RA Dunk

Ok thanks, don't think my budget will allow for a 80 or 100 series though, so looks like a lowish milage Colarado will need to suffice for now, are these uber reliable as well?

hodgy0_2

sorry Dunk was replying on a BB

Land Rover dealers in Africa use Landcruiser as recovery trucks LOL

I have posted about these beasts lots of times before on this forum (search)

a good source of info is http://www.tlocuk.co.uk/

what makes the 80 series so legendary is, in UK trim, it has the ability to lock all three axles (diff locks in centre, front and rear)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x_Jpfm3kCM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuYL_JjuJFo

and I love this one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq3Jw...80BBB37C0950CD

RA Dunk

Been watching a few of these you tube clips now, the TLC seems to be quite a bit of kit, strong as **** and uber reliable even with high milage going by what I can make out, sounds just the ticket for my tow car.

ScooByer Trade

The 100 series HASN'T got a front locking diff.It does have the other two locking ones.Can't understand why that is really.

hodgy0_2

your quite right -- and I think die hard off roaders and overlanders still use the 80 series

The 100 has a different front suspension arrangement (better on road manners)

they do do a 105 series which has the 80 running gear and the 100 body -- this is mainly for the UN and NGO's

ScooByer Trade

They are very reliable Dunk & as Hodgy said, you've got three diffs to lock.It's all down to your budget etc really.

GROWLER_GRRRR

problem is no more


thanks to your comments iv went and bought a toyota surf for next to nothing
generation 3 3k

low miles no rust etc

drives good did 300 miles on the way back from yarmouth to the north east and got 31mpg travelling at 65mph ...

not bad .

thanks a lot to all that helped me out ...landcruisers are over priced for what you get so this will be a good buy im hopeing ...

photo to follow thanks .

Matteeboy

Any Landcruiser over 5 years old = pikey-mobile.

ScooByer Trade

I would sooner drive a "pikey mobile' matteeboy.

richs2891

I thought shoguns where supposed to be pikey mobiles, still good vechile either way. Lol last few pikeys I saw where all driving BMW diesels (no doubt with stolen red fuel in as well)

Richard

Matteeboy

I often see LCs towing greasy spoon mobile snack bars, funfair caravans, etc. Old Shoguns are more pikey but LCs have that pikey factor too.

Drove the grandparents-inlaws one this weekend (bought it a year old - 54 reg, VX 4.2TD) - definitely comfortable and it's been pretty reliable (but not faultless) now it's on 90k miles but still not my cup of tea. They are replacing it this year with either a new LC or more likely a Disco 4 with the pokey diesel unit.

Don't forget - the inlaws had THREE in a row from new (one older shape, two the newer but not current shape) which I drove a lot so know them well. I still really like the classic shaped one - did a fair few miles in NZ in one.

ScooByer Trade

Alright mate no worries.

Matteeboy

Did I overdo it again?

Oops...

tony de wonderful

Suzuki Rhino?

GROWLER_GRRRR

ha hanaahhahahaha your the funniest ....suzuki rhino ....

lozgti1

Was going to suggest X Trail..ours has been great.7 years old,90k and not one problem.Get one for about £4k

Obviously sorted now....no one asked the obvious question....how big is the boat?!

GROWLER_GRRRR

1.2tonnes the boat is just a little toy !

ScooByer Trade

Did you buy a cruiser Dunk ?.Or are you waiting a bit.

Matteeboy

1.2 tonnes will be over many 4x4s tow limits if unbraked.

Hey you can't do this in those pikey LCs



One 8ft, one 6ft surfboard in the roof hanging on straps tied to the grab handles. Well handy and of course, dead cool

EH52WRX

iTrader: (16)

Thats the way to do it

ScooByer Trade

You could also go surfing in one of these.

http://bringatrailer.com/2008/08/19/...uiser-troopie/