Can anyone out there give me some advice on the pros and cons of buying the 4.2 diesel or the 4.5 petrol 100 series Landcruiser. We tow a Jayco Outback Penguin, currently with a 3L non-turbo 2004 Hilux 4x4 which is a bit under-powered. We have thought about adding a turbo but have been told to go to a bigger more powerful Landcruiser. Thanks guys!
You would pay as much for a GOOD s/h 100 series for what you could buy something like a new fully featured active stability control Mitsubishi Challanger 2.5 turbo diesel with 140kW and about the same power as 100 series
Can anyone give me some advice on the pros and cons of buying the 4.2 diesel or the 4.5 petrol 100 series Landcruiser. We tow a Jayco Outback Penguin, currently with a 3L non-turbo 2004 Hilux 4x4 which is a bit under-powered. We have thought about adding a turbo but have been told to go to a bigger more powerful Landcruiser. Thanks guys!
Gday... We had a 3ltr non-turbo 2000 HiLux and towed a Cub Camper (1400kg ATM) and it did NOT love anything that looked like a hill. So we traded up to a 4.2 non-turbo 100 Series Cruiser. A bit better but it did not like hills either. We were not very pleased so traded that on a 2006 CRDi Turbo diesel auto Hyundai Terracan - WOW great tow vehicle. But we now have a Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto - coz we have a 2600kg van now. Our son has a 3ltr turbo 2000 Hilux and tows a 1400kg ATM old Viscount poptop. It has plenty of grunt and I would say it does the job better than a non-turbo 4.2 100 Series. If you love ya HiLux (and who wouldn't) and the motor is in good nick, go for the aftermarket turbo. I think it would be much better value. Cheers Julie & John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 10th of September 2010 09:34:32 AM
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle Hunter Some people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan
We have a Series 100, 4.2ltr, non turbo, manual diesel Land Cruiser that tows a 23 foot Royal Flair van. When driven in 4th gear at 2200rpm (80kph) it tows a breeze.
We have a Series 100, 4.2ltr, non turbo, manual diesel Land Cruiser that tows a 23 foot Royal Flair van. When driven in 4th gear at 2200rpm (80kph) it tows a breeze.
Would not swap it for anything else.
Gday... When we had our 4.2 non-turbo 100 Cruiser we lived in Richmond Sydney. It struggled up the Bells line of Road - those long hills needed 2500rpm in 2nd to keep it moving. It was great on long runs away from steep hills. We were really disappointed - would only have a turbo cruiser if we bought a Cruiser again. But each to their own ... if it wasn't for choice life would be boring
Cheers
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2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 SE Auto - 2008 23ft Golden Eagle Hunter Some people feel the rain - the others just get wet - Bob Dylan
rocklizard ,love your tug , wanted to change up to that but wifey wouldnt let me drive in the bush anymore.. BEST tug on the market..TDV6deisel, Disco the way to go..A friend of ours just got one Im green...
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Land Rover Discovery Chipped TD5 Manual ,Air Springs, Anti Sway. T.C. Auto level. Van, Roadstar 21.6 Voyager 4000 all sola powered.
Whatever you do, get a diesel, the cost of petrol when you are towing is high. I have towed horse floats with two big horses inside and found the $$$ difference significant. Had a Cruiser TD, Rodeo TD and now a Mazda BT50 TD, all towed well.
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Enjoy life above ground...you will spend a lot of time under it
Hi Guys we have 2005 prado 4.0 v6 petrol towing 22ft van find it a breeze towing it loves pulling up, havn't had a bit of problem with it and not bad at all on fuel @ 18 to 100
-- Edited by howdrink on Sunday 12th of September 2010 08:05:24 AM
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Chris & Joan toyta prado & traveller Belair home town Gawler s.a "Living the Dream"
It's a compromise between power & reliability & spare parts out of the cities. Toyota spares are usually stocked everywhere in regional & outback because the ****ies use them. (farmers) Nice to have the extra power when on highways but depends on your offroad requirements, & I know what I prefer in the big paddock!!. You can Google your subject line & get all the history & problems.
-- Edited by Dougie on Monday 13th of September 2010 11:08:12 AM
I have a 100s V8 Petrol Landcruiser...pulls anything anywhere, just towed a 2,800kg van up hill against the wind and the only thing that slowed us down was the petrol stops LOL
Its heavy on fuel but i love it...most we have done is 25lts per 100K pulling 3ton against the wind... best 20lt per 100k bammy day no wind flat road and 2,800KG
Love my 4.2 turbo cruiser the greatest tow vehicle stay away from Jeeps
