1999 Toyota Grand Hiace

ing them over legally, we must say its aged quite gracefully. Finished in a fresh coat of Pepper White, the cosmetics are in good shape, and this van is adorned with an optional rear spoiler, OEM rainguards and stylish, wide, refinished OEM Hilux Surf alloys. Save for a few paint imperfections, this hauler should turn plenty of heads, and the 96k verified and documented miles on the clock should make you feel good about your investment. Functional, feature packed, and frugal on fuel, this is a one of a kind family hauler, and it’s essentially turn-key ready to go cruising for campsites. Live out of it, commute in it, or build it into an overland machine, there’s no going wrong with this Japanese Classic! Open up the electronic sliding door, and you’ll find a cabin that’s safe, spacious, refined, and modern too! Finished in a plush tan cloth, the interior appears tidy, and the upholstery has miraculously resisted any serious rips, stains, or tears. Dual SRS airbags keep things safe up front for the driver and passenger and add some peace of mind. Functional sonar parking sensors are helpful, too. Aiding daily use, power windows, locks, and electric folding side mirrors work like a charm, and a massive electric moonroof is mounted centrally to supplement the cabin with a cool breeze. The front sunroof also tilts up manually, and for a more controlled climate, the driver can cycle cold A/C and hot heat into both front and rear zones. Adjacent to the HVAC, a touchscreen headunit is present, albeit inoperable due to a missing SD card. The driver can get comfortable behind a tilt-adjustable steering column, and the middle and rear benches are versatile, too. The middle row can swivel 180 degrees to face the rear, and any unused seating can fold flat into a table or travel tray. Save for some light stains on the carpet and headliner, this Grand Hiace’s cabin should satisfy most anyone! For 1999, Toyota made a huge leap with the HiAce model, bolstering these vans with a desirable intercooled variant of the 1KZ-TE turbodiesel. This improves performance tenfold, especially on the highway, where drivers benefit from lowered EGT’s and a slight power bump to boot. One of our trained technicians has also given it a fresh once-over and service, where the 3.0TD cranks over with haste thanks to a new 12v battery. An oil and filter service was also performed, and we replaced the serpentine belts with all new units to drive your accessories reliably. After a new fuel filter was screwed on, we began road testing the van, and driving this turbodiesel is a delight! The suspension benefits from new rear shocks, and this long wheelbase hauler drives like a dream on the highway. We also refreshed the drivetrain with new front lower ball joints, and front upper control arms. This Hiace starts, steers, and stops as you’d expect, and the front left outer tie rod was replaced with a new one to help ace its state safety inspection. After the suspension work, a fresh alignment was performed, and we wrapped the factory alloys in fresh Toyo rubber. Stylish, comfortable, and ready to tackle all types of terrain, they look good and should be ready for tens of thousands of miles of comfortable cruising to come!