Where are all the Lancruiser 200s?

put ya glasses on....seen heaps of them???? Can't miss the ugly oversized Kluger's......Nice V8 diesel motor though :)

Stefan

Mate there would have to be at least 20 running around Springsure and around 40 of the new 70 series troopies, mini troopies and utes. It seems every where I look there is one.

Plenty up here on Bribie Island. Ugly looking things. Can tell them by the clunk in the rear splines in the driveshaft.
Was talking to one owner who said he would give anything to get his 100 series back.
It cost him ovr $1000 to get it wired up to take his van and his boat trailer with sensabrakes. Still waiting on a Hayman Reece drop hitch for it.

Have seen heaps of them, only one diesel thou the rest (about a dozen or more) petrol. Park next to one virtually every saturday. Have seen plenty of Sahara's so plenty of money about or company cars or up to there neck in debt one of the three.Would I have one ?? yes tomorrow, will I ever afford one ?? probably not considering I dont play lotto. Sat in one at the show, very nice inside and plenty of roooom. Would be a brilliant touring vehicle with a nice 24 foot van hanging off the back for me. Ahhh well I'll keep dreaming. Regards Steve M

Plenty of 200's getting around Victoria with a high turnover at our local dealers. It appears not many are being used offroad (by the lack of modifications) rather most bought as tow vehicles.
The gap between the haves & the have nots is certainly growing & the ability of many to buy a 200 is exaggerated by the lack of any base models. If you can't afford the vehicle though you'll have little hope of affording the fuel in a few years.
Cheers Craig.........

Why don't you try moving up market & get a Mazda BT50 or Ford Ranger & save yourself all the hassles?

Just as I thought. In Sydney & Melbourne etc, I have seen 2 since they were released here in Toronto NSW. I must live in an area that is disadvantaged. Maybe that will get me a government grant and then I may be able to afford one, or 2? How about the value of your money? Any answers ?

I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER FORD AS LONG AS MY BACKSIDE POINTS TO THE GROUND ! loud enough !

Giffo

Better to be ripped off by a Yota than to buy a hand grenade aka the Lemon aka the "We don't give a stuff about ya" Nissan.

Stick that in ya pipe and smoke it son.

P.S. Does the Renault 3L Diesel make into the 1st position as the biggest lemon of all time?

Steve, are you having a bad day?

If you personal circumstances have taken a slight downturn, things will get better. Fuel will probably stay up but Super will recover, as will the stock market.

Only a temporary glitch, you will get your 4by and van, but maybe a little later than planned.

In reality, the main difference between you and Toorak residents is the size of their debt. You've probably got less to worry about and will be able to keep your toys when you get them. They will have to hand them back to the leasing companies.

cheers

Steve,

I never normally buy into these threads but I can tell you that I pick my 200 series TTDV8 Gxl up next week after nine years owning a toyo 100 series.

I was very happy with my 100 series and had it setup with all the gear over the years. I expect to be more happy with the new one based on following the build, test and release of this vehicle over the past three years.

I come from driving a 4.5 ltr petrol motor to the new diesel and having spent a bunch of time testing this unit I am more than happy with my choice.

Mine will not be a torak tractor but be setup for anything that the 100 series could tackle and more. The out of the box spec of these units is impressive with ramp tests against lifted vehicles testament to this. The toyo with KDSS fitted out ramp these and if you look on the web you find these pictures.

The engine is a revolution and expect it to be pushing out great mileage figures after a few thousand kms as other are finding now.

My wife drives a 07 spec Kluger and from my point of view they don't look alike....but everyone has there view.

I have BFGs A/T 285/70/R17 waiting in my workshop ready for fitment at the dealer....this transforms an already solid performer into another world and this comes from driving the rig both with Dunlops and then BFGs.

The aftermarket accessories are starting to arrive and I will fit the ARB deluxe bar and compatiable suspension to suit weight and provide additonal lift.

I will be developing the following myself:

1. a new roofrack bracket to enable me to use the existing ARB roofrack from the 100 series on this 200 series. If you check ARB have offered a two racks for this vehicle one is the same dimensions as the existing 100 series and new wider version for the 200 series.

2. new rock sliders steps with stainless top plates etc to be functional and look good.

3. new Rear _Affordable_Storage_Drawers.aspx and fridge slide (same as I built for the 100 series and are exactly like the commercially available ones.) and manufacture cargo barrier.

I will rip out the existing dual batteries and replace with Odessy 1700 units one for crank and one for deep cycle.

I have to refit HF radio which requires new HF brackets etc. and fit all the other electronic gagdets.

Shower exchanger needs to go back in etc.

Anyway I reckon it will all be a bunch a fun to a vehicle this good setup how I want it and yes the TTDV8 is costed higher than some vehciles but what else is out there that really compares to this....not much in my opinion.

I really didn't want a auto but do like the way it behaves and yes you can still drive the 200 series with all the aids retarded if you want.

