Isuzu D-Max 1.9 compared to Hilux

[ColinBr]

Looking at getting back into a pickup again.

Been to look at a few Hilux's today, but they were rust buckets.

Seen a nice D-Max though but was unsure on the 1.9 engine or the reliability of them.
The D-Max was a 18 plate for reference. it was £13k

My budget was going to be £10k, but it seems like I will have to sift through the tripe to get a decent pickup (regret getting rid of my last Hilux now). So may need to up my budget.

So question is, is the 1.9 D-Max a good choice, or am I better sticking to the Hilux and upping the budget to say £13k

 

[Rory]

Personally, I'd try and find a better Hilux. The 1.9 suffers a lot of acceleration lag and is a pretty noisy engine.

 

[ColinBr]

Personally, I'd try and find a better Hilux. The 1.9 suffers a lot of acceleration lag and is a pretty noisy engine.

It was something I was wondering about with it only being a 1.9. Though I'd guess a remap would sort that issue out.

Trying to find a decent Hilux in budget is proving to be a pain.

I'm not so keen on the newer 2.4L Hilux, due to all the emissions gubbins choking the engine.

 

[Crowstalker]

I have towed nearly 3 ton with the 1.9, I thought before I got it what good is a 1.9 but in all honesty it pulled no bother at all, they have changed the gear ratios a bit I believe to get the torque but I would have no problem buying one myself. This was a work vehicle btw not my own personal one but I was driving and towing with it all day every day it never missed a beat.

 

[ColinBr]

I have towed nearly 3 ton with the 1.9, I thought before I got it what good is a 1.9 but in all honesty it pulled no bother at all, they have changed the gear ratios a bit I believe to get the torque but I would have no problem buying one myself. This was a work vehicle btw not my own personal one but I was driving and towing with it all day every day it never missed a beat.

There's 1 local to me on a 19 plate that I've enquired about, and also a 2.4 Hilux.

I can see what of the 2 is the better engine. Both around the same price bracket.

I'd prefer the pre 2016, 2.5 or 3L model, it finding a tidy 1 is hard going

 

[Malxwal]

@gixer1 and then remembered his is not a 1.9.

 

[ColinBr]

@gixer1 and then remembered his is not a 1.9.

I'll WhatsApp him mate

 

[Tim.243]

Looking at getting back into a pickup again.

Been to look at a few Hilux's today, but they were rust buckets.

Seen a nice D-Max though but was unsure on the 1.9 engine or the reliability of them.
The D-Max was a 18 plate for reference. it was £13k

My budget was going to be £10k, but it seems like I will have to sift through the tripe to get a decent pickup (regret getting rid of my last Hilux now). So may need to up my budget.

So question is, is the 1.9 D-Max a good choice, or am I better sticking to the Hilux and upping the budget to say £13k

You can drive mine the week after....might have to extend the pedals so you can reach them.

 

[ColinBr]

You can drive mine next week....might have to extend the pedals so you can reach them.

Your shorter than me mate

 

[Tim.243]

Your shorter than me mate

Then sit in the back lol

 

[Malxwal]

I'll WhatsApp him mate

It was just for comment on ownership, not selling one. Although I guess anythings for sale at the right price

 

[ColinBr]

It was just for comment on ownership, not selling one. Although I guess anythings for sale at the right price

Aye I've just messaged him to see what he thinks of them

 

[Greenmist]

I had one as a work vehicle, the model I had was pretty basic, didn't like the gear box at all, the mechanism for lowering the spare was horrible and the rear tub filled with water when it rained

 

[Camdig]

Just got a Dmax on a 20 plate, I was pleasantly surprised about 1.9 engine, tows absolutely fine it also doesn't have add blue which is a major + for me.
I have owned the a 64 plate with 2.5 Engine and from memory the 1.9 is every bit as good.
It also has reasonable mpg, yes the Dmax is more tractory than Hilux with a few less frills but that's what I like and gets job done.

 

[JH83]

A large estate near me runs a dozen of them and they are full of praise for the reliability. They are several grand less than a toyota as well. Probably my next truck.

 

[@theroedeerguy]

There's 1 local to me on a 19 plate that I've enquired about, and also a 2.4 Hilux.

I can see what of the 2 is the better engine. Both around the same price bracket.

I'd prefer the pre 2016, 2.5 or 3L model, it finding a tidy 1 is hard going

I’ve ran a 2.4 mk8 auto Hilux for the last 8 years, regularly serviced and have had absolutely no issues, like most of the Toyota engines it’s a decent unit and just needs annual servicing to keep it running properly.

 

[Ronin]

Hilux will rust quicker than the equivalent L200

If your options are open you will find a 178 BHP manual L200 for that money and probably be happy with it

Yes they can go wrong - but so can all the other brands

The Izuzu are agricultural to drive

 

[Stevie/P]

Just pulled the trigger on a brand new ranger.

 

[Tim.243]

Just pulled the trigger on a brand new ranger.

how much is that going to cost

 

[Stevie/P]

how much is that going to cost

38k +