$$$ 4WD Build COST Budget Breakdown $$$ How much does it cost to build a MODIFIED ISUZU MU-X $$$

[@LowRangeNick]

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[@220kingo]

Hello, what oil do you use for double gears?

[@davehowells9836]

Mate u deserve every discount you get.. You have saved me so much trouble searching for parts and also taught me how to install things I would never have been able to without your help..

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Dave! Really appreciate it.

[@kevinbyrne7400]

Hello Nick. You certainly did the right thing. A brand new vehicle fitted out with all the brand new fruit for 62 , 000 dollars you can't get better than that ..I bought a 2019 Mux LST from new .My wife said she is not driving that , no way .After she had a drive of it , I can't get the key off her she loves it that much .The 7 seats come in handy all the time with all the grandkids. We drive regularly to the Sunshine Coast from the Gold Coast and it uses 6 • 5 litres a 100 ks.can't get better than that .Trips to the Queensland outback and the Snowies 8 litres 100ks .My wife takes everything and the kitchen sink with all the back seats down..We carry at least 30 litres of fresh water to make cups of tea in bore water areas .Your truck lucks a million dollars it's a credit to you well done ..

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Kevin! Very funny about the wife. Mine is the same haha she loves driving it 🤣

[@InnerVisions2020]

I had a similar budget and I went through the same thing. I was looking at the MUX, Prado and 76 Series. I ended up getting a Y62 because of the V8. Well done on the MUX, it’s a bloody good rig.

[@nasserdhaghriri6345]

Man, your videos, your talent and you family. Thank you Nick for making such content.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Nasser for the kind words :)

[@Lisa-mc3hw]

Hey Nick, video idea…could you do a video on remote 4x4 trip preparation? The scheduled service intervals are so far apart so it would be good to know what common things to check pre/post trip or even what spare items to take on remote trips for the MUX 😄

[@alexzhou1619]

Hi Nick, I have been benefit from all your videos, thank you. Don't know which part you are in QLD, wish your family, you and MUX are all good. Stay safe mate!

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks Alex, we got hit hard in Gympie. We are lucky that we live nice and high in the hills. Lots of others aren't as fortunate.

[@blj007]

great video mate,brought my 2016 s/hand in 2018 and it was set up for comfortable on road touring with long range tank ,drawer set,bullbar,hd lights.Ive added winch,rock sliders,rear harrop locker,bash plate set,uhf radio and cargo barrier,steel wheels and at tyres,second battery and dc to dc charger and inverter,snorkel and other bits ive probly forgotten.Performed faultlessy on 8 week trip to WA and back.Currently in discussion with insurance company about cars value,your vid was just what i needed to prove my point,well done

[@LowRangeNick]

That's great! It sounds like a well setup 4wd!

[@jacobburgin826]

Awesome video mate, I'm currently waiting on the new MUX to arrive but have a fitted out Pajero I have done most of the work on. I'm in north brissy to and hope to see you out on the tracks!

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Jacob! That is very exciting, the new mu-x look awesome!

[@Ramsi2377]

Thanks for being one of the only Isuzu MU-X owners showing what can be done for them. I’m just wondering, have you ever divulged in your videos that you are a mechanic and therefore the installations are within your ability range? I admit originally thought you must’ve been handy on the tools but after watching your various installs and where your doing them I figured you must work there! Full disclosure is a good thing.

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot Dale! I have mentioned in a few of my videos that I am mechanic. The main focus of my channel is to provide thorough videos on installing and maintaining vehicles so that anybody can have a go at these jobs and installs themselves. I have been thinking if doing a video on my background and who I am etc. Maybe that would be a good idea so everyone can learn a little bit more about me. Cheers for the message. 🙂

[@DMaxDamo]

Great video mate! I've enjoyed watching the build so far! Definitely helps when you have the trade knowledge.

