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Whats your vin. I'll see what I can find out....

So I have just stepped out of a 2WD, 2017 Base model Holden Colorado, into a base model (seems that the term Workmate is no longer used) Hilux 2WD Hi-rider. It was ordered as a cab chassis, so was built from factory that way, built May 25th, delivered in to Perth sometime about July 1st. (I took possession July 8, after the tray was fitted) In the 2 weeks I have had it, 1 automatically compares it to a previous vehicle, in my case, the Colorado. Maybe, my comments will assist others when they are considering what to buy, and what options to ask for, because some things that you would naturally expect to be in a vehicle, may not be. The Colorado had, which the Hilux does not, Intermittent wipers, 2 x USB outlets, 2 x 12v Accessory plugs, Auto on Cruise, Vanity mirror behind sunvisor, split rear seat base, auto volume adjust, as well as a couple things that escape me right now. The Hilux does have 1 each of the USB and power outlets, but in a 5 seater, that's woeful. It does have Lane guidance and Crash avoidance, but they are both "opt in" features, and I think they should be "opt out" features... Both were Key start, which is fine, but the Hilux requires you to turn and hold the key to start, whereas the Colorado was turn and let go, and the starter kept cranking until it started. minor.... The Colorado had a larger doorway opening, (not that the door opened further, the opening between seat and roof was bigger) making it easier to get in. Colorado has more room in back, but Hilux's back seats are better cushioned. Colorado engine has a heap more torque, and rattled less. Toyota say they don't offer a "light duty" side step that you see on earlier versions, only a HD version, $1500 fitted. But the body holes for the other version are still there, and even had bolts in the holes. Bought a pair off FB market place from a 2020 Rogue that looked brand new for $100 including the bolts and nuts and they bolted straight on. Some may say that the Colorado doesn't have some of the features the Hilux does have, but the Colorado is 5 years older. .

Experience: have owned 4 hilux's with the 22R 2.4 engine from 1993 to 1996, then 1 from 2004 (2.7), 1 from 2007 (4.0) and now a 2022. The 22R is a solid motor with timing chain, but a bit of a slug. Toyota also made that engine with a fuel injection setup, but they can be hard to find. If you thrash it, you will have trouble with it. They like oil changes often, or they sludge up, and they can be thirsty. The car you're looking at does have high K's, but if the motor has been recently worked on, (can the seller prove this?) you should be OK. Check for worn synchros in the gearbox, by listening/feeling for grinds during gear changes. Commodore V6 engine swaps are available. Don't over spec the tyres. Factory was 205 R 16, same size as 225/75R16. If you decide to put fat tyres on, keep it below 31 inches, so 31x10.5R15, or a 16"equivalent 265/70R16. Taller tyres are just going to make the engine work harder, and use more fuel. You can get at least 750 kgs in the tub, but check your placard and books for your specific vehicle.