Landcruiser 4.5 petrol six or 4.7 petrol V8

3 years newer - this is a no brainer, do it if it is as good as you say - do it

Stevesub

I have just done the same thing. I have an 80 series running on dual fuel for the past 7 years it has 433k on the clock. It has been and still is a great vehicle it has been used as a work vehicle towing a large dual axle trailer with a large ride on mower and assorted other grass bashing gear. It has also taken us around the country and to some very remote spots. Its still going strong.

My wife has a 2002 commodore sedan which we decided to replace. We decided to buy a 100 series to become my wifes work vehicle and our tourer. She insisted on having an auto. Budget 28k max.

I test drove, off and on road auto non turbo diesels, auto 4.5s, not very impressed with performance. I was never convinced that an auto 4x4 was the way to go, less control off road etc. Drove a couple of auto v8s, well I gotta tell you I was hooked straight away.

Figured if the swambo wants an auto I'm having a v8. Anyway the way she drives she will never wear it out.

I found a 2003 5 speed auto local to me in great condition with about 150k on the clock with a complete service record never been off road, $25000 private sale.

I am not one for accounting for every drop of fuel I use as I figure its just part of running a vehicle of any sort. I have put about 3000 k's on the clock and driving it carefully it does not use as much petrol as the 80 does running on
petrol because its not working as hard. The 80 sitting on 110kph in fifth will rev at about 2700, the 100 will rev at about 2000 revs. Sure it will use substantially more fuel if you drive it around town like a green P plater in an ss commodore.

The best thing about this vehicle is the amount of power that it has in reserve, bearing in mind that the difference in motor size is only 200cc.

I can't see maintenance costs being any more than the 80 with the exception that the v8 runs a timing belt not a chain so there is a bit of cost there when it needs to be replaced. The timing belt had just been done on mine before I bought it.

I guess the best thing that you can do is test drive the 100 in all the conditions that you would drive your 80 in and you make your decision based on that.

G/Day Mate, I own a 04 100s 5speed auto 4.7l V8, They are a dream to drive,

Reasonable economy for size of vehicle, (13l/100 might be a bit keen, more like 16s 0n average) But at those ks be very aware of piston slap which around these models was a issue for some(Don't let anyone tell you otherwise)

Lift the bonnet first thing in the morning and have someone start it(it must be cold!) If any rattle is evident at all, be very wary,


Google up ...Faults 4.7l toyota V8 and you will see what i'm on about;


They are generally a very reliable engine,but as i say for some" not so good"

Good Luck

Cheers Axle

The V8 has proven to be a very reliable motor, by all accounts.
I don't know if you'd do much better than 15L/100k though, if there's any city driving involved.

I assume you're aware that the V8 is IFS front end and will therefore be a bit nicer to drive on the road than the 4.5 (solid axle).
The V8 has quite a bit more power - and the 2003 will also have the 5 speed auto, which is a nice unit.

The V8 kills the 4.5 in NVH levels and drives better, however for serious off road stuff the 4.5 is still very popular.

Well I ended up getting the V8 in question, and have been driving her around for a month now, and I must say I am quite impressed.
The power and ride are much more superior than my 105 series, 6cyl petrol.

I have done one fuel consumption test running around town amd mix of open road and returned an impressive 14.7 L per 100 km. I expect this may drop to 14 or lower on an open road trip.

As I don't 4WD as such and just need the comfort and space, the V8 with IFS is a better option for me.

Just a note. My 2000 model 105 series is now listed for sale on this forum if anyone is interested.