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Title: Which hilux is best
Post by: pieater on September 18, 2013, 02:48:07 PM
Hi there everyone.just wanting to know which model hilux is best to buy could anyone give me some info please
Thanks
Pieater
Title: Re: Which hilux is best
Post by: Black-Pig on September 18, 2013, 03:09:24 PM
I would think that anything 2000ish onwards would be pretty good. I have an 05 SR5 3.0TD Auto, and my mate has a 2000 SR5 3.0TD Manual. Noticeable difference in driving position, rear leg room, power, etc. You just got to test drive all you see, until you find the right one for you.
I prefer carpet too, as when it gets wet it dries through, the "lino" floor in the SR does not, and can smell, I have heard.
Still it is all up to you, and all can easily be upgraded. Have not driven latest model.
Let us know how you go.
Title: Which hilux is best
Post by: markpeh on September 19, 2013, 07:36:37 AM
I have a 2002 td 1kzte. I love how simple it is, no power anything, vinal floor, no airbags and no electronics in the 4x4 system which the sr5 has.

As far as which hilux is best that comes down to your budget and intended usage. I find even with the turbo mine is not a great tow vehicle.
Title: Re: Which hilux is best
Post by: grc on September 19, 2013, 08:35:49 AM
I have a 2008 3.0ltr d4d as far as towing goes could not be happier
It has a 3 inch lift and 33 inch muddies
The 2006 up grade common rail is a lot better car but saying that It depends
on your budget


       Cheers   grc     :cheers:
Title: Re: Which hilux is best
Post by: StrvnMrvn on September 19, 2013, 09:04:25 AM
Ive got a 2006 manual SR5 and love it! Drives well, handles towing the trailer with no issues. Looking at getting rid of it soon and upgrading to a 2013 SR.

A mate has the 2013 SR tray back, he said that he can notice the difference between mine and his in the back. We decided that it was that mine was the style side and his was a tray. He has had his lifted (2 inch) with bigger wheels.


Title: Re: Which hilux is best
Post by: MarkGU on September 19, 2013, 10:00:07 AM
what a new one already?  :o
did the school bus troopy fall apart ? :P

how am i going to take you guys 4wding if you dont buy a Patrol to follow me ?

 ;D