Thread: Living with a 130

I've had my 130 Crew Cab for 2 months now and loving it. It is used as a daily driver.

The thing I miss from my old ride (fully loaded Range Rover) is the power of the V8. Taking off at lights with the 300 TDi is not exactly the most powerful thing, but you will always end up catching the others.

The fuel economy is awesome and the ride is sweet.

Cheers
Andrew

Ive owned my 130 Dc for 7 months now and love the old girl, I have spent a fair bit on it, just be aware that everything has a finite life and will need to be replaced or renewed. Fender spares though easliy available are quite pricey and used spares in WA are nearly unavailable. Even if it has been well maintained its still going to need bits and pieces. They do not have turning circles! they prefer to go steirght ahead. I am 6'4" and have seat rails from rovercraft and have just fitted a 350mm steering wheel- great leg room now but prefer the feel of the old standard wheel. The ride is very comfortable though but dont think you will be breaking any land speed records
All said and done they have a personallity and in general are very good vehicles.
good luck
Mal

I have had Dennis for just under a year, and i love him to bits, i now drive him to Brisbane every day, and hes fine, keeps up with the traffic no problem, he looks good and turns.

Nup, no good.
I can't see how just lifting the seat would be any good. I think that would put my head too close to the roof!!!!
I think I need a dual or extra cab for sure after sitting in a single cab again.
Hmmmmm.
What do you recon a 96' extra cab with a dodgy clutch and tatty seats (whole car need a clean up)would be worth??

I'm 6'3" and have a single cab 120", the longest stretch I can drive is around 2.5 hrs, before my body cramps up, I'll finish my extra cab for it one day, but no rush as it only serves as work hack duties close to home

Originally Posted by malsgoing130

Fender spares though easliy available are quite pricey

I really couldn't say I agreed with that. Spend some time shopping around and I think you'll find that they're not. And never buy anything from a dealer. I've owned Landc*****rs before and I think I can buy Land Rover parts more cheaply than I could buy Toyota parts.

Originally Posted by wally

I really couldn't say I agreed with that. Spend some time shopping around and I think you'll find that they're not. And never buy anything from a dealer. I've owned Landc*****rs before and I think I can buy Land Rover parts more cheaply than I could buy Toyota parts.

For **** sake, they are landcruisers, not any other stupid derogatory name

There are ALOT of aftermarket suppliers for land rover yes, and some very cheap, just be aware

Genuine parts for either brands can sway massively, its just a matter of what pricing the parts person gives you, keep in mind, some genuine parts mark ups are over 300%, hence you forever have people whineing parts are dear for all makes, cause they are getting screwed

Most all GENUINE parts from all manufacturers are reasonably priced, if you know the parts people well enough

Hi Cliffy,

I've got an ex-Telstra 130 Crew Cab like the one you mentioned in your first post. See here for a few comments about it (half way down the thread): Newby info needed TD5

They've got a whole lot more leg room that a standard single cab.

Cheers
David