Monday, Nov 08, 2004 at 07:45
Hi Simon,
Have owned
mine for 18 mnth / 50k. Heres a quick summary.
-
Well reported see this
forum, lcool.org etc.
Weakness in IFS lower control arms ie breaking.
Front diff may fail esp when snatching in reverse.
- personal experience
Had drivers window winder replaced at 40k, was noisy, warranty.
Had slippage in Auto esp when cold, partially rectified by adding oil to box. Believe box requires a service but having trouble getting Toyota to do under warranty. By the way love the gated shift, would prefer the Nissan system though. Reminds me of a Trimatic in operation. Would replace it with a TH 700 if practical - electronics? (had and loved a TH350 behind a 253 in a Kingswood). Marks on diptstick not described, even in manual.
Fuel economy 15.5 - 16.5 l/100 on Shell Optima - increased power and torque (
seat of the pants).
Knocked the speedo connector off near the gearbox. No speedo cruise control etc. Simply reconnected when I got home and washed the mud off to see.
Coopers 285/75/16s AT, great tyres, insurance concerns with OD but had 3 punctures in 30k on Grand Treks speedo reads 103 at 100 (GPS). Extra diff clearance
Crossed the Murrray at 700-800mm depth, kids hands in the
water, no probs (saving for
snorkel tho')
Supension requires upgrade for load carrying (4 kids + gear on r/rack). 4 days
camping. Believe
suspension lift is max 50 mm due to IFS etc.
Mine is still stock, saving for OME.
Tows my 1.2T boat like is fallen off.
Goes eveywhere my mates Nissan 3.0L TD goes.
All in all, build quailty is excellent, the most capable, effortlessly relaxed and comfortable vehicle I have ridden in.
Shane
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