Anyone know what the newest shape surfs are like? I like the 'new' shape Hilux but for me an SUV type wagon is more practical. Didn't even realise they made a surf in that shape. I see its based on a J120 Prado chassis, so that's got to be good. 05 up models got the 2TR instead of the 3RZ anyone know what the TR is like in comparison? Just looking for a nice newer daily driver and something that will still be able to tow the bush truck around (probably around 1.5ton incl trailer). Budget probably max 25k so any other suggestions welcome.
Cheers, Clive
4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
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Newly brought currently bog standard Discovery V8i with a drinking problem
Newly brought currently bog standard Discovery V8i with a drinking problem
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Anyone?
Our Captiva transmission 4kd so after fixed will trade on something else.
Looking at 4th Gen surfs with the 1gr-fe, anyone had experience with these?
Apparently same platform as the 120 prado.
Our Captiva transmission 4kd so after fixed will trade on something else.
Looking at 4th Gen surfs with the 1gr-fe, anyone had experience with these?
Apparently same platform as the 120 prado.
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Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Weve got the 4ltr petrol in an 06 prado. It a rocket.
Good smooth torque and hp to spare.
Good on gas around 8Lp100k open
Havent done a lot of towing as use my l.c or truck instead but wife friends tow horse floats and rock along comfortabily with no complaints.
We have fitted a bigass trans cooler as the caravan is 2.2t loaded.
It pulls it well but only done local around town stuff so does not really count.
Best im awere prado and hilux ran the same drive train so would of thought a surf with a 4ltr would be a heap of fun altho a bit dicey in the wet....
Known what i mean.....
Good smooth torque and hp to spare.
Good on gas around 8Lp100k open
Havent done a lot of towing as use my l.c or truck instead but wife friends tow horse floats and rock along comfortabily with no complaints.
We have fitted a bigass trans cooler as the caravan is 2.2t loaded.
It pulls it well but only done local around town stuff so does not really count.
Best im awere prado and hilux ran the same drive train so would of thought a surf with a 4ltr would be a heap of fun altho a bit dicey in the wet....
Known what i mean.....
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Yeah know what you mean, bit like a v8 commodore before traction control was invented.
Go even nicer with a sc.
Won't tow too often but would be handy to handle towing my surf or horse float.
Go even nicer with a sc.
Won't tow too often but would be handy to handle towing my surf or horse float.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Looking at prado 1gr-fe instead, heaps more around
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Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
mudsurfv6 wrote:Looking at prado 1gr-fe instead, heaps more around
Haha
Let the fun times begin....
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Picturing winch bars and snorkels now.
Missus probably won't let me though
She'll be the one driving it the most, i'll use surf when back on road
Missus probably won't let me though
She'll be the one driving it the most, i'll use surf when back on road
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
I see some of the 120 prados are full time 4wd, are most or all or only a few.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Petemcc wrote:All
sweet, that solves that one.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
can they all lock the centre diff?
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
Re: 4th gen Surf.. anyone know what they are like
Test drove a 08 4 litre surf, be interesting on a wet road in 2wd alright, it was quite fun on a dry road!
Ended up getting a 2003 4 litre prado because of the full time 4wd.
9 years older and 60000ks more and rougher condition than the captiva but buying younger didn't help, hopefully this is more reliable.
Ended up getting a 2003 4 litre prado because of the full time 4wd.
9 years older and 60000ks more and rougher condition than the captiva but buying younger didn't help, hopefully this is more reliable.
1996 vzn185 surf, TRD supercharger, SAS, 35s, 4" lift, 2 lockers, ute chopped + more happening. Andrew 0272226292.
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