VW AMAROK 4x4 PICK UP

[@kerynwoods6068]

G’day guys, cheers for posting the Amarok video. I bought a 6speed man trendline in 2011 on the 2nd day they went on sale down here. 6 Years later I traded it in on an 8sp Highline. I trust it totally, I’m heading in to the outback next winter with it. Happy Amaroking guys

[@adamcichy4887]

Hi Guys, A sensible real world review. I tried all the competition over 3 months and bought a 12k mile 2016 non-Ad-blue model VW Amarok 2.0Ltr BiTurbo High-line Auto. It does all I need on and off road in real comfort (I just traded a Lexus GS450h); I'm not loosing much comfort. The load capacity is more than enough for my expeditions along the Welsh riversides and the car feels totally dependable. The 3.2 Ranger was agricultural in comparison, and the Toyota Hilux felt under powered. Navarra always seem to rust on the chassis rails, even from new! Although the Navarra run the Amarok close. Keep on trucking!

[@dannyfinch6700]

I’m on my 3rd Amarok, fantastic vehicle, had trendline, then highline 2lt twin turbo, and now 3lt v6 highline , what an engine it’s great.

[@tonyabbot6771]

Buying the V6 in a few weeks, cant stop watching review videos in the meantime.

[@richardsellers-smith9496]

Great review totally honest and unbiased. I have a 63 plate and totally unhold every word said. Yes 3ltr is awesome but because of UK law is too heavy for the limit on a Dual Purpose vehicle (2040kg) and so has speed restrictions as for a van imposed on it. 50 mph on unrestricted single carriage roads and 60mph on unrestricted dual carriageways. Remember that the new Smart Cameras are linked direct to DVLA records. The 2 litre is perfectly adequate and can be remapped to improve on the edges.

[@gregshearer423]

Every time I put a destination in it wants me to invade Poland 😂😂😂😂

[@sawsurgeon]

Kurt never fails... I had a mouthful of lunch, which nearly hit my monitor when'st he dropped that one on us! Be Blessed!

[@-zerocool-]

Loved the review mate, currently looking at the Wildtrak and Amarok 2.0, this video has been a huge help many thanks!

[@IamJezzm]

Another fab review Lord Muck! Have always liked the look of the Amarok. Always seemed like a handsome truck.

[@WilliamStevens007]

Eating your words and admitting it. Nice one Lord Muck. Glad you're liking your pick up too. I am thinkong about one rather than the Transporter.

[@jgv4901]

Thanks for the vid... I'm getting my Amarok shortly! Not the V6 though, way to expensive. Settled for the BiTDI instead, with all the pots and pans (still cheaper than the V6). Will miss my Navara...

[@jesuspobre88]

I've had my Amarok High line 180bhp for 3years now. Loved every day I've owned it. Will plump for the V6 next I'm sure. Great vid, thanks.👍

[@LordMuck]

Great trucks. Glad you enjoyed the vid

[@SinkyYT]

I've got a 2010 Golf. I've had it since it was 8 months old. I've always wondered why Golfs were so popular but once you drive one you know why. It's like floating on a cloud!

[@thegreatdaneadventuresnell631]

Thanks for that review Kurt, wondered what they were like, good looking work horse you have there👍

[@andrisford7214]

Amazing vehicle Strong, powerful, reliable. Using it former Eastern Europe. love it.

[@andrewmear8704]

Great review as always Muck. My D-max just hit 100k today. Probably going to keep it a while longer yet and see how long it will last under mostly heavy towing. Had it from new so always serviced as well as I can. I’ll try and get some working footage up one day got the camera just need the time to fiddle with it and work out this editing lark.

[@JakeBullit123]

Had mine 5 years now.Awesome truck.Chalk and cheese compared to the D22. Thinking of changing to the V6 for the next one.

[@MrMarkhall1]

It's a wagon, not a truck?!

[@GeorgeSaunders]

Nice vid mucka, the biggest plus I think is permanent 4wd like LR

[@LordMuck]

In a pickup George it’s a game changer.

[@GeorgeSaunders]

Lord Muck yes I was shocked at the difference when I changed from a 110 defender to a Navara

[@tomsmith6741]

@@GeorgeSaunders I'm looking at doing the same mate, got a 110 td5 doublecab and sights set on an amarok 180bhp 8speed. Any advice?

[@LordMuck]

Yes, go buy one.

