DulciekmAvenell Heights
- 11 reviews
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- HiAce H200.I (2005-2010)
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Frontline pop top campervan
Converted to a campervan by Frontline Ballina in 2013 this is a very low cost for travelling at 10 litres per 100klm 2.7 litre petrol 5 forward gears.
The pop top being very convenient. A very sturdy vehicle as being a Toyota we have had no issues with the vehicle runs very quiet and the inside instruments are all up to date eith the modern car.
Very pleased.
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kombi53AU
- 7 reviews
Toyota V VW customer care and service.
I have previously written reviews for a series of VW Vans bought new, a 2000 Caravelle and a 2010 Multivan. Both had significant problems, the 2000 model Auto failure and others with VW not interested in supporting their product, a $6000 repair. This is reflected in the value of these vans now 60 k + new to a few thousand now. Multivan problems and arguments instead of any assistance from VW.
So I swapped to a far less comfortable but very well considered Hi Ace Van in 2012. It s now outside its warranty but recently Toyota found potential pro...Read more
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Used Army Maxi Taxi diesel manual 1993 still going
I am an electrical contractor and purchased my olive drab (YUCK) coloured Hiace Commuter bus in 1997 from the Army. Had sixty five thousand kilometers and smoked a bit and was a late 1993 model. Had been for sale for three months with three others with no takers (colour was the problem the dealer said). Fifteen grand later and a roof rack, cargo barrier and the seats removed all included with the price and I was in business. To say I thrash this car in mileage is an understatement. 100 km average a day 6 days a week. Religiously kept timing bel...Read more
ts and maintenance done. 6000 km between services but check the oil once a week as the oil goes claggy and suddenly uses oil after 3000km between services if not topped up to just over the full mark on the dipstick. At 250 thousand I was told a new timing belt mounting plate, timing belt kit, water pump, radiator and radiator hoses had to be done if I wanted it to last over half a million klicks. Clutch and aircon replaced too during it long life. Owes me nothing really if calculated over 23 years $8000.00 in maintenance excluding tyres and basic service. Will last me out. Well done Toyota. Only buy Toyota if you thrash things but maintenance is essential. PS always use a genuine Toyota thermostat. Take care.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Azztrix
- 3 reviews
Stupid thing always gets stuck (bogged) every time it rains
I'm so over it honestly every time it rains and you go on a tiny bit of grass you get bogged. Stupid thing should have a lsd and released with decent tyres. Other then that I guess it serves its purpose well except the radio buttons are stupidly big on the steering wheel.
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Jimmy33AU
- 14 reviews
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new diesels are the go
had 2012 lwb hiace diesel turbo manual from the showroom floor. 4 years courier driving use in city traffic. never had a single problem. just servicing and new tyres was the only maintenance done during the 4 year's. traded it in with 120,000km for a new one. november 2016 build, lwb diesel manual. new ones have had traction control added, cruise control, steering wheel now has radio controls, no 3rd seat in front - more of a centre console with drink holders and slots for paperwork. disel engine is now fitted with a diesel particulate filter system also. much improved instrument cluster. love these vans.
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Grog
- 2 reviews
Never fail you
Had a fiat before glad that junk is gone my hiace is very good 2nd hand with 270,000 KLM does me fine u can't kill it. Minor issue with window sticking and needs new breaks around very happy indeed. Would never buy a fiat again make your own mind up always had Toyota don't know what made me buy a fiat in the past lessons learnt.
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Older models great - newer are JUNK !
Done over 1 million KMs in Hiaces, Older diesels are best, reliable tough.... Newer 2005 on are flimsy, bumpers are like glad wrap, constant issues with turbo stepper motor ( Common problem ) interior cabin space pathetic, 2 gearboxes destroyed and now the diff is seizing up without warning . Our other diesel Hiace has similar issues. Why is this model still going ? 2005 - 2017 is long enough to see mistakes and make a better commercial van. Next van will be European most likely ...
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ShayneSteveMELBOURNE
Reliable vans
We love these vans! Very reliable, cheap to run. 1998 model has 600k and has had one engine rebuild, 2003has been services once/year, 2013 vans are going like champions. They go all over towns as tradie vans and are great to drive. Wish they made a really big van like the Mercedes sprinters.
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DisplayAt home
- 4 reviews
Love the van but....
I have driven Toyota Hiace vans for 6 years now. Full time.
A 2010 model which I had till 180,000klm then the company traded it in and then was put into a 2013 model which was bought brand new.
I have thrashed these vans mercilessly. I have to admit I am a lead foot and these vans are great fun. I have only encountered one problem with the newer van. And this was before I took hold of it. Someone else in the company drove it for the first 3000klms. He is very soft on the pedal. It needed the water pump replaced. A crack in it Toyota said. W...Read more
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Joseph42Hunter Region, NSW
- 15 reviews
Toyota HiAce 2006 2.7L 4 cyl.
