Hi Matt, the hilux is the backbone of Australian trades. They dominate the market here in Australia, very tough,very reliable, utility,go anywhere vehicle.Made for people who work and play hard,it’s totally iconic vehicle!
@@sbGOM Sure as, the UK used prices are a gift, you gotta laugh when Matt states this vehicle is suitable to ship to Africa! I never considered Australia as an African nation🥹
I'm a tech for Toyota main dealer and I knew you were going to say about the fuel sender before you even said it! Sometimes they do however get misdiagnosed as a faulty gauge cluster too as you mentioned. The brake pads do also have a habit of sticking on the holding pins causing uneven wear so it's important to clean them at every major service.
Have you ever heard of a car (Toyota Verso 1.8 petrol auto) having acceleration problems "only" when fuel is below half tank? Mystery to all the mechanics I have spoken to. No warning lights. Passes MOT. Idles perfectly. Starts fine. I just keep filling up until I know what to do? Diagnostics shows no codes. Would be pleased if you could resolve this mystery.
@@JohnSmith-cs7jg I've tried premium fuel for a few months and Injector cleaner and petrol system cleaner. No difference. Someone also suggested purge valve or fuel pump on its way out? Stumped as costly to start changing the wrong things.
@@sullivanl3305 The pickup truck was invented by Henry Ford. This is just a mid-size version of a pickup, so truck or pickup is the correct name. Utes were originally based on cars and had a integrated bed (similar to the Honda Ridgeline). Australians and NZers kept calling everything with a bed a ute even though there really aren't many utes anymore.
“If everybody looked after their cars like this” soo true. Many think cars should look after themselves then moan when something fails. This looks clean for a pick up. Great video.
May I tell you all a story, about a Hilux I had in Australia? I had a HiAce work van, which got to a zillion miles and I was given a Hilux ute. (Pick-up) It had 500km on it when I arrived at the office one day. As I got out, I was hit on the shoulder, then noticed large lumps of hail starting to land, so I ran inside. I then watched my 500km Hilux get totally destroyed. Look it up; Perth WA, 2010.
Oh that's horrible. Why couldn't it have been the old van. I've seen this in action. Years ago I was doing my work permit stuff in Sydney. Sitting there at home, sunny outside. Then I heard this racket starting , like a train running through the garden. Looked out in disbelief at millions of golf balls raining down everywhere. I was just off parramatta Rd, where there were loads of car dealerships. The damage was in the millions.
Here in Namibia, that is still the truck/bakkie, I own a 2013 with 80 000 miles on it, great example. In Namibia the new Hilux cost €47 000. Explore this market!
Nice to see Matt actually buying a nice car that been looked after and the inside doesn't look like a tip a lot of car for a bargain price for the long haul a much better investment than any Land or Range Rover
Great video. Obviously I am an exception to your rule as we bought a 2 seater version of these for use by staff. Partly because of its reputation for being indestructible. 6 years later still going strong, despite the fact we are located right by the sea.
I don’t drive , but love watching your videos. To hear the opinions of an entrepreneur is fascinating , and surely you guys deserve a good vehicle that beats expectations . Thank you for sharing your video with us all Sir.
The U.S. is full of perfect pick ups, owners would never think of using them as a truck. We're weird over here sometimes. My neighbor's pick up is nicer than the day it left the assembly line!
This is one of the cleanest cars you have ever reviewed, owned by a real person who actually looked after it. Compare the average Corsa you have reviewed for condition for example.. You can tell someone with a bit of class owned this, even the tyres are groomed... Great review, Matt.
Cool Jacket, Matt! 👍 Laughed out loud at your Bono impression (dodgy glasses 👀) I was pleasantly surprised how well these pick ups go especially in sport mode! Great to see a decent, trouble free motor pass thru your hands for a change! Keep up the great work ❤
If you can't get shot of it, stick it on a boat and send it over here to New Zealand ... every second vehicle is a Hilux (with the other option being a Ford Ranger pickup/ute)
Great video as always, loved the fact that you went out of your way to try and replace the steering wheel for your friend, that was a nice move from you!
I spent years taking my turn as a passenger in the back of a transit van so these days I'm a big fan of pickups for touring bands. Still think they should only be made in black and grey though. Nice find, well done for spending the extra grand to get it in even better condition.
Dad had one of these for many years, bought new and had it for about 12 years. Was a proper workhorse and out in fields on shoots most weekends. Was very reliable but with each year it got older, rust got worse and worse and worse.
This the perfect vehicle of my expedition and off roading. Cheap and reliable. Hard top Canopy. Folding sleeping tent ⛺️ on top. loading compartment for my traveling gears and emergency tools. solar panel on top for electricity supply.
