What pickup truck should I buy for £6000?

I'm a builder and would like to purchase a pickup truck on a £6000 budget. The Nissan Navara seems reasonable but does it have a chain cam? I've also seen a few Mitsubishi L200 but don't know anything about the engine. Any ideas?

Asked on 31 January 2017 by paul mckay

Answered by Honest John

The Navara is chain cam, but the one I like the most (bought two) is the 2007-2012 Isuzu Rodeo/D-Max 2.5 or 3.0 ITEQ. That's chain cam, with a lovely 5-speed gearbox and is nice to drive. The Navara has a 6-speed box but a long, dangly lever and not a nice shift. Toughest pick-up underneath is the Mitsubishi L200 Triton. The Rodeo and Mitsubishi both do about 35mpg.

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Dear Honest John,

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