Help with aquiring new bakkie
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Great vehicle.
If I could advice you, rather buy the Mazda. With the Mazda you get all the extras included in the price but with the Ford you have to pay extra.
Just remember that neve drive the bakkie in 5th gear under 100km/h . The gearboxes are putt under to much strain if this is done. Especially if hard acceleration is done. Rather use 3 and 4 gear for acceleration and once on speed go into to 5.
Most of the old Ford 2.5TDI gearboxes packed up at 100000km because of this mentioned above. One other thing, if towing something heavy, do not use 5the gear
If I could advice you, rather buy the Mazda. With the Mazda you get all the extras included in the price but with the Ford you have to pay extra.
Just remember that neve drive the bakkie in 5th gear under 100km/h . The gearboxes are putt under to much strain if this is done. Especially if hard acceleration is done. Rather use 3 and 4 gear for acceleration and once on speed go into to 5.
Most of the old Ford 2.5TDI gearboxes packed up at 100000km because of this mentioned above. One other thing, if towing something heavy, do not use 5the gear
I bought the new Ford Explorer Sport Track full house 4L V6 about 10 months back and I am very happy with it. the only problem is the fuel but here here in Dubai I pay aprox R200 to full up 70l tank. I paid aprox R240 000 for the bakkie brand new. I am honestly not bragging just cant believe S.A is so expensive.
Hi Chris
If you consult some of the 4x4 forums or mags, you'll get lotsa info.
I myself drive a Nissan 3.0 Turbo Diesel 4X4, but I honestly have nothing bad to say about your choice.
The biggest plus, as I am sure you know, is the torque (380nm if I'm not mistaken) which is especially useful if you're gonna take him (I always think a good 4x4 is a him, not a her !) off-road or tackle heavy sand and dunes. The same goes for towing if you're gonna do that.
If you're gonna spend that kind of money, I would not put you off the vehicle, but would suggest you consider the following before you buy:
Hope this helps. Sorry if I threw you a curveball or two. To be clear, if you're set on the Ford, I would certainly support the choice, as its a good vehicle.
Safe driving and enjoy !
If you consult some of the 4x4 forums or mags, you'll get lotsa info.
I myself drive a Nissan 3.0 Turbo Diesel 4X4, but I honestly have nothing bad to say about your choice.
The biggest plus, as I am sure you know, is the torque (380nm if I'm not mistaken) which is especially useful if you're gonna take him (I always think a good 4x4 is a him, not a her !) off-road or tackle heavy sand and dunes. The same goes for towing if you're gonna do that.
If you're gonna spend that kind of money, I would not put you off the vehicle, but would suggest you consider the following before you buy:
- If you play your cards right, you should be able to score some extra's off the dealer, like loadboxes for example. That's if you're going for a new.[/*]
- If you're up to it and wanna save some bucks, I'd suggest you look for a good demo. There are lots around and they're virtually brand new anyway. You might even get them to throw in some extra's too ![/*]
- And then, just to complicate life a little further, why not go for a newish Hilux or Navarra - they are tough as nails and have better resale value !
Hope this helps. Sorry if I threw you a curveball or two. To be clear, if you're set on the Ford, I would certainly support the choice, as its a good vehicle.
Safe driving and enjoy !
Chris I drive a Mazda bt50 3.0Tdci for workand have done 30 000 km in the last year. It has the same engine as the ford.
Thing that have gone wrong.
1: It is a soft bakkie compared to the toyota that I had.
2: suspension knock after driving a bit of gravel .Has been fixed twice by dealer. 3:saftey belt warning lite stays on dealership blames bad design as cabling gets caught by seat rail when all the way back(what ever)
4: Front disk warped after 28 000 km's but nothing wrong with the pads dealership wont replace.(did not see water)
5:Nudge bar with plastic conners looks nice but it is a split unit so worth nothing. 6:Limited ground clearence my forester will go further.
7:Speedo out by 14-18 kmph over a 100 kmph.
Positive points:
Drives like a car
10.2 km/l in town and highway.
Super Cab space is nice to chuck tools and exuipment into.
I sugest you ask the ford owners in your area what there experience has been like with the dealership and do some home work regarding them.
Cheers
Thing that have gone wrong.
1: It is a soft bakkie compared to the toyota that I had.
2: suspension knock after driving a bit of gravel .Has been fixed twice by dealer. 3:saftey belt warning lite stays on dealership blames bad design as cabling gets caught by seat rail when all the way back(what ever)
4: Front disk warped after 28 000 km's but nothing wrong with the pads dealership wont replace.(did not see water)
5:Nudge bar with plastic conners looks nice but it is a split unit so worth nothing. 6:Limited ground clearence my forester will go further.
7:Speedo out by 14-18 kmph over a 100 kmph.
Positive points:
Drives like a car
10.2 km/l in town and highway.
Super Cab space is nice to chuck tools and exuipment into.
I sugest you ask the ford owners in your area what there experience has been like with the dealership and do some home work regarding them.
Cheers
The Speedo that is out is usualy caused by the wrong size tyres.
If you are going single Cab maybe look at the Toyota.
The Ford/Mazda is according to me the 2 best lokking bakkies on the market.
The Ford is classified as the Work Horse and the Mazda not. That is why you have to pay extra for all the goodies on the Ford and not on the Mazda.
Go test drive both and ask the dealers what they will give you extra at no charge. Take the GPS with to verify the speed vs speedo
If I had the bucks I would get myself the Mazda Super Cab 3.0TDCI. Would get it threw my Father in Law, he is a ex Ford Employee and gets 20% discount on the price. That is one of his perks since he has left Ford and retired.
If you are going single Cab maybe look at the Toyota.
The Ford/Mazda is according to me the 2 best lokking bakkies on the market.
The Ford is classified as the Work Horse and the Mazda not. That is why you have to pay extra for all the goodies on the Ford and not on the Mazda.
Go test drive both and ask the dealers what they will give you extra at no charge. Take the GPS with to verify the speed vs speedo
If I had the bucks I would get myself the Mazda Super Cab 3.0TDCI. Would get it threw my Father in Law, he is a ex Ford Employee and gets 20% discount on the price. That is one of his perks since he has left Ford and retired.
The VW AMMAROCK. Good looking vehicle. There is a couple of them driving around here in Uitenhage that VW is busy testing and putting them threw the paces.
If I could remmeber correctly it is 4MOTION type of drive train and I do not know if it will have a Low Range.
Maybe check www.vw.com I am not certain if it is availible over seas yet.
If I could remmeber correctly it is 4MOTION type of drive train and I do not know if it will have a Low Range.
Maybe check www.vw.com I am not certain if it is availible over seas yet.
Have the prev model ranger 4l 4x4 supercab. No problems, only interior light not working . aircon needs regass. 100 000km on
Used for timber business, takes loads, tows / launches the boat with ease.
Have towed trailers with up to 1.5 ton on trailer and some more in the bak. used 4WD off road / on road performs very well, lots of power.
When carrying load revs up gears down.
Used for timber business, takes loads, tows / launches the boat with ease.
Have towed trailers with up to 1.5 ton on trailer and some more in the bak. used 4WD off road / on road performs very well, lots of power.
When carrying load revs up gears down.
@ Chris
A related thread over at SA 4x4 Community Forum
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=59493
A related thread over at SA 4x4 Community Forum
http://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=59493
