richteb
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Don't get me wrong, for bush use a landcruiser tray is really the only choice with its cousin the troop carrier next in line if you want to carry a number or people. Can get 6 or 7 blokes with rifles and Sambar in the back no problem (at least not for the driver). We have been using Landcruisers for more then 20 years in the victorian high country chasin sambar deer and I say with complete certainty that as far as build quality and strength these vehicles are getting worse. The last one we (traded 2010) was full of cracks. When Toyota added turbos to the 4.2lt 6cyl diesel power increase was a welcome improvement (especially heavy loads up hill), unfortunately the engine idle is too high making it hard to go slow enough in low range 4wd over rough ground (worse if the AC is on).
Marius,
Not sure what year landcruiser you are referring to, however the new 4.5 lt V8 common rail turbo diesel has a computer engine management system. In fact I believe that even the 4.2lt turbo 6cyl was a common rail as well and also computerised. As with all these new vehicles bad quality diesel can kill the common rail fuel injection system (not all that a uncommon occurrence with hilux and lancruiser).
As far as built for a purpose well maybe, however with it's high asking price its almost in the luxury car market range (be it the bottom end) and it is sold here as a light commercial vehicle.
Also the new twin cab landcruiser ute (4 door) is so strong that if the wind gets a hold of the front doors and blows them open you end up with $15k repair bill because of the toyota tough front door stop that breaks and allows the front door to slam into front quater panel.
Hmm, wonder how long the new landcruiser would last since the front suspension is now coil sprung rather they the stronger leaf springs they use to have (yes, better comfort on the hwy). Toyota suspension is notoriously famous for being crap, the first thing you need to do is replace it sooner rather then later if you use the vehicle in the bush at all. In Oz "cruiser droop" is almost as common a term as "G'Day mate".
I have also herd that Toyota will not update these vehicles to comply with 5 start ancap rating and as a result rental and fleet buyers who are preferring this rating more and more ( probably cheaper insurance) may not buy these vehicles. Wonder what the effect will be?
Marius,
Not sure what year landcruiser you are referring to, however the new 4.5 lt V8 common rail turbo diesel has a computer engine management system. In fact I believe that even the 4.2lt turbo 6cyl was a common rail as well and also computerised. As with all these new vehicles bad quality diesel can kill the common rail fuel injection system (not all that a uncommon occurrence with hilux and lancruiser).
As far as built for a purpose well maybe, however with it's high asking price its almost in the luxury car market range (be it the bottom end) and it is sold here as a light commercial vehicle.
Also the new twin cab landcruiser ute (4 door) is so strong that if the wind gets a hold of the front doors and blows them open you end up with $15k repair bill because of the toyota tough front door stop that breaks and allows the front door to slam into front quater panel.
Hmm, wonder how long the new landcruiser would last since the front suspension is now coil sprung rather they the stronger leaf springs they use to have (yes, better comfort on the hwy). Toyota suspension is notoriously famous for being crap, the first thing you need to do is replace it sooner rather then later if you use the vehicle in the bush at all. In Oz "cruiser droop" is almost as common a term as "G'Day mate".
I have also herd that Toyota will not update these vehicles to comply with 5 start ancap rating and as a result rental and fleet buyers who are preferring this rating more and more ( probably cheaper insurance) may not buy these vehicles. Wonder what the effect will be?