[@phillbridgeman3731]

I brought my vehicle at exactly the same time as you and was able to get the tour mate kit added giving me an alloy bullbar and towbar as well as window and bonnet protector. I picked it up for 47 drive away the car is still worth about the same amount of money so as far as good investments go the MU-X is well worth it and the good vehicle to do up. My one was never brought with the intention of being a heavy duty four-wheel driver we've only added a light bar extra to it for the sake of country driving it is however used as a tow vehicle for our caravan. I noticed you didn't mention your engine module and towbar. I think you spent your money very wisely as they are a very good solid car. I really appreciate the good features you put together on these cars. Cheers Phill

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks alot Phill! You got a great deal on the tour mate pack. Awesome choice! Yes I knew there would be a few things I would forget haha

[@valheruguild]

Hey Nick great video, thanks for watching the video i sent you RE; Turbo in my dmax that was failing. update :Isuzu are replacing next week no issues. Hope your high and dry after all this rain. Cheers mate

[@LowRangeNick]

That's great to hear your getting it all sorted. Cheers Steve!

[@lukeb3612]

Absolutely love you Mux Nick. Watching your videos I've learnt how to change my suspension, cooler pipes and now I'm upto my snorkel. Keep up the awesome work mate. My next project is changing my brakes and rotors too bendix ultimate. I've haven't looked yet but have you a video of changing the rotors at all? Cheers mate

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Luke. Thanks a lot for watching. Unfortunately no video on brakes yet. My mu-x is at 120k and there's still a fair bit of meat on the brakes haha

[@nvb21]

Great video! I went through a similar contemplation and have just placed an order for a MUX LST, but it'll only be delivered in Jan 2023. Your list is a good reference for me then. Thanks.

[@moikehunt8928]

Great video, thanks for sharing. It is very relevant for me at the moment as the MUX is on my short list for my first 4x4. if you will excuse my newbie ignorance, I wondered why you fitted an ELocker when the MUX already has a dif lock?

[@LowRangeNick]

Thanks a lot for the message. The older model mu-x didn't come with a diff lock from factory. The new model now comes fitted with a rear diff lock which is great!

[@dionknowles8462]

Great video Nick. Totally agree with your logic. I compared the MUX LSU to Prado GXL, Everest Trend, Pajero Sport and Fortuner back in late 2015. I owned a Pajero at the time which was well modified and I initially looked at 2-3 year old Pajeros and Prados to keep the cost to around $40k. I was able to get my LSU for $42k and it was an easy decision. $20k less than a Prado or Everest and basically the same price as a 3 yo Prado, out of warranty. I wasn't impressed with the Paj Sport or Fortuner, so ruled them out pretty early on. I've spent a similar amount to you on mine now, but would still be out of pocket less than $60k. With an ECU SHOP tune last year, it goes much better too now!

[@LowRangeNick]

Cheers Dion! You made a good decision. The mu-x is definately a good choice when it comes to budget.

[@adamlawrow6217]

Interesting video What made u choose an afm bar over arb or ironman

[@LowRangeNick]

The arb and iron man are very heavy bullbars and also stick out a fair bit giving you a worse approach angle than the afn. They also require a bumper cut I believe where the afn replaces the complete bumper.

[@rich9903]

Hi Nick. Great video as always. As mentioned in a previous post on your channel, I almost went for the new MU-X when they were first released. At the time, the top of the line was going for $64 odd K which I note is slightly more than your final costing. I ended up deciding to pay the ‘Toyota tax’ and go for the Prado after test driving it just after the MU-X. From my perspective, I was looking for internal space, reliability, comfort, parts availability, fuel economy and resale to name a few which I understand I would also get at varying comparative levels with the MU-X. Noting that I am still waiting for vehicle delivery (not too far off), I probably went a little crazy accessory-wise (but not too crazy) and started purchasing them from the time of vehicle order - thus far amounting to a whopping $18K and still not finished (includes a pre-rego 3.5T GVM upgrade). I have based my build on Harry Fisher’s Prado from Fire to Fork (buy well, buy once) and have been highly conscious of minimising the overall added weight. Retirement from the workforce is just around the corner for me and suffice to say that I have plans to do some serious travelling around this great country of ours with the family so I wanted to future proof the vehicle as much as possible. Horses for courses I guess Love your channel mate 🤙

