Thread: 2007 79 series V8

Originally Posted by alan48

Hi,
most likely like many of us your budget is a deciding factor and I must say that your car looks interesting. Just remember that they have the same torque as an Isuzu MUX but of course more usable space with the tray etc. but if you could wait and have a fat wallet no doubt the next model Landcruiser 79 should include an auto option, the wider rear diff and maybe even some more go--apparently under test now in Aust. Would love to see it as a tow tug etc and easy for city driving.

A new 79 series would cost me about 70k ( next years model will no doubt be more expensive) + about 15-20k for the "Fruit" =85-90k and I will loose at least 25k in value as soon as I drive it out of the yard, I can get this one for around 30k.
I am still "Sleeping on it" at the moment But I am very seriously thinking about getting it.

Vern

May be look at the patrol as an option

I have owned a couple of Nissan trucks they were bloody good strong vehicles But the resale value was Crap on them.

rammypluge

The 200 series in my view is much better sorted and much better value for money.

The 200 series is a good choice But I just like the look of the 79 series better, A bit like a poor mans defender on steroids.

Before anyone states the obvious my first choice was for a Defender But the missus after seeing how much it has cost me to get my D2a up to scratch is adamant that we can't afford more than one Landrover in the family sadly.

If you get it make sure you consider fitting a True Tracker kit to the rear axles, makes a massive difference to how it drives and handles especially when towing. The narrow rear end makes them squirrelly on rough, bumpy and gravel roads and widening the rear track to where it should have been from the factory makes a massive difference. Not hard to do yourself at home and the kit and instructions are very well put together.

Hi, agree with your comments re value drop but also agree to fit the wider rear diff assembly, think it comes with a locker as well--then a really good machine,and able to handle the heavier vans etc easier than say a tricked up Defender in my opinion-- 2.2 ltrs is just too small. Your Toyo sounds good so if it checks out take it.

I will take a tape measure with me tomorrow to check and see if the "True Tracker" mod has been done or not.
Out of curiosity what would it cost me to get this mod done at a workshop?

The jury is out on the narrow rear track - some say it is an issue, some not. My brother never had an issue. This is one aspect you need to get advice from the Landcruiser forums on.

garry

The narrower rear track makes for an uncomfortable ride going through sand where the rear end skips from left to right as the rear wheels hop between the front's tracks. Quite annoying actually. I'm not too sure about the safety aspect as I have seen just as many of these rolled as earlier 70 series vehicles. One of the guys at work spat it finally and spent around $15k getting a bunch of stuff done (widened rear end, upgraded GVM etc) and he says it is how it should have left the factory. He reckons it makes a nicer office for him now - given how much time he is in it!

I have owned a couple of Nissan trucks they were bloody good strong vehicles But the resale value was Crap on them.
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The new ones are holding there value very well. And they have no known issues. But it's not a ute/cab chassis

And not a diesel.