Deal done.......from Landcruiser to Patrol

sorry mate but I rushed the posting a bit. I compared the 2005 Landcruiser with my old 95 mod Trayback. Very little has changed when you sit inside and not much difference driving either. Of course the Turbo makes for more power but I think Landcruiser could have done a few changes for the money we pay.
I'm talking traybacks here. A new V8 Landcruiser in $64,000 and besides the motor and coilsprings not much has changed.
I'm not knocking Landcruisers and I think they are very good and tuff trucks but I just felt I got a better deal with the Nissan.
I might wish I had paid 10k more and bought the Landcruiser down the road but right now I feel I done the right thing.

cheers
Reiner

Reiner and John

The problem is people always want change , even heard some complaining that the new 70 series dash is like the old one , I love it , it's functional, it works , why change it , Easy to mount items like extra Cig, Socket on the side, GPS units, CBs , 2 car radio's , and you can place books and maps on the dash and they stay there, had a look at my Daughters new Triton , hopeless to try and mount anything unles you pull it apart and drill holes in it , and as for mounting any items on the end ...impossible


Doug

Agreed Doug.
I love my Troopy and as you say a very functional dash.

I still believe for a $60,000 + Trayback it could have something nicer and better seats inside. You are right the dash is practical like it is and it wouldnt be hard to change without wrecking it.
How many Cruiser owners do you know who still have the original seats?
As I said the Landcruiser is a great car and it works but it looks the same inside for over 20 years now.

Reiner

(The Trayback that is)

They both have four wheels, both have 4x4, both have a motor that turns the wheels.......so whats the problem, if he's not happy he'll sell it.
Go on tell me what the difference is.....I've had both and damned if I can.

andy

They both have four wheels, both have 4x4, both have a motor that turns the wheels.......so whats the problem, if he's not happy he'll sell it.
Go on tell me what the difference is.....I've had both and damned if I can.

andy

Yes Signman I did.........I tell you after our Tasmania Trip next year if I done the right thing or not. I still got my Landcruiser and might hide it behind the shed until the woman has forgotten we still own one...lol....Andy is right if I don't like it it will be sold.
They had a 4.2 Turbo diesel trayback as well and I drove both within 15 min and must say the Nissan felt nicer........but we see.

Reiner

He said $10K difference, not $100K so we can fairly safely assume (hmm not sure that is ever safe LOL) he was comparing apples with apples (used V used) not New V Used

He said "I was a bit disappointed to see that the new Landcruiser looks very little different from my old one and drives pretty much the same."

Nothing said about driving or comparing to a second hand 75 or 79 TD6, TDV8 or non turbo model anywhere.

The only comment if a reference to a "New" Landcruiser and the only "New" Landcruiser is the TDV8????

Fair enough, Has the 200 Series been released yet?

According to Toyota's website the 100 is still on sale.

So even then New could be the 100 series.

Guess we'll have to wait till he clarifies it for us!

And I don't believe it comes with a TD V8

Fair enough, Has the 200 Series been released yet?

According to Toyota's website the 100 is still on sale.

So even then New could be the 100 series.

Guess we'll have to wait till he clarifies it for us!

The only 100 Series Tray back is one that has been converted hence it is not new.

Cheers Kev

Cookie if you look at his members profile he currently owns a 75 series so I can't see how he would be comparing a 94 model 75 series with a new 200 series which comes with a TDV8 and actually has twin turbo's or a 100 series for that matter.

Anyway its his money and so long as he's happy.

My mistake, I was thinking wagons

My mistake, I was thinking wagons

John
I thought the New Toyota with the TD V8 was called 70 series............. , not 79

Doug the term 70 series relates to the range of vehicles released with a 7 in the prefix.
Have a look here Spec Sheet Toyota still list on the respective spec sheets with the model designation 76 series, 78 series and 79 series together they make up the range of new 70 series vehicles.

i understand he was comparing his 75 series to a TD 79 series (pre v8)
Some differences (yes i have driven bthe recently)
-Great Motor the 4.2 TD did service for over 10 years in one guise or another and is very practical for the type of vehicle. The 1hz while a good moor is to old and slow by modern standards
- Cart springs vs coil springs front and longer leaves back, really improved the ride but load carrying did suffer without a spring upgrade

- More room behind the back seats, always comes in handy

what didnt change

-retained those ultra tough bush freindly wing gaurds as oposed to patrolsd and the new cruiser exposed panels
- great dash i wish my 80 had a dash you could chuck rulers, maps, folders a lounge suit and cupboards etc on to

Davoe
Will you stop wriggling like that, what the man said was , as per his quote
"Are you comparing a 94 75 series with a new 79 series TD V8??"

