Best semi modern replacment for a surf?

[phoenixpete]

Still love my Surf and will probably keep it untill it drops dead, but if I was to replace it I really can't think of anything I really like.

Did think of Hyundai Terracan but they have diff problems.
Don't like the later Landcruisers or the Nissan's.

Only thing I can think of is a Hilux double cab D4D with a nice targa top on. At least they still look good. I suppose around a 2005 plate or thereabouts,around £8000 ish.
Any others to look at.
VW Touareg nice but pricey and complicated
Porsche Cayen cheap but complicated, seen 2004 for less than £6000

Any issues with insurance with the pickups with targa tops.

All ideas gratefully received.

Pete.

[BUSHWHACKER]

A 4th or 5th gen Surf?

4th gens are ten years old now so will soon start coming over here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-TOYOT...item3ccfbcf1cd

[phoenixpete]

A 4th or 5th gen Surf?

4th gens are ten years old now so will soon start coming over here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-TOYOT...item3ccfbcf1cd

Ahh!

Didn't know there was such a beast.
Do they have to be 10 years old before they are imported?
Is there any pictures or specs around?
( will have a quick google )

Cheers.
Pete.

[iank]

Sounds good, but who's going to bring them in? It seems no-one is importing 4x4s anymore.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Ahh!

Didn't know there was such a beast.
Do they have to be 10 years old before they are imported?
Is there any pictures or specs around?
( will have a quick google )

Cheers.
Pete.

No.
Imported vehicles that are ten years old or more do not require an SVA/IVA test.
Be aware that any Surf imported that was manufactured after June 2001 will need £400 tax disc!

[BUSHWHACKER]

Sounds good, but who's going to bring them in? It seems no-one is importing 4x4s anymore.

You could import one yourself and save a few quid....
http://www.japanesecartrade.com/stoc...uv-848439.html

[Wolfracer]

Sold this


For this


If I could have got a newer surf I would have...this was second choice.

Benefits over surf are:
Double the load space, better brakes, more safety functions, leather, satnav, toys etc
Not so goods are:
Its chassis is rusting to death. they look top heavy even when lifted, and they aint a two door (added that for vince )
33x12.50's don't fit very well.
That's all!

[BUSHWHACKER]

It doesn't have better brakes, they're normal compared to your previous truck's.

[Wolfracer]

They don't have better brakes, they are normal compared to your previous truck's.

Plural

[BUSHWHACKER]

Plural

Edited.

[Wolfracer]

Edited.

Lol!

Other end Vince.
Both my Surfs were shite in the brake department.

[wishbone]

Rather than keep it till it drops dead why not take it off road for a few months and spend 3 grand making it like brand new ? You could get all the bushes / springs / steering gear done, New rad / pipes / injectors / exhaust / batteries / maybe new head / do the steering pump seals etc etc.

End up with an almost new vehicle for half the price.