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landcruiser sahara 2004

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 6:51 pm
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?

thanks

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:08 pm
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.

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:21 pm
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

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 9:28 pm
by VooDoo
I have the V8 on direct injection gas. Its 1/2 the cost of my 4.5L 80 series to run.

Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 11:45 pm
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:

Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 9:24 am
by mhgill
I think you would be better of with a turbo diesel.

Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 8:52 pm
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?

Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 1:17 pm
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 $$