Your videos are amazing, bro! It's people like you that make South Africa worth living in. We tend to forget what we have right on our doorstep.. ungrateful would be a better word. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences. I've learned so much watching only a few videos. I just subscribed recently to your channel. Looking forward to watching the rest of your adventures. Proudly South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦 Benji
That was an awful lot of words to say, “I wanted a truck like Ted’s” 😁. Seriously though, Mega-Congratulations on your soon to be life partnership. Very happy for you and Nicole. Awesome!
I got a hilux and a isuzu dmax. Never had any problems on isuzuits a 2014 model and hilux is 2022 still brand new. Mechanic myself and will agree that you cannot go wrong with a japanese bakkie
I always enjoy your videos, Matt. Your production quality is unparalleled, and the topics are always spot on. Even though we don't have the Hilux here in the US, I look forward to seeing what you do with yours, and will see what I can apply to my (wife's) Tacoma Off-Road.
I was just in the same predicament a month ago having to choose between a L200, Hilux, Navara, Dmax, Amarok and Ranger. For me, my budget only allowed for max 10k€ and I went with a 02 Hilux. Why? Reliability. The hilux may not be the absolute best performer in every situation, but it is a solid all arounder and is not the worst in any situation either. And in Finland, hiluxes go to the shop way less vs the competition and you can find people who know how to work on them way easier than other brands. Also one more advantage to the hilux is the insane resale value. If I take good care of the car, I can probably sell it in 2-5 years and only lose about 2k vs what I payd for it. Other brands, if they would last as long, I would probably only get about 2-3k for them. Gratz on getting married and I immediately see one thing you need: a snorkle.
25 years of 4 x 4 training, driving over some of the worst roads and 4 x 4 tracks, and having to sometimes depending on your vehicle for your life, I will never drive any other vehicle than a Toyota.
Nice rig my friend . Should last you and your family for many fun filled adventures . Can not wait to see rest of mods and add-ons . More so looking forward to the using of this little beast on many days in the bush . Cheers and lets go !
Hi from New York 🗽 how are you Matt? Matt I’m from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Toyota Hilux is the truck 🛻 is the one ☝️ everybody wants to won they are great and strong 💪🏼 vehicles. Good choice 👍 Matt .
Well. In South Africa ford did sell f250s but from 2003 until 2007 i think. Ford customer services suck for some reason. They don't have the best management and customer service plus the auto transmission isn't that great. I would consider the land cruiser even though aftermarket modifications are VERY expensive especially if you want a canopy. The new Dmax is great, isuzu makes insane DIESEL ENGINES! Fuel economy of the diesel is great and the torque is very usable especially on the 4 cylinder midsize trucks plus they last longer because they're understressed. I'd definitely buy a manual if you want something indestructible. Obviously autos have come a long way and are becoming more and more reliable depending on the brand, however the manual will be cheaper to maintain and fix whenever problems occur, most of the time the issues with manual vehicles are usually with the clutch. Love the fact that you have a manual, yea cost of them is hella cheaper. Great vehicle. Great video. Would have loved for you to have a land cruiser 79 but you're right comfort of these midsize 4 cylinder trucks are getting better and better even with a manual transmission.
Beautiful lady, beautiful truck, beautiful life. I have been driving a truck for 30+ years and mostly GMC Sierras with 4 doors...you spot on with comfort and flexibility. Toyota Tundra is most likely my next truck to be fair. So I get it 💯 You go boy’0! Happy for you all! You worked hard for it, you deserve it. Thanks for what you do for our community and the getaways in these trying times. God bless. BTW...congratulations on you marriage and wedding.🙏❤️💯 I am so happy for you both and that you all found each other. Very happy for you.
Diesel is readily available in many off road application vehicles in the United States (MId,Full,HD sized trucks, Vans, and SUV's -Ford, Jeep, GM, Mercedez, RAM) - I hate to hear youve had a bad experience with Ford in Africa. The presence and support in the area must be limited. Ive been a lifetime Ford customer and have had great service out of Ford pickups. I would have loved to been able to get a Ranger during those years 2011 to 2017. Long time fan. Keep making videos
Have to disagree about the Ranger had one from new 2004 thunder 120,000 miles still on standard clutch, exhaust etc, made in Tailand its a Mazda in disguise cant fault it mate. I think the new range of Rangers is another story, good show by the way UK!
