late 97- early 05 Hilux

i sold my 2.7 litre petrol b4 i had a chance to kill it.....the 3.4 was much better.. now i have the 4.0...u can never have too much engine if you have to carry a decent load

Have just sold my '95 2.8 litre diesel Hilux. Had done 145,000 km and was in top condition. Sold it in Broome for $13,500 (I think it was a bargain).

Economy very good. On long runs (like to Perth and back - 5000 kn return) it used about 8 litres/100 km. Local driving rarely worse than 10 litres/100 km.

Ultra-reliable, slow compared with my 2005 3 litre TD (last of the old model) but fine cruising at 100 km/hr. Would not recommend it though if towing heavy trailers.

Also suspension very firm unless I have half a tonne of cow manure in the back!
Maarit Rivers

Sam,

My hilux is a 3.4 petrol, and I have a whole bunch of accessories on it that weight it down (huge bullbar and twin side-rails/step,rear step etc) plus larger tyres(265/75x16) . I cruise around town daily with it and with my last tank of fuel I received 12.8 litres per 100km. Which I think is pretty damn good considering the aerodynamics is the equivalent of a brick with a bull-bar. Its abit sluggish off the line but once shes moving she hooks up ok. Ive calibrated the speedo to ensure with the larger tyres that I get the correct reading. Note: this has been achieved on BP fuel - I find it gives me better fuel economy than Shell or Safeway.

TUFF_IFS_LUX

Sam,

I've got the 2004 V6 3.4 model. Average fuel consumption over 51,000ks is around 11.7l/100k. It has steel bullbar, rear bar, canopy, dual battery etc etc. Weighs in around 1930kgs - without me :))))))))))

Hi there Sam, Im in the same position as you,Im not doing anything till April next year but will be in the same situation, every where in sydney the diesel has been about on average $1.35, petrol about $1.05/$1.10 per litre and yes take into consideration oil changes which I do every 3k + filter works out a lot dearer than petrol especially if as described above fuel figs with the V6 I think that will be my choice next year a low klm V6 petrol, 12L per 100 k sounds pretty good to me I use about 10L per 100k in the old 2.8 and get down to about 8/9 highway driving sitting on 100k start to push it upwards even 110k and it will climb to about 11 especially with the air and loaded up to the roof which we always are when we go away.In a bigger vehicle such as cruiser or patrol then yes I would go diesel as we all know how these things like to drink on petrol but then also decides on wether you want something which will go fairly quick off the mark as say a 4.8 petrol patrol. Not really an issue with the hilux as they dont have the weight as the bigger ones do. I'd lean towards the V6 just my opinion Regards Steve M

I have a 2002, 2.7 dual cab pickup. It has a steel bull bar and runs 31 10.5 tyres.

I live right in the city (Sydney) but I have driven this car to Darwin and back via Mt isa so I have a pretty good idea of it's fuel economy.

On the highway you wont do much better than 12L /100kms. If you exceed 110km/h economy get worse like 14/L - I learnt this in NT.

Round town it gets 14 - 16 L/100Km. Bear in mind I do a lot of stop start. Doing shuttle runs for down hill mountain biking I can get worse than 16.

The 2.7 goes OK and is actually as fast 0-100 as the 3.4 as it weighs less. The 3.4 will definately use more fuel - a friend has one.

If you want to ever overtake anything, or tow anything, or drive up hills above 60K/h do not get a non turbo diesel. They are painfully underpowered.

These figures are all legit. I dont flog the car or drive for economy. It is reliable as a brick. I have yet to break anything.

B

Hi there Sam, was on ebay last night, go to search type in toyota hilux, click on newly listed, there is a 2.7 blue in colour in there with a heap of extras dvd, mp3, b/bar ect looks pretty bloody good to me so far only up to 6k. Regards Steve M

Hi there Sam, there is a blue one on ebay, just go to search, type in toyota hilux, then click on newly listed and scroll donw you will find it, only up to 6k so far and looks in bloody good nick no off road work. Regards Steve M

Up for auction we have a 2000 Toyota hilux SR5 Dual cab in excellent condition. It has 160 000 kms on it most of which are highway kilometers and has not seen Sand,Water or Mud since i have owned it( 3 Years).

Standard features include-

Adjustable Steering Col
Chrome Bumper
Chrome Fittings
Chrome Grille
Chrome Wheels
Flares
Metallic Paint
Headrests - Integrated 2nd Row
Independent Front Suspension
Intermittent Wipers - Variable
Limited Slip Diff
Power Door Mirrors
Power Steering
Power Windows - Front & Rear
Radio Cassette
Rear Step bumper
Tacho
Extras Fitted to this car:

Kenwood TV/DVD/CD/MP3/SatNav In Dash ($2800)
Rear 12 inch Fold down screen ($2000)
Soundstream Tarantula Component Speakers ($500)
2004 SR5 Roll Bar
2004 SR5 Chrome Front Bar
Full metallic chrome window tint
Latest Design genuine momo steering wheel
Ute liner in spotless condition
Ute Is only used for my weekend driver and never for work.A set of roof racks with rails and a Chrome Nudge Bar will be included with vehicle as they are no use to me. Selling Due to needing a smaller car for the missus to run around in. Welcome any inspections and test drives( as i wouldn t purchase a car without one) Car is located in Inner Newcastle.

All offers will be considered.

Price can be negotiated if stereo is not wanted or needed and can fit original AM/FM Tape deck
Item Specifics - Automobiles
Manufacturer: Toyota Registration Number (if currently registered): MS-73-AB
Model: Hilux Engine Size: 2.7 litre
Type: Four Wheel Drive For Sale by: Private Seller
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Doors: 4 VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): --
Date of Manufacture: Nov 1999 Type of Title: Clear (most titles)
Date of 1st Registration: Apr 2000 Engine Number: --
Colour: Purple Registration Information: Dec 2006
Metallic Paint: Yes Factory/Aftermarket Warranty: --
Right-hand drive/Left-hand drive: Right-hand drive Transmission: Manual
Number of Previous Owners: 1 Fuel: Petrol
Kilometres: 160000 Previously Registered Overseas: --
Condition: Used
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Air Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM Stereo, CD Player, Navigation System, Power-assisted Steering (PAS), Power Locks, Power Windows, Tilt Steering Wheel, TV DVD Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Back Seat Safety Belts, Immobiliser, Safety Belt Pretensioners

Still on there up to 8k as of 11am today ITEM NO 4621576539 6 DAYS TO GO

Regards Steve M