purchasing 79 series landcruiser ute
Submitted: Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 15:38
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looking to purchase a 79 series landcruiser ute. am i making a mistake? wish to purchase with the standard 1HZ diesel non turbo [for longer engine life, non turbos seem to last longer]and factory diff locks. is there a better option? wish to keep this vehicle for 5 to 8 years, problem free, with proper servicing. i realize there are no guarantees in life, but many owners have expressed positive results. any opinions? regards, robert
Reply By: joshinthecity - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 16:09
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 16:09
Exellent choice.
I drive a Patrol, and if I was you, I'd be looking at the TD. Have you driven the non-turbo Troopie?
If you're looking for a robust and long lasting machine, you'd be hard pressed to do better than a Troopie or a 4.2 Patrol.
You can't go wrong mate...
Josh.
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Reply By: Bob Y. - Qld - Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 22:32
Monday, Nov 10, 2003 at 22:32
Robert,
We have 2 79 series tojo's here at present. One a turbo, the other n/a. The difference between the 2 is quite apparent. The turbo is a little noiser in the engine(direct inj.), with heavier feel to g'box and clutch. The n/a feels almost wimpish because the gearbox and clutch are so soft. Almost like a Corolla.
As for buying one, go TURBO, you wont be sorry, for many of the reasons already stated by others.
Problems? A 79 n/a ute we got rid of early this year, with 100K clicks on it, had had a rebuilt g'box and diff, all under warranty, in 2 years. The turbo above, came
home last Friday, after the front diff was rebuilt in the 'Isa, under w'ty, @ 32k clicks. The n/a ute, is driven by all manner of drivers, and as yet, hasn't put a tyre wrong! But it has had a few punctures @ 25k clicks. The above vehicles are driven on a station in west Qld, so would have a much harder life than most personal vehicles, even though they are serviced regularly.
I like the white turbo's, but those maroon turbo RV's look the ducks guts too. Yeah, a turbo Rv would look good.
Hooroo...
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Reply By: chopper - Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 at 15:48
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2003 at 15:48
The 79 utes are great and as mentioned above you'll have plenty of buyers in years to come.
I would go the turbo myself, no more unreliable than any other motor or vehicle.
If you want coils all round have a look at patrol ST utes, good trucks also.
Don't let anyone talk you out of either of these two very solid workhorses, its gonna come down to aesthetics and dollars for you
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Reply By: Dunedigger - Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003 at 19:12
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2003 at 19:12
I Have had 2 patrols Table top with 4.2s engines One was non Turbo & the other was turbo'ed but not intercooled. I now have a 79 Turbo and it goes like stink. If you want power got he 79. But from all reports the Patrols are stronger is every other department.
My 79 seems to have a shot LSD already, and I have not non much Off Road and only done 8000Km. I will be taking it to the dealse soon to get it checked out.
I would buy a 79 again just for the engine !
BTY The driving position for the 79 is great and MUCH beter that the patrol Drivers
seat is more comfortable too. The ride is rougher untill you load it up with 500 Kg then it is good.
Dunedigger
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