buying a hilux.. advice?
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 2:47 pm
Hey Guys/girls,
Well i just got back from a big trip away from home so I dont have a car - I used to own a suzuki sierra but have decided to get a toyota hilux this time around (because i cant get enough of 4x4ing) and the suzuki was bumpy as hell with not enough power on the road.
Anyway I was wondering if you guys could pour out all your thoughts and suggestions in regards to buying a toyota hilux - my budget is fairly low - i want to spend between $1500 and $3500 and could probably stretch to $5000 to buy a hilux and i had thought about getting one with at least 4 seats - was considering a diesel due to theoretical 'fuel economy' compared to petrol but to be honest im not sure if i will save much on fuel costs - anyone with a stock diesel or petrol? - how many ks to a tank compared to petrol..
So what do I look for when it comes to buying a 'lux - ive heard that there was a wider bodied version that came out and there was also an independent front sprung version - is this good/bad?
my hilux is going to be pretty mild - perhaps some 31' tyres at the most and possibly some small other mods like intake and exhaust - i want it to be good to drive on the road as well as offroad and not use too much fuel.
so what year is best to look for - what kinda things should i watch out for, widebody/narrow/diesel/petrol/independent/sold axle?
your help would be muchly appreciated!
Paul
Well i just got back from a big trip away from home so I dont have a car - I used to own a suzuki sierra but have decided to get a toyota hilux this time around (because i cant get enough of 4x4ing) and the suzuki was bumpy as hell with not enough power on the road.
Anyway I was wondering if you guys could pour out all your thoughts and suggestions in regards to buying a toyota hilux - my budget is fairly low - i want to spend between $1500 and $3500 and could probably stretch to $5000 to buy a hilux and i had thought about getting one with at least 4 seats - was considering a diesel due to theoretical 'fuel economy' compared to petrol but to be honest im not sure if i will save much on fuel costs - anyone with a stock diesel or petrol? - how many ks to a tank compared to petrol..
So what do I look for when it comes to buying a 'lux - ive heard that there was a wider bodied version that came out and there was also an independent front sprung version - is this good/bad?
my hilux is going to be pretty mild - perhaps some 31' tyres at the most and possibly some small other mods like intake and exhaust - i want it to be good to drive on the road as well as offroad and not use too much fuel.
so what year is best to look for - what kinda things should i watch out for, widebody/narrow/diesel/petrol/independent/sold axle?
your help would be muchly appreciated!
Paul