newbie, 4wd

tangy · Post by **tangy** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:33 pm

Hello, just wanted to know if this would be a good starting fwd for me, i have a limited budget, im sure cheaper sometimes means shit.

Toyota Hilux Surf
2 door/ SUV
6 cylinder, 3000cc, Manual, 4WD,Petrol
4WD- HI/LO
31/10.5 R15 Mud Tyres
178,000km
(Sorry forgot the year (1990)

They want around 4,500 for it. Thats all i have, heh.

thanks

NJV6 · Post by **NJV6** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:34 pm

Yea but what is it???

turoa · Post by **turoa** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:38 pm

can I guess a paj?

NJV6 · Post by **NJV6** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:39 pm

Was going to be mine as well....

tangy · Post by **tangy** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:06 pm

added some more NEEDED info.

coxsy · Post by **coxsy** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:15 pm

I read that its a toyota surf

tgaguy1 · Post by **tgaguy1** » Wed May 16, 2007 7:47 pm

Welcome Tangi.
Just remember buying the truck is the cheapest part of this sport.
The recovery and safety gear plus the modifications and repairs will cost you way more.
If $4500 is your budget, you might be better off buying a cheaper truck and spending the rest on the gear.
By the way $4500 would be most you would want to pay for that truck.
Check out trade me. The same truck would be a bit cheaper on there.

RJT · Post by **RJT** » Wed May 16, 2007 8:01 pm

tgaguy1 wrote:repairs will cost you way more.

Ohhhhhh yes... just finding that out...

PR · Post by PR » Wed May 16, 2007 11:11 pm

Welcome aboard

Petemcc · Post by **Petemcc** » Thu May 17, 2007 8:21 am

i have a 4 door versoion with the same motor and payed 3000 for it tho it had 265000ks on it. i would offer him 3500 and do a bit of bartering form there. wouldnt pay much more than 4000. they are a good starting truck and they are cheap and easy to modify. the v6 uses heaps of gass (ive got mine down to about 15lper 100k which is pritty good but expect anythin from there to 20ish.) but they also have a bit or power (espscially compared to any other surf engine). those engines are reliable too, if they are looked after they will go for ever. mine now has 280000ks on it and still doesnt use any oil between changes.

Cheers Pete