Advice on purchasing 80 series landcrusier,

Bigger brakes arrived on the 80 Series with 16" wheels. My 1994 model has both. 2500kg towing capacity on the early models, like mine. After November 1996 they are rated at 3,500kg, with no upgrades to brakes etc. No reason was given from Toyota.

The towbars on the early 80's were only 2500kg rated.

Would have taken a long time to do five MILLION km then LOL

He might have a turbo on his, Tom. They are a lot quicker.

:)

OBJ

1 zero to many my mistake

john.

Belts, hoses, oil, brake fluid and components.

Right on swampfox. Plus I'd ask the question.... why did it sit for that long unused? Sounds like there's something wrong with it and they ran out of cash or care to fix it.

Bloke up the road from me just sold his petrol Cruiser 80 series GXL with about 300K on the clock. Had it from new and put plenty of fruit on it (bars, lights, wheels etc). Retired and treated himself to a new 76 series. The local dealer offered him $4200 on the trade. He sold it for $5500 privately and this thing was a glamour and used regularly.

The bargins are out there and the petrol 80 series aren't rare or much sought after either for that matter which means patience will get you a good one cheap.

Fab.