[@LowRangeNick]

You made the right choice Rich! In 2018 it was a no brainer for me because of the price difference. In 2022 the new mu-x is like you said 64k and a gxl Prado is very similar pricing. I think if I was buying a new wagon this year I would go the Prado for all the reasons you said. Good choice 😊👍

[@rich9903]

LowRangeNick Cheers Nick. I also live in the BNE area so maybe we’ll cross paths when we’re both out and about 👍 How’s all the current rain and flooding in BNE right now?!!

[@LowRangeNick]

@@rich9903 Yeah absolutely. We are flooded in, in Gympie. Lucky we live high and dry, lots of others aren't soo lucky. Stay safe!

[@claytonsmixer2387]

In 2020 I chose the BT-50 over a Prado due to what should be the same good logic as the video. Prado would have been cheaper due to canopy purchase. Now in Aug 2024, Carsales is listing mine for sale at $45-48k and Prado at $61-65k. I made a big mistake on value and all the bs problems & annoyances with Isuzu/BT. I now want the Prado and price & availability are crazy. I can't imagine this older Mux would be holding anything near Prado value.

[@rich9903]

Yeah, 2yrs later owning the Prado and I haven’t looked back. That said, I do wonder about what the current model V6 Everest would’ve been like especially towing my 25ft hybrid. The Prado certainly does the job but you know it’s working. Can’t say the new model has grown much on me though. The old shape is much better in my books

[@247geoffers]

So close to home mate, have a similar build and overall philosophy. Spent $44k plus $18k on mods. Vectors, wildpeaks and AFN bar 😂 Went with an Amarok though, please don't hate

[@rocketkaito]

Where can you buy those parts?

[@wildfiretouring]

Good breakdown Nick! Good to see build costs. Im setting my build cost limit to around 20k mark and wanting to do most of it myself too. Your videos are already coming in very handy to be able to look at doing most myself 🤙

[@LowRangeNick]

That's great to hear! Thats a decent amount of money to spend on the build, it will be an absolute beast! Thanks alot for watching 😊

[@wildfiretouring]

@@LowRangeNick it's a good amount to spend I think. It's not a budget build as such but also not a bank breaker. I agree with why you purchased the MU-X, weighing up all that is exactly what I did. Always wanted a Dmax but didn't for those exact reasons. Keep up the great work!

[@TheAthavanleon]

Very reasonable - and good choice indeed.

[@mattcross3439]

More great content, thanks for the videos very informative. Could you please share your weights? As in actual vehicle weight with all these mods?

[@LowRangeNick]

With all of the family and gear in the car sitting at 2650kg.

[@PJSinohin]

Nice detailed share. Cheers!

[@MCP_auto]

Hey Nick awesome video mate and great to see an honest breakdown of everything you’ve done so far. What are your plans for the vehicle now? Will you keep? Are you still a mechanic or do you just do KZbin now? I have some plans like this for my Amarok but only just working through complete service on all items on it as I’ve just got it second hand but it does help being a mechanic myself and access to trade parts and no labour costs. Thanks again.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Mark, yes I will hang onto the vehicle now and get out more and use it for what I built it for 😊 I would like to eventually do KZbin full time but at the moment I am working full time as a mechanic and also doing KZbin. It sure is handy being a mechanic and like you said, no labour and cheap parts! Win win 😊

[@QAT4969]

have your say comparing this mux with the fortuner. why didn't you take the fortuner apart from the 9 grand more..?

[@LowRangeNick]

The price is the main factor. Also that model was having a lot of dpf issues.