I've been wanting a van for a while. I wasn't going to settle for anything less than a HiAce since I see a whole lot of tradies drive them, it's obvious to me that they are reliable. So I bought a 2006 Toyota HiAce and I'm very glad I did.
It has plenty of grunt for a 4 cylinder engine. The one I bought runs on LPG and petrol. It's a factory installed LPG so it switches automatically to use LPG when it reaches operating temperature. It really suits me and save a lot on petrol.
From now on I will always buy a HiAce. They are worth the money you pay for if shop around.
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DaneCMid North Coast, NSW
- 3 reviews
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2007 Toyota Hiace Commuter duel fuel High roof 14 seater - Commercial vehicle 1,260,000km original e
My boss purchased business and bus 2.5yrs ago with 780,000km, we average 3500km per week, mainly highway driving small amount of around town. Manual gear boxes and clutches have been lasting approx 450,000km (I believe I can extend the gearbox life by putting less load on 5th gear). Mainly runs on LPG (top range system Airod $5000), we change the oil ourselves every 3 weeks, Penrite 10/50 semi-senthetic, has been consistently the same quantity of oil used (500ml). Bendix brake pads 180,000km, Toyo H07 tyres rotated 20k/km, we get 100,000km to ...Read more
a set. Our average load is 7 to 8 passengers each way (300km down 300km back). We also do a major service at 50,000km service. Expensive parts for some items, radiator, alternator. Some items you can find 2nd hand (low km) for very reasonable cost. I believe for what we are using it for as a long distance shuttle bus, and following a maticulous maintenance program this is the best vehicle out there We tow fully enclose box trailer with luggage on average twice a week. Oh if you have one that is getting close to the million km, be prepared to fork out $400 if you want to have accurate km's on the odometer, as the digital dash gets stuck at 999,999km. The chip cost $50 but 3.5hrs labour. Any mechanic I speak to regarding our bus having 1,260,000km is amazed as it is not Diesel...Toyota's rock.... >>>>>>>Update>>>>> Bus is still running well, is just about to hit 1,400,000 Km's. Some new information accumulated. Coil overs had to be replace at 1,300,000 km (first time for this engine) $140 each x4 plus 1.5hrs labour. Tail-shaft noise confused with diff noise. Tail-shafts in the Toyota's are lined with cardboard as sound insulation, which with wear comes lose. At around 70 - 80km per hour whining noise which was caused by lose cardboard lining inside tail-shaft. 2nd hand tail-shafts $300-400 or if have time can have a re-build $450-$500 (2 days downtime). Replaced rotors by purchasing 2nd hand hub assembly ($200 each), which included rotors and wheel bearings. Fitted when breaks where due (machined) saved $400 (parts and labour). Non genuine radiators have improved and come down in cost $300 (Genuine cost $800). Drive safe out there folks.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
EGR valve
New 2012 diesel after 56000 khm bum engine light on went to toyota thay say egr valve thay reset ok after one day light again went there thay clean charge me $390 . After 2 days light again went again to toyota melton thay Say we need van to chek again after 5 day thay call me thay clean up i pay more $980 now after 20000 km light its on again and guest again its egr velve
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Poseidonsomewhere
- 3 reviews
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Piece of rubbish...
Since I got this hiace ...just got problems....full of faulty eletronics ....injector problems....diff problems with less that 200k .....the old vans are still around and some turning around million and still reliable....this new model, you have to get rid of the shit before 100k if you dont want head ache...my old econovan got over 300k and still going like new....if it wasant for the rust that is taking over, it would just go forever...
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kerridgepmLismore
- 2 reviews
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Quality
Price and warranty compared with iload Extras?
Diesel engine always good Most problems sorted out
A little bit crushed in front
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Paul BBrisbane
Not bad but some issues
We have two 09 2.7l petrol/ LPG hiaces.Haven't been too bad,but at around 175000ks,one did a diff and the other a water pump. One had previously had a leaking radiator,which incidently was n't the one that had a water pump failure.
Also have continually replace broken or cracked windscreens,usually one on each van a year.
Both have been serviced every 10000ks at the dealer.
Not bad to drive,much better than the Mitsubishi vans we have had for the previous 20yrs,but no where near as reliable.
And the Mitsy vans went 15000km between services which is much better than toyota at 10000km.
The toyota factory LPG system is also very good.
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Keith A Nicholson
- 2 reviews
370k and still goes.
Bought new 2007 SLWB D4D Auto. Great when new,but at 70000 the diff started to make noise. Has had 3 rebuilds since and now is noisy again. Design now dated and there are other vans to consider. No good if you are over 177cm tall. I wonder when a new one is due.
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jamesnew plymouth
- 10 reviews
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just the best.
brought second hand in 1998, 10000km on the clock. Still have it today, what a great vehicle, now done 635000km. no majors. flushed radiators out an had to get some cores changed. always done services. wont ever sell it, can die at my place. isnt fast but just keeps on going, like most 4wheel drive toyotas. still looks like new. polish it every month. it deserves it. its 3 liter diesel has never been striped down.