What I love about these videos is the honesty in how you speak, your not out to rob anyone just make a good deal and keep progressing with a fair pofit margin
Well at toyota sparepart independent shop its only for 300 pounds here in indonesia brand new. For second hand but refurbish steering wheel its only 150 pounds
Last autumn, I met up with a mate of mine from primary school days. I started talking about you as a TH-cam channel I enjoy and before I got to the name, he said, "that sounds just like something I watch... is it High Peak Autos?" He moved to New Zealand many years ago, so your content has gone round the planet. I bet he's one of many... have you ever noted the number of countries you've reached?
One of the last 1KD's engines. Injectors seals failing are common on these engines. Can end up killing the motor as it blocks the oil pick up in the sump with carbon.
Can proudly say that we make the Hilux here for most of the Americas (excluding the Northern one, they have the Tacoma instead). Love the Hilux. We also make Ranger and Frontier here. Great video as always, Matt. Vila’s Emi Martinez also has that kind of dog. Security reasons, I assume.
I have a 91 V6 petrol 4 runner, the Hilux is similar in size, sadly in the USA we cant get the Hilux, because of the Chicken tax, if I lived south of the border in Mexico I would have the choice of the Hilux and the more expensive Tacoma, I'm not a fan of more recent Tacoma's, so full of cheap hard plastics and not what I expect from Toyota, sadly Id take a more recent Nissan Frontier/Navara over a Tacoma at this point., I've owned many Toyota's over the years, so reliable.
Great video as ever! I have the 2.5 litre Hilux so I have invincible envy now! 😂 I have also run out of diesel at 1/4 tank and the range said 60 miles or so.
i esp went after a 2.5 a couple of months ago, as i need a rear locker. And didnt want leather etc anyway. Got my dogs on the back seats... Off i go to Ukraine with it in a couple of weeks... taking a huge trailer full of cat and dog food to the east part.. helping the animals on the streets.
Toyotas always seem solid. This Hilux does look good condition and not battered like some work trucks. Maybe because it's a good model, they took good care of it. Looks very nice now though, the paint freshens it up!
My father has a Auto leasing business that gives vehicles used on land rigs in the deserts. 90% of his fleets are Hiluxs. In the end of their lease 3-5 years they are driven between 400-500k kms. They come back we change tires, give them a cleaning and off they go for next lease jobs. They're indestructible as Clarkson once said. One problem we often face especially with the newer 2.4 Diesel engines are the fuel injectors.
These ones are a workhorse in Africa. My dad used it for years with no problems save for regular maintenance. But the manuals are the common ones here. Nonetheless, I doubt it will turn into an absolute lemon for you
I have blown up, and I mean this, spectacularly, Mercedes engines. And various others makes. Engines I haven’t blown up, and this is 33 years of reliability, is Alfa Romeo. And Fiat. I tried as hard as I could, with both brands. The attention to detail of the underseal, and gearbox service. Matt, you are the King of used vehicle resellers ❤
We've a Vet College who run a fleet of these on their Equestrian section and they all run rear fridges etc in the Truck Man back, all battered and Hell as they literally crash up farmers fields etc and all done well over 170k. Three have had new clocks and also have the dodgy fuel gauge as they have stickers saying to fill up at 400 miles. All run Bridgestone or Good Year tyres regardless.
Matt, I love your presentation and silliness in this video and your comment about it being a local truck because of where it got service being silly or obvious wasn't bad because some of us are watching from Barbados 🇧🇧 and other parts of the world. The channel is that far reaching.
Lots of pointers it has spent much of its life towing - oil and relatively low miles range at 1/4 tank - wouldn't be surprised if it was towing a horsebox. Tyres are an interesting choice in that respect - decent all around tyres well mannered on the road and capable off-road but dry and wet braking on tarmac are very much not their strong point - I would not want to be trying to stop a pickup + horsebox on those :s Steering wheels in pickups always seem to wear badly - I ended up lightly sanding and refinishing with gloss sealant the one in my Navara which has done a reasonable though not perfect job of reconditioning it - but the cost of a new one is a touch more than is worth spending on an older vehicle now.
This is as close as a pickup can come to being a modem classic. With the sprayed black wheel arches. All the tasteful crome and the nice wheels. Not many will see it through but I think in 35 years this era of hilux with a priv reg, buffed back crome and unsealed ever 4 years will be seen as a classic. Just have a feeling. Know somebody who’s got one as there pony club car, for towing the trailer about and for chucking the labs in the back, always looks after it. Priv reg, looks the part.
