VW Amorok - Navara - Ranger

[benjytaylor]

My amarok, my instructors nivara. No other reason than thought it was a cool pic having 2 Atlantic 21 on the rear

[Boats&Outboards]

Originally Posted by benjytaylor

My amarok, my instructors nivara. No other reason than thought it was a cool pic having 2 Atlantic 21 on the rear

Which pulls it better ?

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[secondopsman]

I have the 2011 Hilux invincible auto.Just clocked up 60,000 and not had any problems part from the parking sensors there sh1t.Does around 26mpg with all terrain tyres towing my Bayliner,Don't think that's to bad for a 3.0.
I had the Amorak on demo for a week 4 motion top of the range jobby and must admit I was a little concerned as its a fair bit bigger than the Hilux but only has the 2.0 diesel.However once behind the wheel I changed my mind.Its a twin turbo and has more Hp,and more torque than the Hilux along with better fuel economy.It also has more leg room in the back for the kids.
Had Navara and Animal too but kids didn't like them as there pokey in the back.
Pete

[benjytaylor]

Both faultless on the towing front however he has had non stop issues with his Nivara. Turbo, fuel mass sensor, bearing, prop shaft etc. Nice car though.
The interior of the amarok is far superior IMO
Amarok is too new to know any faults but I do know any car vw take ten years to put into production using and breaking all there competitors until they break to iron there issues out on there car, should be good. Well I hope so anyway

[mick]

Originally Posted by doggypaddle

Bit light on the rear end, the tail could start to wag the dog do you think?

Yep need some weight in the back seen a few horse trailers jackknife wih a pick up towing

[Jizm]

Originally Posted by Boats&Outboards

What kind of faults have you experienced since ownership ?

Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk ~ 07930 421007

Transmission cooler leak. Got it repaired as very expensive new. New alloy wheels fitted on a recall. That's about all that springs to mind.

[biffer]

I swapped my nissan for a ford

[The Black Pig]

The Amorok has a automatic holdback especially handy when towing as you don't roll back on a hill.
It seems to have enough torque from a 2.0 ltr twin turbo engine

[Boats&Outboards]

Thanks for all the input guys so far chaps. I think its between the Nav & the Amarok then.

The Nav is coming in at £21,250 + Vat, the Amarok is dearer at £30,000 + vat. It appears I've missed the 0% offer and as we move into the new quarter the prices have risen

Guess its time to go for a test drive in each. I'm thinking Auto but everybody says go manual

Who has what ?

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[benjytaylor]

I have manual amarok. Has the auto hold on the break which is simply amazing when towing! However would like an auto as I'm a lazy driver :-)

[benjytaylor]

That seems allot for the amarok Peter!!

[Boats&Outboards]

Its for the high-line 4motion model with some extras. Does the auto not have the hill stop thingy then ? I've got to confess I've not yet looked into the full spec as it might just be too much for what is a truck at the end of the day

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[benjytaylor]

I had the choice of all of them just like you and tested them all. Had to say I kept going back to the vw. It's also got a staggering 400nm torque

[Bigmuz7]

AAAAuto ... get some good specs though to see plod .. when you munch a sandwich whilst on the phone

[Jizm]

Mines auto and its much easier when towing.

[biffer]

Beware if you buy an auto nissan as I don't think it has a locking rear diff as standard

[yam man]

Have you considered the Isuzu they claim its capable of towing 3.5 t gsw

[cptsideways]

Further to our chat the other day, if you fancy something different the Ford Raptor comes highly rated on import only but a mega bit of kit.

[The Black Pig]

One regret with the Amorok I wish I had the diff lock as an optional extra only £200 odd

[Richard Selman]

Just about to swop out my 7yo 50k man Navara for an auto Amarok. Only problem I had with the Nav was losing a front wheel bearing on the lonely road between Fort William and Aviemore coming back from ERR 2011. I could hear the bearing fragments coming out but riding the brakes round the corners kept the wheel on until I was back in civilisation. First gear is a little high for pulling away on a slope. Nearly got an auto Nav but opted for the permanent 4WD Rok.