Toyota Surf

[hoennerlouw]

Hi,

What do you guys know of the Toyota Surf and how does it compare to the old 2.2/2.4 SFA Hilux?

Thanks in advance,
Pieter

[Niel]

Pieter, george also has one and maybe he can help or you can PM him.

[george]

Hi Pieter.
My bakkie is actually called the Hilux Botswanna spec.My Body and interior is the same as the Surf.My Chassis and motor is the same as the SFA.
The Surf or 4Runner have an IFS.I have not seen one with a 4Y(2.2l).I spoke to a couple of these owners and they are very happy with it.It is a bit more refined "verfynd" than the solid SFA.

What model and spec are you looking at?

[hoennerlouw]

Hi george,

When I phoned the person selling the Surf to find out the exact details and spec they told me it's already been sold... The ad say that it had a 4Y engine.

So normally the Surf have an IFS and not a 4Y engine?

I'd rather go for your spec with SFA than otherwise explained.

[ThysdJ]

It is a bit more refined "verfynd"

For the more "verfynde" Hilux Drivers... :D

[Niel]

There is nothing wrong with IFS :evil: :evil: :evil:

[ThysdJ]

There is nothing wrong with IFS :evil: :evil: :evil:

You just keep on telling yourself that Niel... :D

[george]

The ad say that it had a 4Y engine

Piet it could well be.I have realised that Toyota did a lot of defferent things.
If you are looking for a station wagon type of van than the surf is a good option.
Otherwise stick to SFA hilux

Niel.I agree nothing wrong with IFS.They are just a bit lower (in life).Then again we wait for tommorow....

[Niel]

Then again we wait for tommorow....

Sal maar moet wag en sien

[BenHur]

Niel

All Hiluxes were created equal, but some were just created more equal than others

[Family_Dog]

This one is still for sale at a local dealer here in Klerksdorp. It features a V6 engine.

-F_D

[ToyX4]

Eric

At what dealership is this Surf standing? I'd like to look at it. Just to see how it looks.

[Family_Dog]

Riaan,

I took quite a few pics a while ago for someone who was interested on the Hilux forum, but the vehicle was still there yesterday when I drove past. It is a 4-Runner, but as far as I know, Surf & ForeRunner are one & the same vehicle, depending on country of origin. I believe it belonged to Farouk, at Speedy Car Sales, and if that is the case, this vehicle will be in absolute tip-top condition, Farouk has no shortage of ability when it comes to motor vehicles.

It is on show here:

I couldn't get too many clearer pics due to the way it was parked and the sun was reflecting off the closed windows, but here are some more:

-F_D

[ToyX4]

From the pic's I can see that it is still looking good.

If this was Farouk's car, one can buy this without hesitation.

Thanks for the pic's.

[Family_Dog]

If you decide to come through, give me a buzz, will go with you :)


-F_D

[ToyX4]

It wont be today. Sometime next week.
Pity it's not SFA. Looks like a nice clean car, with 225 000km on the odo. Just had to phone to find out

[Castos]

We have a member at our 4x4 club. He owns 2 Surfs. A 89 surf with a 2.4tdi motor in. This is his toy. It's a SFA hilux with IFS in the front. The other suf is a 96 model with a 2.7i in. This is his run about. It's a Hilux IFS but has coils allaround. What a nice ride!!!