Hilux 3.0 turbo diesel
Submitted: Tuesday, Jun 14, 2005 at 22:20
ThreadID:
23875
Views:
1579
Replies:
3
FollowUps:
0
This Thread has been Archived
pafc
Can anyone help me, what year did toyota start to fit the 3.0 turdo diesel motor to the standard dualcab Hilux. Any feed back on this vehicle would be great as I am deciding on which 4wd to buy.
Cheers.
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, Jun 14, 2005 at 22:37
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2005 at 22:37
1KZ-TE version came out second half of '99. But I think they were retuned sometime in 2000 for a few more Kw. Just my recollection.
Also you might find a lot of useful info in Redbook. They give you the specs as well as the prices.
Cheers
Phil
AnswerID:
115794
Reply By: mattlobie - Wednesday, Jun 15, 2005 at 00:25
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2005 at 00:25
Yeah, as Phil said, just check out www.redbook.com.au
Tells you all the different models that were available each year as well as their specs and average price and kms.
matt
AnswerID:
115811
Reply By: Member - Jeff M (WA) - Wednesday, Jun 15, 2005 at 12:32
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2005 at 12:32
The 1KZ-TE Motor has been around since the early 90's in the surfs, then in the Prado's and then also the Hilux's. The motor is a good one, nice and quiet (for a diesel) smooth power band, great hooked up to an auto (almost nil turbo lag, and awsome in the sand). They are not as "pokey" as the new common rail types but they certainly hold there own and are of no comparison the the older 2.8 SLUGS in the previous model hiluxs.
The hiluxs themselves, what can you say, the're hiluxs, basic honest work horses with a leaf sprung ass end that'll make you work for your money on corrugations. But hey, a good truck in general.
AnswerID:
115863