new defender or landcruiser?

[jason61c]

Hi

I've decided on a new defender or Landcruiser(2021 version).

Local dealer were offering zero discount, a few online have about 2%.

Forcescarsdirect(i'm ex), have quoted £54795 for a car listing at £58155, so just over 6%. has anyone bettered that?

From owners, any issues?(I didn't like the 2.0 4 pot), any regular things going wrong? any IL6 owners comment on motorway mpg(circa 33?)

The only reason I've not comitted is I want to keep it 8 years, also I think the toyota will be zero hassle, residuals are very strong also.

Thanks.

[jason61c]

Its a top spec landcruiser, so it'll be at least as good as the defender on the road.

There's new engines this year, knocked 3 seconds off the 0-60, which shows how much better it is. I do think the landcruiser has more class.

[jason61c]

Can you share the common issues?

[jason61c]

The landcrusier 4 pot is much better than the defender 4 pot.

It’s a top spec ‘invincible’ with air suspension, cooled seats, ‘the world’

[jason61c]

Looks like the next landcruiser comes out in a year, might be worth waiting...

[jason61c]

a new one with the revised engine etc is £53k new(with discount).

2018 with 30k on the clock is about £39k.

2015 is about £31k.

I can't work out the most sensible thing to do. I'd like the new one with the revised engine!

[jason61c]

Familymad said:

Am about to pull the trigger on a LC. Don’t think Invincible spec is very me and more a velor lover!

I think there's a new one out shortly.

[jason61c]

Familymad said:

Just can’t see them replacing it with emissions regs in Europe. Will be the Jimny moment for Toyota ?

Not at all, they're working on a whole new model. Its a great global seller for Toyota.

[jason61c]

Familymad said:

A Prado replacement?

yes, the new 300 series is out overseas, there's a new Prado due in the next 18 months.

[jason61c]

Roger Irrelevant said:

jason61c said:

yes, the new 300 series is out overseas, there's a new Prado due in the next 18 months.

Do you have any links to where I can find further info on the Prado replacement? I'm thinking of getting a new LC as a keep-it-forever family bus but am in no hurry. If the replacement promises to be significantly better I can happily wait.

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/2024-toyota-landcruiser-prado-hybrid-delayed

https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/2024-toyota-...