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Old 25 March 2011, 10:30 PM
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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?
Old 26 March 2011, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by RA Dunk
So is the Hilux the better of the two then, I'm going to be looking for a fairly cheap tow car soon I'm trying to narrow down my options, was thinking about a 2800 Shogun as well.

Cheers Hodgy, what do you mean RR though, I was thinking Range Rover but it dosent make much sense llol
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
Old 26 March 2011, 12:45 PM
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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.
Old 26 March 2011, 01:25 PM
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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.
Old 26 March 2011, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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
Old 26 March 2011, 05:01 PM
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They are very reliable Dunk & as Hodgy said, you've got three diffs to lock.It's all down to your budget etc really.
Old 27 March 2011, 07:29 PM
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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 .
Old 27 March 2011, 09:13 PM
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Any Landcruiser over 5 years old = pikey-mobile.
Old 28 March 2011, 07:53 AM
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I would sooner drive a "pikey mobile' matteeboy.
Old 28 March 2011, 08:40 AM
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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)

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Old 28 March 2011, 09:47 AM
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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.
Old 28 March 2011, 11:56 AM
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Alright mate no worries.
Old 28 March 2011, 12:19 PM
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Did I overdo it again?

Oops...
Old 28 March 2011, 05:40 PM
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Suzuki Rhino?
Old 30 March 2011, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by tony de wonderful
Suzuki Rhino?

ha hanaahhahahaha your the funniest ....suzuki rhino ....
Old 10 April 2011, 07:28 AM
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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?!
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Originally Posted by 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?!
1.2tonnes the boat is just a little toy !
Old 10 April 2011, 05:41 PM
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Did you buy a cruiser Dunk ?.Or are you waiting a bit.
Old 10 April 2011, 08:23 PM
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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
Old 10 April 2011, 08:26 PM
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Thats the way to do it
Old 10 April 2011, 10:27 PM
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You could also go surfing in one of these.

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