Adice - Toyota Surf 2.4

[clivvy]

chaps, as some of you know im looking for a "new" 4x4. needs to be cheap and cheerful. Anyway, seen a Toyota Surf (import) 2.4 diesel. fairly low mileage and good price £950. May need a new rad at some point, but other than that its described as good.

is the 2.4 ssrx or whatever it is worth looking at? Peter (Briggie) thinks not, as his friend suggests cracked head issues. I read into that, and yes, apparently they are more susceptible due to the water ways in the head being too small (replacement heads are available with this fixed).

other than that, im reading nothing but glowing reviews about these cars, especially in terms of reliability, which is what I want.

The price is really good, and if its as described, then its worth it. I checked some prices, clutch is about twice as expensive on Milners as one for a terrano, RADS quite dear but everything else is of a similar cost. TAX is cheaper, insurance im getting silly numbers for so far and by all account I shouldn't expect too much change out of 25mpg..

I appreciate your advice, as you guys know your stuff...consider, or avoid?