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I Have a confession to make, I don't have a Hilux anymore! :shock:
Mountain Man's Hilux AKA The Red Peril.
Mountain Man's Hilux AKA The Red Peril.
Now I have this: :yahoo:

Mountain Man's Cruiser, 4.5 EFI
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Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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Oh dear, another one :lol: :lol: :lol:

Congrats!!!
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Congrats. Many happy Miles
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OOOOMS wrote:Oh dear, another one :lol: :lol: :lol:

Congrats!!!
Hey!! Wot you mean by that?? :?
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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Another one selling his Hilux.

Some day soon the will be the non-hilux Hilux forum :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
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ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.

Some day soon the will be the non-hilux Hilux forum :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Hi,
My Name is Craig, and I used to have a Hilux... :D:
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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Mountain Man wrote:
ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.

Some day soon the will be the non-hilux Hilux forum :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Hi,
My Name is Craig, and I used to have a Hilux... :D:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi my name is Mark, I also used to own a SFA..... :thumbup:
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My name is Cassie... and I think you all don't know what you're doing
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OOOOMS wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:
ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.

Some day soon the will be the non-hilux Hilux forum :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Hi,
My Name is Craig, and I used to have a Hilux... :D:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi my name is Mark, I also used to own a SFA..... :thumbup:
Ya, Mark that is where you went wrong.... At least I still own a SFA even if it is a Cruiser. :thumbup:
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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Mountain Man wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:
ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.

Some day soon the will be the non-hilux Hilux forum :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Hi,
My Name is Craig, and I used to have a Hilux... :D:
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Hi my name is Mark, I also used to own a SFA..... :thumbup:
Ya, Mark that is where you went wrong.... At least I still own a SFA even if it is a Cruiser. :thumbup:
:naah: :naah: :naah:
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CasKru wrote:My name is Cassie... and I think you all don't know what you're doing
The only rules are:

KEEP IT TOYOTA, KEEP IT SFA.... Otherwise there are no rules! :boss:
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.



Ya, Mark that is where you went wrong.... At least I still own a SFA even if it is a Cruiser. :thumbup:
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Can you please inform us why you traded one SFA for a more expensive SFA. More power????
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arnize2 wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:
OOOOMS wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:
ToyX4 wrote:Another one selling his Hilux.



Ya, Mark that is where you went wrong.... At least I still own a SFA even if it is a Cruiser. :thumbup:
Can you please inform us why you traded one SFA for a more expensive SFA. More power????
No, I got tired of Red. :lmao:
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Now will see more red.....the red light on your fuel gauge.... :lol:
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Thanks, that is a very good reason. I would have done the same. :laugh2: :laugh2:
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OOOOMS wrote:Now will see more red.....the red light on your fuel gauge.... :lol:
Well true in a way but there is only about 1Km/L difference between my Hilux and the Cruiser at the speed limit.
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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arnize2 wrote:Thanks, that is a very good reason. I would have done the same. :laugh2: :laugh2:
Ditto :thumbup:
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arnize2 wrote:Thanks, that is a very good reason. I would have done the same. :laugh2: :laugh2:
Hell yes, 70Kw :think: 170Kw :think: 70Kw :think: 170Kw :think: 70Kw :think: 170Kw :thumbup:
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Trip To BD Point Mozambique.
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I also thought a lot about doing a swap like that, but there are two sides to that. The main factors why I do not do it at this stage is:
What do I do with the extra 100kw that I cannot do now
I lose the extra space in the cab
The price difference
So it is once again a personal choice. That is why I wondered, what was your reason. :think:
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Of course the Land Rover got stuck...
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arnize2 wrote:I also thought a lot about doing a swap like that, but there are two sides to that. The main factors why I do not do it at this stage is:
What do I do with the extra 100kw that I cannot do now
I lose the extra space in the cab
The price difference
So it is once again a personal choice. That is why I wondered, what was your reason. :think:
Financially the decision does NOT make sense. However a 1994 Hilux @ 400,000Km Versus a newer lower milage vehicle is where it is all at. Once again a person can get cheaper vehicles and even higher speced vehicles a lower prices. That is true. But really speaking, we (my wife and myself) travel a lot and we also keep our vehicles for a long period of time. That being said it makes long term sense to purchase a vehile that will have a better chance of going the distance and also last the time. So it is not really about more power. It is also true that one looses the double cab etc. But swings and round abouts... what you loose in one area you may gain in another.

