Diesel trumps petrol IMHO. It would be hard to go past a landcruiser or patrol, with the bias in oz leaning towards toyota, you'll find parts available and mechanics who know what they're about.
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:23 AM
Thanks to craigc Charlie was stoked with his new secondhand Tatonka ( just like dad but smaller ). We took took off on Friday afternoon. The wx was unbelievably hot. Having the bright idea of taking...
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 10:06 AM
You can't beat the land cruiser I had a 100 series for towing my boat was an awesome machine. Also had an Everest another nice SUV but the 4.2L land cruiser wins when it comes to towing don't be put...
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 09:14 AM
2010 will be a 100 series landcruiser with the v8 The 100 series went until 2007 and have the 1hdfte 6 cylinder diesel and is said to be the best diesel engine made by Toyota
Liked On: 24-12-2023, 09:14 AM
One of my drive is 120 series prado TZ 3.4L petrol (Auto) rated 2.7 Ton. It tow 2 tons roller or 2.5 ton digger without any trouble. Once I towed 3.2 ton forklift on 3.5T trailer across...
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 10:33 PM
Everest. Ranger with a boot. Will be the newest of them all as well I’d hazard a guess. I prefer to the Mux. I tow a 2t Tinnie with ease. Don’t be swayed by the numpties going on about the 2l diesel...
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 10:26 PM
Also be aware that diesel isn't cheap over there (same if not dearer), and petrol 4wds are quite abundant and useful. You may find a good petrol 4wd more cost effective than a diesel. Maybe not but...
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 10:15 PM
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Liked On: 23-12-2023, 09:33 PM
Later model 100 series landcruiser, one with a 5 speed auto and leather. Very slick machine. This one is a dream to drive240050
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 09:31 PM
Don’t try and reinvent the wheel. VX Prado. Go to any outback town or mine site, nearly all the vehicles will be a Toyota. Some fastidious grey nomad will have a minter for sale, white ones...
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:38 PM
Land cruiser :thumbsup: Perth is a great city, I’m working in WA at the moment and tempted to move back. Boom time in the housing market though and rentals are in high demand
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:30 PM
given Jeeps reputation for reliability etc I would not one out of warrantee. Also remember petrol is cheaper than diesel in aussie. Z
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:30 PM
Be a few touring setup landcruisers in that money bracket. I've just gone from a tuned 80 series to a ranger and while there are more gears to choose from I miss the torque the cruiser had
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:30 PM
My thoughts are based on brutal experience - you want the biggest donkey you can find with the best presented vehicle with a known service history. Make sure you get it checked out by someone that...
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:29 PM
I have exactly the same question, but not moving to Perth (yet!).
Liked On: 23-12-2023, 08:28 PM