Toyota Hilux Surf

[smpc]

looking to buy toyta hilux surf ,what do look out for when i,m buying one and whitch model is the best ,, year 1992/1995 is the year i,m looking at buying please help ,,thanks

[Bibbs]

That's gen2 ..

I'd go for the 3.0 litre, and generally check the 4x4 system (don't use it on tarmac though).

Have a look at the Surf owners club:

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/index.php

There are loads of details on there.

[smpc]

looking to buy toyta hilux surf ,what do look out for when i,m buying one and whitch model is the best ,, year 1992/1995 is the year i,m looking at buying please help ,,thanks

,, hi,,, here about people having over heating problems and changing the heads on them and other stuff to ,, how reliable are they i no toyota is bullet proof ,,, what do i look for on the engine side of things ,,,, and what sort of milage are they good for ,,thanks

[Karma Supra]

Get a gen 3 ;) more reliable, better 4x4 system etc etc

[smpc]

Get a gen 3 ;) more reliable, better 4x4 system etc etc

hi what year is the gen 3 ,,thanks

[Bibbs]

Gen3 was the KZN 185 .. from about 95/96 onwards ..

I've got one, It's Charlie (Karma Supra)'s old car.

[smpc]

Gen3 was the KZN 185 .. from about 95/96 onwards ..

I've got one, It's Charlie (Karma Supra)'s old car.

thanks mate i,m gonna go and see a couple through the weak ,,cheers my friend

[Bibbs]

Gen3 was the KZN 185 .. from about 95/96 onwards ..

I've got one, It's Charlie (Karma Supra)'s old car.

thanks mate i,m gonna go and see a couple through the weak ,,cheers my friend

They are a bit rarer, they are also more "car" like on the inside.

You'll get "hairdresser" comments from the earlier generation owners, but the car is actually a better starting point.

[smpc]

Gen3 was the KZN 185 .. from about 95/96 onwards ..

I've got one, It's Charlie (Karma Supra)'s old car.

thanks mate i,m gonna go and see a couple through the weak ,,cheers my friend

They are a bit rarer, they are also more "car" like on the inside.

You'll get "hairdresser" comments from the earlier generation owners, but the car is actually a better starting point.

hi is the gen2 3.0td a good reliable motor though thanks

[Bibbs]

The 3.0 is defo the better engine. the 2.4 had a few overheating issues.

Apart from that, yeah, it's pretty reliable.

100,000 Talibahn can't be wrong.

[smpc]

The 3.0 is defo the better engine. the 2.4 had a few overheating issues.

Apart from that, yeah, it's pretty reliable.

100,000 Talibahn can't be wrong.

ha ha ,, should i be worried about high milage ones ,,,, so a gen2 3 litre td is a good motor ,,,

[smpc]

That's gen2 ..

I'd go for the 3.0 litre, and generally check the 4x4 system (don't use it on tarmac though).

Have a look at the Surf owners club:

http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/index.php

There are loads of details on there.

hi what do you mean buy do,nt use it on tarmac ,,, i,ll be useing it for going fishing ,,taking dogs out ,, camping , shopping day to day things ,,, i wont really be taking it off road , now and then may be but nothing stupid ,,,