Bought a 2003 non-turbo diesel (5L-E) dual cab model back in 2017 so by this stage it's a 15 year old vehicle that's likely seen some work in its life. Indeed, it's sitting around 300,000km now, which isn't a huge problem for a diesel, but I had to look for one in decent shape inside the cabin.

I bought it as a second vehicle, to lug stuff around and do some camping. As it turns out, I'm driving this old workhorse more than my twin turbo sedan just because it's more fun!

Worth noting:
- It's a slow vehicle, and doesn't overtake at speed, so I...Read more

My Father had a second gen Hilux back in the day, then he bought me a 1990 extra cab SR5 4x4 which I still drive, then in 2003 I bought a SR5 dual cab 4x4 in silver. I’m telling you Hilux’s are with out a doubt the best all round vehicle on the market. My extra cab has 4460000km
And my 2003 has 342000km and neither has ever had a mechanical failure or let me down, also using them for work and play driving them in the city and county and getting respect from all the other tradies on site (you know Andy the guy that drives the Hilux”)
I drove ...Read more

2001 model bought used 2003 ex govt vehicle, 2.7 motor nearly done 300,000 ks. Has been a great truck, reliable only problems I have had have been starter come loose ages ago, couple of cv boots, centre bearing, replaced clutch after 210, 000 other basics, like shocks and ball joints as well as an AC issue that were easily repaired. Mainly daily driver and every year go beach camping a couple of times, tows a boat. Poor old 2.7 starting to get tired, even though truck and motor has been awesome I do wish I had bought a turbo diesel from the be...Read more

We purchased this Hilux so I would have a tow vehicle & independence to take my horses away riding with my friends. Since purchasing this ute it's done allot of hard work & it now has 373,000km's on the clock! Although it's not a powerful towing vehicle it does the job in a sure steady manner & has NEVER let us down! Although the engine is getting pretty tired now & it's definitely lost some of its power especially on hills it still continues to perform reliably never missing a beat. Fuel economy is the only thing that's not great...I only mana...Read more

The first I need from a car is for it to start and go. 2nd thing is that it does this for 20 years (if required). Bought my 2.7L 4cyl petrol 5sp 2003 Dual Cab Hilux (aluminium tray) in 2006 for $18k with 40,000km now has 160,000km worth about $7k. It is not very comfortable when empty. Rear end bounces. I Love the vinyl floors, easy access engine bay, bullet proof mechanicals.
gets about 480-500km city from 55-58L fuel 10% ethan. Its a 60L tank. Not much difference with unleaded. Premium gets better mileage but not by much... maybe 40km more...Read more

Purchased form original owner with very low kms this is my daily hwy drive and often farm ute i service it as needed with mechanic mate as required in the book and have not had and issue. Mine was the very base so I have added 2nd hand AC form a wreck and all good. 4 years ago I fitted top system LPG as this toyota engine is LPG approved (has stickers) and halved my fuel costs. As above I get around 430km from $30 of gas and have dual fuel so twice the range. Starts auto on petrol and once warm converts to gas used LPG crew in Tullamarive. Very...Read more

i only purchased toyota hilux utes for my business which run approx 12 of hilux utes, Toyota had once been hard to beat in product quality for 40+ years. However my experience with hilux utes mainly diesel auto 4wd versions the following issues ive had with little no interest from the Toyota Australia and generally thsy turn thier back on a once die hard toyota buyer. examples over the last 10 or so years include: Diff failing between 80k & 100k, i was told that i spin the wheels, my response was i'll give $100 if you can in the wet that was my...Read more

The good news is that 15 years and 265,000 kms and not a single breakdown or fault with it yet - that is the dura part of the duraterrible verdict. One cannot dispute that it has lasted and lasted well. My parents still have it and I drive it from time to time and the darned thing still goes like I remember it from the time before.

The terrible part is that it is just so god awful to drive - it always was and always will be. I don't know why they bothered with first gear on it when you can start off (from idle) in second and even third wit...Read more

My Hilux Workmate single cab worked tirelessly for10 years in my work as a landscaper. 2 years ago I went out to go to work and noticed the headlights were on.I tried to switch them off but they would not come off,I had to take the relay off.I took the car to Toyota in Deer Park and they said it needs new stalk and it was going to cost me around $300.About 4 days later same thing happened again.I took it back and they said that they have to get an electrician to look at it and I have to pay for it.I asked them what about the $300 I have paid.th...Read more

My HIlux is a D4D 2.5 liter diesel. It is a double cab, 4-wheel drive. I have been using this in Nassau, The Bahamas which is a fairly small island, so the mileage is fairly low - 45,583 km (28,181 mi). In all fairness, it has run rather well over the five plus years I have owned it since new, but recently the airbag light started staying on after the usual self-test on start-up.

The owner's manual suggested that I take it in to the dealer for a diagnostic test. I dropped it off early morning. By late morning, I received a call from the deal...Read more