Which 4x4 pick up...?

[john-e89]

Bonjourno,

As per title, before I pull the trigger on a Ford Ranger Widtrack does anyone have any thoughts of anything better..? Pick ups are not an area I’m familiar with but the new Wildtrack seems to fit the bill. New 10sp auto box replacing the apparently dismal 6sp auto, it can tow up to 3.5tons, comes with a very good spec including adaptive cruise if you want, however it still uses cart springs.... :roll: although apparently it’s damped a lot better now so not as bouncy unladen. The Raptor has coils all round but isn’t much use for towing which is essential. Not keen on the Merc as it’s just a fancy Nissan so apart from the obvious Hi-lux which I don’t think is as well specced, I’m probably set on a Ranger.

Thoughts perhaps from more experienced pick up users...?

 

[sars]

As a pick up, I really do like the Ford Ranger it’s really chunky I also like the VW Amorok

 

[markplant]

As above
Also have a watch
https://youtu.be/7csriHKTDZQ

 

[john-e89]

As a pick up, I really do like the Ford Ranger it’s really chunky I also like the VW Amorok

The Amorok is the better engine and possibly a bit less fussy with 8 speed rather than 10 but it lags way behind in tech, it’s as bargain basement as you’ll find with no option to spec the latest up to date toys like lane departure, adaptive braking, adaptive cruise, etc, etc...As I’ll be doing some distance work with a trailer these things matter, so the Ranger nicks it for these reasons, plus it’ll pull 3.5tons so not short of grunt even though it’s dropped to 2 litres with dual turbos and 500NM.

 

[john-e89]

As above
Also have a watch
https://youtu.be/7csriHKTDZQ

It’s a bit mad tbh Mark, the tyres will wear out in 70 miles, it’s not too good for towing....if I didn’t need a motorway Lugger as well as a workhorse I’d probably go for it for a giggle.......as long as I could just drive it at night out of sight.... :lol:

 

[john-e89]

Ranger Wildtrak in sea grey ordered after a test run today.....wafting whilst at work....I can live with that....

 

[Dave1971]

You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.

 

[john-e89]

You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.

I did but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded....they’re so smooth now it’ll be easy to overdo it....

 

[Anonymous]

+1 for the Amarok.

If it was me though I'd buy a '65 Chevy C10

 

[john-e89]

+1 for the Amarok.

If it was me though I'd buy a '65 Chevy C10

I had to google that tbh...!

Lowwwwwwwwww and slowwwwwwwww.......

 

[john-e89]

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :roll:

 

[Pastry]

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :roll:

It’s why I went for the Nissan John, they’re quite bland. I found the wildtrak a little too bling and a bit pikey :wink:

 

[Nictrix]

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :roll:

You havnt actually said why you need a truck and not just a large SUV. Have you bought a jetski as well?

 

[enuff_zed]

You may already know but be careful of your speed in one of these things. The big twin cab pickups are getting that heavy now that they fall into a different speed bracket. Your still OK at 70 on a motorway but the limit is 60 on a duel carriageway and 50 on single carriageways the same as vans.

You may want to publicise that further!
Most of the beggars seem to regard those figures as minimums!

 

[john-e89]

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :roll:

It’s why I went for the Nissan John, they’re quite bland. I found the wildtrak a little too bling and a bit pikey :wink:

Not enough kit on them Paul, the Ranger has adaptive cruise which a really like.

 

[john-e89]

Quite honestly if I didn’t need one I wouldn’t go anywhere near a truck, this kind of thing always sticks in my mind with them....guess I’m just gonna have ‘t suck it up y’all...... :roll:

You havnt actually said why you need a truck and not just a large SUV. Have you bought a jetski as well?

I need a payload back for a 250litre compressor, hoses and blast media for mobile soda and vapour blasting. Plus I hope to buy a boat later in the year and having 3.5tons towing capacity is ideal. I possibly could get away with a large SUV and a trailer but in reality dragging a trailer around some of the tiny villages in the Peak District is a bit of a nightmare so a truck it is, it fits all requirements.