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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Well Guys I have done it!! I have changed over to the new MU-X ISUZU, Pearl White Auto to pull our Caravan. With 1 year of Warranty left on the D Max, I decided to change over last Friday, the MU-X with 5 year Warranty will be ready for me to collect Tuesday next week. If you have 36K cash, you can have my D Max! Can not wait to get back on the open road after it is run in (a little)!!
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Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:41 am |
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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1968GT wrote: Well Guys I have done it!! I have changed over to the new MU-X ISUZU, Pearl White Auto to pull our Caravan. With 1 year of Warranty left on the D Max, I decided to change over last Friday, the MU-X with 5 year Warranty will be ready for me to collect Tuesday next week. If you have 36K cash, you can have my D Max! Can not wait to get back on the open road after it is run in (a little)!! wow, Dave..... wondering though, fuel tank is smaller than the D-Max ?
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Mon Sep 01, 2014 6:50 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Correct Glenn, with the economy of the D Max and MU-X, I don't expect a problem, pulling the block of flats, I could still cover over 500 klms with the D Max, with 65 liters I expect to cover 400 klms. Where do you find over 400 klms without fuel? During all our trips we have never gone that long not being able to buy fuel.
I did consider that issue, it is the only fault I could see, however would be a small issue. While travelling we never pass a major brand fuel stop without fueling up! A policy I learnt from my brother and magazines I have read. The MU-X comes with a bit more technology including climate control, all glass is already tinted.
I could not knock back the deal Glenn, it was far better than I expected to be honest, not all the deal on here for obvious reasons! Dave.
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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1968GT wrote: Correct Glenn, with the economy of the D Max and MU-X, I don't expect a problem, pulling the block of flats, I could still cover over 500 klms with the D Max, with 65 liters I expect to cover 400 klms. Where do you find over 400 klms without fuel? During all our trips we have never gone that long not being able to buy fuel.
I did consider that issue, is the only fault I could see would be a small issue. While travelling we never pass a major brand fuel stop without fueling up! A policy I learnt from my brother and magazines I have read. The MU-X comes with a bit more technology including climate control, all glass is already tinted.
I could not knock back the deal Glenn, it was far better than I expected to be honest, not all the deal on here for obvious reasons! Dave. Looks like a great 'machine' Dave. I took a quick peek over the web pages. Lots of nice features. are you getting 4x2 or 4x4 ?
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Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:39 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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OOOOPS, forgot to put that in 4 X 4. They have already received magazine awards as best 4 x 4, under 60 K. There are so many on the road already as well, everyone I have spoken to likes their choice!
Watch this space next week for photos.
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Mon Sep 01, 2014 7:44 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Here it is for those that might be interested.
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Thu Sep 11, 2014 1:32 am |
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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sweet, Dave
better security in back too, compared to D max. Whats "OMG" in back window??? Oh My Gosh?
How many km did you do in the D max for interest??
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Thu Sep 11, 2014 2:12 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Glenn, the dealer is Orange Motor Group, gets you guessing eh!! Far better security, complete with alarm as well as the dark tinted glass, you don't notice just how dark it is when driving. D Max had 48,556 klms, it was quite amusing they could not get over how clean it was when I picked up the MU. All or all bar app. 6000 klms were towing the van with great economy. I know where a set of new D Max wheels that I like are, I am thinking about swapping them over?? What do you think? Dave.
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Thu Sep 11, 2014 5:55 am |
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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1968GT wrote: Glenn, the dealer is Orange Motor Group, gets you guessing eh!! Far better security, complete with alarm as well as the dark tinted glass, you don't notice just how dark it is when driving. D Max had 48,556 klms, it was quite amusing they could not get over how clean it was when I picked up the MU. All or all bar app. 6000 klms were towing the van with great economy. I know where a set of new D Max wheels that I like are, I am thinking about swapping them over?? What do you think? Dave. this ones pretty clean ! Be a shame to take it on the road Dave Not sure about wheels. I generally just stick with makers wheels unless 'ugly'
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Thu Sep 11, 2014 7:04 am |
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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nice ,,dave ....is that a real 4wd or city 4wd lol bit more luxery than d max .....
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Thu Sep 11, 2014 8:57 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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DEFINITELY a real 4X4 Rod, where we travel it has to be!!
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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ok nice
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Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:11 am |
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:13 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Nuh, NONE of that shit, I simply look after my vehicles as use them as they are designed when necessary, that is why I get great trade in deals when that time arises. This one will do me for a number of years this time. Had the MU been available when I bought the D Max, I most likely would have bought it then, in saying that the deal was so good it was too good not to take up. My D Max hardly had a mark on it even though it had been around Australia, playing in the sands of WA and touring Queensland towing the caravan.
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Sat Sep 13, 2014 7:38 am |
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am Posts: 579
Car(s): 68gt coupe , 98 toyota prado
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I see you got Anderson plug on car ...you charging battery in caravan on the go ...good move dave
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Sat Sep 13, 2014 9:12 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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Well picked out Rod, yes that Anderson socket is essential really with all the free camping we do. I hope to be in your State in 2016!!
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Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:35 am |
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rod
Joined: Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 am Posts: 579
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ok nice dave .....will catch up
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Mon Sep 15, 2014 7:59 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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I have now fitted the D Max wheels, I think they look better than the original wheels, HHHhhh mmmm, depends on personal choice, I guess!!
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Glenn
Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am Posts: 2823 Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
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1968GT wrote: I have now fitted the D Max wheels, I think they look better than the original wheels, HHHhhh mmmm, depends on personal choice, I guess!! Hi Dave..... yes personal choice. [i think i prefer the others myself......] When are you putting on the GTR stripes ?????
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Mon Sep 22, 2014 12:17 am |
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1968GT
Joined: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:32 am Posts: 1266 Location: MUDGEE. NSW
Car(s): 1968 PR91 Bellett GT. 2014 ISUZU MU-X, 2016 Jayco 22' Starcraft Caravan, 2013 KIA Reo shopping trolley!!
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That will never happen Glenn!! LOL. I like the smoother appearance of the D Max wheels, the wheel nuts are covered, the colour is much the same.
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