i am also in this dilemma on what pickup should i buy coz hopefully i could buy a new truck by the end of the month. i cut down my choices to dmax ls and strada glx. my first choice was strada but reading the mitsubishi forum, im worried coz there are lots of concerns with regards to shocks, steering and the car is leaning on the driver side coz the gas tank is located there and considering those units were bought brand new. for hilux, i agree with mazdamazda. that truck is almost a million and comparing it to strada and dmax, it's not even close with regards to its looks and engine power (4x2 category).
back to the strada issues, im currently using a 10 year old truck and ive never experienced those things especially the leaning issue. if that truck is already like that from the beginning, how do i expect it to perform 6 to 7 years from now? that's the issue that is making it harder for my decision.
but i think i would go for dmax though i know strada is better when it comes to comfort.