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Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 03:23
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Hi, I have a '95 Camry and am thinking about selling it and getting a Hilux (much more fun and useful) What I need to know before I take the plunge is how much more fuel is a Hilux going to use (the Camry gets about 10 litres to the 100 kms)? I have a 30 km to work and back commute so fuel is a big cost. Also how do Hilux's go on LPG? thanks for any info. 
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 03:24
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Hilux will use more fuel. 
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 04:23
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Yeah but how much more?
cheers Stephen
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 04:26
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depends on what hilux you want, what year need more info, what engine etc. As reference my corona has a 22re (2.4L efi),(hilux motor was the 22rc same motor but carby) now in a lighter car it gets about 12-15L per 100km around the city, put it this way any ute usually uses a lot of fuel because commercial engines are hardly state of the art technology, they are built to be strong but like to chew a lot of fuel.
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Sydney NSW
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July 2004
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Location:
Sunshine Coast
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September 2005
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 06:32
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So I suppose that unless I get a fairly recent Hilux with a good engine I'm looking at a substantial increase in fuel. I like the Camry but we live near the bush and already have one "family" car. Back to the drawing board. Thanks guys
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Brisbane
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March 2004
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 07:37
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Well i have a 1993 2.8 diesel dual cab 4x4 Hilux.
Dunno if ur after the 4x or the 4x2, but for reference sake my hilux engine is the 3L(engine code), and it is getting about 10L/100km
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Thu, 15 September 2005 23:43
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| Toy Yoda wrote on Thu, 15 September 2005 17:37 |
Well i have a 1993 2.8 diesel dual cab 4x4 Hilux.
Dunno if ur after the 4x or the 4x2, but for reference sake my hilux engine is the 3L(engine code), and it is getting about 10L/100km
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Yeah in economy terms you could get a diesel hilux.
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Sunshine Coast
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September 2005
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Fri, 16 September 2005 00:14
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Yeah diesel is an option. (and I am after a 4wd) It is what I was originally looking for. At the moment though, I was trying to get a rough idea of petrol consumption because I would then convert to gas.
Cheers Stephen
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toowoomba qld
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March 2004
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Sat, 17 September 2005 07:50
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Diesel hilux must be better then the petrol ones then? I don't actually know because I haven't meet anyone with a diesel one yet. The petrol option is a guzzler. If you wan't petrol go for one made after 1998 there alot better then the older ones. Especally if you are going too be driving around the bush. by the sounds of it Diesel might be the go
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Brisbane
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March 2004
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Sat, 17 September 2005 10:19
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Well my mate has a 2.7 litre petrol Hilux 2001 xtra cab, he gets about 12-13l/100kms same type of driving as me. I just filled the tank last night, 44 litres for 470 kms,can't complain with those figures. Mine also has extractors and 2.5 inch exhaust, so it is not to bad to drive day to day.
I would suggest the diesel. Another point, are you after a 4x4 for actual 4 wheel driving or just to have a fourbie? Cause if u want to do 4WDing, get a pre'98ish one, they came out with the live front axle, rather than independant front suspension. Live axle is heaps better for four wheel driving.
Andrew
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Brisbane
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February 2003
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Sat, 17 September 2005 11:04
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we have a '01 diesel king cab hilux (3 litre).
On the hwy, the fuel use is great- we think we got nearly 700K from a tank when just driving on the hwy (were not paying much attention).
But for a commuter in peak-hour traffic (Kenmore to St Lucia or City) the fuel use gets close to the rediculously thirsty 5ME. If i watch my driving habits and go light on the throttle, the fuel use is better but not as good as hwy use.
what kind of traffic would you get with your 30K commute? If it was stop/start traffic then the 'lux is not a sensible choice.
Personally, i think you'd be better off with a small efi petrol car for the commuting and then get an old, tough 4x4 hilux diesel for recreational duty.
Even a petrol 'lux is going to be heavy on fuel if used as a commuter.
Most ridiculous thing seen used as a pizza delivery car: 4wd hilux diesel with soft off-road tyres.
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Sun, 18 September 2005 23:03
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| thechuckster wrote on Sat, 17 September 2005 21:04 |
Most ridiculous thing seen used as a pizza delivery car: 4wd hilux diesel with soft off-road tyres.
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What about a series 3 RX7 with 13B rotor  glug glug glug
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Location:
Bris_Vegas
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September 2005
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Re: Camry verses hilux for fuel
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Mon, 19 September 2005 08:40
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www.drive.com.au go to value car and pick your make/model/year/etc it has all the specs powere torque fuel consuption
www.drive.com.au
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