Thread: need some suggestions of choosing between Ford Everest & Land Cruiser

Working on my truck sunday with mechanic mate who runs the big diesel shop in Chch. Talked more about the out-of-warranty Rangers, and he said again they're doing too many - gearboxes and motor trouble - and at low ks. You may get plenty of good ones but unfortunately too many turning up bad. Doing mostly 3.2s but mostly because the smaller motors may still be in warranty.

Asked him about the Landruiser VX100 and he likes them. 2.5 tonnes so a big heavy unit but he said the 4.2 24 valve diesel (as in later series 80s) is a good motor. VX100 not quite as good offroad as 80 series - I think he mentioned beam axle rear and independent suspension front - but still a a good sound, comfortable and capable unit. Fuel reasonable with the diesels - I think we saw 24-25mpg at best on a trip in his 80 series. Said mechanically take the VX100 over a Ranger any day.

Originally Posted by mudgripz

Working on my truck sunday with mechanic mate who runs the big diesel shop in Chch. Talked more about the out-of-warranty Rangers, and he said again they're doing too many - gearboxes and motor trouble - and at low ks. You may get plenty of good ones but unfortunately too many turning up bad. Doing mostly 3.2s but mostly because the smaller motors may still be in warranty.

Asked him about the Landruiser VX100 and he likes them. 2.5 tonnes so a big heavy unit but he said the 4.2 24 valve diesel (as in later series 80s) is a good motor. VX100 not quite as good offroad as 80 series - I think he mentioned beam axle rear and independent suspension front - but still a a good sound, comfortable and capable unit. Fuel reasonable with the diesels - I think we saw 24-25mpg at best on a trip in his 80 series. Said mechanically take the VX100 over a Ranger any day.

Thank you will keep it in mind, and visit your friend shop once I have a Toyota.