Hilux is a beast! Here in Poland it is so much in value that lot of these were sold new. Almost none appear on a used 4x4 market. Congrats on your marriage. I see your fiancée for the first time and man you have an always smiled good looking woman 😎👌 Ps Does the long wheelbase makes any trouble in hard off-road? In my country Patrol is the King of the 4x4 Hill! Cheers Matt!😀
You have probably done the research on roof racks and weight you can carry on your roof but Ronny Dhal has done a VERY GOOD video about roof racks and loading on his Hilux which is very helpful. He had to change his roof rack because he did not KNOW about On and OFF road loadings WEIGHTS.
Yup seen it, I think Frontrunner did their research with this because their rack + tent come to a few kgs under max load! So its perfect. Rear rack carries everything else.
If you want a desil in Minnesota be prepared to pay 10g (if you're lucky) for a rusted out truck that wouldn't be legal in half of our country. And if you want unreliable Ford Power Strokes make great lawn orderments even the "good years". P.s. Also congrats.
SUPER👍👍👍 A PICK-UP TRUCK ARE VERY USEFUL, I HAVE TACOMA OFFROAD, CLOSE TO BE LIKE THE HILUX , IF I LISTEN WELL , YOU RE FROM SUD AFRICA.. ? THE LANDSCAPE ARE POWERPUFF VERY BEAUTIFUL. HAVE FUN TAKE CARE
Kinda wish I had seen this before buying us a 2023 Hilux Smartcab 2.4L. Nothing wrong with the truck but maybe I should have gone with a 4x4 2.8L. But we’re in Thailand and doubt we’ll do much Offroad work there. 97 Land Cruiser in the US and I guess I was just thinking all my Offroad fun will be there.
Chains are good year round, always chains when You are really of road, or if the dirt roads a watered down. Best way is to have some quick attachment. If You have driven a 3 axis 6wd 10 ton truck with a 10 ton howitzer attached, without chains really of road and then with chains, it is like having to hunt with a 10 joule .177 air gun or a full power FX. It could be done but You will probably get bogged down with shooting mice on 10 yard max, or with chains some good big bird on 100 yards.
@mattdubber Can you tell me where the cliff is at 1:54 in this video? I'm a rock climber, climbed a few of these features in the Eastern Cape but can't place this one...
Ford 🤮. You made a great choice there with the Toyota 👏. I’ve got an Isuzu Trooper that’s old but good for road and off road 😉. I would definitely get a D-Max, can’t go wrong with Japanese 👍. I can’t wait to see what the cyber truck is like on and off road as I think that would be unbeatable for both, just as long as you can charge it 🤔🤷♂️. It’ll be very quiet too unlike my Trooper for pest control 🤦♂️🙉. Great video series starting here 👏👍
I drive a Ranger. No problems with it but Ford customer service in SA really sucks! For that reason I won't buy another Ford ever again... Toyota Hilux just gets stolen like hot cakes if you live in JHB area 😂
Good video thanks! But disagree with diesel to be more reliable then a 4L petrol engine… so many more parts that can fail in a turbo diesel that are simply not there in a aspired gasoline
They have the same ancestor I believe, but somewhere along the way they made the Tacoma its own vehicle and made it better suited to the US market... so yes, same DNA!
Loved the video review and looking forward to more 👍🏻. If you haven’t already, check out 4wd247 channel on UA-cam, Australian based. Really entertaining presenters and really good videos showing the capabilities of all types of 4wds and camping setups.
Older D4D was proper stuff. This new GD nonsense doesn't last. 2x 2.4 Auto's already have gearbox failures and one of our 2.8 is already back already with problems. We are actually changing our fleet from he new Hilux to Isuzu and Ford. New Hilux is absolutely trash when working hard. Don't get a 10 Speed ford. the 3.2 are allot better. 10 Speed still plenty issues as well.
Your ranger was more than 12 years old. Now to compare that with the new ranger isn't really fair. I have the new thunder Ranger with the 10 speed and you have no idea what you talking about. Just lost my respect for brand bashing Ford like that...
