Like most Euros, just dont own it out of warranty.
The only thing the Hiace excels at is reliablity. Otherwise it has a poor driving position, bad brakes, under tyred, poor performance (diesel has good economy though), no bulkhead, useless centre seat.
However, if my business was relying on the vehicle, id have to ignore all that and go for the reliablity over the other stuff. Hiace also has a good range of accessories, and cheap servicing.
Most Toyotas are overrated, but as the Hiace is built in Japan primarily for that market, its one that deserves that reputation.
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