Land Cruiser knowledge

[huskykev]

If you’ve got ten grand to spend, spend 7 on the best amazon you can find at that money and put another grand into a major service after you buy it. Keep the other 2k in reserve for a shitty day... Buy the amazon, you won’t regret it!!

[IronMike]

54 minutes ago, Big J said:

I drove a Shogun a few years ago and didn't like it at all. Almost the most agricultural vehicle I've ever driven.

 

I'd obviously put a shout out for a 4x4 Sprinter, and I do love mine. I will probably replace it with an Iveco 4x4 later in the year when I need to tow the full 3.5t. With the serious slopes in Devon and the clay soils, a more off road focused tow truck is probably justified. 

 

For you in Richmond, something like a Landcruiser would be a good fit. Second hand vehicles are nearly always money pits, regardless of what you get. It's luck more than anything. 

 

The one thing I would say is don't buy a Navara. They are made of swiss cheese, made for builders and not for proper work. I know many more people who've been let down by them than have been happy with them.

 

I like agricultural though mate! ? 

[IronMike]

48 minutes ago, huskykev said:

If you’ve got ten grand to spend, spend 7 on the best amazon you can find at that money and put another grand into a major service after you buy it. Keep the other 2k in reserve for a shitty day... Buy the amazon, you won’t regret it!!

Well I could stretch to 15k I reckon if I chop my car in. I'm still tempted by a LC but Shogun has caught my eye too. 

[Rough Hewn]

Bought this today,
£1800

4litre petrol V8 manual
It's mental.
Well compared to my escort van or Honda CR-V anyway.
Done about 50 miles in a quarter tank.
Loving it!!!!
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[IronMike]

Beast mate! I do keep looking at the 4.7L V8 LCs......... ?

Edited January 26, 2019 by IronMike

[Rough Hewn]

If you're towing up hills regularly you'll need the extra grunt.
Which is why I got the V8
Doing my +E licence when I get time.
Already eyeing up a 16' trailer.
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[Yorkshire Brummie]

Bought this today,
£1800

4litre petrol V8 manual
It's mental.
Well compared to my escort van or Honda CR-V anyway.
Done about 50 miles in a quarter tank.
Loving it!!!!
[emoji12][emoji12][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji12][emoji12][emoji12][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]

Going to the filling station must feel like setting fire to £50 notes [emoji85]??[emoji383][emoji383]

[Big J]

54 minutes ago, IronMike said:

 

I like agricultural though mate! ? 

Not good agricultural though. Cabin was like they were trying to be upmarket whilst all the time having the running gear from a Massey Ferguson.

[Rough Hewn]

Going to the filling station must feel like setting fire to £50 notes [emoji85]??[emoji383][emoji383]

Only off set by the £2-4k of timber I can move in a load.
£50 is sooooo cheap
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[Yorkshire Brummie]

Only off set by the £2-4k of timber I can move in a load.
£50 is sooooo cheap
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Now that’s a return! [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]