Yeah my local dealer is doing 20+ buybacks per month....must be alot nationwide. The importer of LDV imports a stack of brands...worthwhile researching
In the case of the queensland chap. He had bought the extra corrosion protection. Although ldv seem to be honouring most warranty. Im not sure if the rust warranty was more than 5 years in New Zealand.
My mate bought a trail-rider new about 5 months ago, touch-wood he hasnt had any major problems. The Hazard lights didnt work from new, And the bolts for the left hand mirror had come loose after about 3 weeks of owning it. Had to pull the internal cover off and tighten them up... Dont know how there stuff passes quality checks.
They refund you in full after few yrs and driven 100k plus on it?? Damnn thats pretty good deal as you wont get that from other manufacturers especially jeep 😂
2 years ago I bought the missus a brand new g10, thought to myself ah this will be good! A little 2ltr turbo veedub engine lugging this big Chinese van around what could go wrong!? Anyway, it was what she wanted. racked up nearly 50,000ks so far and haven’t had a single issue. I am genuinely very impressed with it so far
I’m looking for Utes for work. Would you recommend one model 2021?? Would this be worth it?? I don’t have the cash for a hilux and this Ute is within my budget
Honestly mate, we have 4 of them - if I needed a work Ute and didn’t want to spend 80-90k I would look at the LDV T60 or GWM Cannon. Both have excellent bang for buck.
My G10 rusted, i will never buy a LDV again. brought a Toyota ute (2,8) but its really heavy on fuel and the 6sp auto kicks out of overdrive at the slightest incline, even on a flat road it kicks back on cruise, Toyota won't recognize its a issue, a guy on the Toyota forum has tackled them about said issue.
Sorry to hear about your G10, I have heard lots of similar stories with them. Yeah the big brands want nothing to do with warranty, Mazda was just ordered to refund a bunch of customers also after they were fighting not to.
This is the challenge, its either an LDV, Cannon or Musso for under 40 or Navara, Ranger, Hilux upto 80k. Find out what works for you and whats important for you- if resale is important or low entry costs.
I would go Musso. SsangYong has been plugging away in the market here for over 20 years and their current utes look pretty good. Don't think it's going to be rusty in three years.
I own an older LDV t60. Nothing wrong with it for 30k. Has a detroit locker stock from factory. Put decent tyres on it and went up around Dargo with it. Can't really fault it for 30k.
@@justmikejames Just want to see you do an offroad test. 😁 Check out @perthadventurefamilies & @jarvoaus7804 too. They've modded the facelifted T60 in both directions. And @OutbackArmour have a big built T60 Pro as their show car. I can't speak for the other channels, but your channel videos certainly helped in my decision making. Good stuff. 🤩
I don’t want one. I want a dual cab for under 40k. It’s not an affordability issue. I just don’t value cars that high. It’s just a bunch of nuts and bolts.
Ssangyong sold to India, and then India sold to China. Ssangyong musso quality is so much better, with different qualities. Reviews are good. 2024 best reward for ute under $50000.
ssangyong has a really high satisfaction rating...i mean its up there with the best cars...i have had 2 last 20 years n thinking of getting my third. after being stung my bmw merc and volvo for service costs
Some things never change :( no matter what "brand" they are using this year, the Chinese stuff is absolute landfill. 30K seems like a good deal... BUT you could spend 5K on a 30 year old Hilux and it would be a better vehicle ;) I have had far too many customers bring Great Walls and Cherrys etc etc with less than 30,000kms on them and they were already beyond repair :( They are about the only thing on the road that breaks down faster than a Mercedes :D
I've been a mechanic for 20 years n worked on pretty much everything n would never recommend anyone buy 1 rust is a massive problem on all LDV vehicles , shit Chinese running gear that has heaps of problems & down the road resale value is practically zero but hey buy 1 n hope for the best if you want or just buy a 2nd hand hilux or triton or just a new triton , cheap any far more reliable
If anyone is considering these cheap tacky rubbish heaps spend the little bit extra and go a Japanese triton. I drove a dealership 3 year old spare parts van whilst my car was in for a service (not and ldv I’ll mention) and it is a horrible brand once they are a few years old. The dealer is a multi brand dealer. I spoke with the service department manager and he said they are good for a cheap 3 year ownership car only whilst it’s under warranty. Not to mention the resale value. One thing he mentioned that is a eye opener is that once they are no more than 3 odd years old you will never see one on any reputable brand used car lot because dealerships have to offer a warranty with used cars with less than 10 years old and these Chinese cars will send a dealership broke so they will mainly be sold to the dodgy used car dealers. He said every single part on these cars are cheap and nasty including paint and steel. Anything shiny and new looks and sounds good until it’s a few years old. A 4 year old jap car is still considered new and a 4 your old ldv is comparable to a 15 to 20 year old jap car and he said he’d still rather a 15 to 20 year old jap car to any Chinese 4 year old car. You only have to look at the dramas with the new gwm haval real product reviews to see how many people are selling them back at a loss as little as weeks to months old. Personally though I’d like to see a gwm or ldv with an untouched driveline and 400.000km on the clock. The van I drove had 150.00km and it was like it was just hanging together by a thread in all areas.
