Thread: 2007 79 series V8

Originally Posted by trout1105

I made a decision today and have gone ahead with the deal.
The GPS/radio/reversing camera in the truck is a nice touch as it also has Aussie Explorer on it.
Definitely a bit of a culture shock getting out of my D2a and into the cruiser But I didn't buy it as a luxury tourer and it drives nicely enough.
The Missus going from a twin cab Hilux to this won't notice too much difference other than the larger turning circle and the extra power of the V8 so all is good

Well done and good luck on the darker side
No matter what we will still talk to you

Originally Posted by rangieman

Well done and good luck on the darker side
No matter what we will still talk to you

All is Good Mate as I have absolutely NO plans whatsoever to part with my D2a
We just needed to get something to be able to tow the 20 foot van AND carry all our spare fuel/water and the rest of the kit with ease, We would have Killed the poor little Hilux trying to do this.
I will be using my D2a to tow my 18 foot boat and the missus will use the yota to tow the van, So guess who gets the more comfortable ride

Congrats. Like chris said we welcome all here. Glad you kept the d2 but☺.

I nearly bought a lc100 turbo 6 a while back , a fantaatic engine and drivetrain i thought... then i drove 1 back to bacj with an L322... 😣.

Jc

Originally Posted by trout1105

I made a decision today and have gone ahead with the deal.
The GPS/radio/reversing camera in the truck is a nice touch as it also has Aussie Explorer on it.
Definitely a bit of a culture shock getting out of my D2a and into the cruiser But I didn't buy it as a luxury tourer and it drives nicely enough.
The Missus going from a twin cab Hilux to this won't notice too much difference other than the larger turning circle and the extra power of the V8 so all is good

I didn't read the thread, but congrats. I like them. To me they are like a vehicle that was designed in the 80's in everything it does and in everything it is. Probably last standing vehcle with a steel interior.

But I do like the motor and Toyota Cruiser utes and Hiluxs are the most no fuss commercial vehicle ever, throw anything in it and it just gets on with the job.

Originally Posted by Slunnie

I didn't read the thread, but congrats. I like them. To me they are like a vehicle that was designed in the 80's in everything it does and in everything it is. Probably last standing vehcle with a steel interior. 2:

But I do like the motor and Toyota Cruiser utes and Hiluxs are the most no fuss commercial vehicle ever, throw anything in it and it just gets on with the job.

I have to say I have a grudging respect for the work Hilux, it cops a flogging and keeps going, even after the previous tech driving it didn't get a service for 30,000km!!
The 2.7VVTI seems indestructible, we have an in-house mechanic and he says they overall they are amazingly reliable.
Bare bones basic and bordering on not acceptable in a modern workplace, which is pretty rich for me coming from a Defender, but in a lot of ways the Deefer was dynamically better!!

Originally Posted by rick130

I have to say I have a grudging respect for the work Hilux, it cops a flogging and keeps going, even after the previous tech driving it didn't get a service for 30,000km!!
The 2.7VVTI seems indestructible, we have an in-house mechanic and he says they overall they are amazingly reliable.
Bare bones basic and bordering on not acceptable in a modern workplace, which is pretty rich for me coming from a Defender, but in a lot of ways the Deefer was dynamically better!!

Same as our vans,all 2.7VVTI,on LPG,never had an issue,two have over 300000 K’s on them,never had a repair ever.The resale is also rediculous,both are going soon,and I will easily get half what I paid for them,9 yrs ago.
Haven’t even touched the brakes,and they are loaded not far off GVM all day.

Batteries and tyres,are the only things that have been replaced,apart from service items,they are serviced regularly every 10K.

Better than any LR I have ever had,but not really in the same class.
These,like the hilux,are just a bare bones work vehicle,but do an excellent job.

I have been looking around to replace the D4,and there is nothing new LR have that’s suits my needs.

Driven a few other offerings,but surprisingly,the LC 76 would be my pick ATM.
Although SWMBO isn’t too enthused,she wants to keep the D4.

But I need something with some Bush ability I can use on the property,and use for remote area travel.

Originally Posted by rick130

I have to say I have a grudging respect for the work Hilux, it cops a flogging and keeps going, even after the previous tech driving it didn't get a service for 30,000km!!
The 2.7VVTI seems indestructible, we have an in-house mechanic and he says they overall they are amazingly reliable.
Bare bones basic and bordering on not acceptable in a modern workplace, which is pretty rich for me coming from a Defender, but in a lot of ways the Deefer was dynamically better!!

Haha indeed... the 2.7 is in countless hiaces and hiluxs being flogged and poorly looked after across the country. I've seen near to 100,000km between services on a couple of examples. Its a genuinely robust engine.

If I get as good a run out of this cruiser as I did the Hilux I will be over the moon, 200.000k's/10 years and all that got changed is tyres, brakes, a new battery and a new alternator.
As lightweight 4WD the old Hilux is pretty much unbeatable as far as reliability and value retention goes.