Thank you guys for the info. I just have a few more questions> Are the 2.4L turbo diesel hiluxs any good? What is the fuel economy like in the safaris? And in the 1kzte? is it better to go LWB or SWB? This weekend i am going to go and look at some hiluxs and safaris and see which one i prefer and go ...

i'd go diesel with the hilux. them v6's get thirsty as dailys! ive had a 3litre dsl surf all lifted etc, but found it unstable when getting busy offroad as the front wheels couldnt drop much further then they sat normally. (bit too high i reckon) but in hindsight, it went bloody well, was ...

The early 90's Hilux's with torsion bars wound up, coils in the back and 33s are very common and bang on that price range, if you want something basic to start with Yeah that's what i have been thinking about. If i ha the money i would get thin truck http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/toyota ...

My price range is most likely going to be around 8k.

I dont really want a serious off roader. Just really something that i can go mucking around with.

I am pretty keen on the 3liter hilux as my cousin has one and loves it.

Hi i am new to the forum. I am considering in selling my bmw to get an off roader. So i am just wanting some ideas on a which truck to get, whether to get a petrol or diesel, to get one standard and then mod it or get one already modded. I want it still to be road legal and have room for 4 people ...