Thinking of buying a Surf

[Sclerotic Hen]

Hello, I'm new to the site and have been enjoying reading lots of the threads.
I'm moving soon to quite a rural location and have decided that at some point I will need a vehicled that won't get stuck in muddy fields or forest tracks as easily as my current nissan.
Looking at info a Surf seems to be a good bet. I was thinking of getting a third gen model. Is there anything I should look out for when going to look at/test drive prospective purchases
Thanks

[logey79]

if looking at a 3rd gen, check that it's not been left in the sun for too long, as the thing will melt or at best at least become a bit warped. like many of the people here!

[marky]

3rd GENS are the best get an intercooled one if you can or Preferably look in the SURFS for SALE section. GOOD LUCK.

[steved]

if looking at a 3rd gen, check that it's not been left in the sun for too long, as the thing will melt or at best at least become a bit warped. like many of the people here!

More then enough metal in a gen 3 for me hit a tree at 50 mph after you can gauge the size from the size of the dent and I walked away.

[Woodzie]

Hello, I'm new to the site and have been enjoying reading lots of the threads.
I'm moving soon to quite a rural location and have decided that at some point I will need a vehicled that won't get stuck in muddy fields or forest tracks as easily as my current nissan.
Looking at info a Surf seems to be a good bet. I was thinking of getting a third gen model. Is there anything I should look out for when going to look at/test drive prospective purchases
Thanks

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

[BUSHWHACKER]

More then enough metal in a gen 3 for me hit a tree at 50 mph after you can gauge the size from the size of the dent and I walked away.

Blimey!

I hope you gave the tree a damned good thrashing after doing that to your truck.

[steved]

Blimey!

I hope you gave the tree a damned good thrashing after doing that to your truck.

The big one that did the dent no the 8 inch one we broke off on the way in yes!

[logey79]

dude! these surfs are awesome we all know...but they can't climb trees! no matter how fast you charge at them!

hope everyone was ok!

[Bunkle]

More then enough metal in a gen 3 for me hit a tree at 50 mph after you can gauge the size from the size of the dent and I walked away.

how did it happen ?

[BUSHWHACKER]

how did it happen ?

Drive Surf at 50mph aim for big tree, close eyes!

[steved]

Don't know as yet still trying to figure it out the back of the truck got pushed round, no snake the van stayed upright load margin about 70% in favor of the truck, the van might have become unhitched or someone may have gone into the back of the van the car following did not stay for the police I was reletivly unhurt a but cold not get out of the drivers seat untill released by the emergancy services, my missis unfortunatly sustained a broken leg.

[Sclerotic Hen]

Thanks for all your replies.

Marky - your matches what I think I shall be looking for. (What kind of money am I going to be looking at for a Surf like yours - does the intercooler add much; to my enjoyment and/or the asking price?)

Steved - That looks like a very serious off road experience

Woodzie - thanks for the link, the points listed look very helpful in what to look for and ask about.

[phoebelala]

Thanks for all your replies.

Marky - your matches what I think I shall be looking for. (What kind of money am I going to be looking at for a Surf like yours - does the intercooler add much; to my enjoyment and/or the asking price?)

Steved - That looks like a very serious off road experience

Woodzie - thanks for the link, the points listed look very helpful in what to look for and ask about.

If you are not in a rush, you can have mine. Its as nice to look at as Markys and same silver colour. Its getting full service tomorrow and will have 12 and half months MOT. I am going to list it on Saturday in the for sale section. Its yours for 5K with 70 thousand miles on it. superb condition

I will still pay my fiver folks.............don't anyone worry.

Al.

[marky]

If you are not in a rush, you can have mine. Its as nice to look at as Markys and same silver colour. Its getting full service tomorrow and will have 12 and half months MOT. I am going to list it on Saturday in the for sale section. Its yours for 5K with 70 thousand miles on it. superb condition

I will still pay my fiver folks.............don't anyone worry.

Al.

Now that is a BARGAIN Mines a 52000 miles 1999 V reg on a private plate. I'd want 9K AS IT STANDS ME AT THAT.