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Originally Posted by TheWarden
Been looking at the surf as well myself after trouble with my Colorado
What I've established is
Avoid the 2.4 Engine
Gen 3? Surf on shares the same chassis with the Prado/Colorado
Surf selectable 4x4 vs Prado/Colorado Full time 4x4
No Diff Locks
Longer in the back if your looking to sleep inside.
Looking on Autotrader though it appears that theres little difference in price between the Colorado & Surf. Late Gen 3 surfs seem to go for £2.5k - 3.5K but Colorado's start at around £3.5k.
Having got a Colorado at the moment and suffering some issues with it on my Morocco trip, I would definately have another as first choice. But if a very good surf came up at between £2-2.5k then it would be hard to justify the difference in price. On my Morocco trip I didn't need a Diff lock and barely used low range but they are nice to have if the budget stretches to Colorado levels.
Plenty of people have used both for Africa so I guess a lot ultimately comes down to personal choice and budget
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I am another one who has been looking at the online reviews of these vehicles, along with a few other manufacturers that are mentioned in other threads.
The summary here of the surf characteristics ties in with my own research but what problems have occurred with the Colorado?
Also, there are a lot of surfs for sale in the UK but not many with lowish mileages for their age; I guess the owners tend to keep them. Many seem to have been used for towing.
Second hand Amazon models are still pretty expensive and they also have a larger - 4.2 litre - diesel engine.
SWB Colorado's are much rarer in the UK second hand market; maybe that maintains their second market a bit??
Having said that and asked those questions I am still a bit confused; what is a Prado?
And what is a 4 Runner?
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Dave
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