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by Slowones
Tue Jul 24, 2018 10:29 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

Hi Guys I thought I owe it to you all to provide a response for all your input and advice. We hired a 4.2 double cab from bushlore for a weekend a while ago. From a space perspective it was great. Plenty space for everything. From an engine perspective and fuel consumption and all those other things...
by Slowones
Mon May 21, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

The budget is R300k for a car. A quick internet search had a few 2009 - 2011 raider 3.0 d4d in that price bracket with a range of mileage on it. I just need to start wrapping my brain round all the models. 3.0 D4D, then 2.5 td SRX, then SR, then raider. Actually can someone point me in the direction...
by Slowones
Sun May 20, 2018 1:13 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

Hi Guys Thank you all for the replies. Based on what you guys have all added, we decided to weigh Daisy. With all her paraphernalia she weighs in at 3080kg, with a tare of 2300 and GVM of 3160. No the paraphernalia, does not include the water, food and fuel. Oh and the Mrs. However, what has happene...
by Slowones
Mon May 07, 2018 8:51 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

Thanks Johan Very much some food for thought. I guess the real issue then is the risk. Do we upgrade the suspension to be able to handle the increased weight and if something goes wrong just import a new shock, or possibly airbags but without changing the existing coil set up. Some tough decisions a...
by Slowones
Mon May 07, 2018 7:30 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

Re: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

WOW! No replies. Ok I thought the hilux owners would be all over this.

You guys must be to busy driving ! :clap:

Hopefully during the week we will get some replies.

Slowones.
by Slowones
Thu May 03, 2018 10:33 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?
Replies: 16
Views: 4073

2.5td DC 4x4 Hilux (2015) or 79 4.2D LC double cab (2016)?

The First Story My first post on the forum and it is to seek opinions (possibly advice). I asked a similar question on the other forum, but this seems to be place to get advice on hilux vehicles (Thanks for the pointers Warthog). I know very little about cars and even less about hilux's. PS Get cof...

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