[@gonefreediving8958]

Thanks for the sharing mate. What about the intercooler pipes and 12v kit?

[@LowRangeNick]

I included the intercooler pipes in the last bit of money of things under $200. The 12v I included in the drawer system costing. There is more then likely a bit more money to go towards 12v bits and pieces though. A few hundred $. It adds up quickly!

[@gonefreediving8958]

@@LowRangeNick it does mate! Thanks again for sharing your build process. It's helped with mine

[@kevinbyrne7400]

Excellent video Nick ..Provent Catch Can missing ..

[@kevinbyrne7400]

Yes Nick your car may have cost you 60 , 000 dollars or so but it looks a million dollars ....One question Nick , what is the reason you haven't put your Provent Catch Can back on your car..I've done 40 ,000 ks and have 500 ml of oil out of my Provent..

[@smartstylebathrooms]

Awesome vid, it really helps in seeing the big picture of the many upgrades. Do you know if the self-installation of items such as a bullbar, suspension, elocker would impact new car warranty or insurance? Im pretty handy but not a qualified mechanic.

[@LowRangeNick]

I dont see why it would effect insurance at all. As far as I know There isn't any rules or laws about it as long as you are fitting ADR compliant accessories and don't exceed the legal lift heights, tyre size ect.

[@richardwalsh5570]

How have you found the Outback Armour suspension Nick? Thinking of going that way?

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Richard! It is great! I only wish I had fitted the adjustable suspension so I could soften the ride a bit.

[@harryridley2714]

Hey Nic What front an rear diff oils you been using ? Getting mixed inputs on what to use in the old girl ? Any info would be awesome

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Harry, I use 85w140 in the rear and 80w-90 in the front. I do have a locker in the rear so if your standard diffs you can use 80w90 in both.

[@harryridley2714]

@@LowRangeNick your a gem mate , thank you for the info , your a true wizard 🧙‍♀️ 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@timwilde4200]

Hi Nick. You mentioned in another clip that you had to deal with teething problems with your model given that Isuzu had only recently introduced the upgrade. Do you think a 2020 model, all things being relatively equal, is a better bet, given that they would have had a further two years to sort out the issues, including the turbo?

[@LowRangeNick]

I'm not exactly sure on the year that they rectified the issues and fitted the revised turbos. You would think 2020 would be OK

[@jasoncarandang3866]

Hi nick. What mudflaps did you use? Because my mux scrubs on mudflaps. Thanks.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Jason, I have the factory ones with some aftermarket rubber extensions from supercheap auto. If you have scrubbing issues you may need to zip tie them back a bit.

[@brendanjansen2063]

Love the vids very informative I personally think u should open your own shop u would make a killing

[@LowRangeNick]

I would like to do that, it would be great !

[@Portyhouse]

I love this car Nick but the only thing I can’t see which would complete it is a front window tint? Unless it’s the camera 😂

[@LowRangeNick]

No tint yet haha

[@Ert604]

Hi Nick, very informative vid. Have any of your mods needed modifications plate for insurance purposes in Queensland especially the fridge and draw set up?

[@greekzgaming4426]

Quick question does the front grill of dmax same with mux? 2018 model

[@LowRangeNick]

It is different I believe because of the headlight shape.

[@_monkee]

Have similar upgrades on my '18 MUX - need to make sure the missus doesn't see cost summary in this video... :)

[@LowRangeNick]

Bahaha

[@richardfletcher601]

Have sold your car Nick. What do you buy instead the Mux? We love your videos, we a Dmax 2017Xrunner

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi Richard, I still have the mu-x. If I was to buy anything different it would probably be a toyota.

[@rossdrayton5476]

Great video. Pick up my new MUX in May and your list is a huge help. Thanks heaps.

[@LowRangeNick]

Awesome Ross! Bet you can't wait to get it!

