Talk me out of a new Hilux

[flyonthewall]

So after having looked at a few neglected sh!t heaps and having got 17 years service from a td5 Disco, I’ve priced up a basic new Hilux. After discounts it comes around £21k which I thought was cheap, which if I get 20 years service is even better. Are these trucks the most durable on the market and should I pay for a different colour other than white as wondering if the metallic is better against corrosion?

I know these things are crap to drive, durability is my main concern what goes wrong with them?

 

[bluebell]

ive bought four new hiluxes over the years, enquired about the new model this spring, found the toyota GB as a whole hopeless? dealer knew that i had bought my last new one three years ago, and that was sum trying experience to say the least? didnt even come back to me ? TOYOTA good product but sales care, and general conduct in my expierence very poor ?

 

[flyonthewall]

I can live with that, having had the diff go bang at 14 months old in 2005 and LR wriggling out of the warranty. I was surprised that you get a locking rear diff as standard, I presume there’s no centre diff as it usually runs 2wd? Told delivery next March due to demand and semi conductor issue.

 

[hintonroadhero]

So after having looked at a few neglected sh!t heaps and having got 17 years service from a td5 Disco, I’ve priced up a basic new Hilux. After discounts it comes around £21k which I thought was cheap, which if I get 20 years service is even better. Are these trucks the most durable on the market and should I pay for a different colour other than white as wondering if the metallic is better against corrosion?

I know these things are crap to drive, durability is my main concern what goes wrong with them?

Why do you want to be talked out of a Hilux?.. without doubt they are to most "fit for purpose Pick up/Ute out there...current spec machines are far more comfortable.. drive exceptionally well and here in NZ, since their launch, have beaten Ford in the league tables, or been within 20 units in others. When it comes to selling them, I know which will be the hardest on the pocket.. been there-done that...got the badge... Over here Ford is a one-trick pony...cant give cars except Ranger away....on the way to the slippery slope

 

[Limcrazy]

Buy a new defender and hope for another 17yrs. There's not many 17s in a life so you might as well enjoy them.

 

[jh.]

Is anything really built to last 20 years these days?

Chassis will corrode and emmision strangled engines will choke and be too costly to fix , long before that imo

 

[flyonthewall]

Because like a fool I bought a re chassised 2003 Disco to replace my 2004 one and realised the mechanics are a bit of a bag compared to my old one and on a Sunday I’m fixing it rather than doing something I want to. Land Rover really don’t want our business anymore, try walking into their dealers to buy parts in oily overalls, our local dealers don’t even have a dedicated parts counter. These are uppy wagons owned by Indian bean counters I’m afraid. I know this because a mate of mine worked at Gaydon, apparently he didn’t use much of his degree in mechanical engineering as they were more interested in costs, he left after 3 months to work on F1 cars down the road. He told me that much of the Freelander’s drive train at the time was a 1/3 under spec in its torque rating for the weight of the vehicle.

Other thing I’ve noticed is Land Rovers a non starter in the Aus market, and they usually like “British” products. Think I’ll take the advice of Hinton down under and vote with my feet. Only other option is waiting for this new Grenadier, looks more industrial, shame they’re not using MB engines.

 

[Formatted]

My Hilux 2015 has done 145,000 miles and has yet to have a big repair but does seem a bit hard on the brakes. Wouldn't buy anything else

 

[Chae1]

My Hilux 2015 has done 145,000 miles and has yet to have a big repair but does seem a bit hard on the brakes. Wouldn't buy anything else

At what miles does timing belt need done?

We've a 2015 one. It's old style.

 

[Formatted]

At what miles does timing belt need done?

We've a 2015 one. It's old style.

100,000

 

[Chae1]

100,000

Thanks. It's not near that yet.

 

[nick...]

ive bought four new hiluxes over the years, enquired about the new model this spring, found the toyota GB as a whole hopeless? dealer knew that i had bought my last new one three years ago, and that was sum trying experience to say the least? didnt even come back to me ? TOYOTA good product but sales care, and general conduct in my expierence very poor ?

I can echo this.ive got an issue with my local dealer at the moment and after writing to md he has called me a liar and tried to bulls**t me with technical matters which did not work as I corrected him and cut him to bits.warranty is next to useless and having written to toyota customer service they have not had the courtesy to reply.great product let down bu pee poor dealers who I will mention as SLM Toyota
nick...

 

[rbg27]

We’ve got a 2012 hilux from new with 180000 miles on the clock. Only ever had to put new front and rear springs on it and a set of brake disks on the front. Not bad going to think it doesn’t get any respect!

 

[Hilly]

If your keeping long time you need Toyota

 

[icanshootwell]

100,000

Would the L200 be about that?

 

[Thomas Simpson]

Used vantage Toyota for the last 4 yrs and have just put 1700 miles on a new one. Can’t fault the dealer much when in for servicing have done a few jobs on warranty with no hassle. With car dealers is there such a thing as a top notch dealer.

 

[Speedstar]

So after having looked at a few neglected sh!t heaps and having got 17 years service from a td5 Disco, I’ve priced up a basic new Hilux. After discounts it comes around £21k which I thought was cheap, which if I get 20 years service is even better. Are these trucks the most durable on the market and should I pay for a different colour other than white as wondering if the metallic is better against corrosion?

I know these things are crap to drive, durability is my main concern what goes wrong with them?

Toyota is the best there is just get the chassis wax oiled from new , only thing is there is a long waiting list for them at the moment

 

[fendtfiasco]

Either in Afghanistan or Africa its always a Hilux with a heavy machine gun mounted on the back or a pile of gunmen hanging of it with their AK47's. I rest my case !!

 

[IOW91]

I have a 16 plate (new face-lift) Invincible, and I love it.

The farm workhorse is also a new face lift, 66 plate single cab Active. It has been great. We have just got a great deal from our local dealer, on swapping it in for a brand new Active. It will be with us in January aparently. Not fussed about the wait, as the current one is under warrenty until then anyway.

Our dealer is great, and the only issue with either of the trucks was sorted within 48 hours,
no hassle at all. The transfer box on the active had an issue, they got it in and we had it back two days later. With the demo Invincible X to use in the mean time.

 

[CORK]

Currently use a new type BMW 3 series. It is up for change next year. While I really like the car, it is not the most practical for farming and going up the odd farm track.

I am toying with the idea of moving to a crew cab pick up like the Hilux or Ranger.

While I know it won't be at the same level in terms of handling, a pick up would be much more robust and practical.
My only concern is comfort, would the pick up be a big step back in terms of comfort?
We have two little girls (5 & 9) and we generally go abroad on holidays once a year (France).

Would the pick up be a runner for long journeys like that? (fuel consumption aside).