Hilux 2.4 and 2.2

[Johann Prinsloo]

Hi there everyone. I joined 2day and I love this Forum.

I have been wanting to buy a hilux 4x4 d/c 2.2/2.4l for quite some time now..(anything betw '88 & '96)
I will be using this as my transport vehicle for the next 2 years and then add a car to my collection. (I am selling my current car) I spearfish in Mozambique alot so that is my motivation!

During the last few months I came across quite a few options. (some to expensive, some too used up etc. etc.) I only discovered this site recently, but could not really use the ones for sale on this site, cause I am in Gauteng and the ones I want are in East London for instance.
Luckilly I have found 2 that I am happy with and now I want to know which one to buy.

1. I found a 1990 2.2 4x4 D/C (white). 255 000km. R48 500, I offered slightly less and it was accepted.
This vehicle has a canopy, long range tank, P/S, towbar, gearlock and was generally very well looked after. (had apaint job though) Interior looks good and chasis, transfer case, diffs etc looks good. I also test drove it and thoroughly tested the 4x4 on some down/up hills and in circles in both directions.
The only problem is the owner; He has been keeping me on a line for more than 2 weeks. There seems to be a problem with the engine no. not corresponding with the papers.. Also tough to get info out of him, such as, why there is a problem, who was the previous owner, etc.
If i buy this one i can spend some money on it (tires, engine repair etc.)


2. A 1996 2.4 4x4 D/C (green) R65 000. 235 000km. This is a bit steep for my budget but it looks pretty good so I can consider it. It has, bull bar, roll bar, long range tank, towbar, 2 spare wheels, Brospeed conv, a/c, p/s, alarm, gearlock, central lock, anti hi-jack and cd player.
The owner had it through the aa test and says it has been serviced very often.
It will just be very thirsty?


Which one is the better option?
Can i change the engine of the 2.4 at a later stage for a 2.2 or diesel?
Which one is more reliable and cheaper to keep running?

Any advice appreciated

Johann

[ThysdJ]

Hello Johann. Welcome to the forum. As far as your dilemma goes, if you have R65K go for the green Hilux. It just seems to be a better bet. The other one sounds a bit dicey to me.

I can't say about the fuel consumption but I think they are more or less the same.

[Niel]

Johann, welcome to the forum and I am sure your will enjoy it here.


I will go for the 2.4 seem s to be better looked at and there seems to be no funnies.

See prices below:
Vehicle Type: LIGHT COMMERCIAL
Vehicle Make: TOYOTA
Year: 1996
Vehicle Model: HI-LUX 2.4/2.8 94-98
Vehicle Variant: HI LUX 2400 4X4 D/CAB
Estimated Trade Range: R 55620.6 - R 56791.56
Estimated Retail Range: R 62266.8 - R 65216.28

[Family_Dog]

Hi Johan, and welcome to the forum!

I would go with what Niel & Kaspaas say, but wouldn't worry about doing an engine swap at this stage. You could always reconsider that later, but the inlet manifolds on the 2.2 and 2.4 are on opposite sides of the vehicle. Both engines are equally good, while some people prefer the diesel 2.8 engine, but that is personal choice.


-F_D

[Niel]

Eric, I have driven a 2.8 SFA (test drive on road) but was not impressed, it has no grunt and is very slow (to be expected off road is a different matter - there it will shine) I will stick to a petrol. Then my comment is a bias if you are use to drive a KZ. What is the history of the 2.4 Diesel?

[Niel]

Hi Johann, saw this add on Gumtree maybe something to have a look at:

http://johannesburg.gumtree.co.za/johan ... 55402.html

[ThysdJ]

I used to drive a 2.8 diesel Lux while I lived in Aus, and that thing pulls like a tractor off-road. The torque is phenominal. But yes, a dog on the road, but on de udder hand darren, the speed limit over there is 110km/h and are quite strictly enforced, so I was guaranteed not to get any speed fines...

[Family_Dog]

I used to drive a 2.8 diesel Lux while I lived in Aus, and that thing pulls like a tractor off-road. The torque is phenominal. But yes, a dog on the road, but on de udder hand darren, the speed limit over there is 110km/h and are quite strictly enforced, so I was guaranteed not to get any speed fines...

I don't get many fines with a 2.2 petrol engine either!


-F_D

[ThysdJ]

I don't get many fines with a 2.2 petrol engine either!

That is also true :!: :!:

[Papa Joe]

Ok Johann, back to your original question ...

