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landcruiser sahara 2004

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landcruiser sahara 2004

Post by young pup »

my parents are thinking of buying a 2004 landcruiser sahara, it has the petrol 4.7 v8 in it, im just wondering what its like on fuel. also what is it like to tow a caravan with?

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Post by falco80 »

I'm sure someone will have some fuel figures for you. I'm guessing it would probably be quite thirsty, especially with a caravan in tow.
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Post by Matt_85Lux »

from Drive.com.au
Fuel economy, though, is a worry. Around town the 'Cruiser can swill 20 L/100 km or more, dropping to a still-thirsty 14 L/100 km or so on the highway.
http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Artic ... leID=10482
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Post by VooDoo »

I have the V8 on direct injection gas. Its 1/2 the cost of my 4.5L 80 series to run.
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Post by Punchy »

Ive got a VX 2006 v8 petrol ( effectively the same thing )

Yeah its not the best, 145 liters total capacity get about 750 around town with air on windows up.
But since it's black and with dark tint and looks like a secret spy agency government car, that makes up for it all ! :roll:
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Post by mhgill »

I think you would be better of with a turbo diesel.
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Post by young pup »

mhgill wrote:I think you would be better of with a turbo diesel.
thats what i told my parents... i want them to get the new v8 diesel cruiser apparently they come twin turboed?
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Post by oldmate »

VooDoo wrote:I have the V8 on direct injection gas. Its 1/2 the cost of my 4.5L 80 series to run.
go this way. Will be cheaper than a turbo diesel, and just as good towing.

new v8 turbos are nice, but are big $$
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