D5, Defender 110 or LC300

I remember reading once that Mercedes experimented with a V deisel engine for german fighter planes in WW2.
I worked with Mercedes V6,V10 and V12 engines in the 1980s and they were amazing for there power to weight ratio. They later got bought out by MTU.
Back on topic , if $$ isn't the main driver here have you considered a RR with a 4.4 deisel . I remember visiting Justin Cooper in tassie and if that's what hes chosen as his LR vehicle then it's a very good yard stick to measure from.
Bulletman

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Originally Posted by trout1105

4.5l toyota.
robust long lasting engines,

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Bwahahahahahahahahahaha kidding right?

I have a caterpillar V8, I also have a Mercedes V10.


Neither are very good.

John Deere had a go, [emoji107]
Cummins had a go, reliable but underpowered for size.


No doubt there are some V diesels that are ok... But I imagine the ratio of poor to good , would be much worse than a straight diesel.

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if $$ isn't the main driver here have you considered a RR with a 4.4 deisel .

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They're no longer available except in unsold L405 stock.

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Originally Posted by Vern

It looks that the new 300 is the new prado. Much smaller all over than the 200

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How'd you come up with that - its practically the same dimensions externally as the old 200. I do admit that in the flesh the 300 does look smaller than the 200, but the measurements tell a different story

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How'd you come up with that - its practically the same dimensions externally as the old 200. I do admit that in the flesh the 300 does look smaller than the 200, but the measurements tell a different story

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Seen them side by side, looks smaller.
Plus fron what I've read, they are less roomy inside. Drivers cockpit and second row seating.

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Originally Posted by Bulletman

I remember reading once that Mercedes experimented with a V deisel engine for german fighter planes in WW2.
I worked with Mercedes V6,V10 and V12 engines in the 1980s and they were amazing for there power to weight ratio. They later got bought out by MTU.
Back on topic , if $$ isn't the main driver here have you considered a RR with a 4.4 deisel . I remember visiting Justin Cooper in tassie and if that's what hes chosen as his LR vehicle then it's a very good yard stick to measure from.
Bulletman

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I cop enough grief now without going to a RR !

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Originally Posted by Vern

Seen them side by side, looks smaller.
Plus fron what I've read, they are less roomy inside. Drivers cockpit and second row seating.

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Thats like saying a Pathfinder is the same as a GU or Y62.

Go look at them,or drive the two of them and you will find out they are completely different in every way.Size as well.

They are smaller in some areas, than the 200,but nothing like a Prado.

i wouldnt believe everything thats on the Datsun FB sites.[wink11]

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Originally Posted by scarry

Thats like saying a Pathfinder is the same as a GU or Y62.

Go look at them,or drive the two of them and you will find out they are completely different in every way.Size as well.

They are smaller in some areas, than the 200,but nothing like a Prado.

i wouldnt believe everything thats on the Datsun FB sites.[wink11]

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Originally Posted by scarry

Thats like saying a Pathfinder is the same as a GU or Y62.

Go look at them,or drive the two of them and you will find out they are completely different in every way.Size as well.

They are smaller in some areas, than the 200,but nothing like a Prado.

i wouldnt believe everything thats on the Datsun FB sites.[wink11]

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Sorry, but I'm not getting info from Nissan facebook pages. Or from your usual car reviews.
But this one I found to be completely honest and unbiased.

2022 Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series Review: Finally, a CRITICAL review. - YouTube

I'm comparing it to a mates 7 seat prado, it has very similar room inside to the 300.

It looks like a total disappointment compared to the 200.
Watch the clip and let me know if I'm completely wrong.

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Sorry, but I'm not getting info from Nissan facebook pages. Or from your usual car reviews.
But this one I found to be completely honest and unbiased.

2022 Toyota Landcruiser 300 Series Review: Finally, a CRITICAL review. - YouTube

I'm comparing it to a mates 7 seat prado, it has very similar room inside to the 300.

It looks like a total disappointment compared to the 200.
Watch the clip and let me know if I'm completely wrong.

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Interesting clip - he definitely raises some good points. I can’t believe that people think a new Defender is expensive! Some of the features (info system, camera - look horrible). And he says that it’s a horrible drive around town - which is where a lot of them live. He does say that it’s a good tow vehicle though.

I just can’t get over the lack of features for the price! Eeek

I suspect that the loyal Toyota buyers will buy it regardless.