How's a Toyota 4Runner rate??
Submitted: Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at 14:50
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Rowen
Howdy all.
I'm looking at lashing out on a new vehicle. I've got plans to head around Aussy next year. I'm thinking of a 'Cruiser but also maybe a 4Runner ( big enough for one, maybe 2 people). Are 4Runners actually a hilux but just in a wagon body or are they the same mechanicals/ running gear as a Surf & therefore nothing like a Hilux (& therefore probably a bad choice from what i hear). As much as I'd love a Cruiser, they are too big for before/after the aussy trip for general use & therefore I'm thinking of something smaller like a hilux but.... in a wagon shape.
Cheers in advance
Ro
Reply By: Member - Nick (TAS) - Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at 15:04
Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at 15:04
Gday Rowen,got a 4 Runner for that reason,cruiser was just to big for 90% of what we wanted to do.Never looked back.We went away with 2 adults and two kids for three months in 2003 and had plenty of room.(roofrack)Cheaper to run,could sneak into tight
places without damaging the paint work,good build quality and plenty of after market parts ava. to trick it up.The only thing lacking is power(diesel one anyway) but I can live with that,gives you more time to enjoy the country side.
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Reply By: Jim-Bob - Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at 19:20
Monday, Jan 31, 2005 at 19:20
G'dy Rowen
I've got my 4runner 4 sale in the trader section of Exploroz if you want to
check.
I've lashed out and bought a 2001 Praydo 3.0l td and I can assure you the 4runner can make it look sick, mind you the Praydo is stock standard.
The 4skins are a very good tourer and rough country 4wd when prepared and driven accordingly, especially for 2 people.
We did one trip to
Birdsville, Maree,
Cameron Corner and back
home with a fully loaded vehicle and averaged over 8klms per litre.
Safe travels
Jim-Bob
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Follow Up By: Rowen - Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 11:57
Wednesday, Feb 02, 2005 at 11:57
G'day Jim-Rob
Cheers for your response mate.
Looks a great rig. Very Interested. Can i ask how the diesel pulls? It's not a turbo is it? As much as I'd like the diesel, i'm still contemplating the V6 (...& maybe carry extra jerry cans??)
I look forward to your response
Ro
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Reply By: Tuff60 - Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 01:38
Tuesday, Feb 01, 2005 at 01:38
I often go bush with a pair of 85 4Runners, they perform fantastic, use heaps less fuel than a cruiser, and fit
places cruisers just don't go. Don't know what year your after but if it is older go for solid front axle, over IFS as they take far more wear and tear and abuse, plus spares can be sourced from hiluxs. I have been contemplating for a while swapping the 60 body for a two door 4runner body for weight and size reasons. Huge job I know, but bullet proof driveline and a light weight body. As someone else said, apart from engines lots of interchangable parts on pre 90 4runners/hilux.
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