100series V8 auto petrol OR 4.5 auto petrol ????????

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Hi West Coast,

A friend of mine had one of each at the same time., Big family and a two car need. They just loved the Landcruisers.

She said that economy wise the 6 was better around town but the V8 was better on the highway. Her words exactly.

I now have a 2003 V8 petrol and love it.
I say go the V8 and never mind the slightly extra fuel consumption around town. The power of it is a joy to experience.

Of course if you lead foot it you will always have your hand in your pocket.

The only complaint I have ever seen for the V8 is the fuel consumption but there is not a lot in it between the 2. I used to own a 1997 80 series 6 petrol and loved that machine also but I like the V8 better.

You could always convert to dual fuel if the economy got to you.

Cheers, Bruce

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You've got your dates mixed up or are buying an aftermarket modified vehicle. There wasn't a v8 in 1998 AFAIK.
The v8 doesn't exactly put the 6 in the shade - the figures are fairly close. Either will do the job. The 6 is bullet proof - the 8 isn't far behind.
The v8 has better published manufacturer's fuel figures, but as stated it's hard to recreate in the real world.
I'd look at the vehicles and see what splits them in other areas.

Best idea is to go to the Lcool forum and ask there about dates

I dont think the V8 came out till later than 1998 as its a IFs and they werent around then except perhaps in the VX and Sahara's

I had a 4.5lt 6cyl petrol/gas, 5 speed manual. Fuel consumption was 5.6ks per lt on petrol and 4.6ks per lt on gas. As has been said above bullet proof motor

gooday ; We paid $ 25,000 for a 2003 & they paid as much for our trade in as we paid for it , so it might pay to shop around . 2003 on in the auto have a lot better gear shift but if your thinking fuel consumption start look at a diesel ,petrol just don't get the good fuel consumption .
our 2003 v8 auto is a great car to drive but not economical on fuel .
chbeers nick