OK does the 79 series have the TD V8 or not , we all know what a 75 has , what a 78 has , but the 79 ...Hmmm , from what I have seen on Toyota's web site it is the 70 series that has the TD V8

Member - Reiner G (QLD) 4124 posted:
sorry mate but I rushed the posting a bit. I compared the 2005 Landcruiser with my old 95 mod Trayback. Very little has changed when you sit inside and not much difference driving either. Of course the Turbo makes for more power but I think Landcruiser could have done a few changes for the money

-Righto the bit about the 2005 cruiser indicated he is talking about a pre did v8 cruiser
- The tray back indicates hes talking about the ute
and finally
- referring to the turbo all adds up to he is specifically referring to a 2nd hand 2005 model turbo diesal 6cyl ute

Doug if you look at the spec sheets for the new range of 70 series vehicles, IE the 76, 78 and the 79 all come with the TD V8 only.

The 78 and 79 series model designation occurred when Toyota fitted front coils etc to the model range the previous tray/Ute was still designated a 75 series tray to my knowledge.

Reiners original post did not list what model he was actually comparing his 94 model against other than it was "New" thats why I made the comment along the lines of comparing a 94 tray with a "New" 2007 model is not a fair comparison. (My assumption)
He then elaborated that he was comparing against a 2005 model which is the 79 series TD6.

Hope this helps. :-)

John, time to pucker up and apologise!

Nah, just kidding, keep diggin, more fun to read! LOL

just messing with you

Must have missed something?? Apologise for what??

very nice.......maybe next time :-)

cheers
Reiner

Peter, I think we all done that at some stage in our lives but it's all reversable.
Loosing a few grands is not the end.......as long as we learn from it.
What Cruiser Ute are you buying?

cheers
Reiner

A friend of mine bought a new navara (2.5 td)instead of a new hilux because it was considerably cheaper but now wishes he had bought the hilux,it has spent more time at mr missan than on the rd with stupid faults that it just shouldnt have and he says it lacks balls for towing his tandem,the old trusty 60 series days revisited he says LOL.cheers Paul

Reiner,
Going a brand new 4.5 V8. Just reading a thread above I am thinking I may have to order it now to get it here before next season.
Looks like I may be carless for a while. As soon as my latest warranty issues are fixed I am selling the Navara.
Peter

I been told you have to wait 8 month for a V8 Cruiser, but I was told that by a dealer who sells sec hand Toyota's so I wouldn't bet my life on it. Best bet would be a call to Toyota.
I like the V8 and spoke to People at the Cape who drove a V8 Troopy which was a Britz Hire one. The two Gentlemen had hired it in Cairns and thought it was fantastic........I'm sure it is. Ruth here in the forum got one and she does a lot of driving.
(I think she can't quiet leave Birdsville ..lol )

Cheers
Reiner

Are you talking about those english cars with Lucas electric bits in them????lol
I think I stick with Japanese rice-burners. The funny part is that what the Harley riders say too........and the japanese riceburners just keep going while the harley's sit in the workshops or the back of utes.


Reiner

Yep dats dem, took the bait hook/line and sinker didn't ya.

Well to all the great trekers out there, I hate landtrovers and all that is associated wit dem, but must say! first trip to top of cape twas 1975 in lantrover 2a with 4 cyl side overhead valve/ aircond/ sunroof/ no brakes/ sore bum and a good time.

I was stupid, drove my first cruiser in Bougainville around 1970 and I can see why everyone changed to Jap SH$T

mate we used to go to the races in the 60's on 50cc Mopeds and had a ball but you would have to pay me very well to do that today...lol

Reiner

Thank you Roachie, I feel good about the deal and I'm sure I say the same in 6 month time.
If not I buy another Landcruiser and shut up ..lol

Cheers
Reiner

Of course Roachy doesn't have the 4.2 do you..... (Just joking I believe he used to have in his previous vehicle)