SEMA Hilux, just to make us drool.
- Thread starter Rotorgeek
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Clutch
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The Tacoma is better looking, sure do like that they are keeping the HiLux relatively simple. Tacoma styling with a HiLux chassis sure would be nice.
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/52...uble-cab-sr-road-test-diesel-review-australia
http://www.themotorreport.com.au/52...uble-cab-sr-road-test-diesel-review-australia
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Exactly! Heck, even without a diesel I'd take a Taco with the Hilux Chassis and better bed. I dig the functional tie down hooks on the Hilux bed.
Clutch
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Yeah, I go back and forth on diesel...not that it matters since we can't get them here! Ha Ha! A gasser works fine for me, Toyota does need to throw that DI 4.0 V6 or the 4.7 V8 in there....260+ hp would be nice. I think the Lexus 4.3/4.7 is over 300 HP. Manny transfer case while they are at it.
I dig those tie-downs as well, probably wouldn't use them though, since I run a topper 99.9% of the time. Would like that regular cab with a 7.5' bed though.
While the Taco is bit better looking, I really don't mind the HiLux....will take better capacities over looks any day.
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I like the looks of the Hi-Lux BETTER than the Tacoma. For one thing I have never liked the square fender wells. At $45,000 for the auto version it would never be happening for me though. The truck I have will be my last one. I figure we have just about the same number of laps left in us.
Desert Dan
Explorer
Dear Mr. Toyota
Please bring the Hilux to the USA.
ミスタートヨタ親愛なる
アメリカにハイラックスをご持参ください。
Please bring the Hilux to the USA.
ミスタートヨタ親愛なる
アメリカにハイラックスをご持参ください。
J
JWP58
Guest
Yeah, I go back and forth on diesel...not that it matters since we can't get them here! Ha Ha! A gasser works fine for me, Toyota does need to throw that DI 4.0 V6 or the 4.7 V8 in there....260+ hp would be nice. I think the Lexus 4.3/4.7 is over 300 HP. Manny transfer case while they are at it.
I dig those tie-downs as well, probably wouldn't use them though, since I run a topper 99.9% of the time. Would like that regular cab with a 7.5' bed though.
While the Taco is bit better looking, I really don't mind the HiLux....will take better capacities over looks any day.
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I would LOVE to have that exact pickup. Perfect.
Rotorgeek
Adventurer
Well I do LOVE my Tacoma to the point of, "You can have it when you pry it from my cold... Well ok, I'll take a new one."
While I like the looks of the Tacoma better, I do like some of the features on the Hilux.
1 Diesel with the better range and power
2 Fully boxed frame (I think that's what gives them better capacity)
3 The little add ons like the cargo hooks
While I like the looks of the Tacoma better, I do like some of the features on the Hilux.
1 Diesel with the better range and power
2 Fully boxed frame (I think that's what gives them better capacity)
3 The little add ons like the cargo hooks
Clutch
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You can get something very similar here in the States, they are a rare bird, but they are out there....and not for too much money
either since the majority of people do not want them.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003...415?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item43b5a3c7af
Spotted this one in my neighborhood not too long ago. I like the stealthiness of it.
J
JWP58
Guest
Eh....No diesel, lack of utility-esque bed....no thanks. Plus I like the smaller size of the tacoma/hilux.
Clutch
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Is damn near the size of the 2013 HiLux single cab long bed, actually slightly smaller, but with an 8' bed instead of a 7.5'. The HiLux has a wider track by 3" at 69" vs the Tundra at 66". Wheel base of the Hilux is 121", the Tundra 120". Could get a diesel engine from Diesel Toys, and be in the ballpark as a brand new Tacoma. Betcha you could do a truck and engine swap for around $26K-ish.
Order from Ford Aus the bed anchor points, like they use on the Ranger or make your own.
It is very possible to get something real close to that single cab HiLux, without too much effort.
Containerized had some nifty bed anchors made.
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JCMatthews
Tour Guide
Personally I like the looks of the '04 Tacoma DC better than both the current Tacoma and much more than the HiLux. I was just given a 6.2 L diesel Blazer, and I don't love paying extra for the fuel over gas. I will keep my '05 Tundra for as long as possible.