Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD Reviews

“i have owned my 95' hilux surf ssr-g 3.0t diesel for 6...”

Written on: 19/01/2010

i have owned my 95' hilux surf ssr-g 3.0t diesel for 6 months now and it has been a great 4wd, if you change the oil and filter every 5,000km always check your oil never run it low this will cause engine damage, diesel filter and air filter between 7,000-10,000km you shouldn't have a problem with it also depending on how often you drive on dirt roads if you do it will pay to either use a air hose to blow out the dust from the air filter or just simply buy a new one this will keep your engine... (read more)

“I have bought a Toyota Hilux 4X4 two months ago and I...”

Written on: 20/12/2009 by hansett (1 review written)

I have bought a Toyota Hilux 4X4 two months ago and I have been having problems since. First the steering wheel contorls broke done and now the brake system has gone wrong. The Toyota main dealer in Purley Way Croydon which is owned by Gemca Edgware Road don't care to put it right.Avoid buying Toyota Hilux. (read more)

“i bought my 3.0l ssrx td ltd 5 years ago i have only...”

Written on: 06/11/2009

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... (read more)

“YOU LOOKING FOR A GREAT 4X4, then, look no further,...”

Written on: 28/09/2009 by AfricaCalling (3 reviews written)

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... (read more)

“I bought a toyota hilux surf about 1 year ago and have...”

Written on: 09/09/2009

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 (read more)

“ I have had a number off 4x4's. its took alot of time/...”

Written on: 29/06/2009 by Gaz el nino

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... (read more)

“I have owned this Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD( car...”

Written on: 20/03/2009

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 (read more)

“Toyota Hilux Surf is a fantastic machine and recommend...”

Written on: 19/02/2009 by marcus wallen

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... (read more)

“Amazing and safe, forget all the saloon, sports car,...”

Written on: 09/12/2008 by krazyjey (1 review written)

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 (read more)

“These are by far the best value 4x4 on the market, the...”

Written on: 03/10/2008

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. (read more)

“3.0 turbodiesel SSRX, 1993 ”

Written on: 26/09/2008

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! (read more)

“Excellent starter. The engine always caught first time...”

Written on: 15/09/2008

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... (read more)

“Have been messing about and building cars since I was...”

Written on: 09/09/2008 by Lotusseven7

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... (read more)

“I bought my 95 Toyota Hilux ssr-x Ltd 3.0ltr hilux...”

Written on: 26/08/2008

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... (read more)

“The Toyota Hilux Surf is comfortable spacious...”

Written on: 14/04/2008 by Watkinsp (1 review written)

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! (read more)

“Toyota should build their new Surfs with 4.0L 4...”

Written on: 10/04/2008

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

“Don't buy one - they are all mine! Value for money....”

Written on: 22/03/2008

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. (read more)

“I have never had a bad Toyota, the last one a...”

Written on: 17/03/2008

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. (read more)

“Great practical motor,loads of space in the front and...”

Written on: 16/03/2008 by ken h

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. (read more)

“Great truck will be buying a mark 3 and then a mark 4...”

Written on: 07/03/2008

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. (read more)

“I bought a Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD in Australia...”

Written on: 30/12/2007 by jeffconway

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...

“Get one, it will chill you out on the road, say good...”

Written on: 05/11/2007 by woody01 (1 review written)

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. (read more)

“If you cut me my blood would spell the word...”

Written on: 24/07/2007 by mond

If you cut me my blood would spell the word "Landrover" as I am a total fanatic about everything Landrover. I build and restore them, drive off road, even competition in them and the majority of my clothes are made by Landrover but I drive a Toyota Hilux surf! Why? Because my Toyota gets me to work, on time and not covered in grease and oil. I arrive cool from the air conditioning (that works) my arms and legs don't ache and I am not left rigid from the white knuckle ride that is Landrover.... (read more)

“Agree with all that is written about the Toyota Hilux,...”

Written on: 05/07/2007 by old git

Agree with all that is written about the Toyota Hilux, can't find nothing to moan about.For a 3.0 litre diesel.
Performance is excellent and with ace mpg, on long runs maybe 33 plus to the gallon at 80 mph.
The ride is also great, along with visibility, just had to replace starter motor on mine and everything fits like a glove and all over engineered for reliability etc. Even the paintwork is tough. Would recommend the Toyota Hilux Surf to anyone for value reliability etc. Try to get one... (read more)

“Having owned a Land Rover Discovery for several years,...”

Written on: 20/11/2006 by C4SRF (1 review written)

Having owned a Land Rover Discovery for several years, it is natural to compare the various attributes of the two vehicles, and to be honest there is just no comparison. The Toyota Hilux Surf is in a different league in every department.

Living in the Black Mountains National Park I experience different road conditions, both on and off-road, with quite dramatic weather conditions adding to the challenge. The Hilux gives you a greater confidence as you drive, and you are left with a feeling... (read more)

“This car is well worth owning. It's great to drive,...”

Written on: 14/10/2006 by kbokhari79

This car is well worth owning. It's great to drive, and it is fantastic for a family, or those who want solid off road requirements from a car. On a full tank I can get between 350 and 400 highway miles with the Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G 3.0TD 4x4. That's pretty economical if you do all the calculations from a 3.0 TD. (read more)

“This is my second time owning a Surf, having had a '93...”

Written on: 20/05/2004 by Morr (3 reviews written)

This is my second time owning a Surf, having had a '93 model before

This is a seriously comfortable vehicle. Plenty of leg-room and generally quite spacious both front and rear. The boot-space is terrific too.

This is the top spec (in theory) SSR-G model which includes a number of extras, including a rear mounted spare wheel with electric drop down mirror in the rear spoiler for parking etc. This is however one area of poor design as the wheel badly obscures the view afforded by the... (read more)