comments on '91 FJ80R Sahara

Wolf sounds like a beauty only problem its a petrol . So it will be thirsty.Good luck
All the best
Eric
4wd Tag Along AdventuresCape York Connections

Gday Gogart
I have a 91 fj80 GXL carbi manual 5 speed and it uses 20l/100kms . These motors lack modern motor power, are ancient but dependable, and are hard to sell when you can get the twincam in 92+. That price is realistic, but for the money, i would buy a later model GXL, say 97, and a Engel fridge:-)
Like most model cars, small improvements mean the 97 has all the bugs sorted out and the 90 was not as good. Youy can even get ABS in the 97.
Andrewwheredayathinkwer mike?

thanks for the info peoples.

basically still doing some research on what's on offer out there.
and any info makes me that much wiser when it comes to the time
for upgrading.

So many variables to consider.
$20K - $25K may not sound like much but it is to me, so I want to get it right.

As it stands, a 80 series GXL cruiser is looking like my pref option
was thinking about getting another Jack but as the upgrade is going to be
in the family for at least another 10 years (lotto depending) then the size
of a cruiser is prefered. But I'll prob change my mind again.

thanks again for the help
wolf

I have a 3F 80series and found on the highway the economy was OK and generally better than the 4.5L but the power was woeful. Go for the 92+. they also have the bigger wheels, BIGGER BRAKES, bigger flares ect. Don't bother with the Sahara your paying a premium price for junk you don't need. Buy a good mid 90's GXL and with your change buy a diff lock. Look for one that has 134A in the air-con. For the price you can afford to be choosy. A friend just bought a 95 GXL (three days ago) near Sydney for 18K. Turns out it's an ex Canberra car, sold here new, regularly serviced by the local Toyota dealer (has log book) and went to Windsor a couple of years ago. What a bargin. As for my car we fitted a Chev vortec 350 (5.7L). That certainly fixed any power problems. For us it's the perfect 4WD. Good luck.