Whats wrong with this

[n0rm]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-Hil...item337d1dc01b

any ideas why this is so cheap?

[dieselboy]

I wouldn't have paid £30 for a dent in the bonnet either

[BUSHWHACKER]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-Hil...item337d1dc01b

any ideas why this is so cheap?

It's cheap because it has a drink problem and possibly head gaskets.

[JD_975]

Because few people have a use for a machine that can use fuel as fast as you can put it in?

Does look well though

[n0rm]

I thought mpg between 2nd gens wasn't that much different For diesel and petrol

[Tankerman]

Not just me that was thinking mine was a tad thirsty then!

Silly me, missed the fact it was a petrol V6. I do think my Surf is somewhat heavier on diesel than my 3ltr Patrol auto and not as rapid. Heyho!

[Sancho]

Speaking as one of the few to have owned one (indeed, one of the few have actually driven one..), that's about the going rate. They are thirsty, pushing 20 mpg on a good day but petrol is cheaper than diesel and the diesels are hardly frugal. Gaskets can be a bit dodgy but that's fixable.

Personally, I would put the v6 way above the 2.4 and on a par with the 3.0 unless you're looking to do some serious towing or off roading. As a driving experience, the extra response from the v6 is welcome. Find a manual and they are actually quite quick and relatively economical. The big weakness in terms of economy for surfs (other than being massive) is the very in efficient auto box.

[Apache]

I would put the v6 way above the 2.4 and on a par with the 3.0

...and then the 2.7 beyond them for sure.