I also agree with you. Not everyone will make the same decision. Horses for courses.
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Mountain Man wrote:Of course the Land Rover got stuck...
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Eish about 3m off course.....must be using a Tom-Tom..... :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Thanks Craig. Your decision makes perfect sense to me. Happy and trouble free kilos for you and the wife. :thumbup:
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OOOOMS wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:Of course the Land Rover got stuck...
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Eish about 3m off course.....must be using a Tom-Tom..... :lol: :lol: :lol:
In all fairness, the ground was really soft on the left and as the wheels sank into the mud, it simply pulled the Landy off course as you can see by the picture.
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Hi my name is Bretton, I don't own a SFA anymore, but I still own a Hilux!
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Mr_B wrote:Hi my name is Bretton, I don't own a SFA anymore, but I still own a Hilux!
Hi Bretton, welcome here with us. Glad to see the doctor's medication worked well :thumbup:
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Mark... on that medication point... that hemroid cream you were trying out... did it work and what was the name again? :twisted:

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Mr_B wrote:Mark... on that medication point... that hemroid cream you were trying out... did it work and what was the name again? :twisted:

:tease:
The stuff you recommended and mailed to me? I gave it a miss and sent it to my LR neighbour.... :lol: :lol:
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Mr_B wrote:Hi my name is Bretton, I don't own a SFA anymore, but I still own a Hilux!
Hi Bretton, Your profile is lying, you do own a SFA!
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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Mountain Man wrote:
Mr_B wrote:Hi my name is Bretton, I don't own a SFA anymore, but I still own a Hilux!
Hi Bretton, Your profile is lying, you do own a SFA!
You have to understand he is from Town C....takes a while.... :mocking: :mocking: :mocking:
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OOOOMS wrote:
Mountain Man wrote:
Mr_B wrote:Hi my name is Bretton, I don't own a SFA anymore, but I still own a Hilux!
Hi Bretton, Your profile is lying, you do own a SFA!
You have to understand he is from Town C....takes a while.... :mocking: :mocking: :mocking:
Maybe he really wishes he had that SFA still. Like the ex girlfriends number still on the phone.
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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I allso have a cruiser like that BUT I still have both my SFA's and the new lux that the madam drive's :twisted: :twisted:
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Spartan wrote:I allso have a cruiser like that BUT I still have both my SFA's and the new lux that the madam drive's :twisted: :twisted:
Lucky you. Unfortunatly space in my current house would not afford me the hope of keeping the Hilux. If I wasn't in Joburg, i.e. if I was in a more remote place I would have kept the Hilux even if it was just for bombing arround. But really it would not make sense here in Joburg.
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Spartan wrote:I allso have a cruiser like that BUT I still have both my SFA's and the new lux that the madam drive's :twisted: :twisted:
Nou verstaan ons jou sommer beter..... :!:
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Mountain Man wrote:if I was in a more remote place I would have kept the Hilux
Are you saying that Im in a remote place :twisted: :laugh2:
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MODS - may I propose a special sub section for the "I used to have a Hilux" clan ?




Craig now if I was not this green I might have congratulated you ..... (ENJOY)
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ChrisF wrote:MODS - may I propose a special sub section for the "I used to have a Hilux" clan ?