It's Friday of a long weekend here in NZ and I can look out on a sea of white Hiluxes in the district council carpark. They are very popular here and second hand prices are ridiculous
Nice car at a very reasonable price . You could have got more money for this car . But the honesty in you and selling it to a friend is just like you Matt Well done Son Kevin
Huge, imposing, heavy duty, four wheel drive, tough as nails with a bomb proof agricultural engine - the perfect dog carrier. My uncle uses a Ford Fiesta for the same thing - although he doesn't mind the smell of dogs. I suppose that's handy if you have one.
Lol at the glasses. Total surprise! Love this vid - sometimes my heart sinks when you look at all these sheds you pick up (not that I should feel for you too much - swanning around in your white RR) and this one made me feel really cheerful. Nice one!
Good result Matt. Agree Toyota parts are crazy expensive. I was quoted 850 for a rear bumper and 350 for a headlight unit. I think they want to make sure somebody doesn't buy all the parts and assemble their own cars at home.
Hello Matt, i have just finished doing a thorough detail on my 57 reg alfa romeo 159, spent the last 8 hours on it. I also saw that alfa romeo had put the poles for the middle headrest in the wrong place, HOW ALFA ROMEO IS THAT. Anyway.. released just in time to reward myself for gutting the interior and exterior. Nice video Matt!
Which segment of cars do you consider selling with the best profit margin? Also what car were you surpised with selling the most (type of car) in your fleet? Love you content. Love from Indian and ze land of Maschinenbau
they have a 2.5 and a 3 (newer is 2.4 or 2.8) Looks mint! Mudflaps still in place, the 2011-2015 facelift. Still has the plastic caps in the rear bar. Never been offroad. In the Netherlands (Left. wheel drive) it would do 23k Euro. note that coolant is a bit low!
coolant is correct hight when down low in the bottle ........fill to the top when bleeding the system and keep topping it up while the engine ticks over ........when it stops taking coolant and starts to fill above the bleed at the top of the bottle , stop adding coolant .........then bring for a 20 km test drive and when the engine cools off after , suck out the coolant above the high line near the bottom of the bottle .......
I don't need one of these but they strike me as a great " Swiss army knife" vehicle. With the towbar and Truckman top you have got a very versatile motor which will last you until you get bored of it.
Yes Matt, that was already a very clean truck. Why oh why do u spend money changing the mats & waxoiling underneath?. I think the new owner could decide to do that if they choose. Anyway, a very clean truck for that money - I hope your mate appreciates!!
Hi Matt! Absolutely love Your videos. Keep them coming because they are very "down to earth" and at the same time, entertaining. I have a succestion for You. Why not take the SL to Spain and film the trip and the stunning Spanish scenery?
You can’t beat Toyota. Absolutely indestructible truck. I watched an episode of top gear once where they dropped this from a height via crane, let it sink in a lake then dragged it out and then set it on fire and it still started 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I really enjoyed this video. Selling my current car (RR Vogue SE SDV8) as I need to free up some money for a house renovation. Looking for a ‘workhorse’ and had considered one of these for the job. Very informative as always.
Toyota Hilux/Fortuner models were recalled in South Africa for faulty fuel gauges . The vehicle runs dry while still showing 1/4 tank and 120km of range . Apparently a dry solder joint in the back of the instrument cluster .
1:07, I totally thought you were behind the wheel of the Hilux, and I couldn't believe how neat the inside of the Toyota looked. And guess what? It even has a sunroof! Wow!
Well bought. In South Africa this year Hilux was factory recalled to replace the fuel float sensor by Toyota. Awesome car. Backbone of South african pickups ( bakkies )
I've got a 2015 SR5 in Australia, its completely stock with similar miles/kilometres and its currently worth over $40k AUD. thats currently the average price for a used hilux atm. crazy that its double the price over here. They are extremely common in Aus and for good reason, their bullet proof and reliable, go anywhere, easily customisable, and of course its a toyota so it holds its value and in my case actually goes up in price since i bought it. My first car after getting my licence was a shitbox passed down from my brother for free, and when that inevitably gave up, i knew for my "first" real car that i bought myself, technically 2nd car, i wanted something reliable, and since i've always wanted a ute. The hilux was a no brainer. i've had it for a couple years now and its my pride and joy, it's got a very thorough service history and i plan on taking some tips from your vid and getting it painted undernear and around the wheel arches for protection, and doing a gearbox service, too. Great vid mate! thanks for the tips.
I'm impressed to see Toyota actually changed the stalks around for Europe so that the indicator is on the left stalk like normal. Normally it's on the right. Never seen that before.
