AnswerID: 82687 Submitted: Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 06:09
fatz
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japmel, have the same model. It's a 100 series body but is known as a 105. It's basically 80 series running gear with a 100 series body. This is the most basic model that was built in that range. Vinyl seats, mats and so on. As mentioned earlier the ex mine ones can be a bit tired and have had a hard life. Mine is ex mine but I was able to find out a lot about it's backround because I knew the dealership who serviced it and the guy who used to drive it. The motor is the 1hz, same as the 80 series, if well looked after (oil and filters every 5000k's) it will serve you well. Gearbox can be a bit notchey in third, esp changing down. Diffs are usually good for 250 - 300,000 k's before rebuild but have been known to last longer. some of the later model 100's with Independant front
suspension have been known to blow the front diff. The model you are asking about should have solid front axle. Body is fairly sturdy on the105. not much trim to worry about and are easy to clean if you intend to get down and dirty. Door hinges tend to start to sag, especially the drivers door. Easy and cheap to replace. They drive well but can be a bit slow on the long hills. Being the base model they dont have a great ammount of sound proofing so can be a bit noisey
on the road but this depends on what
tyres you run as well. Have owned an 80 and sold it with 320,000 k's on the clock and bought the 105 18 months ago with 100,000k's on it. We have done 40,000k's in the eighteen months with no problems. A good and capable vehicle in my opinion
Mick
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FollowupID: 341752 Submitted:
Tuesday, Nov 02, 2004 at 09:29
japmel posted:
Thanks Mick for the responce.
The vechicle we are looking at has vinyl trim but cloth seats, has 163975k's on the clock and is a X-Government vechicle, comes with
snorkel, roofrack, bullbar, winch, etc, asking price $30k, in your opinion would it be a good buy.
Am looking at travelling
Australia, towing caravan.
Thanks
John
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FollowupID: 341870 Submitted:
Wednesday, Nov 03, 2004 at 06:18
fatz posted:
Peter, without going into too much detail and I'm no expert, 1hz motor - essentally same although toyota claimed max power of 96 kw @ 4000rpm for the 80 and 96kw @ 3800 for the "standard 100" Gearbox in my 105 is same as the 80 I had, (cant remember the model number I'll look it up later).
It's referred to as a 100 series on the offical toyota site. The base model does have barn doors and is known as a 105
Check out this link for some use ful info http://www.brian894x4.com/LC80.html
It'll gives all the specs
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