I think you have the answer in front of you.

Kaspas, Niel, FD, & now Papa Joe concur - 2.4 !!!
Not because she is any better than the 2,2 or the 2.8D. (I have had all 3. They are all awesome.)
Just considering the engine # issue, model age & km.

2.2P - Unbreakable
2.8D - Unbreakable (I had the Turbo, hence went thru' 2 x heads & on my LC Prado KZTE, 1 x head).
2.4P - Unbreakable

Personally, I have JUST gone back to petrol. (Gone thru' 3 x heads, this is enough for one life time.)

Green Hilux 2.4 Petrol - Go, go, go !

PS: They are ALL thirsty. (Want economy get a Corsa Lite.)

Good luck !

Cheers,

[DOELLOOS]

Have you considered a new GWM or Tata bakkie?






















I wouldn't....

[Johann Prinsloo]

Hi there ouks!
Thanks for the quik reply and all the info. This forum is amazing..

I decided to go with the 2.4. But now i am going to keep you guys busy with questions and stuff.
I cant wait to change my vehicle type on my profile!

Talk soon..

Johann

[Johann Prinsloo]

Oh yes. Thanks Niel for the link, I checked it out.
Cheers vi eers

[HiluxJunkie]

Hi Johan;

Jy kan nie 'n fout maak met jou keuse nie. Ek het 'n 1990 DC wat 'n 2.2 engin gehad het. Toe ek hom koop was daar 'n 2.4 in. Daar is nou 212000km op clock .Kyk ek gaan nie doekies omdraai.... op teer ry hy sy 120 maar opdraendes sukkel hy maar bietjie ry so 80 -100. Brandstof verbruik, toe ek hom gekoop het was dit 5.4km/l in dorp ry. Ek het die engine gediens agterste diff en propshaft laat doen, al die drive train olies vervang en hom laat dyno tune. Die dyno het die brandstof verbruik laat afkom na 7 km/l en hy het so klein bietjie meer krag.Die engine met al die kilos op loop nog soos 'n droom,geen rook niks en die kompressie toets wys die engine is nog sha na na !!! Offroad is hierdie bakkie " onstopbaar". Ek het geen mods (difflock, lift etc.) gedoen en hy is nog steed baie goed offroad. Die solied vooras is 'n goeie voordeel op die bakkies. Ek het oor die naweek 'n versteekte jong rotsie gestamp met die vooras en alles is nog stewig en ok.

[Knersus]

Daarsy Johan goeie keuse op die 2.4 As jy nou 'n lekker ryding soek dan spandeer jy net so ligte arm en 'n been en sit vir daai hi lux 'n OME suspensie op. Jy sal die verskil nie glo nie 8) , maar wees voorbereid jou Gholf se petrol verbruik is iets van die verlede. Jy gaan nou petrol gebruik

[Johann Prinsloo]

Dankie kerels!

Ek het toe die 2.4 gekoop en kry hom more! Hy het toe in elk geval OME op en al die goed wat ek reeds genoem het..
Kan nie meer wag nie..

J

[BenHur]

Baie geluk Johann

My jou nuwe speelding (of moet ek sê familie lid) jou ure se plesiere verskaf. 8) 8)

Nou is die volgende versoek van ons af net dat jy so gou as moontlik prentjies laai

[Papa Joe]

Hi Johann,

WELL DONE ! Officially a Hilux owner.

As per Bennie's comment: Pic's please. (You are now among family, ... you may show off a little).

Enjoy.

[BenHur]

You are now among family, ... you may show off a little

Or a lot, we don't mind

[Cookie Monster]

Congrats 8) On the new van

[Family_Dog]

Johan,


Congrats on your new van, you may show off a lot! One can never have too many Hilux photos.



-F_D

[Papa Joe]

Earth to ... Johann Prinsloo. Come in ........................

I hope we didn't scare you off ???

All we want to do is see a few pic's of the van.

[Papa Joe]

Ok, sorry, I found you ...

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=1206

[Johann Prinsloo]

Hi ouens
Ek sal eers in Jan fotos kan opsit. Ek waai vandag vroeg by die werk en dan ry ek vroeg more Mozam toe vir twee weke..

Geseende kersfees en happy new year!
j

[BenHur]

Geniet dit, dink maar aan ons suckers wat by die huis bly :!: :!:

[DOELLOOS]

bly jy dan by die huis Bennie? :|

[BenHur]

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