New Toyota Land Cruiser commercial

[bolidemichael]

olly755 said:

And thats it. I can’t see much point of carrying on the thread unless something happens or breaks. Which (hopefully) may be a long time off.

That's a shame, as I'm sure that Smurfin' Surfin' would have a few tales to tell.

[seiben]

Thanks for the update - I've enjoyed this thread a lot. I'm soon to be on the look-out for a 150-series Land Cruiser myself, although impending family necessitates a LWB and budget necessitates a second-hand purchase. Your positive comments about towing are particularly pleasing - it's surprisingly difficult to find any details online of how they perform in this arena, so I'm glad to hear you're happy!

Please keep this up to date as and when - if nothing else because it's a really cool looking thing

[olly755]

seiben said:

Thanks for the update - I've enjoyed this thread a lot. I'm soon to be on the look-out for a 150-series Land Cruiser myself, although impending family necessitates a LWB and budget necessitates a second-hand purchase. Your positive comments about towing are particularly pleasing - it's surprisingly difficult to find any details online of how they perform in this arena, so I'm glad to hear you're happy!

Please keep this up to date as and when - if nothing else because it's a really cool looking thing

Good luck with the search. They do tow extremely well, miles better than a Hilux I had previously, although some would bemoan the 3 ton limit.

Towing purists would agree a LWB is the better bet. I’d certainly agree if I was up and down the motorway, but for me nimbleness is more important than high speed stability: with a cracking turning circle and SWB I can back the trailers into the very tightest driveways and gate holes with ease.

[altonaids]

Hi Olly , took delivery of mine 14 weeks ago and agree with all your helpful posts , I too am struggling with the seats, do you still recommend the Fixcape covers , also thinking of wax rust/proofing , any other advice

[seiben]

Timely thread has reminded me of this:

olly755 said:

seiben said:

Thanks for the update - I've enjoyed this thread a lot. I'm soon to be on the look-out for a 150-series Land Cruiser myself, although impending family necessitates a LWB and budget necessitates a second-hand purchase. Your positive comments about towing are particularly pleasing - it's surprisingly difficult to find any details online of how they perform in this arena, so I'm glad to hear you're happy!

Please keep this up to date as and when - if nothing else because it's a really cool looking thing

Good luck with the search. They do tow extremely well, miles better than a Hilux I had previously, although some would bemoan the 3 ton limit.

Towing purists would agree a LWB is the better bet. I’d certainly agree if I was up and down the motorway, but for me nimbleness is more important than high speed stability: with a cracking turning circle and SWB I can back the trailers into the very tightest driveways and gate holes with ease.

Thanks again for the advice. I did a buy!



It's ace

[olly755]

I haven’t been checking this thread so I missed the above purchases, well done chaps.

altonaids said:

Hi Olly , took delivery of mine 14 weeks ago and agree with all your helpful posts , I too am struggling with the seats, do you still recommend the Fixcape covers , also thinking of wax rust/proofing , any other advice

What did you go for, three or five door? Colour? Any pics? I’ve alternated between the Fixcape (comfy, warm, but attracts crud) and a Town and Country (waterproof, wipe clean but can sweat up). Both are good.

This chap appeared to be using one as intended, and has fitted some Escape Gear covers (which look hard wearing but expensive and hardly pretty) and some handy looking Weather Tech floor mats, which I quite fancy and will keep the hairy carpets a bit cleaner.

https://thefarmingforum.co.uk/index.php?threads/to...

The undersealing was pretty easy thanks to the lofty body, a decent compressor/gun and plenty of Bilt Hamber. Decent ramps help, and doing it to a shiny new undercarriage is a joy with no rusty crap dropping on you. I’ll probably give it another coat in summer.

seiben said:

Thanks again for the advice. I did a buy!



It's ace

Looks just great. They tow really well. And oddly, an RX8 was my last brand new car purchase prior to this one back in 2004. Great cars.

Nothing to report on mine. Just clicked on 7k miles. I can’t even blame lockdown for the low mileage, we’ve never been busier. Too busy in fact to finish lining it out properly. I’ve considered chopping it for a regular Utility (so the family can come too) but like the tax benefits too much. Or maybe a new Active commercial with the new 200bhp donkey, although another 8 or 9 grand to change seems daft. Are we ever happy?

[altonaids]

[altonaids]

White was the only car toyota had , would of gone for grey or black given the choice . changed the steelies and fixcape covers coming soon .

[olly755]

Two years old, 10878 miles.

It's birthday was celebrated by a visit to the dealer for it's second service. Toyota has a very simple service schedule: annually or 10k miles, whichever comes sooner, minor (£250) and major (£395) services, and prices are fixed so no faffing around calling different dealers.

A major plus point is that Toyota have extended the warranty to 10 years so long as the car is serviced with them and within schedule. Pre-inflation, this gives a total spend of £3225 for a full manufacturer backed service and warranty package for ten years. A very reasonable deal, and proof if it were needed that Toyota are willing to stand over their products with confidence. If a similarly priced package for a new 90 Hard Top existed then I fear I would be knocking on the door of my local Land Rover dealer, although no doubt it would bankrupt the company before I'd have the chance to try it out.

