1997 Toyota Hi-lux review from UK and Ireland
"A proper truck!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Batteries died at 70,000 miles (£90 the pair)
Propshaft UJ at 100,000 miles (£60 re-furb)
Brake discs at 110,000 miles (£60 the pair, fitted myself with new pads)
Drivers seat split on lower side from climbing in and out at 115,000 miles (due to me being a short ass!)
Rear back-box holed at 130,000 miles (£250)
I've wrecked two sets of rear-leaf springs from over-loading with tonne bags of building sand/ballast. (£200 each time fitted myself)
That is absolutely everything I've done to it apart from cam belt changes at 60k intervals (90k I'm nervous with for the sake of £150 fitted)
General comments?
Bullet-proof.
The only car I've ever owned that I don't want to get rid of after 12 months because I'm bored of it.
Paid for itself a million times over, cost me next to nothing to run, even though I haven't really serviced it as often as I should. OK its never been serviced by a dealer. I've changed filters a few times myself.
A true work-horse.
I'd like to see an L200/Navara/Ranger survive with me as long as this one, and mine is still going!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 24000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 138000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2007 |