It’s only one of the good ones if you stick to servicing schedules which are arduous, regardless of that my mates 70plate Invincible X has blown up at 38k miles, whereas my 71plate Wildtrak 52k miles still goes strong. Both tow heavily and are used for their intended purposes. I’ve owned 8 Rangers and they’ve never let me down. My second motor is a 22plate R-Dynamic HSE Disco, so principally I am with your man and his views as to which vehicles are best. LR/RR fan 4 life!! 😊
The legendary Toyota Hilux. Was first introduced to a certain motoring show when I watched three very entertaining men try to completely destroy one.... and fail miserably at it! _"It's still alive!"_ 😆
The disappointment in your face when the aircon started working 🤣 I've been watching these videos for a while now. You probably hate the fact you can't overspend in this truck
Not a fan of that jacket sleeves are too short. Great vid love the glasses quality of these videos are getting more sharp every week top job entertaining commentary 👍
I hope you looked underneath it you need to check the frame to the body mounts and the floorboards. If it hasn’t given been kept clean it can be as rotten as a pear also the filler neck and straps for the fuel tank
I have been watching your channel and it has motivated, inspired me to start my own in Uganda. It was always a vision for me to do this kind of business.
Lad I grew up with, trained mechanic ferrari, sells the odd high spec car but made a million selling Van's, builders aren't worried about light bulbs the odd scratch, start n stop is good
I'd get a Ranger, but this generation of Hiluxes are really indestructible and quite comfortable. A bit wobbly at speed, but all of them are...also slooow gearbox, but indeed a great buy for the dog business
Hi Matt, well done on the truck, as you said in the video it was good to start with, the end result was brilliant, and your mate gets the perfect work vehicle for good price.cheers Phil form Newark
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Hi Matt, the hilux is the backbone of Australian trades. They dominate the market here in Australia, very tough,very reliable, utility,go anywhere vehicle.Made for people who work and play hard,it’s totally iconic vehicle!
Yeah. And circa 30k Aud for a 2015 would be a bargain in Australia. Imagine if one was available for just 20k. There'd be a riot!
@@sbGOM Sure as, the UK used prices are a gift, you gotta laugh when Matt states this vehicle is suitable to ship to Africa! I never considered Australia as an African nation🥹
@@sbGOM i am sure you could easily find one for under 30k thats driven almost 200k kms
They are also the backbone of most terrorist movements
@@ivanvoronov3871 you know who sponsors those terrorists
That seems like one of your best ever buys.
It was a heavy duty seat cover in the back of the pick up
Bloody Hell ! Are you the busiest youtuber? All this content, the houses and car sales ?? Where do you get the time? Keep smashing it .
Cheers!
Don't forget he does the training to show you how to be a car dealer. Great YT channel.
you dont get rich by wasting time
Not much margin for error if u give warranty and have to replace something 😅
Truth be told it's refreshing to see a well taken care of car for a change
They don't break easily.
I'm a tech for Toyota main dealer and I knew you were going to say about the fuel sender before you even said it! Sometimes they do however get misdiagnosed as a faulty gauge cluster too as you mentioned. The brake pads do also have a habit of sticking on the holding pins causing uneven wear so it's important to clean them at every major service.
Have you ever heard of a car (Toyota Verso 1.8 petrol auto) having acceleration problems "only" when fuel is below half tank? Mystery to all the mechanics I have spoken to. No warning lights. Passes MOT. Idles perfectly. Starts fine. I just keep filling up until I know what to do? Diagnostics shows no codes. Would be pleased if you could resolve this mystery.
Maybe try some more mechanics or take it to a main dealer. Could try running it on premium fuel for a couple of fills as well…
@@JohnSmith-cs7jg I've tried premium fuel for a few months and Injector cleaner and petrol system cleaner. No difference. Someone also suggested purge valve or fuel pump on its way out? Stumped as costly to start changing the wrong things.
@@ernestschutte1978 brim the tank and sell it 😉
@@JohnSmith-cs7jg 🤣🤣🤣 It's still a good car 1.8L bullet proof. Will keep it.
These are brilliant trucks. We do 20k miles a year on ours and other than regular maintenance its never missed a beat. Will be on 200k miles next year
Well everything toyota makes just gets the job done
Why do you call it a truck
@@ogone1465 because its a truck
@@ogone1465 Americans call it a truck, Australians and NZers call it a "ute", which I believe is the actual correct term for these pickups
@@sullivanl3305 The pickup truck was invented by Henry Ford. This is just a mid-size version of a pickup, so truck or pickup is the correct name. Utes were originally based on cars and had a integrated bed (similar to the Honda Ridgeline). Australians and NZers kept calling everything with a bed a ute even though there really aren't many utes anymore.
Never met an honest second hand car dealer ever, until Matt!
Chops Garage???
@@brianbickle7395 Id agree, he is very decent and open too, I love both TBH, Id trust either.
