RE: New (old) Land Cruiser revealed

[BHC]

I've seen a V8 diesel one around in North Wales. Why would you have to wait 8 years to import it?

I was told that that one came from South Africa.

I can't get especially excited about them anyway.

[hidetheelephants]

405dogvan said:

There's some truth in both - although rust is often included which Toyotas do just as badly but doesn't matter in Africa!! - but the real reason Toyota beat Land Rover is more likely down to their attitude to parts.

I recall reading somewhere that supply was tight in the period concerned as solihull could not meet demand and there was no money for expansion; waiting lists literally forced customers elsewhere, and once seated in japanese iron they found it had other benefits so once lost the customers didn't come back.

[powerstroke]

hidetheelephants said:

405dogvan said:

There's some truth in both - although rust is often included which Toyotas do just as badly but doesn't matter in Africa!! - but the real reason Toyota beat Land Rover is more likely down to their attitude to parts.

I recall reading somewhere that supply was tight in the period concerned as solihull could not meet demand and there was no money for expansion; waiting lists literally forced customers elsewhere, and once seated in japanese iron they found it had other benefits so once lost the customers didn't come back.

Yes they realized they were underpowered unreliable heaps always were apart from the time they put the Buick V8 in , still crap
land rover the most overrated 4x4 by far.. Sad without the arrogance
And a bit of enginering they could have been world beaters..

[skyrover]

powerstroke said:

Yes they realized they were underpowered unreliable heaps always were apart from the time they put the Buick V8 in , still crap
land rover the most overrated 4x4 by far.. Sad without the arrogance
And a bit of enginering they could have been world beaters..

This is my sentiment.

The basic concept is excellent, if only another company than Land Rover actually built them.

[cptsideways]

skyrover said:

powerstroke said:

Yes they realized they were underpowered unreliable heaps always were apart from the time they put the Buick V8 in , still crap
land rover the most overrated 4x4 by far.. Sad without the arrogance
And a bit of enginering they could have been world beaters..

This is my sentiment.

The basic concept is excellent, if only another company than Land Rover actually built them.

It's called a Santana


I would buy a 70 new now at JDM prices to replace my HDJ80 Landcruiser, in terms of long term ownership a proper Landcruiser is probably the cheapest vehicle you can own bar none.

If Toyota woke up & noticed the Defender is out production soon, they'd spot a gaping hole in the commercial 4x4 truck market. Farmers & those who tow really don't like buying defenders but there is little else to compare, it's that or pickup trucks.

[Renovation]

Photek said:

I can walk into the local Toyota dealer and buy one for just a bit over $22,000 (with winch and snorkel as standard )...but then I'm not if I'd ever be able to register it back in Europe

Local Toyota Dealer

The usual solution is to buy a snotter or the V5 and chassis plates of a UK registered model and drive around on those plates.

Illegal but a victimless crime.

[AW111]

cptsideways said:

It's called a Santana


I would buy a 70 new now at JDM prices to replace my HDJ80 Landcruiser, in terms of long term ownership a proper Landcruiser is probably the cheapest vehicle you can own bar none.

If Toyota woke up & noticed the Defender is out production soon, they'd spot a gaping hole in the commercial 4x4 truck market. Farmers & those who tow really don't like buying defenders but there is little else to compare, it's that or pickup trucks.

I'm sure Toyota is well aware of the Defender's imminent demise, but there's a lot of US iron in the next size up 4x4.

I expect Toyota may release a US only maxi-cruser to test the water.

[LasseV]

Damm, now i want a LandCruiser for me. I prefer this 70-series, but as a finn, every model of the LC-series would suit me as well. There is something fascinating in lc, and i'm not totally sure what it is. Still, i want one badly.

[hora]

Holy resurrection! Anyone seen any for sale/for import?

[powerstroke]

hora said:

Holy resurrection! Anyone seen any for sale/for import?

Try trade car view or search ebay au ... and nene overland had some but ££££$$$$$$s!! ...