Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD Reviews

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Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD
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Average Ratings for Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD

  • Performance4.4 stars
  • Practicality4.6 stars
  • Reliability4.5 stars
  • Value for Money4.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.6 stars
  • Overall Rating4 stars

25 Reviews For Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD

  • Guest 6th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    i bought my 3.0l ssrx td ltd 5 years ago i have only had to put on tyres,(general grabbers), change exhaust, rear shocks, brake pads,timing belt and new batteries along with the normal oil,fuel and air filters every 6000 miles. it had 55000 miles when i bought it and now sits on 110000. it also runs on 50% veg oil straight out of tesco all year never lets me down 30lts of diesel topped up with cooking oil goes great quieter, and smells lovely!. i would only swap it for an ssrg 3.0ltr auto when i can find one.a.g.

  • AfricaCalling Rank: Corporal 28th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT 4X4, then, look no further, you have found it!
    As they say 'Toyota.....King Of All Roads!'
    I have a Toyota Surf SSR-X, have owned this vehicle for over 6 years and only had to change the tyres and put a new battery as the original ones had started to slow start!
    They are very reliable on the road and great for towing, with little effort and good power for when needed. Good fuel economy as long as you don't keep 'red lining' it!? With my 96 ltr tank, I easily get over 600 ...

  • Guest 9th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    I bought a toyota hilux surf about 1 year ago and have been having problems ever since. first it was breaks and then the engine started to over heat and suspension problems and now since of last week again i am having break problems and a noise in the front suspension. The best is i haven't even taken it offroading.
    What seems to be the problem with this. I like this vehicle but can some one please tell me if they've had this kind of problems

  • Gaz el nino 29th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have had a number off 4x4's. its took alot of time/ money and man hours to find the right one for me. From range rover vogues to ford explorers. I have now had two Toyota Hilux Surf the 2.5 and my current one 3.0td SSRG, the best off roader i have seen, the most reliable i have seen and the best value for money.

    going to work every morning not have to worry if it will start,
    driving around shopping with my wife and 3 kids lots of room,
    travelling abroad with cruise control and a good seat po ...

  • Guest 20th Mar 2009

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    I have owned this Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD( car for almost 7 years and in that time the only things I have done to it are, 1 new exhaust box and tail pipe, I had to replace the starter motor seloniod contacts last week, and I change the engine oil and filter anually. Quiet, Comfortable, Reliable

  • marcus wallen 19th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Toyota Hilux Surf is a fantastic machine and recommend you look for a good clean example the earlier models 2.4td get abused by people who just treat them like dumper trucks due to their age. This is my second hilux and bought the turbo intercooler. Great on motorways, off road and with recent snow watched range rovers and little discoveries getting stcuk whilst I sailed past them. Best 4x4 you can buy for your buck in my opinion and never ever fails to start- first time all of the time If you ...

  • krazyjey 9th Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Amazing and safe, forget all the saloon, sports car, speed camera, speed bumps, welcome to the roads, the travel, go there and back...with a tonne on the back or not. i found my car and a real one, my wife just love to drive it...for many miles

  • Guest 4th Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    These are by far the best value 4x4 on the market, the 3 litre is the Daddy of the range and in my opinion nothing else comes close.

  • Guest 27th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    3.0 turbodiesel SSRX, 1993
    Bought last December with 100k on the clock, now has 110,000.(miles)
    Towed a caravan to Gibraltar, drove round Southern Morocco for a month, came back to UK.
    Brilliant on road, brilliant on mud, very steep slopes, dunes, rock piste, river crossings to 40cm deep, inadvertent airbornes(!).
    Seems happy on 90% biodiesel but smells like a burger van.
    I'll only sell it to buy a newer one!

  • Guest 16th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Excellent starter. The engine always caught first time and if pulled really well. They should be bullet proof and especially good for off-roading.
    I loved the car - for the 20 hours I got to drive it...

  • Lotusseven7 9th Sep 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Have been messing about and building cars since I was 14, a long long time ago and this is the best motor I have ever had.
    Always wanted a good 4x4 but could never afford one until this one came along from after a six month wait in Japan. That was four years ago. Thank goodness I didnt buy a Discovery of the same age.
    It always wants to please and have only had to replace the exhaust, CV boots, and the bits above in five years. Its let me down once when the off side battery died and wouldnt star ...

  • Guest 27th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I bought my 95 Toyota Hilux ssr-x Ltd 3.0ltr hilux surf in march, 2008, and it has been a great car already and I've hardly driven it! It is very comfortable and looks great, it has a garret turbo fitted instead of the original turbo, a water a intercooler, and power chip, these give it so much more power that it has the same pickup and power as the new hilux 3.0 TD. It is not bad on fuel, 400-500 kms a tank, and 350-450 kms when power chip is turned on. The power chip is hardly used as it is ma ...

  • Watkinsp 14th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Toyota Hilux Surf is comfortable spacious reasonably economical and very very stylish. had mine for nearly a year now, and havent looked back, lent mine to a friend for a couple of hours, and guess what ....now he has bought one. Speaks for itself dont you think?
    What you waiting for go and buy one NOW!

  • Guest 11th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Toyota should build their new Surfs with 4.0L 4 cylinder diesel engines plus with better colour schemes and better interior materials.

  • Guest 22nd Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Don't buy one - they are all mine! Value for money. Generally easy to fix with cheap parts. Reliable and solid. 20 year old design still competes with £30K prestige modern copies.

  • Guest 17th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I have never had a bad Toyota, the last one a Landcruiser I had for 17 years and wanted a change but not of make only style.
    The Hilux Surf is a little smaller, slightly better in the fuel department, more than enough room for a family of 5 and two dogs if required, is automatic with climate control and all the usual must have gizmos.
    I love it to bits.

  • ken h 16th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Great practical motor,loads of space in the front and back.comfortable seating for long journeys, joy to drive and looks fantastic.
    Owned the car for 4 years,keep saying I'm gonna sell it because fuel consumption but haven't yet.

  • Guest 7th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Great truck will be buying a mark 3 and then a mark 4 and then a 5. Expensive parts lack of parts rear door window has to open before you can open back door.

  • jeffconway 30th Dec 2007

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I bought a Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD in Australia having moved from Scotland .It was bought as a stop-gap between cars until we settled in and I have had it for two years and am still not looking to replace it!
    I have kicked its teeth in since I got it I have bogged it in sand carried camping gear and canoes towed trailers with cars on the back. I've overheated it and generally ignored it and how did it pay me back? By keeping on going.
    I am not a fan but if I'm honest, its been the most r ...

  • woody01 5th Nov 2007

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Get one, it will chill you out on the road, say good bye to road rage and just chill, you will get there easily and totaly relaxed in one of these. I have a UK version with great strong manual gearbox, pulls really well even loaded to the roof with camping kit and mountain bikes. Had mine now for 6 years and nothing has gone wrong, its still on the original exhaust. Twin batteries are great for powering all the goodies, big amps, xbox, DVD screens etc. 30 mpg even fully packed with kit.