What shouldI buy to replace the 80 Series

Hi Geoff. There is not a lot of difference in the internal size between an 80 series and a 120 series Prado. The Prado is almost car like to drive but with all the 4wd advantages. Take one for a drive and see. Regards,Bob

I was wondering the same thing a couple of years back. Test drove a hi lux cab chassis which was a big step backwards. Noticed also with the dual cabs they have drum rear brakes, another step backwards. Without going any further I decided to keep my beloved 80 series. It has just completed a 20,000 k trip towing my van and didn't miss a beat. So in short I don't think anything currently can replace an 80.

Stick to the 80ser. You can't beat it

It's tempting to answer. A 60's series.
Having had a hi lux dual cab and then going 15 backwards to the 60, I'd stay away from the dual cab, but depending on the work you do with it. If you do really heavy off road with heavy loads, the LCs seem to be much better in the build department. I was forever breaking things when I went off road with the hi lux. The old LC immediately saved me dollars in repair bills and cost almost the same in daily running costs.

I agree Geoff with Ray,
About the 80.
Spend 15-20K on the 80 and she'd be like new.
Hmmm 87 Navara, you cant compare them to the later model dual cabs, they have come a long way since then.
Really depends on what you what to get of your vehicle. I've toyed with the idea of updating, in s few years time to a 100 series TD, but can't justify the money.
Better the devil I know I guess.
But the choice is yours.

As a proud GQ Patrol owner, I'd say stick with the 80. Particularly if you want to go way outback! The electronics can sometimes be a problem in any of the modern cars and you don't need car computer problems in the desert!

Just my opinion.......

Cheers

Brian

Keep the 80 , if the motor is a bit tired swap the donk for a 6.5 chev thru Brunswick Diesels , If really in need of a DualCab get it cut by CreativeConversions.

Hi Goeff,

1999 model Rodeo You cant beat it lol.

Cheers Wilko

After months of test driving and research I ended up upgrading to a HDJ100 Landcruiser. We looked at the dual cabs but as far as comfort, space, towing, engine choice, dogs, kids, missus it was the only option. We did the dual cab thing but it al came back to the 100.

I read an article somewhere that a Chinese Engineering company were considering making a copy of the 80 series!! A spokesperson said they considered the 80 series the best 4WD ever made!!! I think that there might be patent & copyright laws involved though but hey if Toyota can copy the 5 speed auto out of a Pajero & get away with it who knows what might happen. I drove the new Triton & Navara and was suitably impressed but not keen on the drum rear brakes though. The comfort & ride was no where near as good as my BIL 80 series which has clocked over 380.000km!!! If you really want a work vehicle & a dual cab, buy a Ford Ranger s/hand or demo...they are real good value for $$$$ and with your savings on an over priced Toyota you could dress the Ranger up Real nice!!

Geoff,
We have been having the same dilemma for a couple of years now and just keep on ending up at the same place with the same 80 in the garage. I just spent a few hundred bucks on a full detail and have been out spending a few hours here and there touching up paint, re-painting guards and wheel arches etc. I am going to get the wheels redone or have a crack myself. I have again decided that the best new car to get is to keep the old one and put in some TLC to get it looking like new again.

Let us know how you go with your decision?

David

I know this reply should be in the friday funnies but I can't help myself, trade the 80 series in on a GREAT WALL 4X4, millions of chinese can't be wrong lol lol.

Cheers

G`day Geoff,

WHY ???

You could always upgrade to a 60 series :>) LOL

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If you want to do any fair dinkum outback off-road stick with your 80, they are the last of the landcruiser wagons that are built anywhere near good enough to handle it. IMHO.

Regards,

Scrubby.

Any change over from an 80 series is a down grade.
Biggest mistake of my life was selling the 80series TD

I'm still kicking myself 12 months later

Just don't sell it

Dan

As already mentioned keep the 80 and just spend some money on it. There is no upgrade in a Toyota. The 80 was the last decent landcruiser ........FACT !!!!
The only upgrade is a GQ or GU which are an 80`s equal.
As for the chinese recreating the 80 ????????
BWWAAAAAAAHHAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA
Never in a million years would the quality be there.