Purchased a diesel 2010 SR5 Hilux brand new. Had problems at 98,000kms. Took to local dealer (full service history with them). Told us starter motor needed to be replaced. Agreed. Days later we were told it was actually the injectors. Agreed to replacements. Eventually informed there was no compression in No 4. cylinder. Paid thousands for all unnecessary work done - in order to get vehicle back. Had replacement engine installed elsewhere. Got the second engine from a 2013 Hilux - 30,000kms on clock. Lasted approx. 18months. Now THAT engine ha...Read more

After owning an 80 series for 7 years and fixing basically EVERYTHING on it myself (yes, pretty well everything broke) I'm now quite mechanically savvy. I bought the late 2011 TD in January with 100k on the clock, it now has 110k and has been great, no worries at all. I've given it a service myself and it's easy to perform so no worries there. Just slide on under, no Jack necessary. I know the new Hilux and Amarok/Rangers tow 3.5t while the old go to 2.5. Mine's an automatic and gearbox seems tough because I tow a trailer 99% of the time (it's...Read more

Got my 3.0l diesel sr5 in Dec 2010 as a lease car, 13kms on the clock, now have 175,000.
Took it to Toyota for the first (free) service. Bits of trim inside and out were misaligned, guy rolled his eyes at me when I said 1 vent on the dash wouldn't close properly and i wanted it fixed or replaced. He complained that it would take a couple of hours to rectify, i pointed out how much was paid for the car... They fixed it. I then went with independent guys for all other logbook servicing til i bought it off the lease company when i did my own. I'v...Read more

The best decision I ever made!
Ridiculously reliable, running costs are much lower than expected given she's a V6. Handles as smooth as silk.

Legroom at the back is always going to be a bit limiting in these work utes but it's no issue.
Hasn't lost her value in the 3 years I've owned her (mind you I got her for a steal).
Never had any issues.

I'm using 98 octane Petrol for mine and fill her up once a month; depending on fuel price this normally sets me back around $80.
Interior is very comfortable and driving experience is exceptional...Read more

We purchased a used MY10 Toyota Hilux SR5 from Downtown Toyota used cars on 2 March 2016 for $24000. The following events have occurred since.
1. Vehicle vibrated through the steering wheel and vibrated badly through the seats at 90kph upwards on the way home.
2. Next day had wheels balanced and rotated at an RACQ repairer problem still the same. Appears tyres are to blame.
3. Took vehicle to pedders suspension they advise vehicle sagged and all shocks need replacing.
4. While attempting to fit rear seat cover noticed jack and tools missing...Read more

Had problems with clutch at 10000 km, replaced, then 40000km replaced then 60000 replaced
Every service complained about clutch was told at duddo Toyota it was my mats which were Toyota mats .fogged off with all kinds of story's . Then went to singleton Toyota with 104000km needed a new clutch .this time had to pay $1700 for the repair, so I asked ok it out of warranty what the problem with this hilux was told in a very aggressive manner that it's all my fault and I had to put the hilux I low range to take off and if I had brought this...Read more

Dual fuel 2009 V6 Auto SR tray. Intially had valve seat/guide problems (5k on petrol, then gas, screwed in 10k) Toyota bailed naturally, recieved great support from the gas workshop (AG Autogas, Lilydale). Heads redone and have been running for 400,000kms. After some early run ins with Toyota dealer service (they really do treat their customers like idiots, and they are for staying I guess) I used independent shops and started doing basics myself, with good results.

The truck itself has been very strong (regularly taking 900kg + lo...Read more

Yes Paul I'm not wrapped with the icon Hulux aswell. 15years ago I owed a old hulux and could not break it, So after this good experience I thought I'd buy a new 2010 rig to follow suit, well after multiple trips back to its original dealer at Surf Toyota listening to lies and putting up with poor service regarding its hands free sounding like it's in a toilet and getting told 'you only have bought a SR' I said 'no I've paid 50k for this car!!'
So a few years passed while being very disappointed with other dodgy items like bending step treads,...Read more

I am a landscaper & in 2008 after having several Ford Couriers with no problems I decided to go for what I thought would be the best vehicle on the market at the time being a top of the range Hilux SR5 4x4. I purchased the vehicle new & have never had any issues up until about 12 months ago when the engine rattle on startup became excessively loud. I took the car to the local Toyota dealer in Wyong who told me there was a computer upgrade to significantly reduce this rattle. I had this done at my expense, at the time the car had 160,000kms. The...Read more

A great truck. Goes like the clappers. Don't listen to the diesel guys claims of poor economy, it's all rubbish. Mine gets better fuel economy than the work hilux which is a 2013 auto diesel. Don't even consider an auto if planning to go off road. Not as capable off road as my old GQ Patrol but way more refined. Cheaper to service and repair than Diesel engines. Don't get attached to the side steps or rear mud flaps if you're planning to take it off road. Why can't manufactures build a true 4wd? Needs thousands of dollars of after market air lo...Read more

2008 Turbo Diesel dual cab - after 80,000km (still under Toyotas warranty) Apparently we got water in fuel (according to local dealer), stuffed up common rail diesel injection system, cost $7500 to replace the whole fuel system (not covered by insurance), Toyota would not talk to us and claimed no responsability even though they fit their vehicles with water traps etc, they obviously dont work. We feel cheated. Beware of where you fill up & what goes into the tank. These commonrail systems are just fitted to make Toyota more money in spare part...Read more