Thinking about buying surf

[hawkwind]

Firstly hello to everyone

I am going to test drive a surf tomorrow and i have a couple of questions to ask of you please.

It is a 1992 surf ssr 2.4 turbo diesel, 80,000 km`s on the clock and is immaculate, with a new cambelt fitted.
The asking price is £3995, is this a fair price to pay?

And while i take it for a test, what are the most important things to check out for faults.
I know that some have had problems with overheating via the cylinder head cracking, is there any way of knowing if a modified c/head has been fitted?

Thanks for any help and suggestions

[BUSHWHACKER]

Hi, welcome on board.
Here's some FAQs about Surfs...http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/info/faq.htm
The only way to tell if the head has been replaced is having documented proof i'm affraid., or take it off and have a look.

[hawkwind]

Thanks for the reply and the link BUSHWHACKER

What about the price £3995, does this seem reasonable?

[stormforce]

Thanks for the reply and the link BUSHWHACKER

What about the price £3995, does this seem reasonable?

hi and welcome to the forum it's not too bad a price but if you look around you can find them cheaper.Pops has 1 in the for sale section for £3000 i think it is

[BUSHWHACKER]

see here...http://www.hiluxsurf.co.uk/forums/sh...4&page=1&pp=10

[hawkwind]

Thanks once again

Unfortunately pops surf is a bit too far out of the way for me.

[madcampbell]

[QUOTE=hawkwind]Firstly hello to everyone

It is a 1992 surf ssr 2.4 turbo diesel, 80,000 km`s on the clock and is immaculate, with a new cambelt fitted.
The asking price is £3995, is this a fair price to pay?

QUOTE]

I bought the same spec as you for £2,400 not immaculate but no rust or damage. some minor scratches the I polished out.
Mark

EDIT - Mine had 80,000 Miles not Kms sorry

[pops]

Thanks once again

Unfortunately pops surf is a bit too far out of the way for me.

its a goody and its cheap if i say so myself

[mapman]

well I've just bought a 3.0L 1994 TD for £3950. I think I'd be a little worried at your mileage for a 1992 model - seems a bit low to me. It seems that you do have to travel around to find the best deals and best models - I had a look at loads of fairly local Surfs without luck. Ended up going to Blackpool from Devon for mine, but well worth it.

[simon_thesaint]

It seems that you do have to travel around to find the best deals and best models - I had a look at loads of fairly local Surfs without luck. Ended up going to Blackpool from Devon for mine, but well worth it.

Agreed, I ended up getting mine from Manchester which was quite a trip, although not as far as Mapmans' marathon journey !!!

If you do your research and ask all the questions they suggest on http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/ then you'll be on the right road. It's worth travelling as once you've found the right one you'll love it

Have you had a good look round the Surfs for sale on the forum, gotta be a safer bet if you're concerned about travelling to find it not as described ?

Si.

[hawkwind]

Well we are now the proud owners of a 1992 2.4 surf.
After we had taken it for a test drive and spent an age giving it the once over the wife could not resist buying it.

We did seek advice from a friend (mechanic) who first spotted the surf who said we may find one cheaper looking around but we may not find one in as good a condition for a long time.

So thanks for all who gave their time with help and advice, and we will look forward to being members of this wonderful forum

[mapman]

Well done. I've only had mine a week and it's fantastic - I keep trying to find excuses just to take it for a drive . .

Had an immobilizer and new stereo fitted yesterday . . I think I'll just go and sleep in it !

Have a great time with your new Surf.

[TheWolfCub]

Firstly hello to everyone

I am going to test drive a surf tomorrow and i have a couple of questions to ask of you please.

It is a 1992 surf ssr 2.4 turbo diesel, 80,000 km`s on the clock and is immaculate, with a new cambelt fitted.
The asking price is £3995, is this a fair price to pay?

And while i take it for a test, what are the most important things to check out for faults.
I know that some have had problems with overheating via the cylinder head cracking, is there any way of knowing if a modified c/head has been fitted?

Thanks for any help and suggestions

Hi mate. I sold 2 x 3.0 SSRX LTD earlier this year, both went for a fraction over £4K so I'd say that this was a little over-priced IMHO.