Land Cruiser 70 Series 4.2

[yellowstreak]

Does anyone run one of the above cars? I would like to get a proper 4x4 to use for shooting and general lugging of gear. It would be a car I would keep for a long time. I really like the look of the old 70 series cars that were notimported to the UK. Solid front axles, front and rear axle lockers and a 4.2 NA diesel engine. They have the look and reputation of being such a solid, reliable work horse.

I have never driven one though. I'm 6'4", would I fit? What's that non-turbo 4.2 engine like on the road? Are they as good as their online reputation indicates?

... Just to add that there are plenty on Japanese car sites, so I would be looking at importing an early 2000s version.

[yellowstreak]

I'm after one because its not a Land Rover - I hate the things!

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jesta1865 said:

see i'm a full on land rover lover, and i rate them so I can't say more than that.

i have a mate who hates my discovery, and in fact like you most solihull products, but only because they are the common car, being in essex he hates fords as well. i'm surprised he drives a vauxhall to be honest

Look no offence meant! I love other land rover products, its just the various 90/110 and wolf defenders that I have been driving in the army reserve for the last 15 years that get me. They are very capable vehicles but when I leave I will never drive another. The land cruiser and g-wagen took the concept further and made it better and easier to live with in mu opinion.

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TurboHatchback said:

I would recommend looking at the 80 series 4.2td. It's bigger, coil sprung so more comfy than the 70 series but still has solid axles, triple locking diffs and the 4.2td is a magnificent engine.

Looking at the cost of importing one (which looks like it can take a 10k purchase price in Japan to £17k on the road here) a UK 80 might be a better bet.

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jesta1865 said:

see i'm a full on land rover lover, and i rate them so I can't say more than that.

i have a mate who hates my discovery, and in fact like you most solihull products, but only because they are the common car, being in essex he hates fords as well. i'm surprised he drives a vauxhall to be honest

Look no offence meant! I love other land rover products, its just the various 90/110 and wolf defenders that I have been driving in the army reserve for the last 15 years that get me. They are very capable vehicles but when I leave I will never drive another. The land cruiser and g-wagen took the concept further and made it better and easier to live with in mu opinion.

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skyrover said:

Why not build yourself a Defender with a custom interior? Not my taste, but anythings possible.

It would still be too small inside for me. Honestly, I've had my fill of defenders no matter how pimped.

The recommendation to look at the 80 seems a good one. I saw this one on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181528565771?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#ht_1389wt_1125
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4.2TD, leather, solid front axle, ARB air lockers front and rear.. mmm! ...but its done 160k miles!

Edited by yellowstreak on Monday 6th October 18:19

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powerstroke said:

Sounds OK but a UK spec 80 should have factory cross axle and center diff locks milage will be about average for it as the last ones were 1998 so 160k is fairly low ,a mate has a very tidy 1994 with 300,000 miles condition is everything !!

This one on ebay was a jap import 80. I guss the front and rear arb lockers were after market additions?

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skyrover said:

No prob's I cans see your point. Here's an interesting thread on widening a defender, makes for an interesting read







http://forum.lro.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=8959...

Amazing stuff!