Two steps forward, one step back?
Submitted: Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016 at 13:58
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Bob Y. - Qld
Anyone else read the Car Advice article at the bottom of the index page, re upgraded 70 series models?
While the upgrade to 5 star rating will be welcomed, the drop to 130L fuel capacity and a DPF would not so popular. No doubt it will suit the a/m tank manufacturers...........more clients.
No mention, that I saw, about the promised power/torque improvements. The change to 5th gear will certainly be popular!
Bob
Reply By: 9900Eagle - Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016 at 18:15
Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016 at 18:15
Bob,
some good changes there except for the 130l tank. That won't be much of a problem, and I can see a 90l rear poly tank from the aftermarket industry shortly after the release.
Good to see they finally worked out 5th gear, rocket science I guess.
The DPF won't worry anyone using the vehicle for what it is designed for, but I wouldn't want to be using it as the round town shopping trolley.
I saw one with a heavy bush tracker on the back pull out today in front of another old 1hz ute with his horn playing a bit of James Morrison. Old mate in the V8 70 managed to give second gear a good polish.
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Reply By: blue one - Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 19:59
Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 19:59
I had the dollars and determination to buy a 70 series. Really had my heart set on one.
It took 5 months for me to talk myself out of buying one.
Where to start,
well here we go, alternator location,
suspension upgrade, rear wheel track, seats, wheels (Get rid of splits), A/C, cruise control, as an option!!
Got up to $90000 for a 4wd.
For something I am going to use in the bush $90k is way too much.
Bought a BT 50 with decent tyres and it handles the rough stuff "Stock"
At half the price there is no argument as logic states keep the $45k for maintenance and the next 4wd.
With low range and the rear diff lock I was up and over where a 31" tyre and 50mm lift got stuck.
I know the BT 50 is a light weight 4wd and I will drive / load it accordingly.
Toyota needs to have a good look at themselves.
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Follow Up By: pop2jocem - Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 20:31
Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 20:31
Spot on blue one.
I've been an owner and fan of the 70 series for more years than I care to remember. Still own one, but the cost has just gone beyond the point of being reasonable for what you get. Like you I could come up with the readies if I choose to but I am not that financially endowed that I can spend it like water.
The next incarnation, I am told, will hit the dealers floor's next year with amongst other upgrades, one piece steel wheels and a few more airbags. No attention to the rear track or re-positioning of the alternator or so I am lead to believe.
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Ranger or BT50 are looking good for me in the not too distant future.
Cheers
Pop
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Follow Up By: blue one - Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 20:46
Thursday, Jun 16, 2016 at 20:46
I know Pop,
J40 (diesel) was first 4wd I had and it was a beaut. Ran it through a lot of rough tracks, deep water, sus diesel and it never complained. At that time it out shone the competition by a mile.
Times have changed.
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