[@tomsmith6741]

@@LordMuck subscribed but not delved into your channel much, but I gather you'd have a lot of experience with landys. Is the amarok that much better? Head says amarok heart says defender 🤔

[@paulfreeman2259]

Lesson of the day don’t judge a book by its cover

[@gregbailey2781]

Nice vid mr muck they are a gd truck the new ones drive like a car and it’s quick gd chose of truck

[@Gibson408]

Great review. I think you're right that they don't look particularly great but I can believe that they are a damn fine truck.

[@mf50b]

Good real world review. They make good vans so suppose a good pickup follows the same ideas

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Wow, what a great review! Your a natural - yet another string to your bow! How on earth do you do 36,000 miles in six months? Don’t you like home? Brilliant video Kurt ha ha.

[@jamesmcclaren6534]

It’s just like my golf gti 👍 lovely review lord muck

[@jamieshields9521]

I was like you few years ago deciding what Ute to chose yeah Ranger had big motor but cabin feel tight for size. Towing was not big factor but L200 n Toyota was low. Service cost and Insurance rule out VW so that left me with Holden, Isuzu and Nissan. Well after 60,000 km on clock my uncle has Holden and it dash switches were stuff. Out blue on day found space cab Nissan D40 for right price with 40,000 kms I went and brought it. Today Ute market has change MBenz has Ute now, L200 can tow 3.1t, Toyota n Holden r having engine problems so my decision might be different but enjoying my D40. Although I did look at Mahindra Ute but doesn’t come with automatic transmission but who know in few years. Great vid👍

[@Cotlandfarmer]

Good video Kurt, the amarok is certainly a worthy successor to the caddy, I bought a 2014 navara in December and really like it, so much more comfortable the our L200, the only thing that let's it down is fuel consumption, struggle to get 25 mpg BUT it's got some oomph, the 3 litre 230hp V6 pulls well.

[@LordMuck]

The V6 would transform the new NP300. They’re a lovely truck

[@djw200333]

Good video nice truck as well

[@nickhill258]

Sounds like the VW suits you Kurt I got rid of my ford ranger that was a good truck and bought a crew cab transit 3.5 tipper 2 years ago and it has been great for my business should i have bought one years ago

[@tomsmith6741]

Could you do a follow up vid if you've still got it? Any breakdowns, common faults to look out for when buying? I drove a mates today and it was night and day compared to my td5 110. Never had an auto but I think I've been converted....

[@LordMuck]

Regular servicing, still going strong, awesome truck. Buy one.

[@danthechippie4439]

Lord Muck great video, really liked it. So will you be keeping the VW 2014 or are you planning on purchasing a new one? Also do you mind me asking how much you paid for the 2014? Cheers

[@chuckle30]

Great video once again funny enough I bought my first vw golf last August with the dsg gearbox would never of considered a auto till I test drove it now thinking when I come to changing the navara I'll be tempted to go for a auto oh and maybe amarok very pleased with the golf so far.

[@catdieselpower193]

Ty for sending me this Vid Lm she's a nice nice Rig!

[@williamlemaire9882]

Good luck with your truck Kirt!

[@LordMuck]

Thank you William.

[@williamlemaire9882]

Kurt...sorry

[@LordMuck]

I knew who you meant...! 😊

[@dannycrooks1753]

You'll be doing well to get that stuck i had A/T tyres on the toerag 😃😃

[@waynecompton7612]

Thank you for the video kurt and Take Care 😎👍🇬🇧.

[@LordMuck]

Glad you enjoyed it Wayne.

[@MrMjdi]

Fine looking truck to be fair. Hard to beat German Engineering, although I would buy a Hilux or an Izuzu if I were after a pick-up as our 2006 Landcruiser is as tight as a drum still after 250,000 kms.

[@TemeraireJimny]

Glad you like it, but you'll have to try harder to convince me I need one, far too huge. Good colour though.

[@farmingwithbryon9846]

Good truck there Kurt

[@paddyrhatigan1590]

The big engine might work out more economical. a bigger engine working at its ease, compared to a smaller engine under strain. 2 liter seems a bit small for this type of 4 by 4 . Very good video 🚙🚙🚙👍👍👍👍

[@LordMuck]

I thought the same but 18 months down the line I can assure you it's both powerful, torquey and economical. Technology I suppose.

[@sisutrucks]

i went with an L200. cheapest pick up i think. 15.000 euros less then a hi lux, and its a better truck then the toyota. had it two years soon and i love that little thai truck. a joy to drive and works very well up here in the arctic. the defroster on the front window could be better, but thats the only thing i can put my finger on.

