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    Toyota HiLux 2006 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2006 Toyota HiLux? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2006 Toyota HiLux issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2006 Toyota HiLux in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Is a two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive ute better for towing?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 20 July 2006

    Unless you need a vehicle capable of driving over rough or slippery ground, I would buy a 2WD diesel ute. It will be more economical than a 4WD and will tow your trailer without problems. Your budget will get you an upmarket ute. Look at the Toyota Hilux or new Mitsubishi Triton. Also, there are good deals available on the Mazda Bravo and Ford Courier for much less. For little more than $20,000 you'll get a 2WD diesel with a tray and toolbox.

    Do catalytic converters work?
    Answered by CarsGuide team · 4 May 2006

    Like you, I read about these systems and the claims their designers make for them, but my experience is that they rarely, if ever, work out in real life. If they really did work, why aren't they taken up by carmakers? The fact that they aren't seems to answer your question.

    What's a reliable two-wheel-drive ute?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 26 January 2006

    IF HIS priorities are reliability and costs, I would recommend a Toyota Hilux, either a diesel or a four-cylinder petrol. But I'm guessing he wants a little more zip. If he wants a Holden or Falcon ute, then the six-cylinder models are the way to go. They are equally reliable, but the Holden will be a little cheaper to run. Lowering the suspension would cost $500 to $1000, depending on what he wants done.

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