Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Hi all,
I am going to buy a Hilux (New or close to it)
I can not decide if to buy Diesel or petrol.
I have never owned a diesel and dont know much about them.
Will be driven daily with some off road and beach work maybe once a month and sometimes will be used to tow a small boat.
PLEASE help, What motor/Models are best??????

Thanks Heaps
Jason

it depends a lot on your intended purpose and personal preference. maintenance and running costs are pretty similar between them - what the diesel makes up on cheaper fuel costs it loses on more frequent and higher service costs. If you're keeping it for a LONG time the diesel wins, treated well the motor will last a long long time. If you want outright power, get the V6 petrol. If you want range and impressive economy, the turbo diesel is good. Both tow well, the diesel is a little slow but the petrol is very thirsty when worked hard.

does that help?

cheers

Brian

What are the fuel usage figures?
For petrol 2.7 and 3.0 Diesel??

Thanks
Jason

im getting around 10-12L/100km in my lux with 3.0 d (5L engine) around town and i give it a bit. running 31' tyres. the std diesels rev their tits off at hghway speeds and overtaking is not real good. IMHO the turbo diesel is the pick for allround performance, economy, range etc.

Go a diesel for sure!!!!!!

oh and dont add Bundy stickers and huge mudflaps please.
and keep spotlights to 4 or less.
antennas to 2.

i am sick of laughing at "rum pigs" in luxs.

Thankyou for your cooperation.

From what i heard the petrols are getting between 6 to 10 Klm per litre.
I think if this is right i will buy a diesel. Was thinking to put petrol on LPG.

Not sure if it is more like 6 or 10 KPL but....

Jason

DIRTY ROCK STAR wrote:Go a diesel for sure!!!!!!

oh and dont add Bundy stickers and huge mudflaps please.
and keep spotlights to 4 or less.
antennas to 2.

i am sick of laughing at "rum pigs" in luxs.

Thankyou for your cooperation.

I have little mack truck mud flaps on my Hilux .Is that OK