Well.................. the Ute is now due for its 10K service & I'm extremely happy with the performance & fuel economy.
The smoke it was blowing on take off when new has disappeared.
We recently took it up to Broken Hill, Tibooburra, Cameron Corner, Omicron, Epsilon, Strzelecki Track, Innamincka, Dig Tree, Noccundra, Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Charleville, Quilpie, Eromanga, Warri Gate Road, Tibooburra, Broken Hill Mildura, home. Towed a camper trailer all the way - no probs whatsoever.
Next big trip will likely be Gunbarrel Hwy/Sandy Blight Junction Track/Gary Junction Road.
This is my 3rd one & I like it