Landcruiser FZJ105r

shouldnt that be "at most 13 years old?"?

? Last 4.5 105s were made in 2002

yep-and first in 1998, 13 years ago. hence they will be "at most 13 years" not "at least 13 years old".

Brad-what Robin says is correct-4500 or 4800 patrol is cheap as chips, that would be a good option as the depreciation is horrendous, it'd work in your favour.

Redbook currently lists Private sales values as

Late 2002 (V8 cruiser) at 23300-26800 , and 2002 Patrol as 17600-20500.

Hey thanks for the info im open to suggestions however i dont want a nissan. But are the 100 series v8s any good? I heard they all have ifs which some ppl hate but i dont know why. See im only going to use it for towing my boat and the occasional beach run but not hardcore off road 4wd ing. Thanks for help

Also how many kms do you normally get out of the v8 100 series. Should i be tryibg to find one with under 150000 kms is that about right

for what you are proposing IFS is probably the better option. Shouldnt be any problem with one at 150K.
They came out as a V8 GVX for one year early 2000's then a couple of years later as the standard petrol option on GXL's.
Rigid front axle is best for hardcore but the best selling and most popular 4wd's ever sold (all Hilux and 1/2 of Landcruisers) of the last 13 years have been IFS.

Not sure where you live but probably find them cheaper in the more financially depressed EC states than WA.

hey thanks mate when did they stop with the live axles. did any 100 series turbo diesel 4.2 have live axles if so which model cheers

V8 cruiser 100 series is a good car - I wouldn't be put off by IFS front end because they are still good and low cost strengthening brackets can be fitted.

No TD 100 series diesel with live axles only non turbo models but they are way down on torque & power.

hey mate thanks alot for your help maybe i will broaden my horizons and start looking at models with ifs as well. If i could get a turbo diesel for 40k id probly stretch the budget but i think ill be pushing S**T uphill to find one with good kms for that.

thanks again

Brad I use to drive the boss old v8 100 series, and with gentle driving it would go as low as 13/100 pretty good for a tank.
Cheers Pete

Brad, I wouldn't discount the six too early. Try and find one of the last ones which were made in 2002.

We went through this exercise recently. After much research we chose to buy a 4.5 6cyl petrol/LPG LC. Chose the 6 over the V8 for a number of reasons. Yes they are quite thirsty and have slightly less power and torque, but not much. They cost around the same price for a good one. I am a motor mechanic and one of the things I value is simplicity, and the ability to do my own work when things go wrong.

The 6 has only one cylinder head (and gasket) instead of 2, 6 injectors instead of 8 etc etc. Less need for special tools and more working room too. Easier to adjust the tappets too. This engine has been around for a long time and was designed for the LC from the outset to take abuse if needed. Suspension, wheel bearings etc the 105 Series (6cyl petrol) is well proven (same as 80 Series) and simpler than in the 100 Series V8 or TD (independent front suspension with exposed CV joints and different (weaker?) semi floating rear axle assembly). Auto trans is only a 4 speed, but bulletproof.

A big plus is that the 6 has a timing timing chain instead of a belt as on the V8 which needs to be replaced (expensive) at regular intervals.

With the 6 the LPG tanks can be slung under the chassis. On the V8, which has a different chassis, you need to move the spare wheel to make room for the tank. You are keeping your 140l or so of petrol and would have an additional 70l or so of gas (assuming 2 scuba tanks) giving a more than acceptable range.

Cheers

Brian