If my only choice of a tow vehicle was between the Colorado 7 and the Isuzu MU-X which should I pick and why?
Would love to hear from owners of both re the good and bad points.
The weight of my van is no more than 2 tonne fully loaded.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
Dougwe said
11:43 AM May 22, 2018
Hi Enzo,
I have a Colorado but not a 7 and love it. I looked at the Isuzu Dmax just as the MUX came out and liked that too. The price was what won with the collie in the end.
The 7 and Mux would do the job at hand with eze. One thing to look into is the Drive Belt/Chain. The Colorado has a belt as I assume the 7 whould have too and needs to be changed around 120k. The Dmax had a chain as I would assume the MUX has too and they say doesn't need changing. Worth a thought.
I looked at and test drove so many tugs I got myself confused in the end between them both and the money saved at the time will probably be gulped up when I change the belt.
Kebbin said
12:26 PM May 22, 2018
I couldn't give a reply without the Caravans compliance plate details.
Moose2 said
03:17 PM May 22, 2018
Dougwe wrote:
the money saved at the time will probably be gulped up when I change the belt.
Thanks for the reply Doug
Re the belt change - just stay away from dealers when the time comes. When I had to get one done on a LandCruiser some time ago the local mechanic I used was about a quarter the cost that the Toyota dealer quoted.
Bryan said
09:08 PM May 22, 2018
A difficult choice. Both vevicles share the same chassis and a lot of body parts. Both are rated to tow 3,000kg with 300kg max towball weight.
The difference is in the choice of engine and suspension set up. I think it may come down to your personal choice.
Bulariver said
09:31 AM May 24, 2018
I thought they could both tow 3500 legally? We like the Ranger.
sandgrooper1 said
01:29 PM May 24, 2018
As Bryan stated 3000kg and 300kg is correct.
The Dmax is 3500kg.
Either of the two nominated vehicles would do a good job, boils down to personal choice and best price at the end of the day.
I would buy the MUX myself, as I think Isuzu has reliability(I've had two Dmax utes over past 9 years no issues) on its side compared with the Holden, but again that is just personal choice.
If my only choice of a tow vehicle was between the Colorado 7 and the Isuzu MU-X which should I pick and why?
Would love to hear from owners of both re the good and bad points.
The weight of my van is no more than 2 tonne fully loaded.
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
I have a Colorado but not a 7 and love it. I looked at the Isuzu Dmax just as the MUX came out and liked that too. The price was what won with the collie in the end.
The 7 and Mux would do the job at hand with eze. One thing to look into is the Drive Belt/Chain. The Colorado has a belt as I assume the 7 whould have too and needs to be changed around 120k. The Dmax had a chain as I would assume the MUX has too and they say doesn't need changing. Worth a thought.
I looked at and test drove so many tugs I got myself confused in the end between them both and the money saved at the time will probably be gulped up when I change the belt.
Thanks for the reply Doug
Re the belt change - just stay away from dealers when the time comes. When I had to get one done on a LandCruiser some time ago the local mechanic I used was about a quarter the cost that the Toyota dealer quoted.
A difficult choice. Both vevicles share the same chassis and a lot of body parts. Both are rated to tow 3,000kg with 300kg max towball weight.
The difference is in the choice of engine and suspension set up. I think it may come down to your personal choice.
I thought they could both tow 3500 legally? We like the Ranger.
As Bryan stated 3000kg and 300kg is correct.
The Dmax is 3500kg.
Either of the two nominated vehicles would do a good job, boils down to personal choice and best price at the end of the day.
I would buy the MUX myself, as I think Isuzu has reliability(I've had two Dmax utes over past 9 years no issues) on its side compared with the Holden, but again that is just personal choice.
Cheers AL