Going to test drive a Hilux

[richy_B]

For what its worth, a mate with a machinery dealership has an amorak and has no end of gearbox problems due to towing.

 

The new (at least this years) hilux can be uprated to tow 3.5tonnes, the dealer quoted me about 2.5k to do so.

 

I saw the attached advertised a while back and bookmarked it. Not sure what's involved but it's a bargain if true and legit. Would unleash the hilux's full workhorse potential.

 

http://www.cheshirecontracting.com/Vehicles.html

[richy_B]

Working with a commercial fencing company today on a site and they had 2 hilux invincibles on site, 3ltr engine and unrated towing capacity to 3.5 tonnes, a company called Cheshire Contracting 01925 768897 did the work, the cost is £900 per vehicle and can be retro done on certain older models too.

 

Spooky - I must have been typing that at the same time as you!

[mendiplogs]

Spooky - I must have been typing that at the same time as you!

 

Hi mate I'm told the new hilux is out soon thanks Jon

[J The Tree]

Spooky - I must have been typing that at the same time as you!

Was thinking of keeping it to myself, didn't want the world to know that it can be done:001_smile:

[gensetsteve]

Hi Steve is VW worth the £12k more no not for work it not thanks Jon

 

It's not worth it for pleasure either jon. You could buy a nice second hilux for the 12 k and keep the new one for pleasure. Sounds like the gearboxes are trouble so that ones out now. Back to the hilux.

[mendiplogs]

It's not worth it for pleasure either jon. You could buy a nice second hilux for the 12 k and keep the new one for pleasure. Sounds like the gearboxes are trouble so that ones out now. Back to the hilux.

 

Hi Steve why worry if it new thanks Jon

[spandit]

Found out my insurance company doesn't cover vans - so I've either got to cancel my policy and face the penalty, or start a new insurance policy with no NCD (which is expensive)

[10 Bears]

Give the NFU a call. I always found them very good, and as I recall, they once gave me 6 years NCB for free!

[spandit]

Thanks, will do...

[agrimog]

ford F150, or chevy 2500, both diesel, and towing 3500kg is a light load for them, proper working pickups, not lightweight toys (the american market will only rate the jap pickups as 1/2 ton) unless built a lot stronger, toyota tundra for example, but toyota wont make it available here ?