[@LordMuck]

Love the L200. I’ll probavly do a review on the new one soon.

[@liberatorhifenua5490]

Great video thank alot I used to like Toyota hilux but u convince me otherwise.

[@andrewhutchinson1570]

take a bit of beatin vw had 3 golfs best cars iv ever had /keep up the good crack lordie

[@tomreid8696]

We have got the new 2021 Ranger Wildtrack in order and having owned two amarocks the ranger from the test drive definitely feels bigger.

[@LordMuck]

Looks bigger but is actually smaller in most dimensions. I love the Ranger but the Amarok, especially with the permanent 4x4 just stays ahead. I want to see what the new Ford/VW truck will be like.

[@QRoutback]

The V6 is a animal , you have to test drive one !!!!

[@mattlee8790]

Been waiting for this! 👍🏼

[@captainclarke]

We're all waiting to see if the new Defender will be enough to tempt you out of one... if it does actually come, and as a pickup variant!!

[@LordMuck]

Not even a mention of a new Defender on the 70th anniversary. Land Rover must have employed the same PR company as Gerald Ratner....

[@oldwulf6629]

Been looking at the Amarok for the last few months and your videos have been very reassuring that I’m on the right track. Looking for an older model because of costs; where would you say the sweet spot is for a year / mileage?

[@LordMuck]

Try and get a German built one and check service history thoroughly

[@oldwulf6629]

@@LordMuck how do you know where they were built? (I’m in Scotland if that helps!)

[@LordMuck]

Google serial numbers

[@arronburgess9771]

I’ve got a 2013 L200 Barbarian but looking to change as I don’t feel it handles having 300-400kg of weight in the back along with towing all that well, so was thinking maybe a ford ranger 3.2l or an Amarok, what would be your suggestion for the above, baring in mind I work in the same industry as yourself, and would you say the auto is a better towing gearbox? Any info appreciated?

[@LordMuck]

I suggest you go and try a few for yourself. You've seen what I found in the vids and I didn't find a bad vehicle among them and so I'd encourage you to try them for yourself now and see what suits you. Auto all the way....!

[@arronburgess9771]

Thanks mate, I’ll go and do that. Yes I’ve been thinking auto, few people have suggested this. Cheers

[@Geoscot]

Thanks for the review, how the hell do you manage to do 6K miles per month.

[@thomasmonks6039]

What’s the plan from here then? Buy a brand new one or keep your current 2014 model. You sure do a lot of miles! Nice video btw 😀

[@sitemaster12]

well i bought a toyota hilux in 1997 its been though all mots like a dose o salts and still going good i will keep it till it dies like u say there all good

[@agt155]

My 2010 Hilux rusted out in 8 years from new.

[@cerb101]

37000 miles in six months did you get lost or something.

[@LordMuck]

It’s less than I used to put on the Discoveries

[@cerb101]

Blimey im in cornwall so very short roads apart from one. I think between 3 vehicles I may do 15 to 20k over 12 months using for business duties. Just surprised the amount you do. Cheers for now.

[@LordMuck]

This time of year is normally quieter, maybe 15-20,000 for the next 6 months.

[@claas6504]

Proper trucks any vw group vehicle, will easily do 200,00 miles no problem.

[@OutofTownwithRobinBell]

👍thanks mate

[@stephenward3196]

The new amaroks are 3.0 v6 turbo

[@LordMuck]

Which is what we said.

[@jonathanvecchio5591]

Any issues with the DPF so far?

[@fhwolthuis]

Great video. Did you ever test de V6?

[@LordMuck]

Yes, bags of power but not as great as you think

[@kevinwillis9126]

I know it's a bit of topic but what the hell is it with people driving right up your tailgate. Thanks for the review sir...

[@LordMuck]

Hey Kevin, did you notice him too ? I thought he’d broken down and wanted towing... 😂

[@kevinwillis9126]

I think there was more than one driving to close. When people like that get too close to me i just dab the brakes it shits the f**k out of them....

[@Samuel-tg1rn]

Brilliant video. What's the leg room like on these and are the seats comfy? I'm 6ft 5 and suffer from a bad back so it would be great if there comfy

[@LordMuck]

I'm 6ft and I reckon I could go back a couple more clicks if I wanted on the seat rail so you should be okay. As comfortable as any pickup on a long journey I would say.

[@Samuel-tg1rn]

@@LordMuck thank you :) I'll have to go and test drive one

That white Renault would get a taste of my rear bumper...

