Hi Experts,
I'm a current '98 V6 Rodeo owner. I got it cheap about 6 years ago and it's served it's purpose. Now I need to upgrade and the Navaras look the goods. But I'm a bit stuck on the differences between the series, specifically the D22 vs D40 and the ST-R vs ST-X.
I'm not a big four wheel driver, but I like getting on the beach when I can. So I don't need a hardcore rock climber, just something that will hold it's own in the sand and deal with some fairly basic tracks like at Moreton and Fraser. I also tow a Jayco camper from time to time, that's around 1,700 kgs I think.
Apart from that it'll be on road mostly, and I need to put child restraints in the back.
I've got $15k to spend and it looks like there's anything from 06's through to 2010's dropping into that price bracket, with under 200,000 k's.
So in terms of the series, what should I be looking at..? Does it matter..? Are there any particular series or years to avoid..?
Also, I heard through a mate who heard through a mate (sounds reliable already), that they need a timing belt every 80,000 k's. I can't seem to find much to back that up other than a Brisbane company selling after market timing belt kits for Navaras. Not many of the ads I've looked at mention having had the timing belt done, so I'm a bit skeptical about that piece of advice. Can you guys tell me if there's any truth in it..?
Sorry for the bombardment, I'm just trying to get educated as quickly as I can, and finding this forum seems like I've struck gold.
Thanks to anyone who can be bothered answering, I really appreciate you taking the time.
Kindest regards,
Jack
I'm a current '98 V6 Rodeo owner. I got it cheap about 6 years ago and it's served it's purpose. Now I need to upgrade and the Navaras look the goods. But I'm a bit stuck on the differences between the series, specifically the D22 vs D40 and the ST-R vs ST-X.
I'm not a big four wheel driver, but I like getting on the beach when I can. So I don't need a hardcore rock climber, just something that will hold it's own in the sand and deal with some fairly basic tracks like at Moreton and Fraser. I also tow a Jayco camper from time to time, that's around 1,700 kgs I think.
Apart from that it'll be on road mostly, and I need to put child restraints in the back.
I've got $15k to spend and it looks like there's anything from 06's through to 2010's dropping into that price bracket, with under 200,000 k's.
So in terms of the series, what should I be looking at..? Does it matter..? Are there any particular series or years to avoid..?
Also, I heard through a mate who heard through a mate (sounds reliable already), that they need a timing belt every 80,000 k's. I can't seem to find much to back that up other than a Brisbane company selling after market timing belt kits for Navaras. Not many of the ads I've looked at mention having had the timing belt done, so I'm a bit skeptical about that piece of advice. Can you guys tell me if there's any truth in it..?
Sorry for the bombardment, I'm just trying to get educated as quickly as I can, and finding this forum seems like I've struck gold.
Thanks to anyone who can be bothered answering, I really appreciate you taking the time.
Kindest regards,
Jack