Noticed an 80-series Landcruiser for sale locally at what looks to be a good price, manual one too but its the 4.2 non turbo version.
A little bit tempted but would it be frustratingly slow on the road and going up hills?
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Noticed an 80-series Landcruiser for sale locally at what looks to be a good price, manual one too but its the 4.2 non turbo version.
A little bit tempted but would it be frustratingly slow on the road and going up hills?
I have a 4.2 non turbo manual 70 series SWB which I am guessing has the same 1HZ motor. It is no rocket ship from a standing start but it gets along OK. It is going to depend a lot on what you are used to driving I guess ...
Yeah, I've had a Legacy GTB for the last 6 years so if I do buy a 4wd I'm resigned to it feeling slow. There is slow and then there is 'struggle to overtake that truck doing 80 in front of you' slow though!
Its the latter.
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You'll learn to drive again...lol. My 105 series was a manual and had a 1hz, and yes they are slow. Although once you're on the open road and ticking along at 110 it'll do that ok. Passing was a challenge at times but you learn what distances you need. Mine would tow 2.5-3 tonne fine, just slow on inclines. I'd did 200,000kms in mine in just over 2.5 years and never tired of driving it. They're bloody reliable and simple to work on [emoji106]
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Had one in a 70series ute.Not the fastest .They are prone to cracked head around the 200k mark other than that fairly robust
Cheers fullas, I'll have a think about it over christmas. Wasn't really planning to change vehicle just now but happened to drive past and thought it looked a good deal.
My 105 has towed an 18 foot van 1 1/2 times round Oz.Will go anywhere! Slowly.19-20 lts/100.27 with a head wind.
Naturally aspirated cruisers don't accelerate, they gently gather momentum (just drove my "new" one from Palmy to Welly)
Manual 80s seem very uncommon
They are, turbo manual 80s even more so.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
I think its an 80 but I'm by no means an expert on Landcruisers! 1995 NZ-new one.Quote:
Originally Posted by gimp
Found it on tardme too, here it is. If one of you lot likes it and grabs it I won't be too worried.
Toyota Land Cruiser LANDCRUISER 1995 | Trade Me
It is an 80, and is tidy. We (family) had one exactly the same but green - sold it with 620,000kms on it!
I looked at this one while walking back into town from dropping car at HVS last week, it is in good nick.
Although if you were wanting an opinion, I know you'll probably find a better one, turboed and probably auto and with a bit of gear set up for not much more coin than that one. The 4.2 turbo on an auto box is a very reliable and usable set up. I wouldn't go back to a manual landcruiser after owning a auto one. You want the 24 valve 1HDt motor though if you are looking at others.
Up to you though obviously. :thumbsup:
Yep fair point, but I have a pretty strong dislike of driving autos. Turbo would definitely suit me better though.
Wasn't really looking but noticing it sparked one of my sporadic "think about ditching the Subaru for a proper 4wd" moods. The last couple of times I thought about it (like last time I asked for 4wd advice on here) I couldn't bring myself to sacrifice the on-road fun for off-road ability... think I just need two vehicles! Maybe I'll get a truck and another MX5. :thumbsup:
If I was to own another the only way that would happen is 24v and manual.Quote:
Originally Posted by JoshC
I think in today's age you will find it gutless, my first cruser was a 80 Series auto 12v non turbo and thought it was pretty good but I think if you drove a turbo 24v you wouldn't even look at it.
Are you a hair dresser?
Why, do they drive non-turbo Landcruisers? I shave my beard off occasionally if that counts.Quote:
Originally Posted by 199p
They handle good but slower then a lot of other 4cyl non turbo cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
Not very Manley eather
I'd take my 2007 hilux over the cruiser. I had the 1HZ cruiser and was great for pulling heavy load, but slow on the get up and go dept.
The manual hilux can do both and has been good all rounder so far, just clocking over 107k now.
Won't get one of them for $10k though will you!Quote:
Originally Posted by Natatale
Yeah well that is the sticking point eh, go with what you can afford !!Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
The 1HZ is a great motor, non turboed makes it reliable and given it's a flat 6 it sounds and performs better than a non turboed 3b. The 3b always sounded to me like someone was rattling some rocks in a can. The 1hz sounds like the gruny 6 cyl it is.
Why is 24 volt better?
The V is valves in the head.Quote:
Originally Posted by bully
A Bod I worked with had a manual S80,(turbo) must have had low ratio diffs coz mine (auto)(turbo) at 100kmh the rev counter sez just over 2000, his manual one said just under 3000!!! Anyone know about this variation?
Its not a flat 6 its a straight 6!Quote:
Originally Posted by MassiveAttack
Yes the manuals are lower geared in top, makes them much much more driveable IMO especially in the turbo, standard tires etc auto should be doin 2400rpm locked up in top (4th) manual 2750rpm around about depending on rev counter accuraccy etcQuote:
Originally Posted by Pistov
Hope you have better luck than me. Good luck getting 300,000kms out of a d4d hilux without throwing some serious coin at it. My 07 hilux was the most expensive vehicle I have ever run. Cost me thousands. HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Natatale
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What my 1HDT 80 series cost me over 4 years I could have bought a brand new hilux :XD:
Yeah your poor lemon.
Dont fucken like my post ya wanker !:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
Probably I had fixed everything on it by the time I sold it......maybe...Quote:
Originally Posted by Nibblet
In general I like Safaris better anyway... now theres a can of worms! :ORLY:
Even more of a can of worms, by a Landrover!Quote:
Originally Posted by GravelBen
My missus has had a 300tdi Defender for the last 4 years, goes mint and hasn't broken down in her. Only problem with it is she drives a more manly car than what I do.
They say 90% of all Landrovers made are actually still on the road...
...the other 10% made it home again!
Yeah, the Safari/Patrol have pretty bulletproof engine and running gear. Incredibly reliable but had the problem with the roof join in the gutter causing rust when the sealer broke.
Yeah, nah I wouldn't own a 10+ year old 4.2d non turbo these days unless I was never going to tow. Even then its borderline.
My LWB TD42+t with 33"s and a 2" lift uses less gas then my low mileage td42 N/A shorty on standard tires and height.
You can sit in 5th at 2100rpm and have power to go up hills with out changing down, just a slight press of the throttle and you sail up them.