Question ref Surfs & 4 Runners

[Gtdog]

Is there any difference between the two other than the badge and chrome bumpers?
Why the big difference between the prices?
As I (a novice) understand it they are the same vehicle, but one imported to the UK by Toyota under a different name?

Would appreciate any help,

Thanks
Dog

[rusty]

Is there any difference between the two other than the badge and chrome bumpers?
Why the big difference between the prices?
As I (a novice) understand it they are the same vehicle, but one imported to the UK by Toyota under a different name?

Would appreciate any help,

Thanks
Dog

4runner - made in UK between 93 - 96.
Available as 3Ltr diesel or 3Ltr V6 Petrol. different specs ealier model/late model
Elec Windows (all)/sunroof/contral locking/Al&immob. PAS. Alloys.
Air con was optional
Slightly different interior spec on later model.
Replaced by the Toyota Colorado.

Hilux Surf
Same car - still available in Japan/US/Aus/SA/NZ/Far East.
Available as 2.4/3.0 ltr diesel & 3.0 petrol (there are some other versions but I haven't seen them in th UK (2.7/2.8))
Loads of different specs
Comes with everything (inc Air con)

The list is endless wiith regards to specs (the Japanese seem to like personalisation!)

[TonyN]

You'll find the price difference the same as any import vs official UK car. It's why people buy imports, they are cheaper if you think its worth the hassle. (which isn't much once you get round the media crap)

[Gtdog]

Totaly understand and agree with you, its just that all the 4 runners I have found on the Autotrader site are cheaper than similar aged and engined(3.0) surfs, with similar specs.

[da SLUG man]

the imports have the newer shape body released earlier too... there's "2nd gen" shape hilux's on W, X and Y reg's... the newer shape surf came out about N reg, so you get a newer looking motor.