Craig now if I was not this green I might have congratulated you ..... (ENJOY)
:lol: :lol: :lol: And never hear from 'em again...fat chance :wink2:
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Jip, en daai rooi wa staan nou in my oprit :thumbup: :D: Het nie geweet hoekom die trokkie nou juis rooi moes wees nie maar my Hemelse Vader het - die trokkie gaan oa ingespan word vir veldbrand-diens op 'n wildsplaas in die Wes-Transvaal :thumbup: Mis by tye nog daai wit lorrie maar nou kan ek weer spog met 'n SFA :D: Ek weet wel my vlge Cruiser is 'n Kalahari-sand D/K met daai rustige 4,2l oliebrander onder die enjinkap :!:
Die fire gharry (hoe spel mens dit - ghari :?: ) is my 1ste 4Y SFA met EFI en wat 'n aangename verrassing - prestasie en brandstofverbruik :D:
Al wat ek nou kort is 'n stel 30 x 9.5 BFG ATs vir die klipveld, die 31 x 10.5 Bighorns moet opsy-gesit word vir Moz se sand- en modderveld
Sien erg uit na die skuif weg van die stad af na die boswereld - die stadsjapies kan maar vir Juju en die nuwe tolhekke hou :lol:
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Neffens Swartruggens - Kosterdam omgewing :thumbup:
Was onlangs vinnig deur jou "valley" - Makwassie toe en terug
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Love that cruiser, enjoy Craig!
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chopper wrote:Jip, en daai rooi wa staan nou in my oprit :thumbup: :D: Het nie geweet hoekom die trokkie nou juis rooi moes wees nie maar my Hemelse Vader het - die trokkie gaan oa ingespan word vir veldbrand-diens op 'n wildsplaas in die Wes-Transvaal :thumbup: Mis by tye nog daai wit lorrie maar nou kan ek weer spog met 'n SFA :D: Ek weet wel my vlge Cruiser is 'n Kalahari-sand D/K met daai rustige 4,2l oliebrander onder die enjinkap :!:
Die fire gharry (hoe spel mens dit - ghari :?: ) is my 1ste 4Y SFA met EFI en wat 'n aangename verrassing - prestasie en brandstofverbruik :D:
Al wat ek nou kort is 'n stel 30 x 9.5 BFG ATs vir die klipveld, die 31 x 10.5 Bighorns moet opsy-gesit word vir Moz se sand- en modderveld
Sien erg uit na die skuif weg van die stad af na die boswereld - die stadsjapies kan maar vir Juju en die nuwe tolhekke hou :lol:
So do I understand that "The Red Peril" is going to be used as a fire truck?
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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We always used to say that when the Red Peril grows up it will be a fire engine. So really it's weird how it worked out.
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Craig,
Only if and when required during winter months - for control purposes in the event of a veld-fire on the game farm
She's getting ready for her (is it a she :?: :wth: ) 1st Moz/Zim trip. The only aspect of the Cruizer I really miss is the aircon :lol:
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Eying a "mechanically sound" Nissan Patrol 4,2D P/U to carry the fire-fighter and do all the slogging :thumbup: Red Peril will be my general purpose trokkie - especially game farming activities :thumbup: :razz:
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Oh that's cool. Where in Moz are you going? We went to BD Point in January. :thumbup:

Well I do miss the Hilux, some aspects of it, like the way one sits in the seat. I could drive for a whole day without really getting uncomfortable. But with the Cruiser, my right knee takes strain after a couple of hours. I think I have to look at a tiny mod to sort that out. It is almost as if the pedal needs to move further away from the driver. I don't suppose the fact that I have long legs helps much. My left leg is fine because my foot fits fine behind the clutch pedal. So in effect giving a little more leg room. So that's it really.

Oh and the packing space is great. Don't really have to be a ace Tetris player to get everything in. :D:

Fuel consumption was not as bad as I thought and at 120Km/hr I'm getting about 1Km/L less then with the Hilux. The only scary thing is that once the fuel light comes on, there is the same quantity of fuel left in the tank that will take our Kia Rio from Joburg to Van Reenen. :shock:
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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chopper wrote:Eying a "mechanically sound" Nissan Patrol 4,2D P/U to carry the fire-fighter and do all the slogging :thumbup: Red Peril will be my general purpose trokkie - especially game farming activities :thumbup: :razz:
So you looking for a new one then? :lol:
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
chopper

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Ha, ha - that's about it :lol:
Shopping around for a good 1-tonner for the farm, wouldn't mind getting a Cruiser or even SFA. The Patrol is a '99, in very good nick, appr 170k kms and going for around Rk80 - a '99 Cruiser P/U should put me back much, much more than that
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At least the RED will be camouflage in the bushveld. OK it will only be camouflage if there is a fire.
Just because it says "4WD" doesn't make it an off-road vehicle.
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