upgrade old faithful?

Submitted: Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 at 17:51

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furph

I am considering selling my '97 hzj75 trayback and going to the latest 70 series.

My vehicle has travelled 270k.km. with an A/M turbo fitted. Goes extremely well, economy not towing 11.5l/100km, towing 1.8t. fuel tanker/trailer 15.6l/100km. (av.).

Because I understand the basic diesel injection system and transmission (worked with dozers/excavators for years) I do ALL my maintenance/repair work. (not that this one, or its previous required much).

So I ask of current owners, how does the new v8 diesel fit in with non dealer sevice/maintenance?

Does it have any real flaws in rugged offroad situations? I have read that the different front/rear wheel tracks cause concern in wet/rough track conditions.

This, like my current vehicle would have to be a real "workhorse" and required to cop it tough in very remote country.

Interested to receive all comment.
furph

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Reply By: The Boss (Formerly Kroozer) - Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 at 18:43

Reply By: qubert - Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 at 20:43

Reply By: pop2jocem - Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 at 22:28

Sunday, Jan 17, 2010 at 22:28

G'day furph,

Just went through the agonizing of selling my 75 and upgrading to the latest V8 turbo diesel. As the rest of the vehicle was still going ok and being a diesel mech I have decided to keep my $60,000 or so in my pocket and fit a 1HD-FT to the old girl . (ute not SWMBO (;-)) ) I reckon even if the price of diesel goes bananas again I can still get a fair bit for the $40,000 or so bucks that I saved and no worries about any issues with what I consider to be a fairly new and yet to prove itself engine.
I guess if you just want a new vehicle then the decision is fairly simple... you only have to decide which brand. Have you (I guess you already have) considered spending a few bob on what you already have..

Good luck on what you eventually decide

Cheers Pop

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Follow Up By: furph - Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 07:50

Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 07:50

Pop.
You make a very valid argument, why spend that amount of money when so much of the rest of it is basically 75 series.

I know the 76 1hdft is a very good unit but only made so by the engine performance.

I have been thinking along the lines that there are some "bikkies in the tin" (I would only buy new), the old girl has been 100% reliable, but does that go on forever.
I also have 6 spares (wheels, that is) polyair bags fitted, 9000lb. winch, dual batteries, radio's, built in satphone etc. which all come into the changeover equation.

Plus I wont be working remote forever so your suggestion is making a whole lot of sense.
Will apply some more thought, and thanks for your comments.
furph

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Follow Up By: furph - Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 07:51

Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 07:51

Ooops, should have said 791HD-FT.

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Follow Up By: Bob of KAOS - Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 19:54

Monday, Jan 18, 2010 at 19:54

Furph

With all that gear and a chassis that must be almost as good as new you could even fit a new long motor and still be tens of thousands in front.

Bob

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