nissan seems the best deal.
I'm not a car freak, they all seem much the same to me, but I need a 4WD to get on sites at work, also a UTE will fit in the garage (vans dont).
I drove one at a friend's farm several years ago, and was very impressed.
Dec 11th 2005 | 11:53 pm
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
Nissan Navara - turbo diesel model.
I drove one at a friend's farm several years ago, and was very impressed.
I drove one at a friend's farm several years ago, and was very impressed.
Dec 12th 2005 | 12:14 am
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
I like my Mitsu Triton turbo diesel twin cab ,gets me any place i want to go, a good reliable ute , good fuel economy and with an ABN $34,000 on road , and like my mate says , any company that can build a vehicle that can win the Paris to Dakar 10 times out of the last 26 years ,must be doing some thing right......................mm 
Dec 12th 2005 | 2:07 am
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
Originally Posted by welshpom
We ordered a Hilux 3.0L SR Diesel dual cab automatic, with these extras:
metalic paint, ABS, air-con, alloy bull-bar, high roof canopy, ute+tailgate liner, towbar with alloy rear step.
$46,800 on the road. Due late this month.
The paperwork says there's a $5427 discount included in that. The bulk of it is the ABN holders discount.
The approach I took with the dealers was to give each one a list of what we wanted and I told them I'd order from the one with the lowest quote the following week - I wouldn't tell them the prices I'd already been offered. I didn't call any of them back, I let them call me. The following week one called, I then told him he was underbid and he knocked another $200 off.
Only one out of the 4 or 5 dealers quoted poor price. The others were all in the same ballpark once they understood how *we* wanted to haggle. One put a lot of pressure on us to veer from our approach, but he lost the battle and the sale.
metalic paint, ABS, air-con, alloy bull-bar, high roof canopy, ute+tailgate liner, towbar with alloy rear step.
$46,800 on the road. Due late this month.
The paperwork says there's a $5427 discount included in that. The bulk of it is the ABN holders discount.
The approach I took with the dealers was to give each one a list of what we wanted and I told them I'd order from the one with the lowest quote the following week - I wouldn't tell them the prices I'd already been offered. I didn't call any of them back, I let them call me. The following week one called, I then told him he was underbid and he knocked another $200 off.
Only one out of the 4 or 5 dealers quoted poor price. The others were all in the same ballpark once they understood how *we* wanted to haggle. One put a lot of pressure on us to veer from our approach, but he lost the battle and the sale.
Being the impatient type I decided to go for the Navara. $41,000 and all the extras half price. (tow bar, hard canopy, tinted glass, remote alarm, roof rack, tray liner).
I suppose I could have done better pricewise but I love the look of it and didnt want to lose it. Black and Chrome (real nice) Besides the taxman is paying
Dec 12th 2005 | 7:21 am
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From: Solihull2Gold Coast-Sept '06
Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
Originally Posted by Perthforme
Nissan is now owned by Renault and while there 4x4s have a good rating newer models may now have renault parts on them , not good .
I would buy the Toyota Hilux all day long .
Mate of mine has a 911 and a Landcruiser and he loves the Toyota, the 911 just gathers dust !
I would buy the Toyota Hilux all day long .
Mate of mine has a 911 and a Landcruiser and he loves the Toyota, the 911 just gathers dust !
Dec 12th 2005 | 7:31 am
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
Do i know you? I had a Hi-lux and a 911. Would recommend Both. Just hope i can afford to by one when I get to OZ
Dec 12th 2005 | 9:31 am
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Re: Ute's...recommendations pls.
I have never driven a Navara, but I do like the look of them. My other half wants to get one when we get to Oz, but she wants the 2006 model with the beefy front end. "IT GET'S RESPECT!"
All I can say is if you reverse into the front of a Honda Accord you will cause over £2000.00 worth of damage to the Honda, but there will be not a scratch on the Navara.
I know... mine was the Honda!!!
(Posted by "laneylou's" other half "MisterTwo", as I am still waiting for my account to be activated)
All I can say is if you reverse into the front of a Honda Accord you will cause over £2000.00 worth of damage to the Honda, but there will be not a scratch on the Navara.
I know... mine was the Honda!!!
(Posted by "laneylou's" other half "MisterTwo", as I am still waiting for my account to be activated)
