Hilux 2.7 99 SR5

[1st timer]

Guys,

I am looking at a 99 SR5 Hilux d/cab 2.7l. It has 170k on the clock, has been serviced regularly and is in great cond. I would be using it to tow a tinny about 650kg all up every now and again.

Does any one have one? Are there any common faults to look out for?

thanks,

Charlie

[steve99]

What price are they asking??

Steve99

[1st timer]

$14,500 with 6 months rego.

[Rod Fishing]

Dude go for it but offer them about $3000-$5000 less than what they are asking then negotiate from there.

Cheers Rod....

[1st timer]

I think I will!

No common faults to look out for?

[steve99]

$14,500 with 6 months rego.

It's probably be a gas guzzler,despite being a 4 cylinder.

$14,500 is too much to pay

Ring an insurance company and get a quote. Find out what they will give you if its written off or stolen.
They will probably say about $ 10,000 max. There is no point spending $14,500 on a vehicle if an insurance company will only market value ( probably $10,000 ) if its written off 2 weeks later.

Steve99

[1st timer]

Actually rang GIO today and they will insure for $19000 agreed value and $18900 market value????

[steve99]

Actually rang GIO today and they will insure for $19000 agreed value and $18900 market value????

I'm speechless.. An 8 year old 4 cylinder SR5 with 170,000 clicks on the clock -worth $18900.

Vehicles that average 25,000 clicks a year normally depreciate at 25% per annum that means that old toyota has a wholesale value of about $ 8000 or 9000 .

Which means if you want to sell it after 2 years,a dealer will only pay market value of $6000,despite it being insured for 3 times that amount.

If you want my opinion, I would not pay one cent more than $10,000

Steve99

[1st timer]

Thanks for the advice I will keep it in mind while I look.

[BenDover]

the 2.7 will tow your tinny just fine. Just dont expect to overtake.

[Blackened]

G'day

Have you had a look at the redbook?

I also agree.... too much

Dave

[griz066]

http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au....php?id=105979
Dreamin

[baitwaster]

Toyota do seem to hold value quite well over the years.
That is a fair amount of kays for a petrol.
I have the diesel 2000 model (not sr5, just standard) It gets
serviced regularly and has never needed any other repairs.

As suggested above, I would offer lower and negotiate.

[GBC]

170 km isn't a lot on a toyota petrol that's been looked after.

The 2.7 isn't cheap on fuel but has o.k. performance.

My 5 y.o. (used for business with 180 km on the clock)petrol 'lux still has an agreed value of $30k

There is not much to go wrong on these unless you start modding. Front diff is a weak point only if you up the tyre size past 31" and start bouncing up hills with the boot into it. I haven't blown one yet though running 33's and a front auto locker.

Maintain it properly and it will last.

[Ally Jack]

Most on our site vehicle are the 2.7 4x4. I admit they have a hard life but they guzzle fuel like no tomorrow and have little power to show for it, no bottom, a little mid range, and no top end.
I'm looking for a second hand ute atm, run to work, rubbish to the dump that sort of thing but I'd stick to the 3ltr diesel. At least the fuel economy is better