Choosing a 4WD

Submitted: Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:26

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Duncan99

After advice from others on this forum it seems to me the Landcruiser HDJ 100R 6cyl 4.2 Turbo Diesel would suit me for towing a van (tare 177kk approx) and on trips to outback areas. I'm looking to buy a low km 1991 - 1995 model.
Is there anything I should be aware of !!!
Duncan

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Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:31

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:31

Hi Duncan,
I think you've got your year models mixed up mate.
91-95 is a 80 series. I believe you would be looking for a 2000 onwards for a HDJ 100R,
Cheers

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Reply By: Duncan99 - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:44

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 19:44

Yes you are quite right . I meant 2001 - 2005 . Dont know why I put 1991-1995.
Thanks

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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 20:09

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 20:09

Yeah, i was scratching my head, Not to worry.
Probably because deep down you really want an 80 1HD-T

Hope you find one, I was just looking through some of the online sites like Countrycars.com, Carsales.com and there are more petrol ones in that year model for sale than TD ones. As I told a mate recently, patience, one will turn up and don't buy the first one that comes along.
Cheers. And happy trails when you do get your hands on one. :)

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Reply By: fisho64 - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 21:17

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 21:17

post sept 02 you will get the A750F 5 speed auto.
While I havent heard of any probs from the 4 speed, the 5 speed has been well proven as solid smooth strong and universally (havent personally heard of a failure yet) reliable unit.

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Reply By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 21:45

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 21:45

Go to this web site for a look. Not all negative comments are accurate.

http://www.motorsm.com/complaints/000.asp?catid=198

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Follow Up By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 22:20

Thursday, Jul 08, 2010 at 22:20

Also read this comment from another forum. The refer to issues with the gearbox on the non-turbo 100 series.

http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=66089

When looking for your car some have aftermarket turbos fitted. Still same gear box as non-turbo unit. The turbo models are upspec on the details and strength.

Also someone has put up a comprehensive run down on Landcruisers here

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_Land_Cruiser

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