4x4 more economical than a hilux?

[leafcut]

Mitsubishi L200, 2.5 TD, the dogs B*ll***s, back end pick up/cab, front & rear tow bars, big power, excellent design/parts availability, easy on the diesel, towing power-phenominal, turbos last a life time, go anywhere motor, good luck...Nick Pearson, Timberline-Roe Ltd.

[gensetsteve]

L200 not my choice but seem people seem to get on ok with them. The one we had here 16,000 miles engine blow up taking clutch and gearbox with it. Mitsubushi spent 5k putting it back together week later engine ecu went. It did not stay long after that

[HCR]

Berlingo with a quad on a trailer?

 

Other than that I'd agree with what has already been said - the savings you'll make on fuel (if any) won't justify the cost of changing vehicle.

[difflock]

New ( & I appreciate that is not in contention) VW SWB transporter with the 115BHP engine ........=44 mpg on the combined cycle.

Or make your own Biodiesel or run her on SVO

All quite kosher (Ah canny spell ligitimitely:001_tt2:)

[sussexlad]

thanks for all the responses chaps. just had to google a C15....errr dont really think thats going to work:lol:

 

As many have now suggested i will be keen on keeping the hilux, i can now show this thread to my mrs to prove how many people would do the same... wish me luck!

[miker]

my ranger only 28 mpg at best with at tyres and driving with slippers on,vauxhall brava/isuzu low pressure diesels are kind on fuel but will not win races at the lights,but they are workhorses not race horses

[gand]

thanks for all the responses chaps. just had to google a C15....errr dont really think thats going to work:lol:

 

As many have now suggested i will be keen on keeping the hilux, i can now show this thread to my mrs to prove how many people would do the same... wish me luck!

 

Good choice in keeping the LUX I've got a Mk3 myself which runs on veg oil not a problem. Yours being a Mk4 I think you can run that on it aswell

 

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[tuttle]

thanks for all the responses chaps. just had to google a C15....errr dont really think thats going to work:lol:

 

As many have now suggested i will be keen on keeping the hilux, i can now show this thread to my mrs to prove how many people would do the same... wish me luck!

 

a C15 is a 1.9 diesel, it has a lightweight body, massive boot, and the highest ground clearance of any van.

(why do all french farmers have one?)

 

loves a bit of off road, check out youtube videos.

[Treemoose]

Keep the hilux! . . . . get rid of the mrs . .

 

 

Can vouch for the trooper I have an isuzu bighorn it's great

To save I think you would have to get something smaller and it's not going to do the same job. Hilux all the way

[bigdave]

Hi-lux all the way!!!!!!!!

 

they are top dog!!!!!

 

i love mine to bits i get 3-4 offers a week for somebody to buy it apparently they are worth a fortune in africa!!!!

 

the hilux is not that bad on diesel thats what i keep telling myself & i believe it!!!!!!!

 

all i do know is it is better on diesel than my 3.1 trooper!!!!!!

 

a mk4 hilux will run on veg oil or bio diesel

both veg oil & bio diesel collect al the muck & crap in the tank & fule lines so you will have to change your fuel filter after about 100 miles then again after the next 200 miles after that go back to your normal service routine!!