Toyota hilux...2 or 4 wheel drive?

[Coletti]

So I'm looking at getting a pickup in the near future and have my eyes set on a hilux, unless anyone can really rate any others eg ford ranger, l200? Also what are people's thought between 2 and 4 wheel drive? Would like the 4 wheel drive cab and a half or double cab as it will be my only vehicle for a while but on the other hand I'm thinking a 2 wheel drive will be cheaper all round with more carrying capacity. Just wondered what other people thought? Cheers in advance

 

 

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[Le Sanglier]

4wd is great for towing trailers because reversing is a lot easier on the clutch.

[Goaty]

2wd for economy in tyres, fuel,VED etc. If you are only on the road with it.

4wd for heavier trailers and going off road. Useful to have but in reality how much will you use it for that. It could be cheaper to go twice at an occasional job with smaller trailer and 9 months of the year its dry enough for going off road with most vehicles. Them are the busiest months.

 

Most people could get away with 2wd but think they are the business with 4wd.

[jamiep]

Hi Coletti,

 

I've been using an L200 Club cab with 4WD since January this year and can't understand why I didn't buy one years ago. My work is a mix of on and off road all year round. Living at a relatively high altitude of 750 - 800 feet above sea level means we suffer with bad weather conditions sometimes for weeks at a time - this years snow hung around for ages and I would have been in dire straits without the L200. (Running on Mud Terrains Rear and All Terrains on the front)

 

It's ok on fuel averageing 28 - 30 mpg on diesel if I stay off the turbo as much as possible, carries 3/4 of a tonne with ease and doubles as dad's taxi too.

 

Faultless in my opinion and experience mate, hope this helps.

 

Cheers,

 

Jamie