Toyota Surfs,Hilux and 4X4s.

[pinkz]

Yea fellaz....
I in the market for a hilux

3.0
4x4

Not sure of the model/chassis designation
But its the facelift model from the previous gen.

Like this:

Screenshot_2018-04-03-07-51-30-1.jpg

Wanna go view a few this week/next week

Any pointers to look out for?
Weak points?
Stuff that goes bad quickly?
Questions to ask owners as regards maintenance?


Also, if you or someone you know has a low mileage unit to sell...you can PM me some info/contact.

I saw toiswithnoise have a white 4x4 auto like this..pcw series..6xxxxkmz..for $140k..

[*KRONIK*]

On tuner here or facebook?

[pinkz]

On tuner here or facebook?

Fb

[*KRONIK*]

Ok cool
Will check them out

[*KRONIK*]

So....what i have learnt so far from my search:

1) a vigo is "lipstick on a pig" and that rust on your tray cover mechanism is "okay" and that a buss up driver seat is also "ok"

2) ppl feel toyota is what god does drive

3) a good 3.0 hilux over 5years is hard to find

Still looking tho


An another note: in the process of swtiching from 2H to 4H to 4L.... should there be any grating feeling on the range selector?

[kamakazi]

So....what i have learnt so far from my search:

1) a vigo is "lipstick on a pig" and that rust on your tray cover mechanism is "okay" and that a buss up driver seat is also "ok"

2) ppl feel toyota is what god does drive

3) a good 3.0 hilux over 5years is hard to find

Still looking tho


An another note: in the process of swtiching from 2H to 4H to 4L.... should there be any grating feeling on the range selector?

There are no synchros in the transfer case... Only switch it when you are in neutral... Not park, if it is an automatic.
I never had mine grate since reading about it
Vigo tends to have softer springs in the rear
But all those extra chrome accessories are a bit much

[*KRONIK*]

Thanks

[SNIPER 3000]

Changed my clutch, from stop gear 1 and reverse does is diffcult to select, any ideas? Slave looks as is engaging good, also bleed the system a few time.

[*KRONIK*]

Try double clutching before going into reverse/1st.

My frontier used to do this...i never got it solved

[*KRONIK*]

Also...i need an opinion:

Found a 2011 hilux
3.0
4x4
Automatic
80,000kms
Body in 9/10 condition
Leather seats with powered driver seat (seats in great condition but back seat has a scuff)
Roll and lock tray cover/ spray on bed-liner (looks like it never carried any load)

Owner asking 175k

Is that price in the ballpark?

[SNIPER 3000]

I think it's a little too much for a 2011, it's a lot to put out for a used vehicle, is it a one owner? I have learnt do not trust what people say when selling a vehicle. Plain out people lie to get the sale. Look at the service history of the vehicle. Call Toyota and get the last mileage. I would say around 140k max.

[PariaMan]

I agree that's a 7 year old vehicle with mileage of an about 4 year old vehicle, seems high,

[matix]

Also...i need an opinion:

Found a 2011 hilux
3.0
4x4
Automatic
80,000kms
Body in 9/10 condition
Leather seats with powered driver seat (seats in great condition but back seat has a scuff)
Roll and lock tray cover/ spray on bed-liner (looks like it never carried any load)

Owner asking 175k

Is that price in the ballpark?

That's really steep. I understand what people may ask for when selling but I think most aren't realistic. What did that sell for 7 years ago?

[*KRONIK*]

I think it's a little too much for a 2011, it's a lot to put out for a used vehicle, is it a one owner? I have learnt do not trust what people say when selling a vehicle. Plain out people lie to get the sale. Look at the service history of the vehicle. Call Toyota and get the last mileage. I would say around 140k max.

I'm thinking so too
But like i said, its the only thing i saw so far that's even worth considering.
The rest were either too high mileage or questionable history.

This particular vehicle isnt 1 owner,
He claims it was manager driven and owned by a company.

I was thinking 150-155k would be ideal

[*KRONIK*]

That's really steep. I understand what people may ask for when selling but I think most aren't realistic. What did that sell for 7 years ago?

Yea
The man say he know what he have and he eh going lower than 170k

I have no clue what that sold for in 2011/2012

[kamakazi]

I'm more into the tech side of things... Know very little about pricing

[*KRONIK*]

Well i bite the bullet....

[matix]

Nice nice

[ADONI]

Looking great dude!

[kamakazi]

That is a 2012 front end...... Just saying
Looks decent man
Note that to change to 4wd the vehicle has to be in neutral

[*KRONIK*]

Nice nice

Looking great dude!

Yea fellaz.
Thanks

I hope it good as it looks....

#usedcaristrap

[PariaMan]

Hope you out in a reverse camera, reversing is pressure, I put in my own yesterday

[*KRONIK*]

That is a 2012 front end...... Just saying
Looks decent man
Note that to change to 4wd the vehicle has to be in neutral

Yea
Not sure whats up with that.

And yea...neutral for 4wd
I think the vehicle was in D wen i tried to shift the 1st time.

Will take it on some gravel road tomorrow.

[*KRONIK*]

Anybody know the part # for the k&n filter for the 1kd?
And where sells it locally?

[kamakazi]

I think it is e2296

I don't like knfilters but it is your van

[*KRONIK*]

I think it is e2296

I don't like knfilters but it is your van

Ok
Thanks
I saw it 2 part #
2296 and 2015
Wasnt sure which was correct.

I just making a list of things i'll need to get sooner or later....lol

The cost savings of a k&n vs and OEM filter over time really adds up.

I had good results with k&n so far
My swift had one for 6years before it was sold.
Our grand vitara has 1 going on 7 years...going strong
My rav4 had one for 2 years before it was sold.

I think the problem ppl have with k&n is :
1) there are some filters that really dont seal properly. I was lucky to not get any of these, but i have seen them before.

2) some ppl use air to blow out the filter and this damages the element and reduces the filtering capacity of the filter.
Also, i have seen ppl use purple blaster to clean and wd40 to oil back the filters.....

3) some ppl use too much oil and it dirties the MAF sensor.

4) roughing up/mishandling the filter causes the ridges to bend and can distort the cotton element and cause the filter to get a weak spot or even a smal hole.

[kamakazi]

I never even saw the e2015 before you mentioned it... That one looks like a better fit but I can't be sure as I gave up using knfilters years ago.

[*KRONIK*]

I never even saw the e2015 before you mentioned it... That one looks like a better fit but I can't be sure as I gave up using knfilters years ago.

What was your motivation?

[kamakazi]

I saw it as a waste of money...
I held it up to a light and saw these nice pinholes. If it is big enough for me to see then it is going to do a poor job of filtering out particles that can damage your engine.
Some fit poorly which means no real filtration.
They can foul air flow sensors
Claims of increased performance are ambitious at best... You can't get something for nothing... Increases in air flow usually come at the cost of filtration efficiency.

Reusability costs are debatable.
I use Sakura air filter units at about 110 for one... Run it for 35000kms. I will try 50000kms this time around... There are cheaper alternatives but I believe Sakura quality for air filters is decent.

But everyone has their own opinions.

[PariaMan]

I agree with you on this more air means less filtration and possibly more dust particles especially when going off road in dusty conditions