Toyota landcruiser _ GL or GXL

You will be struggling to get a 100ser for 15 k that is any good.

A GXL is the up spec model Dont know of a GL

They are probably the roomiest of any 4wd

A good one wont even notice a trailer as they are rated to tow 3500kg

Depends on where it did the K's as to how many is too many

They are actually the same length as a Commodore Just appear bigger.

Are easier to park than the Patrol I had previously but still need a wide parking bay
Dont have a petrol but have heard they are thirsty wehen towing.

You should avoid Ex mine vehicles.

There is no such thing as a GL.

There is the standard with diesel only non turbo and barn doors 6 seats 105 series,

RV in petrol or non turbo diesel lift up rear door 8 seats, 105 series

GXL up to 2006 in 6cyl or non turbo diesel 8 seats 105 series

from 1999 GXL, Sahara, GXV or Lexus LS470 in Turbo diesel or V8 petrol.

All 100 series have IFS all 105 series have Rigid front axle.

Fuel consumption depends on too many things the non turbo diesels regularly drink more than some petrols and are slowwwww. The Turbo models use less fuel than a petrol but the overall service costs are higher.

lcool.org is a great source of info for cruisers.

Cheers
Dave

Margot,
The best way to get started for a novice is to spend a day going around a few dealers yards with no intention of buying (don't tell them). Take a note pad and a digital camera and have a good look at all the makes & models, prices vs condition and generally get a feel for the differences.

You will soon see that you pay for what you get and what are the priorities for you. Don't think of looking at private sales until you start to feel confident about what you want. Make sure you have someone with good mechanical knowledge and experience with 4wds to help you pick a good one. It is easy to make a very expensive mistake if you are impulsive.

Look up the Red Book on the web which will give you a broad guide on price once you have a particular vehicle in mind. It is only a guide.

Good luck in you hunting and take your time. 4wd touring opens up a whole new world even in these times of increasing restrictions and closures.

All great suggestions ... main area that i dont have a feel for no matter the model is how many is too many KMs on a second hand 4x4.i have seen some around 340,000 mark .

I have a GXL 105, 1HZ stock standard, approx 165,00kms - very happy with it, although not quick at taking off. A turbo would have been better, but at the moment am towing a caravan approx. 2.8 tons from Brisbane to Katherine. The cruiser was also fully laden. Travelled up the Toowoomba range in 1st gear, but got up ok (no overheating either). Speeds vary from 75-100kms. A bit heavy on fuel usage, but towing 2.8 tons, would tend to use more than normal usage.
Hope this information would help with your decision.

Hi Margot, no pressure, just have a look at my cruiser in the trader section. It was my first Cruiser and wilL not be my last. It will answer all your questions as an entry level. Enough room for the teenagers, i used to have Pajeros, mine don't winge any more. Put mine on the hoist any time you like. Fuel consumption with a fully decked out Kimberley Kamper is always 16.5 lt/100ks. Around town 14.0, highway no trailer 12. As the others have said check them out as there are some roughies out there but.

Hi Margot, I had the same issues before buying my wagon. I owned Hiluxs & they are unbreakable & I would prefer a Toyota, but couldnt find one in my budget that was in the condition I wanted. I thought I needed a diesel too.
Result was a 2000 V6 Jackaroo...came in under budget...$14k...only 87ks & it now
has 135k..nearly all outback touring & not one problem. As much room inside as
a cruiser we average 15L/100km towing a C/t with 4 adults on board. Does about
13L/100 not towing (country driving). We only use it as a holiday tug, probably not
ideal as a daily driver in the city though. Roomy, strong & comfortable & an auto
too...wouldnt part with it. They are around with low k's..check eBay or Carpoint.
cheers...oldbaz.

Thanks all
Olbaz you are probably closer to the mark on how we would be using it . And that is as a holiday 4x4 vehicle to tow a 4x4 camper trailer .
From teh posts it seems that these models just keep going and going. I'll check out ebay etc

Again thankyou all for your hints and tips