I agree with the general principle of the comment but James @ChopsGarage is also incredibly trustworthy and honest.
“If everybody looked after their cars like this” soo true. Many think cars should look after themselves then moan when something fails. This looks clean for a pick up. Great video.
May I tell you all a story, about a Hilux I had in Australia? I had a HiAce work van, which got to a zillion miles and I was given a Hilux ute. (Pick-up) It had 500km on it when I arrived at the office one day. As I got out, I was hit on the shoulder, then noticed large lumps of hail starting to land, so I ran inside. I then watched my 500km Hilux get totally destroyed. Look it up; Perth WA, 2010.
Same happened to my uncle's new Jetta the same day. I luckily was down in Freo and just rain there no hail.
Oh that's horrible. Why couldn't it have been the old van.
I've seen this in action. Years ago I was doing my work permit stuff in Sydney. Sitting there at home, sunny outside. Then I heard this racket starting , like a train running through the garden. Looked out in disbelief at millions of golf balls raining down everywhere.
I was just off parramatta Rd, where there were loads of car dealerships. The damage was in the millions.
Here in Namibia, that is still the truck/bakkie, I own a 2013 with 80 000 miles on it, great example. In Namibia the new Hilux cost €47 000. Explore this market!
Oh wow
Nice to see Matt actually buying a nice car that been looked after and the inside doesn't look like a tip a lot of car for a bargain price for the long haul a much better investment than any Land or Range Rover
Great video. Obviously I am an exception to your rule as we bought a 2 seater version of these for use by staff. Partly because of its reputation for being indestructible. 6 years later still going strong, despite the fact we are located right by the sea.
Just make sure you protect the underside and you'll be fine
Any jobs going?? Working by the sea and a Hi Lux for a company motor sounds great 😊
@@JohnSmith-cs7jg I'm afraid not at the moment, but thanks for your enthusiasm! 🙂
A pickup truck is a good thing. Lots of people hate on em. Depends where you live cheers.
biggest shock of this video was that 2015 is 8 years ago 🤯🤯
I don’t drive , but love watching your videos. To hear the opinions of an entrepreneur is fascinating , and surely you guys deserve a good vehicle that beats expectations . Thank you for sharing your video with us all Sir.
The U.S. is full of perfect pick ups, owners would never think of using them as a truck. We're weird over here sometimes. My neighbor's pick up is nicer than the day it left the assembly line!
This is one of the cleanest cars you have ever reviewed, owned by a real person who actually looked after it. Compare the average Corsa you have reviewed for condition for example.. You can tell someone with a bit of class owned this, even the tyres are groomed... Great review, Matt.
Best Pickup ever produced! This 7th gen 3.0 D4D Hilux are more reliable than anything
Buy a karcher steam cleaner. For interior details. Youre apprentice can dot it. Save you a fortune over a year
The car that Australia drives. Simple and indestructible
And South Africa. Especially white ones.
If you want to go into the Bush, get a Land Rover.....
If you want to come back out again, get a Toyota
Cool Jacket, Matt! 👍
Laughed out loud at your Bono impression (dodgy glasses 👀)
I was pleasantly surprised how well these pick ups go especially in sport mode!
Great to see a decent, trouble free motor pass thru your hands for a change!
Keep up the great work ❤
You certainly prepare your vehicles for sale very well Matt.
If you can't get shot of it, stick it on a boat and send it over here to New Zealand ... every second vehicle is a Hilux (with the other option being a Ford Ranger pickup/ute)
Great video as always, loved the fact that you went out of your way to try and replace the steering wheel for your friend, that was a nice move from you!
I spent years taking my turn as a passenger in the back of a transit van so these days I'm a big fan of pickups for touring bands. Still think they should only be made in black and grey though. Nice find, well done for spending the extra grand to get it in even better condition.
These are totally solid, and good clean ones go quickly. This one looked great from the start.
I’m a Toyota Tech and I had a 20 year old Land Cruiser in a month or two back with 720k miles on it.
There's gotta be a few million miles ones around.
Dad had one of these for many years, bought new and had it for about 12 years. Was a proper workhorse and out in fields on shoots most weekends. Was very reliable but with each year it got older, rust got worse and worse and worse.
I had this model Hilux here in Australia 100% best pickup on the market, timing belt every 100 thousand kms all they need
Check for rust on chassis. Not watched video yet. I’m on my 3rd, but vital you rust proof them
This the perfect vehicle of my expedition and off roading.
Cheap and reliable.
Hard top
Canopy.
Folding sleeping tent ⛺️ on top.
loading compartment for my traveling gears and emergency tools.
solar panel on top for electricity supply.
