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recommendations on 80 series
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:50 pm
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
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 7:06 pm
by MUD000
just bought a 4.5 petrol auto 80 & love it
about 15ltrs / 100kms on high way & 20-22 around town
Cheers Dan
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 8:36 pm
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.
Joel
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:48 am
by Tapage
the last 1FZ-FE engine fuel injected and 3 coils are very very impresive in power economy and water proofing ..
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 1:22 pm
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.
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 6:03 pm
by xm302
thanks guyz, mite be havin a look at one tomorrow
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:36 pm
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.
Cheers
Corry
Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:46 pm
by Tapage
Nothing better than Toyota turbo diesel intercooled engine for power and reliability ..
But we have options for all ..
Posted: Sat Aug 25, 2007 7:53 pm
by dow50r
I drove corries 6.5...and its impressive
