Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hey all,

OK im looking to buy a Hilux but don't know which model I should be aiming for.

Not too worried about the configuration but id probably rather a single cab to get the most tray space.

Ive only had experience with an older model (80-something) and a newer 2000 3.0L.
Both were my Dad's, the old one seemed very bullet proof but old and slow, the newer one he has spent a heap of money on as it keeps breaking (engine blew, gearbox blew multiple times)

Is this typical of the newer models??

Any advice appreciated, I want to spend around 15K.

Thanks,
Ash

I would suggest getting a mid 90s lux.
buy a new crate motor from toyota, and get the box and diffs done.
New car for under 15k
reliable, robust, slow, but reliable

Trains

Thanks mate.

Any preference on the engine?
Id prefer a diesel.
Ive driven the 3L with a turbo kit and it goes pretty well I thought, rather not have a turbo vehicle though for insurance cost reasons.

ashhash wrote:, rather not have a turbo vehicle though for insurance cost reasons.

I think you will find when you say its diesel, insurance companies won't worry to much even if its an after market turbo. If you are worried about it I would just phone a few of them up before you make a decision.

sloshy wrote:

ashhash wrote:, rather not have a turbo vehicle though for insurance cost reasons.

I think you will find when you say its diesel, insurance companies won't worry to much even if its an after market turbo. If you are worried about it I would just phone a few of them up before you make a decision.

My insurance company (aust 4wd insurance) Didnt even give a toss when i threw the old 2.8D out and chucked in a new 3.0L turbo diesel with 25kw/129nm MORE power into the old girl!

Oh OK, no worries then!

I only have one example to go off but is the gearbox failure a common issue with these?
Dad is sick to death of his 2000 model, had so many troubles with it.

as long as you restrain yourself and dont drop a 3.0TD or big petrol in front of them, the G52 is a pretty reliable box.

The instant you start to feed more power or torque into it tho, it becomes a frag grenade!