Regards

Stuart

Ive seen two in Sydney, thats it.. Then again, they could have been Sang Yong Mooso's!!!! HHMMM Same style.. As much as i dont like the 100 series, its much better looking than the Ugly Stick 200 series.. My opinion only!! Michael

Stacks of 200's around the Riverina. We're off to the Louth Races again this August and I expect to see a carpark full of them by then...

My 200 series is going strong. I even have scratches on the bull bar because I DO use it off road. It is also my weekly driving vehicle and only a couple of months old so I do actually wash it!
I hear a lot of complaints about 200 series but since having my tailshaft greased, it is perfectly fine.
I am luck enough to be able to salary package my vehicle and it was in fact more economical to trade my 2003 Prado and purchase a new 200 - so I did. The best of both worlds. Yes, I bought a GXL because I don't need leather or a sunroof. I have installed plenty of extras including the bull bar and winch.
Perhaps there are not too many seen with accessories because the aftermarket is still catching up. ARB still haven't released their Sahara bar yet.
I feel safe with my family in the car with all the active safety features such as traction control, stability control, active brake assist, ABS. As far as the diesel engine goes - well it GOES!
I reckon the Nissan is a good vehicle for what my opinion is worth but it just lacks the modernisation of the 200. I am sure it will catch up in time.

don't get me wrong im sure the 200 series is a darn good motor vehicle, but by the time people option up with the all the bits and bobs and want to head out bush, cos this is why they make the vehicle in the first place wont it be overloaded. In my opinion i think the car makers are putting too much rubbish in vehicles these days. gimme an old 60 series any day.

I have ordered a VX...a month ago and expect it in July. They actually delivered 1200 last month, some 300 more than the same period last year (LC100) but I must admit, I haven't seen too many but then, I live on Sydney's North Shore. Mine will be used asa tug, towing a 24' van but also will be doing things like the Simpson, CSR and the Cape...yes without the van..I also have an RV3 Oztent which I hope will fit in the back.
As for the looks, well I think the people who say they look like pumped up Rav's or Klugers have worse eyes than me.The Kluger definitely looks like a big Rav and I suspect that is intentional. The LC200 looks no more like a Kluger than a Mercedes GL for heavens sake...chalk and cheese and a liberable dose of jealousy is the only reason you would make the comparison with a Kluger. I bought the first LC100 in '98 and everyone was saying how ugly that was compared to the LC80 but beauty, my friends, "is in the eyes of the beholder": and I think the LC 200 is a damn good looking vehicle and nothing like a KLuger and certainly nothing like Musso you insulting ****

Steve,

The 4.5 V8 diesel should even have enough power to snatch the chip of your shoulder.

Matt.

Well maybe I'm a bit biased, but I went out to buy a new 200 & after looking at one in regard to interior dimensions & asking the saleman for a tape measure(never had one) I left after being of the impression my 60 series T/D Sahara had more interior room both across & definately more in the rear. And yes I can afford one, but when I looked at where I take mine out West (Hog hunting) it would be a lot worse for wear as it would come back badly scratched each time. Sure it would go the same places, & probably do it a lot better, but from past experience the new stuff just does not have the underbody protection like the old 60. My main concern these days with the new CRD's is the inability of getting problems fixed by the local mechanic in the country. Tried the old Nissan RB30 trick the other day, put a can of beer on the engine,(not bad for a Dieso) & it sat there solid as a rock & yes it was running. Next time you go past in your new 200 give me a wave & I'll wave back with a grin, the grin being for the 80 odd grand I know I've saved for a rainy day.

If you are able to find $100K for a LC 200 V8D with a few bolt ons, then good luck to you, go for it. You have obviously considered the purchase costs, added the relevant running costs,
included the interest cost,if any, insurances etc. And of course have added the $300 plus per week depreciation that will see your
LC worth about $50k in just 3 years time, if you"re lucky. If I could make those figures into a sound economic argument I would
be in one too. But,being a tight old fart, there is no way I can
divide all that into the number of k's I will do in 3 years & make
a figure I can swallow. I'm not much of a maths expert but I can make a per k cost of $3 out of the above scenario, assuming 20k kilometres per year. Looks like I'm stuck in a 10 year old Jack for
a while yet, (sigh) , but I will take some comfort in the fact that my per k costs will be around 20% of you lucky buggers traipsing
around in your LC 200s. Jealous? You Betcha!!!....oldbaz :)).

Thank you all forumites for replies and your views re 200 series. That was as you have worked out by now merely to grab your attention and it would seem to have done the job. The real question is how if you are retired with no prospects of earning more is you retirement dollars standing up in the face of stock market crash, increased fuel prices and expensive vehicles, but mostly about retirement expectations. Thanks even to Matt M from ACT, which I believe is somewhere near protected species land for his totally uncalled for comment re a chip on my shoulder. Thank you again Matt ACT for demonstrating that you have are completely remote from the rest of real Australians who in many instances are doing it tough. I am aware that some in the ACT are doing very well at the expense of real Australians. You anonymity does not hide you, you are it would seem, still a dill, nothing has changed.
I agree that the real price of 4wd vehicles has reduced in real terms if you have an income, I dont anymore.