Oops car going to be out of action for a bit.

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Originally Posted by Numb Thumbs

I know of a 79 Series which has cost $300,000 so far..... Portal Axles, 40" wheels, custom aluminium canopy, matt black paint job, etc. All engineered.

And it is still a truck.

Cheers
Numb Thumbs ;)

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And it's still a Toyota

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Originally Posted by trout1105

New head gaskets, lifters, leads and coil packs, new power steering pump, reconditioned transfer case, replaced rear diff. new radiator hoses and water pump, new guts for the fan, ARB Bullbar, 12000lb winch, new alternator and battery, new slotted rotors and pads and god only knows what else I have had to replace including2 sets of tyres and a couple of windscreens.
15K doesn't go far when you get everything done by experienced and reliable workshops.
At least NOW I have a Very reliable D2a that I have absolute confidence in to take anywhere[thumbsupbig][bigrolf]
And NO I am not selling it and most likely never will [biggrin]

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Ah I see, some of that is quite "elective" but that's ok I guess!

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Originally Posted by shack

Ah I see, some of that is quite "elective" but that's ok I guess!

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The only items that were "Elective" was the bulbar and the winch and as I travel solo in remote areas these are not "Wants" they are "Needs" [thumbsupbig][thumbsupbig]

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Originally Posted by bsperka

And it's still a Toyota

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Looking at the costs for one of the tojo work vans thats going shortly.
Been on the road for 9yrs,fully loaded,then used as the spare van.

Over 10 yrs,292 000k's,$9634 for services at dealer,not one repair.
Five sets of tyres and three batteries.
Three windscreens,all insurance.
Original clutch,brakes,etc.

And its still a Toyota....