Just joined you - anyone have a 'Vigo'?

Hello folks,
I just stumbled upon this group and it seems an ideal way to ask a question
.. . . .

I've recently become the owner of a new Hi-Lux Vigo, bought and residing in
Thailand. It'll be a few months before I return there and begin acting as
chauffeur for my fiancee and her mother, so I'm still in the dark about how
they drive / handle.

I was wondering is anyone here has experience of this model?

Are there any issues to be aware of? (Thankfully, it came with a very good
warrenty deal, including all servicing and repairs - excuding things I might
break - for 3 years. But it would be useful to know of anything to watch
out for)
It's a 2.5 litre manual transmission "double-cab", if that makes a
difference . . . .

Many thanks, and I look forward to enjoying reading the posts here,


_______
Geoff B

On Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:22:47 +0000 (UTC), "Geoff B"
<geoff_screen@yahoo.co.uk> wrote:
[color=blue]
>Hello folks,
>I just stumbled upon this group and it seems an ideal way to ask a question
>. . . .
>
>I've recently become the owner of a new Hi-Lux Vigo, bought and residing in
>Thailand. It'll be a few months before I return there and begin acting as
>chauffeur for my fiancee and her mother, so I'm still in the dark about how
>they drive / handle.[/color]

Standard smart-ass answer - like a small truck? ;-) If you're
used to passenger cars, borrow someone's pickup where you are now to
get a taste. Stiffer suspension is the big difference, meaning if
you're driving around with the bed totally empty it'll be a bit rough
- so you throw a few hundred pounds of sandbags in the back, the
weight will make it ride a whole lot smoother.
[color=blue]
>I was wondering is anyone here has experience of this model?
>
>Are there any issues to be aware of? (Thankfully, it came with a very good
>warrenty deal, including all servicing and repairs - excuding things I might
>break - for 3 years. But it would be useful to know of anything to watch
>out for)
>It's a 2.5 litre manual transmission "double-cab", if that makes a
>difference . . . .[/color]

If you won't be driving it for "a few months", make sure someone
else does. Get the dealer or the lot owner where it's stored to drive
around the block a few times every week or two (monthly minimum),
until it is fully warmed up. This will keep the battery fully charged
and avoid other problems from being left sitting.

And if it's a double-cab pickup, remember to leave a little extra
room for the 'cheat' compared to a passenger car - you have a pretty
long wheelbase, so you have to take turns a bit wider to allow for the
rear wheels coming inside a bit on turns. Forget, and you start
clipping curbs with the rear tires, not good on the tire sidewalls.

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"Bruce L. Bergman" sent a welcoming message:

Thanks Bruce - nice to hit a group where sensible answers are returned!

Yes - although I'm stuck in the (wet and cold) UK, my good lady is making
sure that the motor gets a gentle workout weekly.
I've just had to face a few hundred miles in an estate car (station wagon, I
guess you'd call it), so I've adjusted a bit to the extra length issue . . .
..Also, it was a diesel, so I know now that the old horrors that seem to be
resolved - nicely responsive and all too easily sneaking up to the 100 mph
mark if I didn't pay attention . . . . Ooops - there goes the clean
licence!!

Further info will be gladly received -

________
Geoff B

"Geoff B" wrote:[color=blue]
> "Bruce L. Bergman" sent a welcoming message:
>
> Thanks Bruce - nice to hit a group where sensible answers are
> returned!
>
> Yes - although I'm stuck in the (wet and cold) UK, my good
> lady is making
> sure that the motor gets a gentle workout weekly.
> I've just had to face a few hundred miles in an estate car
> (station wagon, I
> guess you'd call it), so I've adjusted a bit to the extra
> length issue . . .
> ..Also, it was a diesel, so I know now that the old horrors
> that seem to be
> resolved - nicely responsive and all too easily sneaking up to
> the 100 mph
> mark if I didn't pay attention . . . . Ooops - there goes the
> clean
> licence!!
>
> Further info will be gladly received -
>
> ________
> Geoff B[/color]

Hi guys, I have just come here and saw your q re the Vigo. I have just
put an order in for a Vigo (importing it, as they are not getting here
for another year) and as of yet have not been in one ! I know that
sounds crazy but over here in Ireland Double cabs accross the board
are fairly bad! The new Vigo, replacment for what we called the Hilux,
I hear is much better. Does anyone have any thoughts on what the Vigo
is like allowing for the fact that it is a pick up. Any thoughts would
be great !