I'm envisaging the LC will be an incredibly cheap vehicle to own: I have plans to keep it long term, and given the fact the mileage will be around 50k miles and hopefully still spotless, it will still be worth strong money at ten years old, as is the way with used LC's. We all know Covid pricing is a bit crazy at the moment, but I'm confident it would sell tomorrow for around the same price I paid given new ones now are around £30k plus VAT.

It returned from it's service feeling a bit stiff (recommended tyre pressures are wide ranging and they were pumped up harder than they needed to be) and with a damaged rear number plate surround caused by some form of acid cleaner sprayed over the car during the "valet" (it came home dirtier than it went, agency valeters were blamed.). So much for deciding not to be so precious. The dealer has apologised and is replacing the surround FOC and without quibble, so all is well and I'm happy. As ever, it's not so much about the problems, more how they are dealt with. Volkswagen take note.

I've carried out two modifications, one a bit of glazing tape to cure a rattly glovebox, and the other a zip tie to permanently press a little button under the clutch pedal to allow the thing to be started without ramming the clutch into the carpet.

I may modify it further: I still love the steel wheel utilitarian look, but my head has been turned by some new wheels by fifteen 52. They are alloys, but look like steelies as fitted to old school UN spec LC's usually seen in Africa or with a group of Taliban fighters hanging out of the back. I'll keep you posted.

[bolidemichael]

I think that the Talibani look will suit it.

[EdmondDantes]

This is excellent! This will be worth strong money for sure with that low mileage and a full Toyota service history, doubt you would lose money tbh, I’d love to import a clean Land cruiser Amazon from Japan before they get crazy expensive. I had a Fortuner when I stayed in Bangkok and it surprisingly the perfect car for there

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Those 52 wheels are very cool.

[Krikkit]

Another lover of the 52s.

Good idea with the clutch pedal switch, one of my pet hates with modern cars.

[RicksAlfas]

Krikkit said:

Good idea with the clutch pedal switch, one of my pet hates with modern cars.

I've always pressed the clutch pedal in for starting.
Makes it a bit easier on the battery/starter if they are getting on a bit!

[V8mate]

RicksAlfas said:

Krikkit said:

Good idea with the clutch pedal switch, one of my pet hates with modern cars.

I've always pressed the clutch pedal in for starting.
Makes it a bit easier on the battery/starter if they are getting on a bit!

For many modern manuals, it's a requirement for starting the car. And if you don't press it sufficiently firmly, the car doesn't start.

[blueST]

V8mate said:

RicksAlfas said:

Krikkit said:

Good idea with the clutch pedal switch, one of my pet hates with modern cars.

I've always pressed the clutch pedal in for starting.
Makes it a bit easier on the battery/starter if they are getting on a bit!

For many modern manuals, it's a requirement for starting the car. And if you don't press it sufficiently firmly, the car doesn't start.

There is a counter argument that starting with the clutch pressed puts a lot of load on the crank thrust bearing just at a time when it may not be fully lubricated. It probably doesn't make much difference either way in reality.

[W00DY]

Does the clutch switch being depressed not disengage cruise control? Does this even have cruise?

Those wheels look fantastic.

[The Dictator]

I am sure it is a fantastic tool for the job, but I can't help feeling it looks a little ungainly. Very tall and short, perhaps the extra length of a 5 dr will make it fit itself better, so to speak.

I sold Toyotas back in 1996/97 and always loved the Land Cruisers, they certainly seem to retain value well.

It sounds as though you are enjoying ownership, which is great 👍

[olly755]

V8mate said:

RicksAlfas said:

Krikkit said:

Good idea with the clutch pedal switch, one of my pet hates with modern cars.

I've always pressed the clutch pedal in for starting.
Makes it a bit easier on the battery/starter if they are getting on a bit!

For many modern manuals, it's a requirement for starting the car. And if you don't press it sufficiently firmly, the car doesn't start.

It's a total faff. You have to ram the clutch pedal to the carpet, and hard. Relax a millimetre and it won't start, or gives up mid crank. This means you have to hit the starter button twice to try again. In winter I like to start the engine and let it de-mist while I load my stuff- so much easier when you can simply open the door and jab the button. Just modern car fkarsery. Don't even get me going on full closure locking once the motor is running so you can't open the tailgate or passenger door.

W00DY said:

Does the clutch switch being depressed not disengage cruise control? Does this even have cruise?

That's a very good point Woody, one I can't answer, and shows just how much I use the cruise control!

This is the damaged panel. Lots of water spots, probably caused by some type of acid cleaner. Their valeter had a go at removing them but polished through the paint. It's back to Toyota tomorrow to be replaced and I will have a loaner to drive home in. My request for a GR Yaris, maybe a Supra, fell on deaf ears.

[snowandrocks]

One thing to watch without the clutch switch - I once reached in through the window to start my old 80 series not realising a friend had moved the truck slightly and left it in gear. Luckily it was parked facing an open field as the big straight six, with the help of the 24v starter, fired straight up and off it went! Thankfully I was able to jog alongside and switch it off with no harm done.