hi, new to this forum

[bun]

would like to ask, I have the chance of a k reg toyota hilux has done approx
80,000 mile,s the head has been done, it seems to be alright the ball joints also have been replaced
is there anything i should know about the 2.4 deisel turbo ,before i purchase it. is ,are they reliable aint got alot o cash for repairs as this will be used for a dog rescue center collecting dogs all over scotland in all weathers
thanks, would like sensible comments

[stormforce]

would like to ask, I have the chance of a k reg toyota hilux has done approx
80,000 mile,s the head has been done, it seems to be alright the ball joints also have been replaced
is there anything i should know about the 2.4 deisel turbo ,before i purchase it. is ,are they reliable aint got alot o cash for repairs as this will be used for a dog rescue center collecting dogs all over scotland in all weathers
thanks, would like sensible comments

Hi Bun welcome to the house of fun.If the head has been done then make sure you got the paperwork to prove it if not then walk away unless you know yourself that it has been done.Basically just check everything like any other motor.If you get it then give it a good service oil,air,fuel filter and oil and coolant also renew the rad cap and thermostat and apart from that happy surfing

[Sancho]

would like sensible comments

What's that supposed to mean?

2.4s are very reliable once the head's been done (get proof it's been done and not with some junk off ebay), although they're hellishly slow.

Check all the electrics work, especially the back door and have a look at these two sites.

http://www.showmesome.info/hilux/info/faq.htm

http://www.hiluxsurf.eu/faq_main.htm

I think you're about to be very popular with the vast number of dog lovers (not in a physical way) we have on here.

And happy surfing

[POPEYE]

Welcome Bun, If the heads been replaced you should have little or no problems, no more than you might expect from any 12-14 year vehicle, there very reliable trucks and if its an import it will be in better condiction than a brit 4 runner, a lot less rust, if the price is right id say go for it, good luck Ian

[angusglover]

Can we ask how much you are paying for this?

[andycook]

is it a Hilux pickup or or hilux surf?

[kitesurf_phil]

Hi Bun and welcome to the mad world of Toyota ownership. You have asked in the right place.

[bun]

Can we ask how much you are paying for this?

£2,500

is it a Hilux pickup or or hilux surf?

Hilux Surf and it's an import. Hasn't been used for off road. Heard some horror stories about them.
Vehicle to be used by Scottish Staffie Rescue

[Sancho]

Well, that's an OKish price if it has had the head done, they have the receipt and the whole thing's decent. There's plenty around for that or a little less though, so don't settle for anything that's not perfect.

[gillcover]

surf

Hi Bun and welcome
I had a G reg 2.4 about two years and never had any trouble with it head or otherwise despite almost seizing it up, my fault really for not getting on with an oil leak. I sold that and bought a ford explorer(up for sale) what am I driving now....you guessed it a surf,,,, 3.0lt this time
Ya just cant beat em......specially the BLUE ones
funny thing is my old surf went better after almost welding the crankshaft to the rods, odd that !!!!!

[joker??]

hi bun good luck with the surf
owned staffies myself ,nice dogs

[Spoggle]

Hi Bun....and welcome. Nowt wrong with 2.4 Surf's mate. It's just a size thing some of the guys on here have Had mine for about 3 years now and as far as I know it's on the original head. I've towed with it and it's got a bit warm once or twice, but up to now it's still o.k. I've got a staffie cross and he loves the Surf . Just go for it. Once driven you cant give em up...even if they do break, they mend

Spoggle

[dave.j.robbo]

Once driven you cant give em up...even if they do break, they mend

That is a damn good quote. Very true....

[soupersurfer]

Staffy rescue?? should be more like staffy owners rescue ours chewed through doors, carpets, skirting boards and the kids toys
luckily he grew out of it and has made a fine pet for 7 ut of the 8 years we have had him.
We can pack all our gear (mainly the mrs) and still get the dog in the back for weekends away etc.

[bun]

yer all mad but i think we will stay