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Old 23-01-2020, 05:45 PM   #33
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Default Re: Most Reliable and DIY Ford Ute?

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Originally Posted by smoo View Post
That’s a wild assumption because the six cylinder falcons are a solid package.
Apart from payload rating and ground clearance I couldn’t think of any other benefit those gutless, thirsty, cramped, uncomfortable, noisey, horrible driving & riding Jap Utes will have over a Falcon.

I’d be opting for an FG2 XR6 manual. Awesome engine and trans package. Reasonably attractive interior. Bluetooth stereo, some came with sat nav. Modern enough even by today’s standards. They are a rolls Royce compared to the jap utes mentioned above.
100%. Payload rating on FGs are pretty much on par. 1250kg on 1 tonner cab chassis. My FG2 XR6T ute carrys 750kg all day constant and it loves it. Never given me a single issue and spends 90% of it's time driving around construction sites working hard. I don't know how people drive those single cab Thai utes. A tractor offers more comfort. If i had to drive one it would have to be at least a space cab.
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