Purchase of 2003 V8 Cruiser 130 000Km's ?????

If it is a GXL I'd say the price is a little high.

TojoV8
Don't yu just love em.
We have a 2002 V8, purchased new, (currently done just under 100,000 ks) toe an 18' van with no probs, except it does tend to get a bit thirsty at times with van and all camping gear on board (4.5ks per ltr, remembering Tassie is pretty hilly)
Its the best cruiser we have owned and wouldn't swap it for a 200s for love nor money.
Go buy it.

Baz

Try the forum at:

www.lcool.org/forum

for landcruiser informatino

Apparently Overlander Magazine did a recent test of the V8 vs the TD as a tow vehicle.

I haven't read the article but have seen the performance figures which show the V8 to have quicker acceleration from vary speeds eg 70 to 100 kmh and uphills. This, IMHO tells me it is a better tow vehicle.

It will use more fuel than a TD, but whack it on LPG and you'll be well ahead on both fronts.

DISCLAIMER
If you're travelling in extremely remote locations LPG may not be available. LPG may not be be as cheap in rural areas as in major city centres.

Jim.

Tell em their dreaming with the price.

Better off buying this one that could be for sale

http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1731

cheers

Darryl

TojoV8

Way too much. Probably around the 36 (32 would have been the trade in) mark tops unless it has a fair bit of gear on it. At least that way you do not have to go out and purhcase more gear. At 130k I would probably change suspension ($2,600) and I would not touch it unless it has full service history. Different people place different values on vehicles. I know of a few that have a history similar such as a 2002 V8 Sahara which has towed a Bushtracker for the last 5 years and is sitting on 186000 and she does not flinch and it has been looked after.

Have a look at www.redbook.com.au for a guide to values. I just bought a 2004 Kakadu with 130 on the clock with all the trimmings and a host of upgraded options. I paid $42,000 which may seem expensive but it has been exceptionally looked after and to buy another similar vehicle I would then have to spend at least $15,000 on all the goodies.
Look for a V8 that has been looked after and get it checked out by your local car club ie (RACQ).
Good Luck Morto1701

I just paid $40000 for a TD GXL with 127000 km, It was a one owner and immaculate.

Cheers Steve.