Toyota ? But what is it ?

[cpjitservices]

Hey all,

 

top of my street there is an 'L' reg Toyota 'thing'. 

 

Its clamped as not been taxed. .

 

Tempted to go leave a note to see if they owner wants to sell as it looks in good condition.

 

However....

 

look up the reg number and notice the discrepancy.

 

L219 RHL.

 

 

Import ?

Re-Reg ?

 

 

Sorry no photos

[hairnet]

its come in from somewhere else and they used the date of import

 

right plate tho

 

was looking up an f40 from the tv and it has the same - made 91 import 2006 but correct j reg

[BorniteIdentity]

Estima.

[Ghosty]

Estima.

 

Cazana says Hilux, so probably a Surf?

 

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Yup, likely Surf. Owner only changed in April, so they've not had it long. Tax ended 5th May, so likely it 'cashed in'. Still mot'd though. The fact it's been clamped for no tax suggests it'll be gone swiftish, so if you want it, you'd better get on it pdq. MOT fails and advisories are interesting reading - it doesn't sound like the fittest model on parade.

[cpjitservices]

Cazana says Hilux, so probably a Surf?

 

It doesnt look like that, I'll try and gt a photo later on!

[Eddie Honda]

MOT has it as Lucida.

 

[cpjitservices]

MOT has it as Lucida.

 

Not sure it looks like that either..... will try and get a photo later!

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Checked again, and B.I and E.H are on the money.

She's a bit of a hoe.

[cpjitservices]

hmmmmmm I might leave a note... what do you all reckon ? Worth a punt ?

[Snipes]

Check for HGF if you do have a poke around it.

[Flat4]

4x4 Estimas/Enimas/Lucidas aren't very common and usually command a higher price tag than 2wd. If it's tidy and as above, no signs of head gasket failure or overheating then it might be worth buying if it's cheap. The crash tests aren't pretty tho and put me off buying one....

[Dave_Q]

Don't offer much, plenty about and imports tend to be cheaper as more expensive to insure.

 

Edit: hadn't seen it was 4wd, interesting but still not that desirable to the general public. KruJoe has one.

[BorniteIdentity]

The diesel cars aren't famous for cooking head gaskets. That's the party trick or the petrol burner.

 

They still command good money as they're comfortable and easy to live with.

[Dirk Diggler]

There's loads of them here for pennies; they're a great old bus, but very much of their time

 

Head gaskets as said above and eye watering parts prices

[andy18s]

If it's been clamped for no tax then there could be a load of extra charges to be sorted out....

[Schaefft]

Love the early Previas/Estimas, where else could you get a supercharged, mid-engined, Rwd vehicle in the shape of an egg for a few hundred quid?

 

Granted, supercharged ones are very rare and automatic only. But the potential! Definitely at the top of my list for "something practical".

[jonathan_dyane]

Any infractions related to VED are problems for the registered keeper. If a new owner buys and SORNs or taxes as appropriate no issues or expense.

[Kiltox]

Any infractions related to VED are problems for the registered keeper. If a new owner buys and SORNs or taxes as appropriate no issues or expense.

How do they get the clamp removed though?

[DodgeRover]

How do they get the clamp removed though?

Hiab and angle grinder used in private.

 

Seriously a pair of decent bolt croppers with good length handles ( I've got some 4ft long ones) whilst wearing a hi-vis and you'll have it off in a short while.

[Rave]

Hiab and angle grinder used in private.

 

Seriously a pair of decent bolt croppers with good length handles ( I've got some 4ft long ones) whilst wearing a hi-vis and you'll have it off in a short while.

 

The clamping contractor will probably not be best pleased with the criminal damage to their property. I might still have endorsed such a course of action when cowboy clampers were in operation, but as far as I can see there's nothing to gain and a lot to lose when it's someone officially working for the DVSA that put the clamp on.

 

If for some reason you still want to get the clamp off, bearing in mind that the fine for the current owner isn't going to go away, the 'clamps' are generally just a triangle of metal attached to a sturdy chain; they are affixed to the car by running the chain through the suspension components. If they've not actually got it through the wishbone it may well be possible to take it off undamaged by separating (say) the upright from the hub. I rather wished that I'd had a go at that when my mate's R8 got clamped when he was about to start his bus driving shift; he panickingly told me to wait and pay the £175 for him to get it released as he needed the car. I seem to recall it blew its head gasket two weeks later, even though it was a Honda engined one  .

[Ghosty]

KruJoe has an Estima so may be able to advise. His is a diesel that he runs on veg. 

[KruJoe]

Mine is L...RHL also, there seem to be quite a few with those letters, mostly green.

 

 

It's immensely practical, versatile, and well thought out. Being a 4WD one, it'll do anything I ask of it, except go fast.

 

I haven't found any problems with parts availability or prices. 

 

 

[dollywobbler]

The diesel cars aren't famous for cooking head gaskets. That's the party trick or the petrol burner.

 

Er, no, they really are. Ebay is usually littered with HGF Estimas. That and Hilux Surfs with the 2.4 litre diesel. I don't think they tolerate the British diet of complete neglect very happily, which is probably dealt out because "OMG TOYOTAS UNKILLABLE TOP GEAR SED SO."

 

I know KruJoe's has held up, but I've owned both a Rover K-Series and a Range Rover VM, so sometimes, you get lucky.

[BorniteIdentity]

Er, no, they really are. Ebay is usually littered with HGF Estimas. That and Hilux Surfs with the 2.4 litre diesel. I don't think they tolerate the British diet of complete neglect very happily, which is probably dealt out because "OMG TOYOTAS UNKILLABLE TOP GEAR SED SO."

 

I know KruJoe's has held up, but I've owned both a Rover K-Series and a Range Rover VM, so sometimes, you get lucky.

Like the man in the orthopaedic shoes...

 

...I stand corrected.

 

Apologies.

 

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[overrun]

Mr T Hilux Surf eh?

 

Sum came equipped with Recaro seats. 'Fishnet' variety.

Cumfy and cool, not unlike the surf at times.

 

As you were.

 

TS

[JayW]

Er, no, they really are. Ebay is usually littered with HGF Estimas. That and Hilux Surfs with the 2.4 litre diesel. I don't think they tolerate the British diet of complete neglect very happily, which is probably dealt out because "OMG TOYOTAS UNKILLABLE TOP GEAR SED SO."

 

I know KruJoe's has held up, but I've owned both a Rover K-Series and a Range Rover VM, so sometimes, you get lucky.

Indeed! I did a HGF on a diesel variety Estima-mingebag about 15 years ago. It was hateful, just hateful.

 

When presented with a second one because "you're good at these right?" I chuckled and said GFY!

 

C- seller. Avoid+++++++++++++

[HH-R]

Pillock's appraisal of these fine* vehicles from all the way back in 2010 still makes me LOL.

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/6007-head-gasket-special/?p=156727

[cpjitservices]

 

Mine is L...RHL also, there seem to be quite a few with those letters, mostly green.

 

 

 

It's immensely practical, versatile, and well thought out. Being a 4WD one, it'll do anything I ask of it, except go fast.

 

I haven't found any problems with parts availability or prices. 

 

Its exactly the same as the one Im talking about....

[Ghosty]

Mr T Hilux Surf eh?

 

Sum came equipped with Recaro seats. 'Fishnet' variety.

Cumfy and cool, not unlike the surf at times.

 

As you were.

 

TS

 

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