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recommendations on 80 series

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recommendations on 80 series

Post by xm302 »

looking at getting a 80 series
what are the petrol models like on fuel honestly?
are they injected?

and lastly what are the autos like, strong? although leaning towards a manual
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Post by MUD000 »

just bought a 4.5 petrol auto 80 & love it
about 15ltrs / 100kms on high way & 20-22 around town
Cheers Dan
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Post by PGS 4WD »

I've got a 4.5 petrol, they are great value nowdays, but they aren't new cars so expect to have to put some time and $$ into some upkeep, definetly a quieter, more powerful and comfortable that the GQ patrols, excellent tourers.

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the last 1FZ-FE engine fuel injected and 3 coils are very very impresive in power economy and water proofing ..
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Post by Toddles »

I have a 97 HDJ80 Auto and it is brilliant. The auto's are fantastic and after driving a manual and an auto cruiser I wouldn't go for a manual one. For a daily driver an auto cruiser is a thing of beauty. Petrols are cheap, but I wouldn't trade my turbo diesel for anything.
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Post by xm302 »

thanks guyz, mite be havin a look at one tomorrow
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Post by Hardcorr »

Yeah, go for it. I've got three 80's and I wouldn't go past the 4.5/Auto for an everyday driver or a good offroader. I wouldn't touch a diseasel again, well not in a 6cyl anyway. I love my 6.5/Turbo for offroad, but they cost money to set up.
Don't hold back just for the fuel economy, if you want it to suck juice you can make it, but drive it like Miss Daisy and it won't be too bad.

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Post by Tapage »

Nothing better than Toyota turbo diesel intercooled engine for power and reliability ..

But we have options for all ..
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Post by dow50r »

I drove corries 6.5...and its impressive :)
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