Most people would say the older rangers were better, or at least the 3.2 6-speed... the 10 speed is known to have problems with the transmission overheating and failing, it needs an aftermarket oil cooler to last as long as the 6-speed. I didn’t expect my old Ranger to be bulletproof, but I did expect better support from Ford, who bypassed my fusebox and almost caused a fire (who does that!) and told me they couldn’t get spares for me.
Your videos are amazing, bro! It's people like you that make South Africa worth living in. We tend to forget what we have right on our doorstep.. ungrateful would be a better word. Thanks for sharing your amazing experiences. I've learned so much watching only a few videos. I just subscribed recently to your channel. Looking forward to watching the rest of your adventures.
Proudly South African 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Benji
"Why a pickup, why a Hilux?" Easy, there is nothing better! 😂 😂 😂If I never drive a Ford again, it would be too soon!
That was an awful lot of words to say, “I wanted a truck like Ted’s” 😁. Seriously though, Mega-Congratulations on your soon to be life partnership. Very happy for you and Nicole. Awesome!
The mr. sir himself.
Great my two favorite hobbies combined. Overlanding and hunting..
I got a hilux and a isuzu dmax. Never had any problems on isuzuits a 2014 model and hilux is 2022 still brand new. Mechanic myself and will agree that you cannot go wrong with a japanese bakkie
4.0 V6 will outlast that turbo charged 2.8 any day, plus it's an absolute dream to drive (if you can find one of the older manuals).
Toyota for life! I love my Tacoma! My Tundra before that was a beast also.
This will be fun Matt, & CONGRATULATIONS on the (soon to be) nuptials ! I wish you both the very best God has to offer.
I always enjoy your videos, Matt. Your production quality is unparalleled, and the topics are always spot on. Even though we don't have the Hilux here in the US, I look forward to seeing what you do with yours, and will see what I can apply to my (wife's) Tacoma Off-Road.
congratulations dear Matt ! I wish the bests in your new life...
I was just in the same predicament a month ago having to choose between a L200, Hilux, Navara, Dmax, Amarok and Ranger. For me, my budget only allowed for max 10k€ and I went with a 02 Hilux. Why? Reliability. The hilux may not be the absolute best performer in every situation, but it is a solid all arounder and is not the worst in any situation either. And in Finland, hiluxes go to the shop way less vs the competition and you can find people who know how to work on them way easier than other brands. Also one more advantage to the hilux is the insane resale value. If I take good care of the car, I can probably sell it in 2-5 years and only lose about 2k vs what I payd for it. Other brands, if they would last as long, I would probably only get about 2-3k for them.
Gratz on getting married and I immediately see one thing you need: a snorkle.
25 years of 4 x 4 training, driving over some of the worst roads and 4 x 4 tracks, and having to sometimes depending on your vehicle for your life, I will never drive any other vehicle than a Toyota.
I am from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 I always follow everything you offer ,,,, Greetings
Perfect vehicle for you Matt!
Congratulations on your wedding, from North Texas!
In Sweden, You could get a hunter version of the Isuzu Dmax, the weapons drawers are standard.
Nice rig my friend . Should last you and your family for many fun filled adventures . Can not wait to see rest of mods and add-ons . More so looking forward to the using of this little beast on many days in the bush . Cheers and lets go !
Watching from California!!!! Excited for my fx impact Matt Dubber edition coming in a few weeks!
Aren’t air guns a felony in CA ?
@@themountainman2613 Utah Airguns let me order it... I live in bakersfield tons of open space/farms!
@@themountainman2613 yeah big 5 carries multiple airguns with and without moderators!
Better liable trucks is Toyota with no doubt! You made a right choice
Quality content as usual. Thanks.
Hi from New York 🗽 how are you Matt? Matt I’m from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and Toyota Hilux is the truck 🛻 is the one ☝️ everybody wants to won they are great and strong 💪🏼 vehicles. Good choice 👍 Matt .
Yeah buddy! I've been waiting for this one!
Well. In South Africa ford did sell f250s but from 2003 until 2007 i think. Ford customer services suck for some reason. They don't have the best management and customer service plus the auto transmission isn't that great.
I would consider the land cruiser even though aftermarket modifications are VERY expensive especially if you want a canopy. The new Dmax is great, isuzu makes insane DIESEL ENGINES! Fuel economy of the diesel is great and the torque is very usable especially on the 4 cylinder midsize trucks plus they last longer because they're understressed.
