Each to its own. I am very satisfied with the way the 79 v6 handles hefty loads. When it comes to dune driving that little rev loving v6 has the edge.
Life with Land Cruiser 76/79
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grips
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You will never find me without Stroh or a 4x4
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Mad Manny
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Julle laaities hou van 'Hin! Hin! Hin!'....
"No one ever got stuck - in mid air!"
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
2010 Fortuner D-4D 4x4 'Fearless'
2006 Conqueror Conquest 'Gearless'
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BushWacker
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Ricof4e
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I must admit, I am at that stage where I am considering trading in my Navara - and the Cruiser (spit spit) is starting to look like good value for money
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Ranger Mildtrak
Scorpio Curry Cruiser
A tos-lookin', lunchbox, lipstick and powder puff carryin' home-built trailer
Scorpio Curry Cruiser
A tos-lookin', lunchbox, lipstick and powder puff carryin' home-built trailer
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grips
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Time for update. The 76 is on a 100k km now. 79 on 130k km. That means I've added up to 120k km between the two since I bought them.
Have decided to do my own services on both, kicking warranties in the nuts. So far, the only money I spent was on services, tyres and mods.
The 76 is due for a new set of tyres soon. Those shitty BF`s did make it to 90k km. Maybe I am going to fit a set of 33`s or 35`s time will tell.
Overall the 70 series is not everyone's everyday favorite. You either love or hate them. At this stage I cannot see myself in anything else.
We really enjoy them. They have this indestructible feeling around them what I have never felt in any other 4x4.
Have decided to do my own services on both, kicking warranties in the nuts. So far, the only money I spent was on services, tyres and mods.
The 76 is due for a new set of tyres soon. Those shitty BF`s did make it to 90k km. Maybe I am going to fit a set of 33`s or 35`s time will tell.
Overall the 70 series is not everyone's everyday favorite. You either love or hate them. At this stage I cannot see myself in anything else.
We really enjoy them. They have this indestructible feeling around them what I have never felt in any other 4x4.
You will never find me without Stroh or a 4x4
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Martin de Jager
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Reliability personified, difficult to match this brand and vehicle.
2011 Toyota Prado 3.0 VX,
2013 Suzuki Jimny, Ratel (larger than life),
2023 Toyota Starlet xr auto,
2019 Invader Duo.
2013 Suzuki Jimny, Ratel (larger than life),
2023 Toyota Starlet xr auto,
2019 Invader Duo.
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HenriSteyn
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Enjoy it Christo!
Every time I see a post of your bakkie I think of Kosi Bay.
Still owe you some petrol money!
Every time I see a post of your bakkie I think of Kosi Bay.
Still owe you some petrol money!