100 vs 105 series

If I was to down trade to a Yota I would go the 105 myself.

as you said re-bodied 80, so tough as they come, not as smooth as an IFS I would guess. But easy to lift and fix ect.

A couple of months ago I saw a 03 105 GXL, 120000kms, Brand new gas conversion, years rego, log books ect.

For $23990 Plus it had been in the yard for a while so you would get them down on that price for sure.

Cheers Stefan

Limited to two options with each.105's very sluggish N/A diesel but bullet proof. 4.5 petrol, plenty of power, bit harsh on fuel but this is what I would go for if I was to replace our HZJ105.
100's, T/D-best diesel engine ever built.V8 petrol, silky smooth not to bad on fuel.100's IFS, 105's live axle.
All 100 and 105's bar the N/A diesel have strong gear boxes, the N/A diesel has a weak 5th gear if abused.Front diffs can be a problem in the IFS models if working hard in reverse or touching down a spinning wheel.
And yes, the 105's are pretty much a 80 series chasis on a new body.

105 for me,
Vinyl floor, vinyl seats = hose out interior
Wind up windows
Solid front axle.
I'm not Anti electronics, I just don't really trust them, Of course there are plenty vehicles out there that don't give any trouble, but neither does my 105.
Can't get a factory Turboed 105, thats a BIG negative for me, STD deisel is just slow and thirsty for the power that you get, plus it's comes with a tinny gearbox, ANY other brand can offer more power and better feul economy, but are electronic.
It's not a rebadged 80 either, they do have common driveline components, but the body is different (4 inch wider).
IF I where to choose my favorite cruiser, it would be late 90's model T/D 80 series.
Full front axle, awesome motor (mechanical), headlight's you can get anywhere or easily upgrade, 6 stud wheels that have far more choice's .
These are my thoughts, others may like all the bling stuff, I like Basic.

Shane

Hullo Kiwi,

personally I would go for the most recent model (factor in accessories of course) that your budget allows with a strong preference to a 5 speed auto, factory turbo 2005 or thereabouts GXL or VX.

LCOOL has a lot of good info with a section specifically relating to 100 series and its variants.

There are some good buys on Carpoint atm too (budget determining what "good" is of course).

cheers

Soooo Laura, did you get your money back on the ZD30 ?????
Cheers Colin.

Function 105
Luxury 100
Cheers Colin.

PS, You can have both!!!!, with something like TONI, Function AND comfort all in one.

My preference is for the 105 (own a 2000 GXL) however more engine options with the 100....... I would look at how you intend to use the vehicle.......if "agressive" off roading is your plan go the live axle 105.....if touring with "moderate" off roading is your plan go the 100......both great vehicles in their own right.

cheers

Chris

I can smell a Nissan thats," Gunna go a Missan"....lol.



Cheers Axle.

100 series Turbo diesel 5 speed auto would be my pick. Very capable & with a few mods can be transformed into a very capable all round offroader.
Check out the Wheel travel of this IFS if that's worries you.
Cheers Craig..........
HZJ105 Vic.

I have just recently bought a 105 series that had 115,000 km on the clock (September 2008) and so far am extremely happy with it. It is a 1999 model 6 clinder petrol. Besides being heavy on the fuel (averages 19-20 litres per 100km around the suburbs) I cant fault the vehicle. It is now 10 years old and has just hit 120,000km's (just had the major service done at a cost of $1200.00 - ouch!)

We have 2 bubs, (16 weeks and 16 months) and mostly want it for towing our camper trailer and fitting in all our gear and baby accessories when we go away on holidays. It cruises very comfortably on the highways, handles well for normal driving around town and goes quite well offroad. I have also just joined the Landcruiser club and completed their basic driver training course down near Goulburn - the car handled every track and task with ease, saying that it is only the beginners course! The car is pretty much stock standard at present - the only addition being a towbar but of course I have grand plans for what it will be in a couple of years time.

I really like the extra comforts inside as well and the dash and centre console layout appealed to me far more than the 80 series alternative we were looking at originally. We also decided not to get the 100 series because of advice regarding the IFS and were told that the solid axle is much better alternative when it comes to repairs and breakages.

Hey Laura,

How about HZJ105 with engine trouble (at the right price), swap in the HD-FTE and manual, get the live axles and one of the better engines around (one bloke even put one in a Nissan..!). Would be easiest doing the swap with a diesel, but some have done it to the unleaded vehicles. Seems a very popular mod.

Cheers,

Ross.

This one is currently on Carpoint.

Site Link

I have no connection whatsoever with the seller...

Reasonable kays, great list of accessories.

And if you are going to tow, anything naturally aspirated will disappoint you severely.

cheers

Hey Kiwi,

I guess its personal preference but I have gone for the 100 GXL, 99 model, solid axles front and rear, after market turbo, prefer it over the 105 for the few comforts like power windows, carpet, good standard (wider than 105) rims, plus the tailgate rear is handier for me than barn doors.

Like someone else mentioned the last of the 80's with a factory turbo diesel are probably the best cruisers ever made bar none. Once again its horses for courses but either way you would be getting a great tourer.

Gezza

I had a 100 T/D and my mate has a 105 with an aftermarket turbo.

His vehicle performed marginally better than mine in terms of acceleration and off road agility but mine was better on fuel and on road handling.

The 100 T/D was an auto my mates was a manual.

After comparing our vehicles my mate reckons he would have bought mine in hindsight. I would not have swapped with him.

The factory turbo auto is a fantastic combination and the agility and diff issues are solved with lockers.

Given the choice between the two I'd go 100 T/D Auto again.

Laura, I like the 100 we have - not 105. The standard TD4.2 set up will beat a 4.2 Nissan for comfort, ease, power and economy. The auto is good too. Carpoint was mentioned for a source and that is where I found ours.

Laura, if you bought a 100 series though, I can imagine your new name - Kiwi & Pleasure. Do they go together? LMAO