I'd definitely buy a manual if you want something indestructible. Obviously autos have come a long way and are becoming more and more reliable depending on the brand, however the manual will be cheaper to maintain and fix whenever problems occur, most of the time the issues with manual vehicles are usually with the clutch. Love the fact that you have a manual, yea cost of them is hella cheaper.
Great vehicle. Great video. Would have loved for you to have a land cruiser 79 but you're right comfort of these midsize 4 cylinder trucks are getting better and better even with a manual transmission.
Let’s get after it !!!!
Hilux build - This could be fun!
Great intro video.
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding. Really looking forward to seeing the videos on your truck.
Great stuff man! Love the hunting videos, but it's great to hear you're getting married to a great girl and have a sweet vehicle to boot!
@14:22, "snow you're not supposed to drive in..." Me: giggles in Alaskan!
Congrats on finding a partner do fun cool stuff with!
Beautiful lady, beautiful truck, beautiful life. I have been driving a truck for 30+ years and mostly GMC Sierras with 4 doors...you spot on with comfort and flexibility. Toyota Tundra is most likely my next truck to be fair. So I get it 💯 You go boy’0! Happy for you all! You worked hard for it, you deserve it. Thanks for what you do for our community and the getaways in these trying times. God bless. BTW...congratulations on you marriage and wedding.🙏❤️💯 I am so happy for you both and that you all found each other. Very happy for you.
Watching from India ...👍
Looking forward to the build series Matt
Diesel is readily available in many off road application vehicles in the United States (MId,Full,HD sized trucks, Vans, and SUV's -Ford, Jeep, GM, Mercedez, RAM) - I hate to hear youve had a bad experience with Ford in Africa. The presence and support in the area must be limited. Ive been a lifetime Ford customer and have had great service out of Ford pickups. I would have loved to been able to get a Ranger during those years 2011 to 2017. Long time fan. Keep making videos
Have to disagree about the Ranger had one from new 2004 thunder 120,000 miles still on standard clutch, exhaust etc, made in Tailand its a Mazda in disguise cant fault it mate. I think the new range of Rangers is another story, good show by the way UK!
Hilux is a beast! Here in Poland it is so much in value that lot of these were sold new. Almost none appear on a used 4x4 market.
Congrats on your marriage. I see your fiancée for the first time and man you have an always smiled good looking woman 😎👌
Ps Does the long wheelbase makes any trouble in hard off-road?
In my country Patrol is the King of the 4x4 Hill!
Cheers Matt!😀
You have probably done the research on roof racks and weight you can carry on your roof but Ronny Dhal has done a VERY GOOD video about roof racks and loading on his Hilux which is very helpful. He had to change his roof rack because he did not KNOW about On and OFF road loadings WEIGHTS.
Yup seen it, I think Frontrunner did their research with this because their rack + tent come to a few kgs under max load! So its perfect. Rear rack carries everything else.
If you want a desil in Minnesota be prepared to pay 10g (if you're lucky) for a rusted out truck that wouldn't be legal in half of our country. And if you want unreliable Ford Power Strokes make great lawn orderments even the "good years".
P.s. Also congrats.
Lol Matt.... if that's your missus, then you're punching well above your weight lad.😉👍
Oh, that sounds fun! At first I thought some older Ronny Dahl video had been recommended again.
Edit: First!
SUPER👍👍👍 A PICK-UP TRUCK ARE VERY USEFUL, I HAVE TACOMA OFFROAD, CLOSE TO BE LIKE THE HILUX , IF I LISTEN WELL , YOU RE FROM SUD AFRICA.. ? THE LANDSCAPE ARE POWERPUFF VERY BEAUTIFUL. HAVE FUN TAKE CARE
man that’s a nice build
I understand Your choice, few Fords are worth to mention, I just know one, the original Mustang.
Kinda wish I had seen this before buying us a 2023 Hilux Smartcab 2.4L. Nothing wrong with the truck but maybe I should have gone with a 4x4 2.8L. But we’re in Thailand and doubt we’ll do much Offroad work there. 97 Land Cruiser in the US and I guess I was just thinking all my Offroad fun will be there.
