Purchasing a 2001 to 2005 model

[gelic.ninja]

Either KZTE or 2.7 raider with +/-300000km

Yay or Nay? if the bakkie has partial or full service history?

Heard from a few buddies of mine that are avid fisherman that the mileage means nothing if its been serviced regularly?

[TertiusK]

Full Service record is very important!!!

Shows you if the vehicle was well maintained

[pietpetoors]

Go for the 2.7, far less that can go wrong if services are dubious.
The first 2.7 had better fuel economy, I think is before 2003. The 2003-2005 face lift had a little bit more power but worse fuel consumption.

On a 2.7 the millage not a big deal. Mine now on 475,000 and still going strong. I know of 2.7 engine that easily did between 600,000 and 700,000km without problems.

[Thabogrobler]

Lekker bakkies. Still regret selling mine!

Is was produced for late 1998 till mid 2005.

As said, much less that can go wrong on the 2.7's.

[louis fourie]

As not said. I love my KZ-TE - 356 000km on the clock

[Stef]

As not said. I love my KZ-TE - 356 000km on the clock

well there are Kz's and then there are KZ's

[pietpetoors]

Nothing wrong with a KZ,
but if you buy with high mileage with dodgy service/maintenance I would prefer 2.7
and then of course you get people who manage to ruin a 2.7 engine within 200,000km as well but like Thabo said less can go wrong on a 2.7.

[gelic.ninja]

Thanks Guys!

Don't want to buy A dud so will keep that in mind

[Hilux 1]

2700i BULLET PROOF

[Cheetah Drakie]

Agree on the pre 2000 2.7.
My 1999 2.7 double cab close to 600 000, and engine still running like a dream. Really hassle free vehicle.
Had the SAC treatment at 525 000 and that did increase power, and improved fuel consumption.