Skip's
4x4
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Feasibility study of changing to
a different 4x4.
(Conducted Early 2000)
Maybe a Holden Rodeo 2.8Litre
Turbo Diesel Double Cab Utility?
Reasons for choosing
this vehicle:
- A bit smaller and lighter than my Landcruiser, so more
suitable for driving to and from work
- More economical 4cylinder 2.8litre turbo diesel engine,
giving a slightly higher power to weight ratio to the Landcruiser
- It is recognised as a commercial vehicle and so is more tax
effective
- Rear cargo area has greater carrying capacity than
Landcruiser
- Rear cargo area is separate from cab, making it safer to
carry cargo including tools and fuel etc.
- The Rodeo is less expensive than Hilux, and still has more
after market 4WD accessories available than Courier, Bravo, Narvara or Triton
- Holden (Isuzu's) reputation for strength and reliability
RRP: $36500 on road including
air (after fleet discount)
Accessories that need
to be added to the vehicle:
- ARB Bull bar ($806 - all these
prices include fitting)
- ARB Heavy duty Tow bar ($384)
- ARB Air locker (rear), compressor & hose
($1843)
- ARB High Roof Canopy ($1779)
- Safari Snorkle ($496)
- BF Goodrich 235/75R16 All Terrain KO
tyres (only $300 after trade on new 205R16's that come on Rodeo)
Essential accessory cost = $ 5608
(fitted)
Accessories to add
later:
- ARB Long Ranger 112Litre fuel tank ($995)
- ARB Old Man Emu springs and Nitrocharger
shockys ($1317)
- IPF Lights ($406)
- Safari Intercooler ($1983)
Extras cost = $ 4701 (fitted)
Cost of brand new vehicle with air and
12 months rego, after fleet discount = $38000 approx.
Estimated vehicle range calculations with long
range tank: Assume 26Mpg = 41.6K/gal = 9.16K/L * 112L = 1025K. I have been told that I can
expect 28+Mpg if I drive it easy!
Estimated vehicle range calculations with
standard 63L tank: Assume 26Mpg = 41.6K/gal = 9.16K/L * 63L = 577K.
Holden's web site does not mention Rodeo. Weird! Even though on
their commercial vehicle's web page, the animated picture briefly shows a rodeo (bright
blue)
Links to Rodeo Sights:
http://coming.to/holden/rodeo/4x4.htm
http://coming.to/holden/rodeo/mechanical.htm
http://coming.to/holden/rodeo/range.htm
http://www.4wdonline.com/GM/Rodeo.html
http://fastlane.com.au/Reviews/rodeo.htm
http://www.lightcomworld.com.au/rodeo.htm
http://coming.to/holden/rodeo/crewcab.htm
http://www.4wdonline.com/GM/Rodeo.html
http://www.4wdworld.com.au/rodeo.htm
http://www.safari4x4.com.au/docs/rev3c.htm
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