1978 Toyota Hi-lux Longbed 2.0 litre gas from North America
Summary:
Wish I could buy one just like it new
Faults:
I put synthetic oil in it, and it all leaked out at about 15,000 miles. That burnt up the rocker arm. The dealer replaced it with no question.
Needed new clutch and head rebuild at 100,000 miles. Put a timing chain on it even though it did not need it.
Sold it at 170,000 miles, because the window regulators and the AC blower were giving problems. Motor and trans were still strong.
General Comments:
Best money I ever spent on a car.
I pulled a 16 foot inboard outboard boat the whole time I had it.
It had a rough ride until I swapped the bias plys for radials. Put KYB Gas adjust shocks on it, and really improved the ride.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 21st October, 2010