10,000km tow test: D4 vs LC200, Munja Track

So let's say watching the OBD2 gets you 1 litre better, then driving like a snail gets you another 2, finally a lockup kit 'might' get you another 2 if your lucky. Might and lucky being the operative words.

Your now 5lph better off, with a hole in your wallet, late to every bbq, and ended up OCD over your obd.

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Originally Posted by Vern

Sahara runs 31.5 tyres vs y62 32.6.
Yes, very few accessories.
And for sure, fuel economy isn't everything, reliability, driveability, performance, cost and value for money are to me, that's why I got the nissan.

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And the more I look at those Yota forums,the more I think when you have an LC,either a 200 or a 70,it seems the purchase is only half the car.

The rest of the cost goes to ARB,Roo systems,or whoever....[biggrin]

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Originally Posted by scarry

And the more I look at those Yota forums,the more I think when you have an LC,either a 200 or a 70,it seems the purchase is only half the car.

The rest of the cost goes to ARB,Roo systems,or whoever....[biggrin]

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And a new engine[emoji1787][emoji1787].
They even have dedicated 'dusted' Facebook pages.

After-market metal air-boxes are available that seal properly but they're very expensive as a fix for the factory non-sealing version, although not as expensive as a new engine.

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Originally Posted by Graeme

After-market metal air-boxes are available that seal properly but they're very expensive as a fix for the factory non-sealing version, although not as expensive as a new engine.

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Yeah, you spend say $95k give or take on a VX, then option it up with a rear locker, kdss suspension, then go an aftermarket airbox, converter lock up, 33" tyres and you are now on par with a bog stock ti y62 patrol, at the princely sum of $65k, I am amazed people buy these 200's. [emoji6]

That's because the vast majority buying them arent interested in off-road and all such requiring lockers etc. They just want the best towing rig.

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Originally Posted by Markus1

That's because the vast majority buying them arent interested in off-road and all such requiring lockers etc. They just want the best towing rig.

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Well if they want the best tow rig, why are they getting the 200, there are much better tow rigs out there.

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Originally Posted by Vern

Well if they want the best tow rig, why are they getting the 200, there are much better tow rigs out there.

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D5 would have to be one of the best normal sized 4x4 tow rigs wouldn't it even on stock susp?

Without going to a Ram or the like.

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That's because the vast majority buying them arent interested in off-road and all such requiring lockers etc. They just want the best towing rig.

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An LC 200 the best towing rig! Really???

David

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Originally Posted by blackrangie

D5 would have to be one of the best normal sized 4x4 tow rigs wouldn't it even on stock susp?

Without going to a Ram or the like.

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Yep, just fit a tow bar and go. 200, rear springs, converter lock up, and still not in the same league