would you buy it

what do you want to do with it?

Yep I would but I reckon that just because it is a Toyota! Besides that is a good model with not many k's on it

Hi Pepper2,

One thing to consider is range, as you can't get LPG everywhere, is the tank capacity adequate to get where you want to go. The further away from main roads and major towns, the less likely.

I have a V8 Landy on gas and get about 15-22l/100k depending on terrain and speed / towing etc... With 80l (usable,80% max capacity) on board in a 100l tank sometimes only get a bit over 400k to a tank. I have still got 120l ULP tank, so this compensates. For this to work, it must be set up for dual fuel and be tuned to run well on both fuels or you need to be able to re-tune on the road (mostly reset timing due to octane difference or run higher octane ULP).

Cheers, db.

Tricky , I probably wouldn't but only because of the gas , you would need to be sure its ok , espically the head.

I had one friend who had one , and wasn't happy with multiple gas issues (pre-injection) with mixer etc, went on for over a year unresolved until he finally got feed up and had them put it back to petrol only and he was happy after that.

Another friend got one (96 non-gas) for $14k so its a heavy price , when your talking $20k this puts you into the bottom end of GU 4800's from 2001.

G'day Pepper2, I would think that would be the last of the 4.5 ltr motors but I could be wrong. With the low Kilometres on the clock(hence double the price of what it's worth) I suppose it's worth the money. It's only done just over 11,600km a year!!! My BIL has a 96 which has clocked up over 300,000km & whilst he states it's the best car in the world his wife has a different view...she holds & controls the finances!!! When he was in W Aust towing his van he was getting 3 km to the litre with LPG at $1.89 p/l. He switched it over to Petrol & paid $2.15 p/l because he got better economy and better performance. I had a 62 series with one gas tank running Nth Sth under the vehicle it was a 80 lt tank from memory and I had a useable amount of about 65 ltrs. My cruiser (3F Motor) was gutless, did the head X2 and caused the radiator to split tanks & forever getting it tuned...I use to get 5 km to the ltr when not towing. what a relief when I traded it. However, that was not a 4.5 motor & I believe that they handle the gas better. My view, gas belongs in BBQ's. There are some vehicles I would consider rather than a cruiser with a bomb underneath it. I do not know what your finanaces are but obviously you have $20,000....I would reconsider if I were you....look at a Turbo diesel Pajero with the 3.2 ltr motor a great reliable vehicle.

Hi it is overpriced for the age being the 1st of the 105 series.

I have had a few 105's:

2000 RV 4.5 manual all the fruit paid $18k 4 yrs ago

1998 GXL 4.5 auto some fruit paid $14k 3 years ago

1998 GXL 4.5 Auto leather woodgrain and 30k of fruit, paid $19k from a dealer 12mths ago

just picked up a 96 80 series with dvd's etc for $7K. These are a better vehicle than the 105's for some reason (I have had 5 80 series).

The twin scuba gas set up is great as the factory petrol tanks are unchanged. This means that if you are worried about getting gas then install a larger petrol sub tank (giving you around 270lt ULP total + 85lt Gas).
But seriously if you actually plan a trip properly then you will know all of the locations of LPG and I have not ever had a problem in getting gas except at Lawn Hill but you can get petrol everywhere. Don't be scared off by the diesel fraternity, they stop bragging when they have to do a pump rebuild after getting a load of crappy fuel in the bush (this costs as much as a full engine rebuild on a petrol). The economy isn't great great enough in a diesel to justify the expense IMO and experience.

With the 100/105's be wary of rust in the roof channels and door sills also above the rear door near the hinges.

Cheers
Dave

for $20000 id would be looking for a 3.2 ltr diesel pajero.
you should be able to pick up an 02-03 with under 200000ks.
i used to dislike the the paj but now ive just bought one i love it.
cheers

Now if it was a late model 80 series running on petrol only with a genuine 140000 ks I would buy it. Oh and one owner with log books.

I own a dual fuel 1997 80 series 240,000klms, converted to gas at 120,000klms, no issues with gas, no rebuilds yet, uses very little oil so very happy, 22l/100klms highway and 28/100klms when towing. a little slow but its pushing a lot weight. Just read a dynotune of a 100series 4.5 they put out 120kw at the flywheel but only 54 kw at the rear wheel. Dont feel so bad about my old 80 series now.