buying a landcruiser 4x4
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fred pace
buying a landcruiser 4x4 second hand any tips ?
thanx
Reply By: Pat Malone - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 14:59
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 14:59
make sure you wife likes the colour :-)
seriously more detail needed, model dolars to spend etc
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Follow Up By: fred pace - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:52
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:52
8k to 12k any model
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Follow Up By: Willem - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:59
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:59
For that sort of money a 1989 12HT 60 series. Best Landcruiser they ever built
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Follow Up By: Oldsquizzy (Kununurra) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 19:37
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 19:37
I would have to agree with you Willem. Have'nt been able to break
mine in half a million kilometres.
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 20:37
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 20:37
I agree with the above - I like them so much I bought two of them. Look for a good 1987 - 1989 12HT Turbo diesel Sahara (available in 5 speed manual or auto). Also referred to as HJ61 models they are the very last of the 60 series - the 80 series was released in 1989 as
well.
Cheers,
GPM
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Follow Up By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 08:32
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 08:32
I agree Willem, 60 series is best Landcruiser ever built, no doubt.
Have a great Xmas Willem and your better half!! Michael
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Follow Up By: get outmore - Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:43
Wednesday, Dec 24, 2008 at 10:43
that sort of money will easily get you into an 80 series these days as
well
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Reply By: Smudger - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:34
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:34
Be kind to your mother ..and don't drink alone.
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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy (Bororen) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:48
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:48
Just do it
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Reply By: Member - Footloose - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:59
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 15:59
Different model Landcruisers had different possible issues. If you could give some further info on what models you would be looking at, we might be able to help you a bit more.
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Reply By: 3.0turbob - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:07
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:07
try; lcool.org
(landcruiser owners on line), you could find some info there.
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Reply By: Member - Olcoolone (S.A) The O - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:10
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:10
Don't buy a
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:32
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 16:32
Buy a 4.5L petrol 80series - 1992-1998.
Very cheap to buy now because people still think petrol is expensive, and its not.
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Follow Up By: Tippa - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 21:08
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 21:08
I second this, there is a BIG difference in refinement between 60 and 80 series. A 60 series is like a truck, an 80 series is like a car which can do what a 60 can offroad.
If you wanted a turbo diesel, then you'll "only" get a 60 series as 80 series TDs are double the price.
Petrol on gas is by far the most powerful, most torquey and cheapest option but diesel gives you the range and availability far out in the outback.
What do you want a landcruiser for? It will make a big difference in what model suits you best.
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Reply By: Geoff (Newcastle, NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 17:31
Tuesday, Dec 23, 2008 at 17:31
What Phil said,
And on top of that you could put it on gas.
Look for drive train snatch in this model as they are constant 4wd. (Excess clunks on take off)
Usual used car stuff, straight, no rust, good rubber, long rego, low klm's are all best.
Make sure it has been regularly serviced as per any used car.
Really, buying a second hand 4wd isn't hugely different to any other used vehicle, buy with the head not the heart because the head is attached to the wallet that pays for the hearts mistakes.
Geoff
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