Landcruiser, 80 series or 100 series, which to buy?

Well i dont think you can get a 100series TD for the price you are willing to spend. Just had a look on carsales and couldn't see one.

wizzer

Hi mate, both are good cars, 80 series live axle ,100series independent front suspension, I think you would struggle to find a low km 80 series these days and they are starting to look a bit dated. Depends what you want it for? Towing and touring I'd go the 100 series, hardcore off road 80 series! You could always meet in the middle and buy a gxl 100 series with the 1 hz 6 cyl diesel motor and get it turbo'd, there are alot already done, that way you get a 100 series with a live axle and turbo motor. People will tell you all sorts of stories but I have this set up and I tow a 26ft caravan, go out bush etc and it is a great car! The 1 hz is a little heavier on fuel than the factory turbo 6 cyl diesel so I am told. I'm using around 13.8 to 16 ltr per 100 km just driving around and fully loaded with the van on the back around the 20ltr per 100km. They are true fuel figures. My car had 33" mud tyres, steel bulbar, rhino roof racks, side awning, steel scrub bars and side steps, winch up front, rear drawers and fridge in the back and 145 ltr of fuel. Something to think about I guess. Whatever you get if it's got accessories already fitted that is a massive bonus as they are all so expensive! But make touring around so much better!

Don't know what State your in but I know the woman next door want's to sell her 1993 80 series factory TD manual. It has a fully rebuilt engine & CV's & cooling amongst other things. It has had a fortune spent on it. She want's to downgrade to a smaller car. I think she want's less than $12,000, it's in Qld.

For what it's worth, here's our experience. We have the 97 GXL 80 series. The factory turbo version is near impossible to pick up but we put in a Denco turbo (about $4k) and it transformed the vehicle. We know its looking a bit tired now but we still cannot justify "upgrading" it to a newer model as there is no other standard vehicle to replace it. For us the only option is to modify a 200 to bring to the spec we would want but we can't afford that, so we stick with the 80 and we love this car. Totally trustworthy, dependable - just what you want. Good luck with making your decision.

Wow thanx for all the replies, I guess i'd prefer a 100 series but for the price i wanna spend it looks like i could get an 80 series with probably a fresh engine and drivetrain as well as accessories. From what i've read on the net the 80 series is considered the best tojo ever made. The one in QLD sounds like what i'm after but being in Karratha it means i'd have to travel 4000+km, if it's still for sale in 4-5 mths i'll try and chase it up. Thanx again

GET the 100's 1hd fte.
its a superb bulletproof engine, made super strong from the factory and can handle impressive tweaks to the engine STANDARD.
comfort levels are better than the 80.

the ehgine is very capable of 500k plus km's if looked after well.

the 80's are pretty good but getting old, 1hdt do have their issues, BEB, mind you throw them out every 100k and good to go, my mechanic had a friend who had the 1hdt, and in 600k had to rebuilt the engine 3times.. lasts only around the 200k..

even if you chased down the 1hd ft in the 80's your paying alot of money on a engine that still has issues with the loose valves in the head?
very common, and well documented in lcool forums.

you just cant go past the 100's..
the 1hd fte has been a solid performer from day one.
a chip, and a turbo upgrade from custom turbos in perth with see you keep up with most v8 cars on the road, and torque to tow a mountain.
and still very young in age.
AWESOME TOURER AND tow vehicle,
dont worry about the IFS suspension, a locker fixes any downsides on the hard core side..

gooday G,banger :More info from you on your needs for the vehicle might give you better answers . we had a 80 & now have 100 v8 auto ...IMO .. if you going auto 100 series 2004 on have a better gear box , but 80 have better suspension for off the road stuff. The 100 series is a very nice vehicle . TD 100 under $ 30 will be had to hind a good one !!! Good luck .

You could look at a 105 series. They have the live front axle whereas the 100 series has independent front end. I purchased mine with after market turbo, 2004 model with 105, 000 km for 29k.
Just be aware that the front diff and gearbox need to be treated a bit carefully.