Buying a Hilux

Thanks for the tip

Surfs where never sold in Australia in the years dates you are looking at anyway.
But the luxes are a good thing with better build quality then currant ones and cheaper repairs as well.
Cheers Pete

Great, we won't go past 2004. P

"Its the last of the model that was made in Japan.. "

Sort of true, but not all before that were made in Japan. My 2001 turbo diesel was assembled in Thailand.

I believe the first hilux assembled in Thailand was in 1997 and they were assembled in both Japan and Thailand (and the Philipines) until 2005 when they were no longer assembled in Japan.

After 2005 they're assembled in Argentina, Pakistan, China, and South Africa as well as Thailand but I think only Thai ones came to Australia.

Thought all the 2001-2004 3 Lt Turbo Diesel (KZN models) were assembled in Thailand but I could be wrong.

Still one of the better Hilux models though wherever they're built.

Thanks Lex. Even more reasons to go with 01-04. P

Hiya Lex

Thanks for the added info..My 2004 Hilux is stamped KZN (Japan)...

Cheers mate

Thanks Joe. Yep, they do seem inflated in the NT. I'll check out the redbook. Ptr

I'm guessing this is what you mean...

7 Litres of Synthetic Diesel Oil ,If you dont buy a 10 litre you can buy a 5 litre x2 HPR 15w-50 5l@ $38

Fuel Filter $35

Oil Filter $30

Air Filter $35


I bought the 2 way oil filter wrench (to remove oil filter) Bursons $18

and i bought a plastic oil pan to catch the oil $10


Oil and air filter every 5k (unless there is heavy traffic on dirt roads you'll need to change everytrip if its the case) and the fuel filter every 10k

Plus if you need a mechanic ad his costs but mine passed away recently after 30 years in the same shop...I do it myself now....

In my opinion not expensive at all... ~(*--)