haha shouldve gotten a hilux mate. Chinese shitboxes have a long way to go before they hit acceptable quality standards like the Koreans did. They made shitboxes till they got it right and make quality vehicles today.
The reason LDV came good with the rust is they have already been taken to court and lost. You have a slam dunk they can't fight!
Yeah my local dealer is doing 20+ buybacks per month....must be alot nationwide. The importer of LDV imports a stack of brands...worthwhile researching
In the case of the queensland chap. He had bought the extra corrosion protection. Although ldv seem to be honouring most warranty. Im not sure if the rust warranty was more than 5 years in New Zealand.
My mate bought a trail-rider new about 5 months ago, touch-wood he hasnt had any major problems. The Hazard lights didnt work from new, And the bolts for the left hand mirror had come loose after about 3 weeks of owning it. Had to pull the internal cover off and tighten them up... Dont know how there stuff passes quality checks.
They refund you in full after few yrs and driven 100k plus on it?? Damnn thats pretty good deal as you wont get that from other manufacturers especially jeep 😂
Yeah mate full refund, didn’t have to ask they just offered it up front. Never ever heard a manufacturer to do anything like that.
I just bought a used ldv 2020 trailrider 2 t60 only 65000ks on it and love every bit of it so far amd its diesel
2 years ago I bought the missus a brand new g10, thought to myself ah this will be good! A little 2ltr turbo veedub engine lugging this big Chinese van around what could go wrong!? Anyway, it was what she wanted. racked up nearly 50,000ks so far and haven’t had a single issue. I am genuinely very impressed with it so far
3 months later , how the car is holding up ? i keep hearing horror story about LDV and LDV support , what is your experince so far?
You get what you pay for! My Hiace, 8yo , 252k no rust , no defects, leaks, rattles , squeaks.
IS LDV MAXUS? are they the same? Where I live in South America We have MAXUS and has the same emblem on the front ?
I’m looking for Utes for work. Would you recommend one model 2021?? Would this be worth it?? I don’t have the cash for a hilux and this Ute is within my budget
Honestly mate, we have 4 of them - if I needed a work Ute and didn’t want to spend 80-90k I would look at the LDV T60 or GWM Cannon. Both have excellent bang for buck.
@@justmikejames thanks heaps! And with your video explaining it puts my mind at ease for sure
Glad to help mate
My G10 rusted, i will never buy a LDV again. brought a Toyota ute (2,8) but its really heavy on fuel and the 6sp auto kicks out of overdrive at the slightest incline, even on a flat road it kicks back on cruise, Toyota won't recognize its a issue, a guy on the Toyota forum has tackled them about said issue.
Sorry to hear about your G10, I have heard lots of similar stories with them. Yeah the big brands want nothing to do with warranty, Mazda was just ordered to refund a bunch of customers also after they were fighting not to.
Should i buy a cannon or a musso for 34k ? Or the new triton for 47k i dont do off roads
This is the challenge, its either an LDV, Cannon or Musso for under 40 or Navara, Ranger, Hilux upto 80k. Find out what works for you and whats important for you- if resale is important or low entry costs.
@@justmikejames low entry as I just want a 4x2
As long as it lasts 7 years
Musso isn't Chinese so that's a good start
I would go Musso. SsangYong has been plugging away in the market here for over 20 years and their current utes look pretty good. Don't think it's going to be rusty in three years.
I need a van , Chinese van r cheap like V80 or G10 , what do you think the French van ? Thx u
Are you learning yet? Thanks for your clips though.
I own an older LDV t60. Nothing wrong with it for 30k. Has a detroit locker stock from factory. Put decent tyres on it and went up around Dargo with it. Can't really fault it for 30k.
