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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 ..

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..

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.

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 😄

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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 🤙

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.

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 🤙

Very reasonable - and good choice indeed.

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 😂

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?

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 KZfaq 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.

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

Nice detailed share. Cheers!

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

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

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.

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

Excellent video Nick ..Provent Catch Can missing ..

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

Just bought new Dmax slowly build it into a tourer

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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?

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

for that price might as well get a 4Runner

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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Weight now is ??