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The 2010 Toyota HiLux range of configurations is currently priced from $6,800.
Our most recent review of the 2010 Toyota HiLux resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Toyota HiLux: Durable, Reliable, Versatile
The 2010 Toyota HiLux carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2250 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Toyota HiLux is also known as Toyota Pickup (US) in markets outside Australia.
The Toyota HiLux 2010 prices range from $6,050 for the basic trim level Single Cab SR to $27,280 for the top of the range Dual Cab SR5 (4X4).
The fines are a separate matter as to what you eventually do with the vehicle. They need to be paid, regardless of what else you decide to do.
As you say, you can return the vehicle to standard condition or have it engineered for the modifications you want and then have the defects cleared by having the car inspected. But if you decide to sell the vehicle, it can't be sold with current defects and while still registered. You can clear the defects and sell the vehicle with registration, or cancel the registration and then sell the car. In any case, there's no way you could obtain a roadworthy certificate with the defects you've listed so the simplest way to get rid of the car would be to cancel the registration and then sell the car.
The very fact that you’re looking at two vehicles that fit into your budget but have travelled such vastly different distances should tell you all you need to know about the Nissan. Frankly, the Navara D22 and D40 don’t age well. In fact, many owners have found out the hard way that a Navara just can’t match the Toyota HiLux of this vintage for longevity and the ability to cop punishment over time.
I’m certainly not saying that the HiLux was perfect, but compared with the Navara’s litany of faults and problems that covered everything from rattling timing chains to coolant leaks and odd design elements such as the bottom of the radiator being lower than the lowest part of the chassis cross-member (not good for off-road work) the Toyota was much better. Granted the Navara you’re considering has very low mileage, so it should be okay for a while…just about till you hand it over to your son to break.
Checking and adjusting the valve clearances is a part of the service schedule on the Toyota diesel, and the parts do wear out. This is a case of buyer beware, you really need to check the fine print on the warranty to find out what isn't covered before you actually spend your money.