RE: 'Authentic' Land Cruiser 70 goes back on sale
Discussion
jhonn said:
Hhmmm.. it still features the over-complicated emissions and electronic systems necessary for any large-capacity diesel engine - EGR/DMF, common-rail injection, Ad-Blue injection, traction control, etc.
Granted, it's a Toyota, so more likely to be robust and reliable in the short to medium term, however these will all give trouble at some point, so it would be a 'No thanks' from me.
I've done over 30,000 miles in less than two years in my LC with the same engine and 6 speed auto 'box. Granted, it's a Toyota, so more likely to be robust and reliable in the short to medium term, however these will all give trouble at some point, so it would be a 'No thanks' from me.
No issues so far
Master Bean said:
JJJ. said:
jwwbowe said:
Think the AUS market can have it with a V8 
So I've heard, I presume petrol, maybe that's a bit of an overkill. I'm sure the torque of this diesel is up to the job.jhonn said:
Hhmmm.. it still features the over-complicated emissions and electronic systems necessary for any large-capacity diesel engine - EGR/DMF, common-rail injection, Ad-Blue injection, traction control, etc.
Granted, it's a Toyota, so more likely to be robust and reliable in the short to medium term, however these will all give trouble at some point, so it would be a 'No thanks' from me.
Coming up to 120k and 7 years from my Hilux with a variant of that engine - I've fitted one set of tyres, one set of front brake pads and one set of wiper blades. Nothing but servicing otherwise, haven't even had to change a bulb. Granted, it's a Toyota, so more likely to be robust and reliable in the short to medium term, however these will all give trouble at some point, so it would be a 'No thanks' from me.
I’ve never owned an SUV, but I think this would be the one for me. It looks so right, so reassuringly normal compared to some of the modern SUVs which look as if they don’t contain any metal in their construction. It’s very good looking for this type of vehicle, and clearly a very high quality. The little detail tweaks like the better headlights and so on make it something like a brand new from the factory 70 series restomod, which is quite the cool thing. Well done, Toyota.
daveco said:
I've done over 30,000 miles in less than two years in my LC with the same engine and 6 speed auto 'box.
No issues so far
Yes, having taken a LC120 from 50 to 200k miles a few years ago I have a healthy respect for Toyota build quality. However, I don't really see this vehicle as being much different from a modern Hilux dressed up in a retro style bodyshell. Nothing wrong with that per se, just not for me. I don't see it offering anything more, or being more robust than their current modern 4x4's. Cheaper, yes - maybe that's where the appeal lies - however it would have to be a grey import with the downsides that entails (spare part availability, windscreen replacement, etc).No issues so far
biggbn said:
That right there would be a car for life for me. What a brilliant thing.
Friend of mine has a Land Cruiser V8 Amazon. It has something like 290k miles on it and its still his daily driver and going strong. its been all across Europe, has seen his family grow up and is now seeing his grand kids. Its certainly going to be his car for life unless emissions legislation kills it off.blueg33 said:
Friend of mine has a Land Cruiser V8 Amazon. It has something like 290k miles on it and its still his daily driver and going strong. its been all across Europe, has seen his family grow up and is now seeing his grand kids. Its certainly going to be his car for life unless emissions legislation kills it off.
We had a similar 80 series - used as a workhorse daily for 20 years and for everything else from family holidays to ski trips and teaching my girlfriend to drive. Eventually 30 years of Aberdeenshire road salt meant it failed the MOT on rusty bodywork. I was working abroad at the time and thought I didn't have the time to fix it so stuck it on Ebay. Still made £6k and it's new owner fixed it up and is now driving it around the world. Selling it was the car decision I regret most, by miles.
I’ve never owned an SUV, but I think this would be the one for me. It looks so right, so reassuringly normal compared to some of the modern SUVs which look as if they don’t contain any metal in their construction. It’s very good looking for this type of vehicle, and clearly a very high quality. The little detail tweaks like the better headlights and so on make it something like a brand new from the factory 70 series restomod, which is quite the cool thing. Well done, Toyota.
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