Sean Badenhorst Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 I'm no car expert, but when I was shopping around about 18 months ago, my mate, who is a car expert, told me the Ford/Mazda 2.5 Turbo Diesel Intercooled engines are the best in the bakkie category. So I took his advice and bought one. But I reckon Toyota must make a damn good bakkie engine too. Seen some seriously old models still going strong!
GreyOwl Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 I know my mates BMW 320d has been at BMW more than he's been able to drive it. So I would not even consider it myself. Audi are reputably fantastic with their diesel engines. As are Toyota. I just think our car market has gone crazy though. Its just so expensive these days.
Veloce Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 Toyota Bakkie diesels are good but they they are heavy on fuel.In terms of engine longevity, Isuzu is probably the best. Our company bought a fleet of 7 and every single one of them has done more than 500 000km. Thats the reason I own one now. They are definitely the best when it comes to fuel economy, this is due to the direct injection motor design. It makes them a little noisier, but its a bakkie for goodness sake.
Minion Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 Watching Top Gear, you learn that: 1.) Your Land Rover will fall apart,2.) Your Audi A8 diesel will go 800 Miles on a tank and3.) Your 1988 Toyota Hilux is impossible to destroy (Video 1, , )Edman2008-03-17 11:05:32
bob_the_builder Posted March 17, 2008 Posted March 17, 2008 As for diesels' date=' this time last year I bought a 2year old Land Rover Discovery, the Tdi whatever it was. What a load of rubbish. It broke down on the way from the traffic depot to the dealership![/quote'] But that's cuase it was the worst Landy ever made. It had nothing to do with the diesel.
GreyOwl Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Ahhh Bob, that was some wise information my friend!! Just 13months too late!!! Thanks anyway!! Edman, we also learnt that an Aston Martin DB9 is quicker to the south of France than a train!!! TopGear are full of helpfull consumer advice!
bob_the_builder Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 TopGear are full of helpfull consumer advice! I try my best... The best thing I learnt on top gear was how to burn down a couple of caravans
GreyOwl Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 TopGear rocks! I've been watching the new season, and its awesome! (my dad just got back from the UK!) They do an 'Epic' journey across South Africa...its classic!!
AndreZA Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I like how people complain with a white bread under the arm. "Oh crap, how am I gonna fill up my R300 000 diesel Sandton pavement crawler now that diesel is so expensive"
AuctionLamb Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I like how people complain with a white bread under the arm. "Oh crap' date=' how am I gonna fill up my R300 000 diesel Sandton pavement crawler now that diesel is so expensive" [/quote'] it happens here on the hub(the person has a R40 000 bike but moans about paying R20 extra for a funride) too.....their excuse will be "...but it is the principle..."
Danger Dassie Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Been driving loan cars more than my own car so far this year.... Still, at least I'm saving mileage on my car in the meantime...
GreyOwl Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I'm betting Danger Dassie drives a BMW?! Am I right??!!
FlyingCheetah Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Toyota Bakkie diesels are good but they they are heavy on fuel. In terms of engine longevity' date=' Isuzu is probably the best. Our company bought a fleet of 7 and every single one of them has done more than 500 000km. Thats the reason I own one now. They are definitely the best when it comes to fuel economy, this is due to the direct injection motor design. It makes them a little noisier, but its a bakkie for goodness sake. [/quote'] Probably the 2.5 non compensator..... They last.... Try the new 3.0 TDCi from Ford and Mazda, they also very light on fuel. I would like to trade my Ford 2.5 for one of those...
Danger Dassie Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 I'm betting Danger Dassie drives a BMW?! Am I right??!! Nay oh one thousand times nay... BMWs look Korean Kias lately.Daihatsu Feroza, solid car and pretty light on fuel. I dig it.
GreyOwl Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 DD...but if its so solid, why have you not had it?
Danger Dassie Posted March 18, 2008 Posted March 18, 2008 Came back from the Berg in Dec took it in for service and the transfer box needed an overhaul. Since it's still under warranty I took it to the dealer.Jobs been finished ages ago, they're just awaiting authorisation on the warranty paperwork. Meantime I drive their cars around, I'm on my fourth now
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