Re: Hilux 3L TD
Submitted: Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 20:59
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Bundy
We currently own a 1995 2.8L Hilux and have been happy with it in most circumstances but are now looking for a little more power...something Hiluxes are renowned for not having. Have any forumites had a 2.8 or 3.0 L and upgraded to the 3.0L TD?
We have discussed other vehicles such as Nissan Patrols, Toyota Cruisers and other Dual Cabs but have all but decided it will be a Dual Cab 3.0L TD for us...if we will gain on what we already have!
Any comments would be appreciated...
The main thing we are looking for is the abiltiy to maiantain our speed up those long drawn out (especially with a Hilux) hills! I am hoping that forumites will confirm that the turbo will make a difference without compromising fuel economy or the like.
Thanks in advance.
Bundy
Reply By: Slammin - Friday, Apr 30, 2004 at 00:03
Friday, Apr 30, 2004 at 00:03
As above.
I have the 2.7 petrol and have been very happy with it, while missing the low down torque of the diesels I have still pulled some much larger vehicles from rivers etc and crossed when they couldn't with it and really like the highway speeds,
hill speeds and overtaking of it, which is why I got it over a diesel when the turbo was unavailable.
Anyway where I'm going with this is I've driven the 2.8, 3.0 and 3.0TD, for work and agree the 2.8 was really lacking, capable lowdown torque but not inspiring, the 3.0l was ok but really was kind of breathless while the 3.0td is the ducks nuts it's the only one of the 3 I'd swap the petrol for.
You'll be surprised when you jump in one.
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Follow Up By: Bundy - Friday, Apr 30, 2004 at 19:33
Friday, Apr 30, 2004 at 19:33
Slammin
Thanks for your insights...having driven the three variations I would expect that you would have a bit of an idea. Looks like I'm on the right path.
Bundy
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