The VW Amarok Thread

[kripstoe]

It's as bad as paying R900k+ for a Mustang... Sheesh... Do not want.

It's par for the course on modern 2l diesels, really- most new BMW/ Mercs will reach 4500 rpm with a few extra kW's easily. I estimate torque to be around 340 - 360 Nm at around 2000 rpm.

420 at 1750

 

[SykomantiS]

420 at 1750

faaaark... dit not expect that. Well done!
Why's it so slow then?

 

[kripstoe]

So let's say someone has as R200k deposit for a new vehicle. Over 60 months with 0% residual, the monthly payment is R9k. Yes, I know that does not cover insurance and whatnot.

That's expensive, but not ridiculous. People are willing to pay it, so I don't see the issue. Dual income household with good salaries, that isn't t such a tall order.

How is this more crazy than paying R750 (?) for dstv. Or R1k on internet. Or a R1k cellphone bill. Or R1-2k per month on restaurants. It's all relative and forfeiting small things like the aforementioned makes it more plausible and possible to buy that R600k vehicle.

 

[Quantum Theory]

faaaark... dit not expect that. Well done!
Why's it so slow then?

Gear ratios. Bakkies are not made to drive at 220km/h+, in case you haven't noticed... You want towing power and torque for off roading in sand, as well as low range torque for climbing up inclines and over rocks.

 

[Rouxenator]

Well close to 200 km/h is realistic https://www.facebook.com/speedandsound/videos/10153275480563565/?theater

 

[SykomantiS]

Gear ratios. Bakkies are not made to drive at 220km/h+, in case you haven't noticed... You want towing power and torque for off roading in sand, as well as low range torque for climbing up inclines and over rocks.

It was a joke... but thanks anyway. I do own a 4x4 SUV so I know the reasoning.

 

[Quantum Theory]

It was a joke... but thanks anyway. I do own a 4x4 SUV so I know the reasoning.

I know... and I explained it, before VW trolls pounced on it.

Yes, Roux... I'm talking about you.

 

[Quantum Theory]

Still loving my VW BTW and seriously considering the BiTurbo 9-speed 4x4 as my next vehicle. Few years to go though.

 

[SykomantiS]

Well close to 200 km/h is realistic https://www.facebook.com/speedandsound/videos/10153275480563565/?theater

I meant more along the lines of acceleration, seeing as it has all those very short gear ratios (200 is actually faster than my Rexton can do)

 

[Rouxenator]

I meant more along the lines of acceleration, seeing as it has all those very short gear ratios (200 is actually faster than my Rexton can do)

Is that with a Kia K2700 being towed?

 

[kripstoe]

Still loving my VW BTW and seriously considering the BiTurbo 9-speed 4x4 as my next vehicle. Few years to go though.

9-speed? In the future? At present it's 8 speed, no?

 

[Rouxenator]

New Honda CR-V already sells with 9-speed auto.

 

[Quantum Theory]

9-speed? In the future? At present it's 8 speed, no?

Yes, sorry... Was thinking of Discovery Sport and Jeep's 9-speeds.

 

[SykomantiS]

New Honda CR-V already sells with 9-speed auto.

Yes, but no low range transfer case as far as I'm aware. But then, would it need one?

 

[kripstoe]

New Honda CR-V already sells with 9-speed auto.

Okay?

 

[FiestaST]

Yup yup

 

[Rouxenator]

The thing is, if this Amabloes or Amarok or Amawhatever is pitted against two real bakkies, like the Holden SS Ute and Ford Falcon XR8, I am sure it would blow.

 

[ToxicBunny]

Yussie Roux, if that is your definition of a bakkie, you need help..

Those are both pansy poser machines with big loud engines in them, they're pretty useless at most things other than going fast and even that is a bit touch and go.

 

[FiestaST]

Yeah yeah...Roux what are you on about. You're not making sense.

 

[Rouxenator]

I'm just saying if you want to stick a half-a-million rand price tag on a bakkie I want V8 and lots of speed.