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Old 09-02-2010, 11:41 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by davway
Hilux Surf and cheap run around dont go in the same sentence.
Stay away from the petrol variant, even on gas itll cost you a fortune to run.

Is there a particular reason you were looking at a 4wd or did you just like the look of it?
If you have no use for a 4wd, then dont bother getting one as a cheap run around as none of them are cheap to run.
I have found my hilux very cheap to run. It's very good on diesel, and if maintained properly nothing breaks. Servicing can cost a bit but if you're prepared to it yourself it's not much different than any other car. I am due to replace front CV's now, first time i've touched it in a few years (only needs boots but i'll do the whole lot as insurance)
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