Recommendations for pick up truck please😊

[Ali27]

So our trusty 04 Ford Ranger truck failed its MOT on Monday with corrosion on the chassis so we’ve decided to call it a day We’ve had it since new and it’s been absolutely brilliant and never let us down! Even shipped it to the States when we lived there for 2 years. So we need a new truck! It’s probably between the Ranger, the Toyota Hilux and the Isuzu D Max. Will be buying new and keeping for the next 19 years Any recommendations would be very much appreciated! Thank you

 

[Debsflo1]

I've just bought an Isuzu D max, love it.
Tows two horses with ease and feels robust

 

[Barton Bounty]

L200 barbarian for me

 

[tda]

I like my toyota Hilux, I did quite like the Isuzu but the dealer wouldn't give is the Basc discount

 

[Parrotperson]

I have a friend who has just spent a small Gittins on a Ford ranger. Didn’t have it six months and it needed a new gear box. Something to do with a ten speed box apparently. He may have just been unlucky.

 

[Parrotperson]

Fortune not Gittins!! I mean what even is a Gittins?!

 

[dominobrown]

I have a hilux and its been no bother.
We used to have the old old one (like the one they dropped off a building on top gear) and it was awful but reliable and sold for more than we bought it for.

 

[silv]

Cannot go wrong with a hilux, they go forever and are very reliable.

 

[Britestar]

D Max all the way.
I'm on my 3rd. Solid, tows well and actually pretty economical.
I'm getting 32mpg and that's mostly towing.

 

[dixie]

Ssangyong Musso.
They have a 7 year warranty.

I bought one the last year and it’sa seriously nice driving vehicle with all the gadgets and tows effortlessly.

 

[Errin Paddywack]

My friend has a Hilux and loves it. Had it some years now.

 

[Landcruiser]

I'm on my second L200, this one is 2018 Barbarian automatic . I find it very comfortable as well as rugged, and both have been reliable with no sign of rot or other issues. Seriously enjoying the luxury of automatic. Downside - cab storage isn't particularly good, but I have the double cab so have storage on the back seat.

 

[Keith_Beef]

Fortune not Gittins!! I mean what even is a Gittins?!

Gittins index.

 

[w1bbler]

Another vote for ssangyong musso

 

[luckyoldme]

Another vote for ssangyong musso

Hubby drives car transporters and he was surprised to see how much these have come on.
We had rangers but after the last one we wouldn't recommend. It was 18 months old and the sump corroded. They said it wasn't covered under the guarantee and it cost a fortune.
Again massive company shafting their customers.

 

[Ali27]

We went on a truck mission today! Loved the Isuzu DMax and just up road from us and sale’s lady was super helpful and nice! Then went to Ford but they had no sale’s people there, lady wasn’t very helpful and could give us no information! Then went to Toyota and sale’s guy was great! Loved the Hilux but it’s 4k more expensive than the Isuzu So looks like we are going for the Isuzu DMax 40! Thank you everyone for all the advice

 

[Parrotperson]

Gittins index.

Uh?! That’s as clear as mud!!!

 

[Merry neddy man]

These maybe near to you www.startintractors.co.uk (Twycross) have 2x 2022 d max with low mileage, 1x 2023 (April) hi lux with only 1,800 miles. Plus a brand new D Max

 

[Aleka81]

I'd be surprised if you can buy an L200 new as mitsubishi have pulled out of the UK market.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

I have an 18 plate Navara and it's amazing, tows effortlessly plus it had the best mpg of the pickups I was looking at - it's my daily driver commuting car so was a must!

 

[Jenko109]

You lucky thing.

A fresh new truck

 

[Britestar]

You won't regret the D Max

 

[jsprince]

I have just been chatting to the electric distribution board people who check the pylons. They have 22 plate Ford Ranger and a new 23 plate Isuzu, they find the Isuzu underpowered for certain stuff and they said it was quite thirsty. They drive them over all sorts of terrain and carry mountains of stuff.

I have a Navara 18 plate but that is no longer available over here and a friend has a Toyota Hilux which is a replacement for a L200 ( also no longer available).

I prefer the Navajo becauuse of the ride and towing is smooth but she really rates the Hilux.

Depending on budget there is also the new Vw?

 

[EventingMum]

I have a 3.2l auto Ranger and have never had a problem with it. Son is on his 4th one since 2009, he does a huge mileage and has never had an issue. Prior to getting our Ranger we had a Hilux which was also good but more expensive to service.

 

[Hormonal Filly]

I have a hilux and its been no bother.
We used to have the old old one (like the one they dropped off a building on top gear) and it was awful but reliable and sold for more than we bought it for.

Cannot go wrong with a hilux, they go forever and are very reliable.

What sort of MPG do you get? Thinking of a Hilux.. but the yard is 15 mins and assuming I’d have to get use to mid 20s