Religiously watch your videos keep it going 👍🏻
Thanks
Just traded our Hi Lux in for a Fortuner in Thailand
That's a downgrade
Its a Toyota! Own a Toyota Fortuner 3.0 D4D. Excellent vehicle
What I love about these videos is the honesty in how you speak, your not out to rob anyone just make a good deal and keep progressing with a fair pofit margin
£1600 for a new steering wheel 😳 wow! Great utility vehicle with great spec. Your mate must be well pleased, great video Matt👍🏻
that's the problem with Genuine Toyota Parts. I went to the Dealer to ask for a single side mirror and I was told its £1450
That's around 5 minimum wages in eastern EU for a steering wheel.
@@piusgumo3330 That's crazy.
Well at toyota sparepart independent shop its only for 300 pounds here in indonesia brand new. For second hand but refurbish steering wheel its only 150 pounds
@@trianggaindralukmana2184 I wonder how much to ship to the uk?
If it all goes wrong I’m sure there’s a market for it to disappear to a warmer climate 😅
You mean Africa😂😂
Looks to have more street cred than the full fat White Range Rover you joy ride round in.
Great Buy.
Last autumn, I met up with a mate of mine from primary school days. I started talking about you as a TH-cam channel I enjoy and before I got to the name, he said, "that sounds just like something I watch... is it High Peak Autos?" He moved to New Zealand many years ago, so your content has gone round the planet. I bet he's one of many... have you ever noted the number of countries you've reached?
Thats amazing. It blows my mind. Thanks for watching
One of the last 1KD's engines. Injectors seals failing are common on these engines. Can end up killing the motor as it blocks the oil pick up in the sump with carbon.
Pretty much half of what the same Hilux would have cost here in South Africa.
The best pickup ever made.
Pickup❌️
Bakkie✔️
Can proudly say that we make the Hilux here for most of the Americas (excluding the Northern one, they have the Tacoma instead). Love the Hilux. We also make Ranger and Frontier here. Great video as always, Matt. Vila’s Emi Martinez also has that kind of dog. Security reasons, I assume.
I have a 91 V6 petrol 4 runner, the Hilux is similar in size, sadly in the USA we cant get the Hilux, because of the Chicken tax, if I lived south of the border in Mexico I would have the choice of the Hilux and the more expensive Tacoma, I'm not a fan of more recent Tacoma's, so full of cheap hard plastics and not what I expect from Toyota, sadly Id take a more recent Nissan Frontier/Navara over a Tacoma at this point., I've owned many Toyota's over the years, so reliable.
Great video as ever! I have the 2.5 litre Hilux so I have invincible envy now! 😂 I have also run out of diesel at 1/4 tank and the range said 60 miles or so.
Haha glad I'm not on my own
i esp went after a 2.5 a couple of months ago, as i need a rear locker. And didnt want leather etc anyway. Got my dogs on the back seats... Off i go to Ukraine with it in a couple of weeks... taking a huge trailer full of cat and dog food to the east part.. helping the animals on the streets.
Looks great. A successful sale. Great video as always Matt.
Hilux is the best off road truck ive driven by far.
Toyotas always seem solid. This Hilux does look good condition and not battered like some work trucks. Maybe because it's a good model, they took good care of it. Looks very nice now though, the paint freshens it up!
My father has a Auto leasing business that gives vehicles used on land rigs in the deserts. 90% of his fleets are Hiluxs. In the end of their lease 3-5 years they are driven between 400-500k kms. They come back we change tires, give them a cleaning and off they go for next lease jobs. They're indestructible as Clarkson once said. One problem we often face especially with the newer 2.4 Diesel engines are the fuel injectors.
Hi Matt, nice motor, have to say it's so refreshing to hear someone so honest and genuine like yourself, appreciate it
Finally my favorite car getting a review by Matt
These ones are a workhorse in Africa. My dad used it for years with no problems save for regular maintenance. But the manuals are the common ones here. Nonetheless, I doubt it will turn into an absolute lemon for you
I have blown up, and I mean this, spectacularly, Mercedes engines. And various others makes. Engines I haven’t blown up, and this is 33 years of reliability, is Alfa Romeo. And Fiat. I tried as hard as I could, with both brands. The attention to detail of the underseal, and gearbox service. Matt, you are the King of used vehicle resellers ❤
We've a Vet College who run a fleet of these on their Equestrian section and they all run rear fridges etc in the Truck Man back, all battered and Hell as they literally crash up farmers fields etc and all done well over 170k. Three have had new clocks and also have the dodgy fuel gauge as they have stickers saying to fill up at 400 miles. All run Bridgestone or Good Year tyres regardless.
