Hilux mk7 vs ranger

[tomm156]

Hi all, another truck post so apologies,

looking for a new work truck and have narrowed it down to a 66plate hilux 2.5 with 41000 miles or a 67 plate ranger 3.2 wild track with 80k. Tempted by the high spec on the ranger but also conscious the hilux would be more reliable. Are the 3.2 ranger troublesome? Had a 14 plate hilux and never had an ounce of trouble but keep hearing about the oil pump on the rangers? Had anyone driven both and compare? Thanks

 

[Fat Lamb]

Hi all, another truck post so apologies,

looking for a new work truck and have narrowed it down to a 66plate hilux 2.5 with 41000 miles or a 67 plate ranger 3.2 wild track with 80k. Tempted by the high spec on the ranger but also conscious the hilux would be more reliable. Are the 3.2 ranger troublesome? Had a 14 plate hilux and never had an ounce of trouble but keep hearing about the oil pump on the rangers? Had anyone driven both and compare? Thanks

Heard stories about wiring looms on rangers needing replaced at quite serious money.

 

[steveR]

Hi all, another truck post so apologies,

looking for a new work truck and have narrowed it down to a 66plate hilux 2.5 with 41000 miles or a 67 plate ranger 3.2 wild track with 80k. Tempted by the high spec on the ranger but also conscious the hilux would be more reliable. Are the 3.2 ranger troublesome? Had a 14 plate hilux and never had an ounce of trouble but keep hearing about the oil pump on the rangers? Had anyone driven both and compare? Thanks

Ranger oil pump can be swapped for a reliable alternative by a number of garages up and down teh country, for around £600. A very wise investment after around 60K miles.

 

[Wilksy]

Is the hilux due a cam belt service has the ranger had one?

 

[ollandroverman]

Is the hilux due a cam belt service has the ranger had one?

Ranger will be on a chain.

 

[Welderloon]

2.5 66 Plate Hilux - shoite until chipped
3.2 Ranger - O.K but build quality is Ford - Oil pump & Gearbox/diff issues/Electrical issues.

 

[steveR]

2.5 66 Plate Hilux - shoite until chipped
3.2 Ranger - O.K but build quality is Ford - Oil pump & Gearbox/diff issues/Electrical issues.

Got a mate with one, and he does a fair bit of towing work and he said exactly the same, "needs chipping for work"....

 

[Benr]

Got a mate with one, and he does a fair bit of towing work and he said exactly the same, "needs chipping for work"....

Will they stick being chipped?

 

[Hilly]

Jesus wept , issues with these trucks have you seen the new price of them and they still break ! Ffs what a rip off they are now .

 

[manfromhill]

Early 66 hilux weren’t guaranteed rated 3.5 tow
You would need to check plate to check
Just bought a 68 plate perfectly happy with the towing feels more planted than my old l200

 

[colhonk]

Was cutting the roadside grass yesterdy, Had to do a double take...............................................very newish hi lux on back of a recovery truck
Obviously had not even got to the `outback`,, never mind getting back

 

[Skintagain]

Buy a 16 plate 3.0 hilux one of the last of the proper hilux.

 

[Lakesdigger]

Buy a 16 plate 3.0 hilux one of the last of the proper hilux.

And then get it remapped

 

[steveR]

Buy a 16 plate 3.0 hilux one of the last of the proper hilux.

This is what you need actually...

https://rowlandsandhordonautomotivesolutions.co.uk/

I WANT this one please...

https://rowlandsandhordonautomotivesolutions.co.uk/toyota-land-cruiser-for-sale/rhd-toyota-land-cruiser-vdj79-4-5-v8-turbo-diesel-single-cab-79-series-2014/

 

[Skintagain]

And then get it remapped

Aren’t the trigger happy enough?

 

[TelesnaAg]

Dont buy a ranger,they junk, i have one.

Ant...

 

[quavers]

Was cutting the roadside grass yesterdy, Had to do a double take...............................................very newish hi lux on back of a recovery truck
Obviously had not even got to the `outback`,, never mind getting back

it wasnt broken down , just moving sales pitches , shame on you starting a rumour !

 

[Hilly]

Whats most reliable at the moment then ?

 

[Spencer]

My 2.4 Hilux was faultless to 80k then swapped for 2.8. Regularly towed 3.5t, never chipped it, was fine but not gonna win any races. Life’s to short to be sat in a lay-by looking at a Ford badge on steering wheel

 

[Bangoverthebar]

If it abosolutly has to start every morning, it can be nothing else but the hilux.