Giro 2,648 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Anyone had a (T reg) 1999 2.4 td double cab hilux ???? How did it do in the feilds and what fuel consumtion would you get around town with 60/40 tyres ??? What would a far price be for one in average condition / miles ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martin 332 Posted December 21, 2011 Report Share Posted December 21, 2011 Try here mate,they will tell you all you need to know........... http://www.hpoc.co.uk/community/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks fella, will ave a look. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bert69 5 Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 The guys on hpoc will give you a complete and honest answer, hilux are the most robust of all the double cabs but it depends what you want, ive had mitsubishi's, fords and now a hilux. All have their faults and advantages, for me personally it's a hilux but it's hard to find one that hasn't had the shit kicked out of it. Mitsubishi come a close second. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackdug 90 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 £7.50 to join that site ,,,has anyone joined it and is it worth it....cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bert69 5 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I'm a member and i would say it's worth it, you don't have to pay to view the site and to post questions however, it's worth joining just to get the discount codes from the members area. You get good rates at places like roughtrax and you'll save the 7.50 on your first order of brakepads etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 I know buy cars is a gamble and 4x4s the bills can be big. If ones had a nice life, very little off roadwork regular services from toyota and maintained to the best standard. What sort of price bracket would you be looking at??? £1000 to £1500 ??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bert69 5 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 i reckon you'd be looking 3-4 grand. I paid 6 for my 04 plate double cab and it was an ex shb hire vehicle so had been well used but all body was straight and only had 60k miles. Mk 4 hilux aren't quite as good on fuel as the latter d4d engine which i have i think you'll be looking at 25 to the gallon with 30 on a run. Hilux seem to hold their money for good reason they are very well made, and ultra reliable, however that has also been their downfall as people think they don't have to look after them, finding a good one is hard because they get beaten about alot. Get one if you can but don't buy a shed, some good deals to be had on mitsubishis as they were so popular and many have only been used as family cars. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giro 2,648 Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Cheers fella for reply, fella at me work got a t reg going to sell it in june when he gets his lump sum said i could have it at trade price.. It will be mot and taxed he has had it 8 years and its been very well looked after.. Might get a bargin mind will have to splash out on fuel got a ford ka van at moment mpg is amazing on that lol.. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bert69 5 Posted December 24, 2011 Report Share Posted December 24, 2011 You'll sure be using more fuel than a KA but if you can get a hilux from someone you know and you know it hasn't been worked like a dog then you'll have a nice vehicle, prepare for a distinct lack of creature comforts and more visits to the bp garage but i don't think you could have a better vehicle than a double cab pickup, what other vehicle could i have driven to scotland and back in relative comfort and at decent speed all the way from kent, then the next day drive through boggy fields and load up with a load of logs for the rayburn? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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