It's just crazy how much value Toyotas can hold
Matt, I love your presentation and silliness in this video and your comment about it being a local truck because of where it got service being silly or obvious wasn't bad because some of us are watching from Barbados 🇧🇧 and other parts of the world. The channel is that far reaching.
Thank you. That blows my mind
Lots of pointers it has spent much of its life towing - oil and relatively low miles range at 1/4 tank - wouldn't be surprised if it was towing a horsebox.
Tyres are an interesting choice in that respect - decent all around tyres well mannered on the road and capable off-road but dry and wet braking on tarmac are very much not their strong point - I would not want to be trying to stop a pickup + horsebox on those :s
Steering wheels in pickups always seem to wear badly - I ended up lightly sanding and refinishing with gloss sealant the one in my Navara which has done a reasonable though not perfect job of reconditioning it - but the cost of a new one is a touch more than is worth spending on an older vehicle now.
Spot on about the Kenyan comment. There are thousands of Ex-UK Hiluxes over here. And they’re rock solid cars! Great car
This is as close as a pickup can come to being a modem classic. With the sprayed black wheel arches. All the tasteful crome and the nice wheels. Not many will see it through but I think in 35 years this era of hilux with a priv reg, buffed back crome and unsealed ever 4 years will be seen as a classic. Just have a feeling. Know somebody who’s got one as there pony club car, for towing the trailer about and for chucking the labs in the back, always looks after it. Priv reg, looks the part.
This has to be the cleanest part exchange I've ever seen. Kudos to the previous owner 👍
It's Friday of a long weekend here in NZ and I can look out on a sea of white Hiluxes in the district council carpark. They are very popular here and second hand prices are ridiculous
Nice car at a very reasonable price .
You could have got more money for this car .
But the honesty in you and selling it to a friend is just like you Matt
Well done Son
Kevin
Huge, imposing, heavy duty, four wheel drive, tough as nails with a bomb proof agricultural engine - the perfect dog carrier. My uncle uses a Ford Fiesta for the same thing - although he doesn't mind the smell of dogs. I suppose that's handy if you have one.
This is a mid-size. Nowhere near huge.
Lol at the glasses. Total surprise! Love this vid - sometimes my heart sinks when you look at all these sheds you pick up (not that I should feel for you too much - swanning around in your white RR) and this one made me feel really cheerful. Nice one!
Good result Matt. Agree Toyota parts are crazy expensive. I was quoted 850 for a rear bumper and 350 for a headlight unit. I think they want to make sure somebody doesn't buy all the parts and assemble their own cars at home.
Hello Matt, i have just finished doing a thorough detail on my 57 reg alfa romeo 159, spent the last 8 hours on it. I also saw that alfa romeo had put the poles for the middle headrest in the wrong place, HOW ALFA ROMEO IS THAT. Anyway.. released just in time to reward myself for gutting the interior and exterior.
Nice video Matt!
Which segment of cars do you consider selling with the best profit margin? Also what car were you surpised with selling the most (type of car) in your fleet?
Love you content. Love from Indian and ze land of Maschinenbau
old aussie saying , if your going into the bush take a landrover. if you want to come back take a Toyota
“ I was pulling it the wrong way!!” ….they all say that!! What a well sorted utility vehicle!! Well done sir!
they have a 2.5 and a 3 (newer is 2.4 or 2.8)
Looks mint! Mudflaps still in place, the 2011-2015 facelift. Still has the plastic caps in the rear bar.
Never been offroad.
In the Netherlands (Left. wheel drive) it would do 23k Euro.
note that coolant is a bit low!
coolant is correct hight when down low in the bottle ........fill to the top when bleeding the system and keep topping it up while the engine ticks over ........when it stops taking coolant and starts to fill above the bleed at the top of the bottle , stop adding coolant .........then bring for a 20 km test drive and when the engine cools off after , suck out the coolant above the high line near the bottom of the bottle .......
Love seeing the XC70 in the background!
I don't need one of these but they strike me as a great " Swiss army knife" vehicle. With the towbar and Truckman top you have got a very versatile motor which will last you until you get bored of it.
Yes Matt, that was already a very clean truck. Why oh why do u spend money changing the mats & waxoiling underneath?. I think the new owner could decide to do that if they choose. Anyway, a very clean truck for that money - I hope your mate appreciates!!
Hi Matt!
Absolutely love Your videos. Keep them coming because they are very "down to earth" and at the same time, entertaining.
I have a succestion for You. Why not take the SL to Spain and film the trip and the stunning Spanish scenery?
I think I will
You can’t beat Toyota. Absolutely indestructible truck. I watched an episode of top gear once where they dropped this from a height via crane, let it sink in a lake then dragged it out and then set it on fire and it still started 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I really enjoyed this video. Selling my current car (RR Vogue SE SDV8) as I need to free up some money for a house renovation. Looking for a ‘workhorse’ and had considered one of these for the job. Very informative as always.
