Anyone Here Have A Hilux?

[IS300KK]

Hi there

Will be changing jobs in August, going from 10 mile round trip to a 70 mile round trip. Also, will be parking in a seriously dodgy area , so don't want to take my IS300. Was thinking a while back of getting a 4x4 (I live in the sticks, and we occasionally get snowed in) - what is the fuel consumption like on a diesel Hilux? Also, could anyone give me some dimensions for a Hilux - the entrance to our drive is quite narrow.

Cheers

Amanda

[Monster-Mat]

i have an import 2.8 diesel hilux, consumption is supprisingly good, dont ask for specific figures though....lol

as for dimensions give me a mo......

approx 2 meters wide and 4.5 meters long

Edited May 7, 2006 by Monster-Mat

[IS300KK]

That's a mean machine!!!! :D

Do you think you get 35mpg + out of it? What's the acceleration like (I've never driven a diesel )? I was thinking of a Surf - they have a reputation for never breaking down, so I figure I could buy myself a cheap one without too much worry.

Cheers

Amanda

P.S. Thanks for the measurements, I'm off to measure the drive...........

[Monster-Mat]

That's a mean machine!!!! :D

Do you think you get 35mpg + out of it? What's the acceleration like (I've never driven a diesel )? I was thinking of a Surf - they have a reputation for never breaking down, so I figure I could buy myself a cheap one without too much worry.

Cheers

Amanda

P.S. Thanks for the measurements, I'm off to measure the drive...........

the 2.8 is quite slow, but pulls like a train, hence why i use it for towing, 35mpg, im not sure, i think the best bet is you mooch around

www.hiluxsurf.co.uk

all your answers will be found there, as for reliability, they do seem to suffer head problems, but not the 2.8s lucky enough

[IS300KK]

Thanks, I appreciate the help. (Will fit on the drive :D )

Amanda