Thread: Never thought i'd see a hilux do that

Originally Posted by Ace

In the second week of the school hols we went to the zoo in dubbo,..............

You mean you got that close without visiting? Depends which part of the week - I left on Thursday to return a granddaughter home to Yass.
John

Originally Posted by spudboy

You guys are always so down on Toyotas/Nissans/etc!!! What's the point of it all?

I had a dual cab HiLux when I lived in Kenya 10 yrs ago and it was utterly brilliant. We also had a 110 which was also utterly brilliant. I liked the LR more, but I wouldn't dis a HiLux.

I'd rather see people out actually using their 4WDs then just driving around the suburbs - no matter what brand they are. What's the point of having the world's toughest Land Rover/Cruiser if you never take it anywhere?

Anyway - I just don't get the Jap bashing that turns up here all the time.

That's my rant over for the morning.
Cheers
David

Because landy owners cop it 10 times more than the jap brigade !
I agree, nothing looks more wanky than a fully kitted 4by that has never seen a dirt road, it just seems that most of the jap 4by's come out of the dealership fully loaded with gear that will never be used.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Because landy owners cop it 10 times more than the jap brigade !
I agree, nothing looks more wanky than a fully kitted 4by that has never seen a dirt road, it just seems that most of the jap 4by's come out of the dealership fully loaded with gear that will never be used.

Yeah - they are pretty relentless on some other forums about Landie bashing - gleefully relating tales of this or that failing etc. Mostly not 1st hand knowledge though.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

You mean you got that close without visiting? Depends which part of the week - I left on Thursday to return a granddaughter home to Yass.
John

Sorry John i would have made the effort to visit but i had mum and dad and my two sisters with us in two cars so didnt see that as fair making them sit around whilst we talked land rovers. Next time hey.

And, i didnt diss Hiluxs i posted it as a compliment, i never thought i'd see one do it, especially a tray top with no weight in it, but it did it and i have just that little bit more respect for them. They are still crap off road though. Now i am dissing Hiluxs.

My nephew, who lives next door has a dual cab Hilux - it is quite a good vehicle, but is quite a different type to a 110. Although it is about the same age as my 110 and has done a little less mileage (just under 400,000), he seems to have a lot more problems with it - new (S/H) engine, second gearbox replacement, third transfer case (one overhaul, two replacement) , and he seems to be always doing centre bearings and U-joints (and springs). And the bodywork is falling to bits. But I am quite prepared to believe this may be because it gets not as well looked after as my 110 which has had no significant engine work and a new set of gearbox bearings, plus one rear prop shaft and various minor repairs plus the usual running repairs.
John