Been awhile since the video was a longer video with good reason. Good for you.
Toyota Hilux/Fortuner models were recalled in South Africa for faulty fuel gauges . The vehicle runs dry while still showing 1/4 tank and 120km of range . Apparently a dry solder joint in the back of the instrument cluster .
1:07, I totally thought you were behind the wheel of the Hilux, and I couldn't believe how neat the inside of the Toyota looked. And guess what? It even has a sunroof! Wow!
The rear of the car looks soo much better. Glad you changed that handle.
Wow your brave 😂 17:02 , those glasses were resting on a used tissue.
Well bought. In South Africa this year Hilux was factory recalled to replace the fuel float sensor by Toyota. Awesome car. Backbone of South african pickups ( bakkies )
I've got a 2015 SR5 in Australia, its completely stock with similar miles/kilometres and its currently worth over $40k AUD. thats currently the average price for a used hilux atm. crazy that its double the price over here. They are extremely common in Aus and for good reason, their bullet proof and reliable, go anywhere, easily customisable, and of course its a toyota so it holds its value and in my case actually goes up in price since i bought it.
My first car after getting my licence was a shitbox passed down from my brother for free, and when that inevitably gave up, i knew for my "first" real car that i bought myself, technically 2nd car, i wanted something reliable, and since i've always wanted a ute. The hilux was a no brainer. i've had it for a couple years now and its my pride and joy, it's got a very thorough service history and i plan on taking some tips from your vid and getting it painted undernear and around the wheel arches for protection, and doing a gearbox service, too. Great vid mate! thanks for the tips.
I'm impressed to see Toyota actually changed the stalks around for Europe so that the indicator is on the left stalk like normal. Normally it's on the right. Never seen that before.
It’s only one of the good ones if you stick to servicing schedules which are arduous, regardless of that my mates 70plate Invincible X has blown up at 38k miles, whereas my 71plate Wildtrak 52k miles still goes strong. Both tow heavily and are used for their intended purposes. I’ve owned 8 Rangers and they’ve never let me down.
My second motor is a 22plate R-Dynamic HSE Disco, so principally I am with your man and his views as to which vehicles are best. LR/RR fan 4 life!! 😊
The legendary Toyota Hilux. Was first introduced to a certain motoring show when I watched three very entertaining men try to completely destroy one.... and fail miserably at it! _"It's still alive!"_ 😆
Didn't we love that show?... lol
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Yes. It doesn't work with three other men. It never will.
The disappointment in your face when the aircon started working 🤣 I've been watching these videos for a while now. You probably hate the fact you can't overspend in this truck
I spoke too soon 🤣
Matt, the cost of the steering wheel: most likely included the airbag unit - try to buy a "stripped" steering wheel, and transfer the expensive parts.
Not a fan of that jacket sleeves are too short.
Great vid love the glasses quality of these videos are getting more sharp every week top job entertaining commentary 👍
This is definitely something I would like exported to Zambia. As usual nice content.
I am amazed by the very fair price you did to your friend. Genuinely.
The high idle button is good if you are jump starting another vehicle.
Hi Matt Toyota is all about reliability,as opposed to jaguar and land Rover products. 700 quid profit is not bad.
You simply cannot go wrong with one of these. Except where I live in Western Australia where the market is flooded with ex mining ones.
Awesome stuff Mat❤
I hope you looked underneath it you need to check the frame to the body mounts and the floorboards. If it hasn’t given been kept clean it can be as rotten as a pear also the filler neck and straps for the fuel tank
I think I would rather have the HiLux over your Rangie mate, a great purchase , very nice!
I have been watching your channel and it has motivated, inspired me to start my own in Uganda.
It was always a vision for me to do this kind of business.
Ah very good. Good luck
Thank you.
I will share the images with you high Peak Autos as soon as I start.
Lad I grew up with, trained mechanic ferrari, sells the odd high spec car but made a million selling Van's, builders aren't worried about light bulbs the odd scratch, start n stop is good
I'd get a Ranger, but this generation of Hiluxes are really indestructible and quite comfortable. A bit wobbly at speed, but all of them are...also slooow gearbox, but indeed a great buy for the dog business
Hi Matt, well done on the truck, as you said in the video it was good to start with, the end result was brilliant, and your mate gets the perfect work vehicle for good price.cheers Phil form Newark
Nice vehicle, good to see that Toyota are still doing it, basically, right. A good all around deal💜✌️😊👍
Another great, honest, video! I'm just waiting for the right car to appear in stock and I'll be up there from Cambridge like a shot!