I was thinking of buying a second hand car and asked my mechanic he said buy a Toyota
All depends what you need the car for I guess. I’m a mechanic and have 4 LDVs, an c63 AMG a Y62 patrol and an Outlander. They all serve a purpose.
how is the availability of the parts?
I have heard some parts are an issue, but I’m sure it will get better over time
Awww, c'mon Mike, these things go great offroad, I've uploaded a few offroad videos. Get out there and have some fun with it! 👌😁
You’re 100% right mate, I need to get stuck into it and test it before I give an opinion! Time to get out there. I’ll check out your videos too mate
@@justmikejames Just want to see you do an offroad test. 😁
Check out @perthadventurefamilies & @jarvoaus7804 too. They've modded the facelifted T60 in both directions. And @OutbackArmour have a big built T60 Pro as their show car.
I can't speak for the other channels, but your channel videos certainly helped in my decision making. Good stuff. 🤩
Toyota DPF
Nissan YD25
Ford trans
Mitsubishi infotainment
They all have issues. Pick the one with the best cost / warranty.
That ugly big black piece of plastic on the tub is for when you throw your mountain bike in the back 😂 shame it’s not removable
That makes sense now haha, thanks mate. It definitely needs to be removable..
For 30k you can't even afford 20% of the land cruiser of the same price.
Maybe 35% of Nissan X-traik
I don’t want one. I want a dual cab for under 40k. It’s not an affordability issue. I just don’t value cars that high. It’s just a bunch of nuts and bolts.
Ssangyong sold to India, and then India sold to China. Ssangyong musso quality is so much better, with different qualities. Reviews are good. 2024 best reward for ute under $50000.
ssangyong has a really high satisfaction rating...i mean its up there with the best cars...i have had 2 last 20 years n thinking of getting my third. after being stung my bmw merc and volvo for service costs
You stuffed up snowy
Some things never change :( no matter what "brand" they are using this year, the Chinese stuff is absolute landfill. 30K seems like a good deal... BUT you could spend 5K on a 30 year old Hilux and it would be a better vehicle ;) I have had far too many customers bring Great Walls and Cherrys etc etc with less than 30,000kms on them and they were already beyond repair :( They are about the only thing on the road that breaks down faster than a Mercedes :D
Friend of mine swapped from ldv to Great wall Great car no issues
@@Karl-Benny GWM is slightly better
a 10 yo toyota would do the same for cheaper and longer
My Wife has one and it sux
You buy WHAT YOU GET .... DO YA HOME WORK ! .... BIT LIKE KIA IN THE OLD DAYS
what a sack of crap please don't anyone buy 1 of these
What's crap about it? Is it the brand name? If so you could just buy one then replace the badge with another. Easy
I've been a mechanic for 20 years n worked on pretty much everything n would never recommend anyone buy 1 rust is a massive problem on all LDV vehicles , shit Chinese running gear that has heaps of problems & down the road resale value is practically zero but hey buy 1 n hope for the best if you want or just buy a 2nd hand hilux or triton or just a new triton , cheap any far more reliable
If anyone is considering these cheap tacky rubbish heaps spend the little bit extra and go a Japanese triton. I drove a dealership 3 year old spare parts van whilst my car was in for a service (not and ldv I’ll mention) and it is a horrible brand once they are a few years old. The dealer is a multi brand dealer. I spoke with the service department manager and he said they are good for a cheap 3 year ownership car only whilst it’s under warranty. Not to mention the resale value. One thing he mentioned that is a eye opener is that once they are no more than 3 odd years old you will never see one on any reputable brand used car lot because dealerships have to offer a warranty with used cars with less than 10 years old and these Chinese cars will send a dealership broke so they will mainly be sold to the dodgy used car dealers. He said every single part on these cars are cheap and nasty including paint and steel. Anything shiny and new looks and sounds good until it’s a few years old.
A 4 year old jap car is still considered new and a 4 your old ldv is comparable to a 15 to 20 year old jap car and he said he’d still rather a 15 to 20 year old jap car to any Chinese 4 year old car. You only have to look at the dramas with the new gwm haval real product reviews to see how many people are selling them back at a loss as little as weeks to months old. Personally though I’d like to see a gwm or ldv with an untouched driveline and 400.000km on the clock.
The van I drove had 150.00km and it was like it was just hanging together by a thread in all areas.
haha shouldve gotten a hilux mate. Chinese shitboxes have a long way to go before they hit acceptable quality standards like the Koreans did. They made shitboxes till they got it right and make quality vehicles today.
CRAP