Buying my first hilux

[Goonrat]

Hi guys,

I'm currently looking for my first 4wd and have settled on getting an older Hilux (1997-2004) as I really like the shape and of course for their reliability. I am currently quite interested in a 1998 extra cab diesel with 290k kms.

In about the last year and a half its had a new radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, fan belts, ac adjuster, idler bearing, can clutch, timing belts, ac pulley, new clutch, clutch fork, slave cylinder, master cylinder, read diff, away bar links, rear main oil seal, gearbox and transfer oil. It also has airbag rear suspension, suspension and body lift and front air lockers. It does have an exhaust leak. I also really like the colour, it's the lighter green teal colour.

The blokes asking 14k for it and isn't budging. Just wanted some opinions from people more knowledgeable than myself to whether this is a good buy. It is within my budget but wondering if this is a reasonable price as although I do like the car very much there are others quite a bit cheaper. Cheers

[CONROD]

All depends on whether you are willing to shell out the 14k. Dont get emotionally attached, can he show all receipts for the work, also just on a negative, if its got Independent Front suspension, being lifted, it will wear out the Front CV Joints a lot quicker due to the increased axle angle.  what you want to do now is scout about and see what else is around, in the mean time heres a bit of reading on it, Cheers 

 

Used Toyota HiLux review: 1997-2005 | CarsGuide

[Goonrat]

Yep been to see and drive it and seen receipts for all of it, also got regular servicing throughout its life which seems uncommon from others I've scoped out. He's come down to 13k. I think I'll grab it tbh. Cheers for the response 

[CONROD]

Sounds like he has cared for it 👍