Toyota Landcruiser V8 Petrol 100 Series, The smoothest thing!!!.

Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:10

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Member - Axle

Ok, gone from Landrover Zone, into Toyo Country, Have both at the moment, But must say the Toyo 100 series is a surprise package ,in the way its built!! Irrespect of what motor, when you lay underneath one ,you get the message!, Even with the IFS and probs known They are still a tough machine in comparison with all the soft road competion thrown at them!!.

Niissan included..LOL.

No I'm not pi@@@d!!, or taking sides, just general observation,

AND HOPE i don't get converted one way or the other!!....lol.

Cheers Axle.

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Reply By: Member - Tony V (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:14

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:14

Welcome to the Club... :)

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Reply By: Falco80 - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:37

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:37

Go the yota!

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Reply By: stumbly - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:44

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:44

"nissan included" ??? please.....your dreamin!
LOL, oh c'mon, some one had to bite!

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Reply By: Davo_60 - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:45

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 21:45

They are good thing, and realistically they will go anywhere. Both engines are brilliant, I do have a soft spot for the diesel though. I prefer them to the new 200's we have at work, they really feel huge and haven't grown on me yet. Very comfortable long distance vehicle, I actually prefer the IFS.

Dave

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 22:21

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 22:21

But the LandRovers have Character..........feels like you are driving a piece of history. Aluminium body, strong chassis, great suspension, and unbelievable fuel economy.

Aren't you going to miss that?

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Follow Up By: Member - Axle - Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 23:05

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2009 at 23:05

Will always have the Landy 130 work ute mate! '

Cheers Axle.

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Follow Up By: Member - John M (NSW) - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 07:00

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 07:00

Welcome to the Tojo Club Axle. I am very happy with mine.
You may have a change of opinion when you visit the cashier at the petrol station. My 100 series V8 has an addiction to petrol stations, I have to take a strong hold of the wheel when nearing anything that says Shell, BP or Caltex or anything closely related to unleaded petrol.
Enjoy it.

Regards John

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Reply By: Paul (WA) - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 15:50

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 15:50

Congratulations Axle - hope you enjoy it.

I have had mine for a bit over 4 years since new. Only problem so far has been the oil pressure gauge which had to be replaced at the last service.

All the best,

Paul

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Reply By: Bob the - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 21:03

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 21:03

G'day Axle, My V8 100 series cruiser is off to Autocraft in the morning to get a Heavy duty 50mm lift which will actually be a 75mm lift in the front and the rear, includes heavy duty torsion bars,new 75mm crossmember,wishbones braced for extra strength and welded,upper A bars strengthened by welding,with long travel shocks all round... This cures the unreliable IFS problem I'm told... Axle I'm about to head up to Birdsville/Eyre creek to test my new suspension set , so stay tuned for a trip report ... All the best ..

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Reply By: Best Off Road - Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 21:26

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2009 at 21:26

Axle,

Is this the same vehicle that required an engine rebuild at 177,000 km?

Cheers,

Jim.

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Follow Up By: Member - Axle - Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 at 19:55

Thursday, Apr 30, 2009 at 19:55

Sure is Jim, But thats history you could go on about till the cows come home!!, Rather look forward than back, the thing is running like a swiss watch, and should do so for some time,i hope...lol.

Cheers Axle.

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