We bought a BUDGET 4×4 in AFRICA
We flew to Africa to buy and build a used 4×4 all for under $5000. Now we’re trying to take it on a 10,000km overland trip through 4 countries and some of the most remote areas of Southern Africa.
While we didn’t know what we would end up buying as we were flying down to Johannesburg, we ended up becoming good friends with a man selling a 1987 Toyota Hilux. Famous for their reliability, we would put the Hilux to its test and see if it can still hold up to long distance travel, even at 38 years old. The other challenge would be seeing if we could hold up. With it being the middle of summer, the truck having no air conditioning, and sitting on the ORIGINAL suspension from 1987, we would be in for an uncomfortable ride.
Along the way, we would meet some great people who would help us out before finally starting our 2.5 month trip.
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00:00 Intro
00:47 Landing in Africa
03:10 1987 Toyota Hilux
06:00 Building an Overland Truck
11:47 The Fat Mussel
14:22 Finish the build
16:48 Testing it out
46 Comments
How did you buy and register a south african vehicle on your name
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New subscriber! Greetings from Paraguay 🇵🇾
cool. recently moved to Paraguay and aquired a 3L powered lux. donkey is an appropriate term. good video.
Was the air-condition working atleast?
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2:16 the phone call make me feel like i was there!!!!!😊😂😂😂😂😂❤
Where do you find cooking attachments for propane tanks that big? All I can find online is for super small gas bottles!
Nice seeing you back on games guys. Looking forward for your new adventures. Via con Dios
Have a fun guys and enjoy 👍
Welcome to South Africa, keep us posted on your trips and most of all, Enjoy. remember to have fun.
Man if you get a chance you have to head out to Mozambique as well beautiful beaches lots of 4x4ing and amazing camping sites
Toyota Hilux 4-5 generation are the most reliable and tough off road ever
Can i please buy the bakkie after you done with it ❤
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Glad you're back at it. 🙏
0:32 3700!!? That's a steal!
Welcome to SA 🇿🇦. You will enjoy every minute in our beautiful country.
Ford Bakkie parked in the yard but the Hilux is still better.😂
"Its not a bakkie, its a Hilux"
Great to find you guys here today!
Well done- Look forward to meeting you when you reach, Hermanus or Cape Town. Will take you wild camping… on the beach.
Have a more modern Hilux and a basic roof top tent too…
Safe travels.
Bevan and Karen
What a wholesome video, looks like you had some good SA hospitality
you bought a legend that will hardly let you down for good
good life!
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I love the Inglorious bastards reference
Nothing beats an old skool Hulix. Less to go wrong!
my dream car… 😂😂😂
Hi guys, which store in SA did you buy that rooftop tent? I want it please. Much love from Botswana 🇧🇼
NO FRIDGE?
If you havent yet passed through Lesotho, I would try one of my favourite Camp site, Bob Phillips camp site, its very in formal basically just a longdrop in an amazing location amongst the mountains: 29°48'32.2"S 28°49'31.2"E
The shite list on that bakkie is screaming funny, Ja we killed the box, we drowned it in the ocean wipers one speed😂😂😂
Welcome to Africa! Looking good! Enjoy every moment.
What a fantastic journey! Subscribed 😀
From Kenya I love this kind of adventure I subscribe.
Stolen. Is a word you are going to become familiar with.
But the vehicle and geography are going to be sensational.
Oh. And as for beer. Do yourselves a favour and drink “Taffel”. The rest are headaches material. Cheers.
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First year for the double cab or crew cab as it's also called came in production here in South Africa. Ja their slow underpowered thirsty old Bakkies but a Hilux will get you there. Those wing windows we call them Kalahari air conditioning when the bakkie doesn't have ac which at the time wasn't standard on most work bakkies like the Hilux
That's very misleading. They ain't no budget 4 x 4.
that was a good deal for the hilux. R68k
Congratulations! You chose the most reliable car available. It may be slow, but it'll always bring you home. The last real 4×4 Hikux
4:52 No, the Lux is not a donkey, it's a draft horse. No one is going to take a donkey to war.
Anyway, shame that you had to be saddled with the Y-engine, but I guess that's why you got it so cheap.
4:00 you'll still find brand new hiluxes with those lockboxes😭😭
A sfa Hilux isn't a budget 4bie anymore they're prices are ridiculous in sa now
Yes! I had a 4y powered hilux in australia. Such a simple an reliable engine and with the low gearing it was great for offroad.