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"Kevj" mentioned...[color=blue]
>
> Hi guys, I have just come here and saw your q re the Vigo. I have just
> put an order in for a Vigo (importing it, as they are not getting here
> for another year) and as of yet have not been in one ! I know that
> sounds crazy but over here in Ireland Double cabs accross the board
> are fairly bad! The new Vigo, replacment for what we called the Hilux,
> I hear is much better. Does anyone have any thoughts on what the Vigo
> is like allowing for the fact that it is a pick up. Any thoughts would
> be great !
>[/color]

Kev,
I don't know if you'd be interested, but I scanned in the Vigo brochure,
and
can send you the .jpg files if you like.
The reply address here goes to a filter account that I check fairly
regularly, so drop me a line to let me know where to send them (4 files).
They'll be in Thai, but you probably have all the specs already.

I do find myself wondering how the price you paid compares with mine . . .
..

Cheers,

_______
Geoff B

"Geoff B" wrote:[color=blue]
> "Kevj" mentioned...[color=green]
> >
> > Hi guys, I have just come here and saw your q re the Vigo. I[/color]
> have just[color=green]
> > put an order in for a Vigo (importing it, as they are not[/color]
> getting here[color=green]
> > for another year) and as of yet have not been in one ! I[/color]
> know that[color=green]
> > sounds crazy but over here in Ireland Double cabs accross[/color]
> the board[color=green]
> > are fairly bad! The new Vigo, replacment for what we called[/color]
> the Hilux,[color=green]
> > I hear is much better. Does anyone have any thoughts on what[/color]
> the Vigo[color=green]
> > is like allowing for the fact that it is a pick up. Any[/color]
> thoughts would[color=green]
> > be great !
> >[/color]
>
> Kev,
> I don't know if you'd be interested, but I scanned in the Vigo
> brochure,
> and
> can send you the .jpg files if you like.
> The reply address here goes to a filter account that I check
> fairly
> regularly, so drop me a line to let me know where to send them
> (4 files).
> They'll be in Thai, but you probably have all the specs
> already.
>
> I do find myself wondering how the price you paid compares
> with mine . . .
> ..
>
> Cheers,
>
> _______
> Geoff B[/color]

Thanks Geoff B, that would be great. email is kjgibb AT @ AT
eircom.net
As for the cost, well It works out cheaper for me because I dont have
to pay the Gov. VAT (21%!) because it is an import. However I get hit
for what the Gov call VRT (another stealth tax!) so I am only saving
about €4000. The dif for me is that the Vigo will hold its value
better than other similar cars on the market as the Vigo is only due
here at the start of 2006, and the Vigo will have all the specs for
that price, unlike the others. It also has alot more room in the back
compared to the D-Max, Nissan etc.
Cars in general are very costly in Ireland, with the standard D-max (D
cab) and the like comming in around €37000 !! So I reckon you prob got
a very good deal compared to me (am I right?).
Thanks again!

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"Kevj" said...[color=blue]
> Thanks Geoff B, that would be great.[/color]

On their way !!
[color=blue]
> As for the cost, well It works out cheaper for me because I dont have
> to pay the Gov. VAT (21%!) because it is an import. However I get hit
> for what the Gov call VRT (another stealth tax!) so I am only saving
> about ?4000. The dif for me is that the Vigo will hold its value
> better than other similar cars on the market as the Vigo is only due
> here at the start of 2006, and the Vigo will have all the specs for
> that price, unlike the others. It also has alot more room in the back
> compared to the D-Max, Nissan etc.
> Cars in general are very costly in Ireland, with the standard D-max (D
> cab) and the like comming in around ?37000 !! So I reckon you prob got
> a very good deal compared to me (am I right?).[/color]

Yes - you're correct there. I've given the details in hte email - don't
want to cause mass jealousy here
8¬ )


Cheers,

_______
Geoff B