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11 July 2013, 22:05
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: weymouth
Boat name: Amelia
Make: Atlantic, Searider's
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225hp, 90hp
Join Date: Apr 2010
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My amarok, my instructors nivara. No other reason than thought it was a cool pic having 2 Atlantic 21 on the rear
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11 July 2013, 22:18
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Country: UK - England
Town: Plymouth
Length: 6m +
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Quote:
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
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Which pulls it better ?
Peter @ Boatsandoutboards4sale ~ www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk ~ 07930 421007
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11 July 2013, 22:36
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: chesterfield
Make: Quicksilver
Length: 4m +
Engine: Mariner 30
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 160
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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
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11 July 2013, 22:36
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Country: UK - England
Town: weymouth
Boat name: Amelia
Make: Atlantic, Searider's
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225hp, 90hp
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 372
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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
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11 July 2013, 22:54
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Wakefield
Boat name: Bouncer
Make: Redbay Stormforce
Length: 6m +
Engine: 2x Honda 100 Hp
MMSI: 235025718
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 4,177
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Originally Posted by doggypaddle
Bit light on the rear end, the tail could start to wag the dog do you think?
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Yep need some weight in the back seen a few horse trailers jackknife wih a pick up towing
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12 July 2013, 10:35
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southampton
Boat name: Hissing Sid
Make: Ross Smith Cobra
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200HP Optimax
MMSI: 235038046
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,804
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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.
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12 July 2013, 16:17
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: swanwick/hamble
Boat name: stormchaser
Make: custom rib
Length: 8m +
Engine: inboard/diesel
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,848
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I swapped my nissan for a ford
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12 July 2013, 20:18
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Country: UK - England
Town: Salcombe
Boat name: The Black Pig
Make: Ranieri
Length: 4m +
Engine: 60c hp tohatsu
MMSI: 235038018
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 443
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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
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12 July 2013, 20:42
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Country: UK - England
Town: Plymouth
Length: 6m +
Join Date: Mar 2011
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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 ?
www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk
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12 July 2013, 20:48
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: weymouth
Boat name: Amelia
Make: Atlantic, Searider's
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225hp, 90hp
Join Date: Apr 2010
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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 :-)
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12 July 2013, 20:49
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Country: UK - England
Town: weymouth
Boat name: Amelia
Make: Atlantic, Searider's
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225hp, 90hp
Join Date: Apr 2010
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That seems allot for the amarok Peter!!
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12 July 2013, 20:57
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Country: UK - England
Town: Plymouth
Length: 6m +
Join Date: Mar 2011
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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
www.BoatsandOutboards4Sale.co.uk
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12 July 2013, 21:15
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Country: UK - England
Town: weymouth
Boat name: Amelia
Make: Atlantic, Searider's
Length: 7m +
Engine: 225hp, 90hp
Join Date: Apr 2010
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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
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12 July 2013, 21:24
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Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Glasgow
Boat name: stramash
Make: Tornado
Length: 5m +
Engine: Etec 90
Join Date: Feb 2006
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AAAAuto ... get some good specs though to see plod .. when you munch a sandwich whilst on the phone
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12 July 2013, 21:27
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Southampton
Boat name: Hissing Sid
Make: Ross Smith Cobra
Length: 6m +
Engine: 200HP Optimax
MMSI: 235038046
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 3,804
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Mines auto and its much easier when towing.
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12 July 2013, 21:37
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: swanwick/hamble
Boat name: stormchaser
Make: custom rib
Length: 8m +
Engine: inboard/diesel
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Beware if you buy an auto nissan as I don't think it has a locking rear diff as standard
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12 July 2013, 23:02
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: southampton
Boat name: hydradrive
Make: yamaha
Length: no boat
Engine: sterndrives
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Have you considered the Isuzu they claim its capable of towing 3.5 t gsw
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12 July 2013, 23:52
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Country: UK - England
Town: Gillingham Dorset
Boat name: Green Marlin
Make: Quickilver
Length: 5m +
Engine: 90hp Mariner
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 293
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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.
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13 July 2013, 08:33
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: Salcombe
Boat name: The Black Pig
Make: Ranieri
Length: 4m +
Engine: 60c hp tohatsu
MMSI: 235038018
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 443
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One regret with the Amorok I wish I had the diff lock as an optional extra only £200 odd
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13 July 2013, 09:59
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Member
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: Aberdeenshire
Boat name: Kikican
Make: Vipermax 7
Length: 7m +
Engine: F250 / FT9.9 Aux
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 250
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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.
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