And before this was the early model Falcon being described as "Foulcan" and not suited to Aussie conditions grand father bought one new then I remember it rusting in back yard.
They are the most reliable of all the 4 door utes.
What makes the gearbox shit in the Ranger? Can you tune or flash the gear box to make it better?
My advice. U want something that is reliable, efficient and makes a statement. Thats leaves you with only one option.
Actually is funny cause its true! Mines got no turbo, no electric windows, no air conditioning, no air bags, no carpet (vynal-I use a blower then a hose to clean the interior) am/fm radio (cassette was optional) no navigation system and performs like the previously mentioned fully loaded tourist bus. What it does have is 650000km on the clock and I'll never sell it.
I'd certainly like to install a smoke screen package for my work uniforms. And if I could alter the shocking door handles into a hidden tazer the two units would be used in tandem. Pop a smoke screen then taze the aptly named Karen that makes work fucking hostile with her inability to mention something that got missed without trying to sound like a drill sergeant.
Karen is unbreakable! Can she play footy...like at prop?
This is the Vengeance. Gotta love how the cops started having erections about the truck.
Fix Oil Repair Daily is the other one which is also pretty accurate!!
I could go with one of these on my round Australia trip. Just gotta make sure they beef up the 4x4 system as much as they can. I didn't know they had the pepper spray option. Adding that to my work outfit too.
It appeared the Ranger 10 speed didnt work well with 2ltr Ive watched a teardown of these boxes and they point out the faults but no real reasons why they failed. IMO Anything that chages gears often prone to premature failure/ problems. Main enemy is heat.
My dad had a Hilux and while it was great, it did have a gearbox problem and they needed to order the part from overseas etc which took a while to fix.
Cage for the lizards and your set,
Fixed it.
I have owned or driven for work every Hilux 4wd and 2wd every model since 1972 except the latest upgrade model what always amazed me was they never stopped just become slower,Actually is funny cause its true! Mines got no turbo, no electric windows, no air conditioning, no air bags, no carpet (vynal-I use a blower then a hose to clean the interior) am/fm radio (cassette was optional) no navigation system and performs like the previously mentioned fully loaded tourist bus. What it does have is 650000km on the clock and I'll never sell it.
Just a quick note about a mate who has an Amarok and does shitloads of kays to WA. He loves it but did have a fuel filter issue that he actually ended up modifying - hes that handy type of bloke. It was difficult to access and when a fuel line blew it was a prick to sort out the middle of nowhere. These are the little dramas the old 4x4s dont have, among others. In mine for example the fuel filter is on the firewall, you can literally find it w ur eyes closed. The fuel lines and everything else clearly visible. Lift the bonnet and you see an engine, battery, radiator, air box and fuses...Its like a simple game plan where if you maintain discipline (servicing) you reap the rewards in the long term. I had to make it footy related somehow
Only negative I can say bout mine is the back doors fall off sometimes. Doesnt really matter it still goes and without the extra weight better fuel economy.
I owned a 1979 Hilux.