[@williamthompson6518]

Hi mate, love your videos! I have a dmax with 200ks and starting to get a rattle when accelerating and thinking about changing injectors, would you say this would be the best course of action? Very expensive

[@LowRangeNick]

It could be a number of different things. It would be best to get a mechanic to properly diagnose the issue.

[@outdoors5352]

Thanks for all the vids so far 👍 Can I ask what RPM your engine is doing at 100kmh on the freeway? Wondering about tyre size. Cheers

[@brianambler1767]

Hi Nick just wondering how all your additions have affected the gvm of the car and have you had to do a gvm upgrade thanks Brian

[@LowRangeNick]

Hey Brian, when fully loaded with the family and gear we are very close to GVM. I will be looking at a GVM upgrade in the future.

[@iantooke3549]

Just bought new Dmax slowly build it into a tourer

[@nyoyhsfishing8568]

mobil impian saya tetapi entah kapan mampu membeli nya apakah mobil ini tanguh untuk medan tanah paman

[@ВолодимирГорбачов-д1ш]

Hi Nick from Ukraine! I have a Di-max 2.5 TD 2017 with a mileage of 97 thousand km. I decided to follow your advice and install a proven 200 oil separator. However, it is no longer in your last review. My question is, are there any difficulties in the air mixture and poor engine performance? Or you had other reasons for dismantling it.

[@LowRangeNick]

Hi there! I just removed it to get some warranty work carried out. It's refitted now.

[@ВолодимирГорбачов-д1ш]

@@LowRangeNick That is, its installation does not affect the operation of the engine? Some minders do not advise installing it, because it reduces the air flow in the intake tract and the engine suffocates.

[@Jez3134]

@@ВолодимирГорбачов-д1ш The compressor of the turbo is pulling a vacuum through that line when you're on boost, it's just a line to ventilate crank case fumes. In this case it'll be filtered. I've run catch cans on 500hp skylines, on my own diesel motors - its fine.

[@buster_1972]

Yeah I would go down the same route. Toyota tax is a killer. Would rather something new than a second hand Toyota.

[@4bnewb969]

Hi Nick, An informative video👍but one you might not want to show the Mrs…lol. Build costs certainly add up. Cheers

[@LowRangeNick]

Haha yes they add up very quickly. I'm lucky that the Mrs doesn't mind haha 😋

[@shot2x]

Where can i buy bnew mux at 45k?

[@LowRangeNick]

I purchased the vehicle in 2018 as stated in the video.

[@shot2x]

@@LowRangeNick awesome man been looking around even the used market is kn that price range 😂 sounded like im asking u an odd question but really im too sleepy when i typed that comment 😂😂

[@LowRangeNick]

@@shot2x The used car market has gone crazy. Second hand ones are going for more then they were new nowadays!

[@220kingo]

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[@jamestanner9198]

Weight now is ??

[@LowRangeNick]

With the family and all loaded up we are close to GVM, I will be looking into gvm upgrades in the future.

[@jamestanner9198]

Would have thought with full fuel and full car clothes bits pieces you would be over for sure. What does it weigh loaded full of everything you take with you.or you not weigh it yet just guessing.mate rob has same set up as you and with half tank fuel and his wife in it he only has 70 kg left.so if he gets in he is over

[@jamestanner9198]

@LowRangeNick you have not put it over scales then only guessing your weight ?

[@LowRangeNick]

@@jamestanner9198 yes i have had it weighed twice. I have 100kg to play with when fully loaded.

[@jamestanner9198]

@LowRangeNick good wonder why mate Rob with same set up as you is over. Ps he also has rino platform and solar on roof but other wise same and tow bar

[@viewsONTRENDING]

I wouldn't dare spread sheet my 4wd costs, my Mrs would kill me. I've got a Ford Everest and probably spent around 20k on my build, when I buy a new part I tell her it was half the cost lol

[@LowRangeNick]

Haha it's a risky move 😋

[@d.s2432]

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[@Auxbeam]

👍

[@gearheadsltd5590]

for that price might as well get a 4Runner