Hilux for towing?

No ramps.......beach launching.

Cheers

Still no issue. My last (2003) v6 hilux used to tow the 18ft Cruisecraft up Fraser and launch/retrieve no probs. The newer ones would be better again. Might need to let more air out than the big tyres on an 80 series though.

aren't the Diesels 3.0lt and the petrols 4.0lt?

Mine was the 3.4 v6. 4.0 didn't start until about 2005?
I'm a fan of a 1fz 80 series. We've still got one, so I understand your worry.
The off idle torque of the little 3 litre diesel in the hilux makes it very handy for launching though.
For sand towing work I'd push hard for an auto box as well. You won't know yourself with that combination.

Ive just had a look at a 2013 3.0lt turbo diesel tray in auto with 120000km nice car a bit dear with those km on it at $35000.

Gday cruiser,

I have memories of 4cyl's sitting on the beach with their foot hard on the accelerator and not being able to spin the wheels...........just worries me a bit. Especially in the autos.

And I know the feeling with the 80 series.....mines well over the 300k mark too and not worth spending the money on.......been a fantastic car though and a shame to send it to the wreckers.

Cheers

Don't tempt me!!!!
I was just looking at a V8 Cruiser.......trying to convince myself that the fuel economy wont be to bad.....My Mrs would have a fit if I came home with one of those and told her it was her new work car (150 km per day) and shopping trolley......even if I put Hilux badges on it. LOL
Not out of the question though...........

The V8's economy is surprising me.

Took delivery of single cab at end of September, and have done a few long runs in it since. On more than one occasion have managed just over 600kms from rear tank, without resorting to sucking the last pannikin full out of it. Refill about 77-80L. One of these times was from Birdsville across Rig Road to Purnie Bore.

Spent Christmas in Cairns, travelling up and back through The Lynd. 600km plus, from rear tank, both trips. Bit of highway travel, and a head wind, seems to be a different story. :-(

Bob

A couple of months ago I had to run a mates V8 diesel landcruiser ute from Alice Springs to Darwin for him. I'm glad he gave me the Shell card for it for prior to leaving on the trip.

now Dion, ..... out of curiosity how fast were you travelling? over 120kph lol

Average fuel consumption with roof rack etc 12.5 - 15l100k depending how heavy my foot is, also just had the ECU remapped an extra 60hp and 120nm of torque, just want to change diff ratio now and thats all the mods ;o))

Those figures sound pretty handy, Maric.

Mate in Vic has a dual cab, fitted with 3" exhaust. At about 60K, he fitted a chip and clutch couldn't handle the extra horses. Fitted an Exedy clutch, and as the tranny was out, slotted in a 2" crossover pipe. Reckons it really boogies now. He hasn't mentioned new diff ratios..........:-)

And one more OT item. Daughter has a new Mazda 3 hatchback t/d hatchback AWD. On checking stats for this little rocket, find it has 10 less nM's than the L/C V8's...........really deflated my ego.

Bob

I was cruising at $1.30 all the way. Had the rear tank completely dry by Tennant Creek, probably about 1/4 left in main tank. Still on $1.30 from Tennat Creek to Katherine, rear tank dry again, main tank getting quite low. I didn't completely fill in Katherine, just enough to get to Howard Springs, then he could fill it wherever he liked once he got there.
I flew back to Alice Springs the following day.
I'm glad I were able to cruise at $1.30, wouldn't have been a pleasant trip traveling 20km/h slower.

Hi Bob, had to do the same with the clutch Exedy fitted a week after remap, engine more economical if I don't tramp it. Runs 100c cooler on egr

Hairy, watch that very high first gear for the clutch, ok in low range.

Bob, no log book and less suicide jockeys. Good gig.

Dead right, Slow!

No speed cameras or pedestrian crossings either. In fact, there's hardly any humans too! :-))

Bob

Kumunara
I had a good laugh with what you called a better 4x4 than a Hilux.
I thought he was only after an opinion on The Hilux.
Just hang on a second and I will check................................ Yep that what he was after.

Cheers

What is so wrong with Kuminara suggesting that Hairy should not limit himself to just a Hilux as there are lots of other options available???

Mark

Some people suffer from tunnel vision. He was after an opinion on the Hilux. Well I was tactful and I didn't put in that the Hilux is an overrated heap of rubbish. I have driven Hilux's at work for years. Years ago they were the best. They haven't improved over the years and other utes have and are far superior vehicles. I have not driven the latest Hilux which has just been released so I cannot comment on that vehicle. He was asking for an opinion on a 2012 Hilux. The 2012 Hilux is uncomfortable, is underpowered for towing (360 nm), poor ride and handling, etc.

I also received a thanks from Hairy. He appreciated my comment. I do not appreciated your comment which shows low intelligence and an inability to think outside the box.


Tjilpi

Kununara

You are bit defensive , Hopefully you are not a cranky tomorrow .

I Hope Toyota don't read your ill informed ignorant and narrow minded comments.

Hahahahaha....Now,now........LOL

We have had old and new Ford rangers, Hiluxs, Isuzus and Mazdas at work and personaly Id Have the old or new Hilux over any of them.
I have found the........
The Isuzu is slowly but surely falling apart. I haven't driven it much but the bloke who does reckons its a bucket of poo and is pleading they don't replace it with another. LOL
The older Rangers were absolutely gutless at low revs and had all sorts of mechanical troubles with it. And the new ones just seems like big bulbous buckets of snot and you can hardly see over the bonnet.....too much plastic. One of the drivers love theirs and the other hates it.
The old Mazda seemed like a good bus and is still going strong on a farm after it was sold, The new goes like a shower of sheet, but sags in the rear end (like the Rangers) is way too low, has too much plastic and breakables for my likening and is yet to be proven.
The older Hilux is about to be traded, never missed a beat and will hopefully be replaced with a new Hilux because of it proven reliability. (about to be my new vehicle with my new position)

Every operator, except one, has asked for their vehicles to be replaced with Hilux's when they are due for one reason or another.

But at the end of the day its a bit like the Toyota , Nissan argument.....it comes down to what its used for and personal preference.
In saying that I still appreciate others opinions.


Now.....Ive got to load the esky as I'm off down the beach in the Sierra with my son fishing.....Cheers

Hairy

Enjoy the Hilux.

And

Enjoy the fishing.

Cheers

Gday Axle,
I still need a twin cab as the kids are still at home.....well sort of.
I have looked at the 4 door 70 series or whatever you call them , but my Mrs does around 150km a day for work......that's the only reason Im thinking 4 cylinder........that way I can get rid of two cars for 1.

Cheers

If I buy a Hilux the Mrs can drive it to work saving on one vehicle.