HiLux vs D-MAX vs Ranger at 300,000 km (The Court Case Changes the Answer)

I put a HiLux, a D-MAX and a Ford Ranger on my hoists this week, all three past 300,000 kilometres, and pulled every failure apart to find out what actually broke and what it cost. One of them carries a real Federal Court judgment. One of them hides a rubber timing belt inside the engine oil. And the winner is the one nobody expects to win. Educational content, not a repair manual. Verify every figure against your own vehicle's service records and VIN before you buy, sell, or budget for a repair. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 Intro 2:26 The Old Rule vs. Modern Emissions Hardware 3:27 #1 Toyota HiLux — The DPF Class Action 6:43 #2 Ford Ranger — The Belt Problem 10:16 #3 Isuzu D-MAX — The Boring Winner 12:48 The Chassis Check 13:16 The Verdict 14:39 The Buyer's Checklist Educational content. Check the specific model, engine and transmission before you buy, sell, or budget a repair; figures are from the cited public sources at the time of recording. #hilux #dmax #fordranger