[@GEOFFKV6080]

hows the old saying go. Never judge a book by its cover

[@MrPaul1f]

Whats the turning circle like? The old navara d22 i had and the ford ranger that followed put me off double cabs as they were like piloting cruise liner the turning circle was so big.

[@LordMuck]

It’s actually not noticeable Paul, it’s certainly not a large turning circle although it’s obviously not going to put turn a small car !

[@MrPaul1f]

Lord Muck Cheers Kurt, it sounds like a test drive is in order then!

[@gchubb]

am I right in thinking that there is no low range?

[@LordMuck]

That’s right but there’s 8 speeds and 1st is a low gear. Even when pulling with a loaded trailer it will start away in 2nd.

[@gchubb]

Lord Muck Thanks for the reply. Have a good week.👍

[@gchubb]

Lord Muck A bit of topic, but definitely agree regarding the future work force. I've employed a fair few younger lads and they all drove me mad. At the moment I have my neighbour helping me out. He's 73, doesn't smoke or have a mobile phone. You never have to explain things twice and doesn't go AWOL when you pay him. I sure will miss him when he finally packs up.

[@LordMuck]

Those are the guys that taught us so they have the same work ethic.

[@endzmeetmusic9053]

I laugh at people putting the Amarok down who have never driven one before. Drive one then come back at me

[@paulbirchenall6902]

German engineering like liebherr diggers good ute

[@chrisharding7203]

Nice review, at least you're man enough to admit your mistakes. I always thought the small engines would be a bit useless either in performance or reliability. And as for your mileage, don't you like it at your house?

[@LordMuck]

My work takes me all over the UK and Europe. I have a hectic 6 months and then it normally settles for 6 months. To be fair I’ve done the mileage in nearer 7 months than 6.

[@llywelynross8822]

great vid

[@RyanFleet02]

good video

[@harryplant2415]

What is your annual mileage because 37 in 6 months is hellish haha

[@LordMuck]

It used to be 50-60,000 but these days it’s probably 40-50,000. The VW mileage has been done in nearer 7 months. Travelling decreases for me this time of year but don’t forget I travel all over the UK and Europe.

[@michaelb6729]

Now buy a V6. I've gone from a 2l 4cyl to the 3l V6 (same setup from diesel Cayenne / Q7). You'll be impressed !

[@LordMuck]

I tried the V6. It would be too easy to get into a lot of trouble ! Fantastic motor. Having said that, the 2.0Bi-TDI has done everything I've asked.

[@petesampson5775]

Looks like you need new tyres to me mucky

[@LordMuck]

Just need a tyre supplier....

[@jamiepawlin5258]

Here’s a question, what’s your thoughts on the fact that vw lied about there emissions? I’m surprised that people would be willing to give there hard made money to a company that is happy to lie to its customers? Can’t understand it, I enjoyed the video none the less and have followed you for a few years now 😀

[@LordMuck]

If I’m totally honest I can’t see what the fuss was about. VW had tweaked the cars to give more power and the emissions were more than the Californian laws allowed (read up on Californian state laws - even military trucks had to have reduced emissions they are that anal about it all) A lot of people saw a chance for compensation so they joined in with being ‘upset and outraged’ in an effort to get money. China pumps billions and billions of units of dirty air into the sky every year and we’re all getting upset by a Golf that can do 0-60 in 3 weeks ? I’ve checked my box of F*cks and believe me, it’s empty....

[@mickeymcmahon6978]

Great honest answer,podge.

[@ginggur17]

The Mercedes is only an expensive re badged Navara. I know that as I assist MB trucks.

[@LordMuck]

The Merc is actually slightly redesigned (70mm wider overall with wider track setting than the Navara) but yes, chassis, drivetrain and engine are the same.

[@paulfreeman2259]

and merc interior

[@dungspreader]

Haha . The satnav wants to invade Poland .( No doubt France is well mapped ). Lol .

[@Rx37Legacy]

Respect for the WW2 jokes, don't mind the easily offended people that can't take a joke now and then :)

[@LordMuck]

I neither respect or recognise folks who go out of their way to be offended just to be noticed in their otherwise trivial lives.

[@liamhanley26]

Whats the towing like with 2l engine?

[@LordMuck]

Very good combined with the 8 speed gearbox.

[@ollievenni6983]

I said they were good trucks 😉🤣🤣

[@28supermarket78]

i have 3amarork the 2016,2019

[@greggroome2791]

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