Best Double Cab

[dracaena]

I'm in the market for a second hand double cab and am considering the Nissan Hardbody Hi Rider, preferably a 2008-2009 model and am planning to spend under R200 000.

Is there anyone out there that has some knowledge on bakkies? I'll be grateful to hear people's opinion on the Hardbody and if there are better alternatives in that price bracket?

 

[Chris_H]

I suppose it depends on what you like in looks... Hard-Body looks nice yes, thats why every tow truck drivers has one I like the Isuzu as well. Don't know if you will be able to find one of those in a 2008 + model for under R200k though... 2007 maybe. Navara looks fancy but costs way more. I drive the 2009 Ford Ranger Supercab though and I'm loving it.

 

[Fazda]

In 2007 I put up a quick 15000 km on horrific dirt roads in KZN in an Isuzu 4x4 Double Cab. Totally magic vehicle in every respect, and went wherever the Garmin told it without complaining, including crossing a fast flowing river with a loose bed.

She didn't let me down once, and is still in the field in North West, and I spoke to the current owner who has smacked her up over 100 k and absolutely no problems at all.

Still not a rattle or a squeak in sight either. 100 Michelin Stars from me

 

[spiderz]

Ford Ranger

 

[thedutchman]

toyota hilux kthxbye

 

[Rouxenator]

Three I can recommend are Hilux, KB and Ranger. Had some nasty problem with Land Rover...

 

[koeks]

ford ranger, 4.0 V6

 

[Bondizzo]

Toyota Hilux, quite reliable and cheaper to maintain

 

[Pitbull]

Ford F250

 

[thedutchman]

Ford F250

you mean the Ford F350

 

[thedutchman]

 

[Rouxenator]

Hopefully it does better than the Ranger :
http://www.euroncap.com/tests/ford_ranger_2008/342.aspx

 

[thedutchman]

the F350 will carry on straight through the wall and if noone has stopped it by now, it'll still keep on going

 

[Amida]

Don't you get like a F650 as well?

 

[xrapidx]

Don't you get like a F650 as well?

Yes. http://www.f650pickups.com/indexb.html

I'd go with a Hilux.

 

[Zwieback]

Isuzu KB Double Cab - I have one and love it! Not as "farmer" looking as some are!

 

[Stokstert]

Tata, you get 2 for the price of one of the others, even 3 or 4 when the aforementioned American Fords are included..

 

[Freshy-ZN]

My 2005 hardbody King Cab 4x4 has been punished for 147 000km now. And I mean punished. Do 60-70km a day over dirt tracks, construction site type terrain and launch at the beach on weekends.

 

[lancebregman]

I would definitely recommend a Tata Xenon as an option. Its a great size as a double cab, with good petrol consumption!

 

[BCO]

VW Amarok is the best.