Chains are good year round, always chains when You are really of road, or if the dirt roads a watered down. Best way is to have some quick attachment. If You have driven a 3 axis 6wd 10 ton truck with a 10 ton howitzer attached, without chains really of road and then with chains, it is like having to hunt with a 10 joule .177 air gun or a full power FX. It could be done but You will probably get bogged down with shooting mice on 10 yard max, or with chains some good big bird on 100 yards.
@mattdubber Can you tell me where the cliff is at 1:54 in this video? I'm a rock climber, climbed a few of these features in the Eastern Cape but can't place this one...
Congratulations on your wedding, from Sweden
Från mig också!
congratulations on your wedding from pakistan
Ford 🤮. You made a great choice there with the Toyota 👏. I’ve got an Isuzu Trooper that’s old but good for road and off road 😉. I would definitely get a D-Max, can’t go wrong with Japanese 👍. I can’t wait to see what the cyber truck is like on and off road as I think that would be unbeatable for both, just as long as you can charge it 🤔🤷♂️. It’ll be very quiet too unlike my Trooper for pest control 🤦♂️🙉. Great video series starting here 👏👍
I drive a Ranger. No problems with it but Ford customer service in SA really sucks! For that reason I won't buy another Ford ever again... Toyota Hilux just gets stolen like hot cakes if you live in JHB area 😂
Matt, any Radio / Comms equipment or Navigation equipment?
Also any recovery gear ?
Up next: A video where he uses hex wrenches, high speed photography, and a chronograph to get more power and less wobbling.
Hey Matt. Do you think the Benjamin maximum is a good entry pcp airgun.
May God bless your union.
Jy het die beste bakkie vir Afrika
Landrover Defender :)
Hope your air rifle well padded in the back Matt!😊
👍👍👍👍very godd master godjob
@roam overlanding......how about a meet up?
Good video thanks!
But disagree with diesel to be more reliable then a 4L petrol engine… so many more parts that can fail in a turbo diesel that are simply not there in a aspired gasoline
how much did all that cost you? Including the car
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!!
Better not let whistling diesel see that truck😅
Is the Hilux Legend 50 better than the Land Cruiser 76 Namibia?? Cause I've heard people say the Land Cruiser is on Steroids
70 series cruisers are great, would be my first choice for off-road, but the Hilux is better for all-purpose touring and also costs way less😅
@@mattdubber okay thank you for clearing things out. Loving the channel
Dont bother with seat covers use dark bath sheets
That's equivalent to a tacoma
They have the same ancestor I believe, but somewhere along the way they made the Tacoma its own vehicle and made it better suited to the US market... so yes, same DNA!
U should sell to me when u buy a new vehicle
Loved the video review and looking forward to more 👍🏻. If you haven’t already, check out 4wd247 channel on UA-cam, Australian based. Really entertaining presenters and really good videos showing the capabilities of all types of 4wds and camping setups.
Older D4D was proper stuff. This new GD nonsense doesn't last.
2x 2.4 Auto's already have gearbox failures and one of our 2.8 is already back already with problems.
We are actually changing our fleet from he new Hilux to Isuzu and Ford. New Hilux is absolutely trash when working hard.
Don't get a 10 Speed ford. the 3.2 are allot better. 10 Speed still plenty issues as well.
Yup heard about the 10 speed Ford problems. Big fan of the new D-Max! Can’t go wrong there.
Where are the Toyotas sold in SA manufactured? Ford has never treated me well either. Quit buying them in 92.
Doner dus jy my bakkie. My ford het nog niks kak gegee nie. Lol. Toyota lyk smart. Gaan ook n hilux koop as ek my ford verkoop.
sit in the house and rot... what the heck, are you pensioner this early? LOL
Your ranger was more than 12 years old. Now to compare that with the new ranger isn't really fair. I have the new thunder Ranger with the 10 speed and you have no idea what you talking about. Just lost my respect for brand bashing Ford like that...
Most people would say the older rangers were better, or at least the 3.2 6-speed... the 10 speed is known to have problems with the transmission overheating and failing, it needs an aftermarket oil cooler to last as long as the 6-speed. I didn’t expect my old Ranger to be bulletproof, but I did expect better support from Ford, who bypassed my fusebox and almost caused a fire (who does that!) and told me they couldn’t get spares for me.