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Shellie
- 3 reviews
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Toyota Hi Ace 2000 model SBV RCH22R Front line Pop Top Camper-van
Excellent camper-van Very reliable with the 2RZE engine, handles like a dream with the independent suspension.Walk through design from drivers seat to the back a great convenience. Good all round van go just about anywhere, more protection and quite with the motor in the front under the bonnet Just a little thirsty around town but excellent on a trip. Inexpensive to maintain and service. All round I believe the best Camper-van on the market for the money.
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Mad-Season27MELBOURNE
- 2 reviews
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Reliable workhorse
I bought my 2007 Hiace LWB petrol with 224000km on the clock and I haven't had any trouble with it over the past 4 months. The size and performance is perfect for my application of carry vegetables and cooking ingredients. I opted to get one with an automatic gearbox as I find doing pickups and deliveries in stop-start traffic in a manual van very annoying.
Like most vans and utes the Hiace performs best with a bit of weight sitting over the rear wheels. The nature of the vehicle, hard rear leaf springs and stiff commercial tyres means when ...Read more
the vehicle has no rear weight it will buck up and down squeaking the wheels when taking off over uneven asphalt. Even on a slight incline in the wet after raining and using my feather foot on the accelerator I can't take off without spinning the wheels. The 2.7 litre petrol engine can run on E10 and is peppy enough to carry 600 kg of onions without much effort. If I continually carried closer to 1000 kg loads I might opt for the 3.0 litre diesel for a bit more torque - I would get a diesel engined Hiace 2008 and newer, as I believe the 2005-2007 diesel Hiace had a recall due to faulty injectors. I am 5'4" and my business partner 5'6" and the cabin is a perfect size for us. I could see how taller people might have a less comfortable experience to us as the dashboard does seem to sit close to our knees. It would be best to sit in the cabin and take one for a drive to gauge if it's the right size for you. Spacious, reliable, good-looking. Cabin a tad small if you're taller than 6 foot.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Al HardyNorthshore
Trusty Toyota? Not anymore!
I have 2011 Hiace, automatic brand spanking new from Toyota dealer,first the wind screen like an egg shell, just less than a cm pebble can crack the screen easily. Then the ABS brake was way to sensitive, on bumpy road it hardly to stop. Then after 1 year the water in the fuel indicator turn on, then I try the suggested action which displayed on the door instruction by Toyota, the light still on. Bring to Toyota, they say they can fix that with $300 cost, I bring to my own mechanic and replaced the filter cost only $150 an fixed! It sensor just...Read more
too annoying. And now when I drive nearly 100km/h up, every times i push the accelerator the car made a vibration and noise like you riding a boat in choppy water. Almost impossible to make conversation in the cabin or listening to the radio. I bring to my mechanic he say its diff problem! Oh my god only 86000 km it already have diff problem! Why I should buy this expensive brand spanking new car while it giving me problem like this! Before I bought second hand Jap import Nissan Caravan with 107000 km on the odometer, till more than 500000 km it never have diff and any annoying problem like this. I serviced this Toyota regularly according to service manual! For a courier contractor like me, this Toyota is not acceptable at all. Not like that old model Hiace van. Shame on you Toyota. Before I trust you, respect you, not anymore. Many other drivers have some more different problems with this new model Toyota. And all going to Toyota dealer service, schedule perfect. Oh one more the heat from the engine bay under driver seat sipping like a heater! It is brand new??? Not too economical, still use Cam Belt, Air Con not cold, Easy crack windscreen, Annoying ABS, Annoying fuel filter sensor, Diff problem, and what will come next???3 comments
I had that same problem with the fuel sedimeter warning light and if the vehicle is still under waranty (like yours) the filter should have been drained for free by any toyota dealer.That dealer that ... Read more
qouted you $300 were trying too steal from you.Also have a noisy diff on mine and it has only done 65.000kms,and in the process of fighting them to fix it.I would advise that you do the same.So other Toyota owner please beware, don't generalize, not all Toyota created equal!
It has a noise from T belt after 35,000kms.but that noise will'nt become after long journey.so be careful about it!!
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John Nimoasked
does it have free candy
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Kristin H.asked
Hi I have a 92 Toyota hiace van needing a injector pump replaced ! Does the timing belt/ chain have to come off to do this job
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james
james again. has been down on pulling power,last few months.after two hours of running the engine light would come on under full load. one thousand dollars later at toyota, and been on the computer th... Read more
ey changed the ; fuel inlet control valve, still the same. was the filter in the tank . blew air down the fuel line to the tank, runs like new. haven't decided yet the easiest way to replace the filter. mine is a super custom ltd, full time 4 wheel drive. has a wave pattern on the side, i see quiet a few of these went to oz. great vehicle.