2.8 litre Hilux auto or manual

[ford 7810]

My thoughts exactly when demoed one. Thought Amarok in a different league. Good job we are all different.

Not gonna argue but if you think back a few years you're comparing 2 pickups probably 15k at least apart in price. It's only since the covid silliness and a few makes of pickup not being made anymore that hilux's have gone silly (and too expensive imho) in price. Lets be honest there was a point where a v6 amarok was nearly double the price of a full spec hilux.

Amarok will be a lovely pickup but same old thing it can’t tow 3.5 tone it’s a wast of time to a lot of people including me. Mind you a hilux isn’t much better when I was looking for a pickup 5850kg max train weight then 3500kg trailer don’t leave much for the pickup fat driver you’ll be over weight

 

[suffolksmallholder]

I’m very happy with my 4 door pickup. Does all I want. The only thing I would rather have is the L322 TD V8 Range Rover but as there getting on a bit now I’m prob best off sticking with the pickup.

I LOVED my 1971 V8 RR. I wish I’d kept it but stupidly I sold it. The drive train was superb. The body rusted terribly so if i’d kept the thing it would probably be a rusty pile by now!
Dogs, building materials, animals & all sorts of stuff went in the back. Being a two-door the seat mechanism was clever. It was also a good camper wagon.
SS.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Amarok will be a lovely pickup but same old thing it can’t tow 3.5 tone it’s a wast of time to a lot of people including me

What!!!! That huge thing is incapable of towing a sensible load! Amazed, truly!
I was correct then in my comments: carp.
SS

 

[ford 7810]

What!!!! That huge thing is incapable of towing a sensible load! Amazed, truly!
I was correct then in my comments: carp.
SS

I mean legally

 

[Aspiring Peasants]

Then I remembered my Ford was in the garage. Again. And concluded that that was the trade off with the hilux.

I've had 2 and only had minor problems so far. The first one I sold (2014 model) is running locally and he hasn't had any problems so far. They are the most popular p/u in my area

 

[Thomas Simpson]

Been very happy with mine, done 23,000 miles and so far no issues. Goes well with plenty of grunt for what i need, fuel economy not as good as the old 2.4 but it was a manual.

 

[Thomas Simpson]

Any sign of it?
A pal and I ordered two in October 2021 and still nothing.

Mine was ordered oct/nov 2020 so got it 2021 may. Heard they are over a yr now.

 

[L P]

14 plate, 3.0 d4 d ,euro 5 ,manual ,44k .
guy in village has one to sell
yes or no ,what issues have they
every one raves about toyota , he wants strong money for it ,but are they as good as every one reckons

They are good. My 12 plate never gave any bother, only sold it as I got bored of its lack of character.

 

[Stevrose]

I really need a farm truck and am thinking of either going for a Hilux or Nissan hardbody pickup. If Hilux, auto or manual. Need your advice urgently. Thank you

 

[Fergieman]

Hilux auto.

 

[Henery]

Auto ….. Why would anyone want a manual….

 

[Bury the Trash]

 

[Macsky]

Not related to the 2.8, got a new 2.4 active here, good work truck, like the vinyl seats, easy cleaned, and floor, should be standard and carpets an option for any non work vehicle imo, BUT….

which bright spark at Toyota design HQ decided to put fabric on the interior door handles!?? Madness

Also, the handbrake is crap. Seems to be a common issue.

 

[lloyd]

I really need a farm truck and am thinking of either going for a Hilux or Nissan hardbody pickup. If Hilux, auto or manual. Need your advice urgently. Thank you

Which engine are you looking at in the Hilux?
If you're going for the 2.8 go for Auto as the box
is designed for more torque than the manual.

 

[ollie989898]

You'll be glad of an automatic if you do any towing- all that low speed work, reversing etc won't hurt anything as the torque converter allows slip.

 

[beltbreaker]

May 23 2.8 Auto here, pulls well is comfortable and quick enough. Diff lock was an extra i went for kids love the fact the back seats are heated but miss the heated front screeen. Doing between 26 and 31 mpg depending on what I am doing and when I am doing it. It regenerates every tank, the handbrake is crap (both common complaints) but all in all happy after 8k miles. 10yr warranty a big plus after 3.2 Ranger needed a (manual) gearbox at 65000 miles the light is coming on again at 84000, it threw the starter in the clutch at 70000, lost the DPF and blocked EGR too. Its also is rusting like a 1982 XR3.

 

[ollie989898]

Is the Hilux 2.8 on coil springs or is it still using the suspension off a cart?

Proper diff in the thing must be near essential. I'm surprised they don't have them front and back to be honest given virtually all pickups have 200+ plus generally tootling through the axles, it would help their road manners and stability a lot, let alone in 4wd off road.

 

[Drillman]

Is the Hilux 2.8 on coil springs or is it still using the suspension off a cart?

Proper diff in the thing must be near essential. I'm surprised they don't have them front and back to be honest given virtually all pickups have 200+ plus generally tootling through the axles, it would help their road manners and stability a lot, let alone in 4wd off road.

TBH coming from Landrovers on air suspension I thought cart springs were a big step backwards.

But for dragging trailer loads of cattle about cart springs are a lot better and it makes for a far more stable tow vehicle. can’t speak for Toyota but the Ranger isnt bad on long trips unladen either.

 

[ollie989898]

TBH coming from Landrovers on air suspension I thought cart springs were a big step backwards.

But for dragging trailer loads of cattle about cart springs are a lot better and it makes for a far more stable tow vehicle. can’t speak for Toyota but the Ranger isnt bad on long trips unladen either.

Well I suppose the lack of airbags and compressor and computer running it all is one less thing to go wrong.

 

[Drillman]

Well I suppose the lack of airbags and compressor and computer running it all is one less thing to go wrong.

540 mile in a day with ours a few years back when I went tractor shopping, and a 1500 mile round trip for a visit to Scotland last year and every mile was a pleasure in our Wildtrak.

i wouldn’t hesitate to jump in it and drive to the other end of the country and would probably choose that in preference to the scary finance lady’s new 4wd coil sprung Subaru estate car.