Landcruiser 75 series OR Land Rover 110/130

Bonz.
Are you looking at a trayback, troopy, wagon or something between?
furph

The 75 parts are cheaper . They are more readily available . Accessories are abundant . Its the bread and butter 4wd of australia .

Bonzee,

Land Rover,

Pros,
Very economical turbo diesel
Basic with no frills
Light body (Aluminium)
Coil Springs all round with very good wheel articulation
Cons,
Parts could be hard to get in remote areas
Limited fuel that can be carried in tanks
Finish of the vehicle can be a problem.

75 Series,

Pros,
Very tough vehicle
6cyl diesel
After market fuel tanks can give the vehicle a good touring range
Very popular in the outback
Parts just about everywhere
Can carry a lot of weight

Cons,
Leaf springs all round
Very basic vehicle
Only 2 front doors

There are properly a lot of other pros and cons for both vehicles, but I use my Troopie as a tag a long tour vehicle and would not consider any thing other than a Troopie.

Just to answer on my previous reply about the turning circle and performance.
The 75 does not have a good turning circle but in the out back tight turns are not a big problem. They are slow off the mark and take a bit to stop, just like the good ship Queen Mary, but they will run all day with out too much fuss.

I will also add that I am bias towards the Troopie, just because they suit what I do and have a good image.

Wayne

Simply, the LR is for the fans of the British marque.
The Landcruser is for everyone else.

I wouldnt consider the Landrover unless you are a dedicated home mechanic who has nothing to do on the weekends

I bought my 75 with 190k on the clock about 3 years ago.
An aquaintence bought his 110 with similar klms and price at the same time.

Since then I have spent $2500 on the steering , front suspension,clutch and diff.
Its almost perfect and rides like a limo according to my passengers and mechanic

My friend has spent $6000 on gearbox ,clutch and number of electrical problems.
Still needs a lot more done according to a mechanic's report and it still rides like a bucket of bolts.
Dont expect women to share the LR enthusiasm

I know of the LC 75 Series, what is the other one???

That was a joke Joyce!!!

Keep smiling.......I have had them all & I love them all...anything that gets me out there is a good thing.

Alright im hearin you all.
so this seems to be a pretty one sided agreement on the 75.
i like the idea of the aluminium body on the land rover though as i will be towing a boat...
out of these two which would u rate better for towing a boat and use for a mechanic at work?
thanks again guys.
Bonz

I've had 1 Disco, 2 Defenders one of which was a Td5 and the only vehicle which has caused me grief mainly because there are no LR agencies outside the main metro areas except Albany.
Apart from that 1 instance though it was a good vehicle.

Now got a 300Tdi Defender (for sale) and a Prado and I'll use that for our long distance cruising now, but the Defender would leave it for dead off road plus they can carry more.
And if you get a Defender scartched it just seems to make it blend a bit more.
I still love the Landies but with no LR back up won't go far bush in one again, one bad experience was enough for the Cook (very important to keep her feeling secure) and me.
Good luck.
Alan.