Stuballsed · Jan 24, 2013

My work is looking at getting a couple of 4x4's for our geologists for site work. Nothing to rough, just a bit of farm tracks, construction sites to get to boreholes and stuff that need to be monitored A decent load space for kit and samples, probably crew cab and reasonable ground clearance for heavilly rutted and muddy ground.

Sometimes loads of motorway milage is required, so don't think a defender will really hit the spot and a Disco probably doesn't have the load space. Ecomomy and co2 also an issue.

So, I would appreciate any suggestions, but guessing were looking at one oh them typical Contractor type Nissans or Toyotas?

Cheers

Jongould · Jan 24, 2013

Yep, L200, Navara e.t.c.

The new VW one is ment to be very nice but prob quite pricey...

Bump · Jan 24, 2013

Get a D3 or D4 commercial... excellent on the motorways, but, also have the off road capability when required. Very comfy, etc. Ideal for a works vehicle...

Dr_evil · Jan 24, 2013

VW Amorak as suggested

200tdi ayre · Jan 24, 2013

D3 or D4 commercial, as bump says comfortable, fast more load space than a 110 and it's all under cover

vilguy · Jan 24, 2013

hilux.

hi resale value when you are done with them

Jongould · Jan 24, 2013

Dont get a D3 or D4, terrible reliability and massivly expensive when they go wrong (EGR valves are a very common fault and pricey). Jap stuff is so much better than LR unless your getting into serious off road stuff then the LR starts to make sense...

Optimus Prime · Jan 24, 2013

freelander 2 commercial, but no longer available new, quite rare at the moment

200tdi ayre · Jan 24, 2013

Jongould said:
Dont get a D3 or D4, terrible reliability and massivly expensive when they go wrong (EGR valves are a very common fault and pricey). Jap stuff is so much better than LR unless your getting into serious off road stuff then the LR starts to make sense...

That's why ours is de EGR'd

D90mitch · Jan 24, 2013

Nissan pathfinder... Reliable, tough, comfortable, affordable.

lorri789 · Jan 24, 2013

Ferves Ranger.

disco147 · Jan 24, 2013

L200's are uber un-reliable!

2 mates have had them, different models and ages, both as bad as each other!

I'd be looking at navara's or hilux's personally... although my uncle's a fencing contractor/farmer and he swears by isuzu pick up's - he's used em for years

discostew38 · Jan 24, 2013

Hilux

Cooper267 · Jan 24, 2013

Agreed on the Hilux

owl · Jan 24, 2013

D4 Commercial the 3ltr is reliable, no problems with EGR's loads of room inside and very comfy. We have a John Deer rep come in our place who pulls 3.5 tons all the time and says it is the best work motor he has ever had.

Stuballsed · Jan 25, 2013

Thanks for the suggestions folk

uk_vette · Jan 25, 2013

Stuballsed said:
My work is looking at getting a couple of 4x4's for our geologists for site work. Nothing to rough, just a bit of farm tracks, construction sites to get to boreholes and stuff that need to be monitored A decent load space for kit and samples, probably crew cab and reasonable ground clearance for heavilly rutted and muddy ground.

Sometimes loads of motorway milage is required, so don't think a defender will really hit the spot and a Disco probably doesn't have the load space. Ecomomy and co2 also an issue.

So, I would appreciate any suggestions, but guessing were looking at one oh them typical Contractor type Nissans or Toyotas?

Cheers

.
Nice double cab Hilux.

Gra.

vilguy · Jan 25, 2013

disco147 said:
L200's are uber un-reliable!

2 mates have had them, different models and ages, both as bad as each other!

I'd be looking at navara's or hilux's personally... although my uncle's a fencing contractor/farmer and he swears by isuzu pick up's - he's used em for years

300,000 miles and still going with no problems from the engine at all on mine says otherwise! The chassis is falling to bits from rust! but otherwise not bad i would say!

Jongould · Jan 25, 2013

disco147 said:
L200's are uber un-reliable!

Modern ones are good, its the old 2.5 diesels that were crap, heads use to blow for fun!!

But as has been said, Hi-Lux FTW...

JohnnyCrash · Jan 25, 2013

disco147 said:
L200's are uber un-reliable!

2 mates have had them, different models and ages, both as bad as each other!

I'd be looking at navara's or hilux's personally... although my uncle's a fencing contractor/farmer and he swears by isuzu pick up's - he's used em for years

Forget the Navara unless you enjoy working on the rear diff and like oil on your drive!!

oh wait you're a landy owner :lalala:

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