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500bhp:
Does anyone know anything about the Hilux Surf 3.0td 1996 vintage, just seen one for sale at a good price but know nothing about them, any thoughts gratefully received :D

Hobnailkelly:
I had one about 12 years ago, imported oficially by Toyota and called the Four Runnner.  There were rare in those days but it was a great motor.  Most of the imports now have the 2.4 diesel, the 3.0 is much much better.  It was as reliable as a Toyota and went down to the south of France a few times loaded to the top.  Good for 100+ should you be on an autobahn and if you drive with a light right foot you can get near 40 to the gallon on a run.

Dislikes:  The rear window was a drop-down job like the Freelander and the mechanism could freeze in winter then corrode with all the road salt and muck - expensive to replace.  Newer models have a side hinge I think?
OK off road but no Discovery.

500bhp:
This is the one I have taken fancy to, think it could do quite well off road.

Littledan:
thats a nice motor mate! :D

graham78:
try our owners forum....   www.hiluxsurf.co.uk

we have loads of forums on there someone maybe able to help you

and hey its not that vintage, looks like a third gen....  if the number plate central??  if so it is more than likely a third gen, i have a second gen l reg, 2.4 td, are you able to look at it??  under the bonnet on the rear of the engine bay is the vehicle id plate, the first bit of the numer is the type of veh... i.e kzn 180 or similar.

hope this helps

ttfn

graham

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