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Hi Graham
Just though with you mentioning road tax in you last post, it costs 1600 euro now in Ireland to tax it for a year. Soon the road tax will be more than the cruiser is worth , its due to go up again this year.
cheers
john 92HDJ 80 1HDT
----- Original Message -----
From: Graham Naismith
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO]
I bought a 100 4.2 TD Auto last January (2008) for an overland trip to Australia. Was after a GX manual but there was none around. In fact there were only a few (5 or so) GX Autos. I paid =A39500 for a 2001 one keeper model on 104,000 miles. The big end went in Thailand but we've established it was my fault now! (a seal went on the power steering causing a leek so that it got so mashed up bits of metal went into the engine and b*ggered it completely - i thought the power steering fluid level was fine as there is a feeder back in on the top that was spraying fluid onto the dipstick - make sure you look inside). They obviously have independent suspension which isn't great for off-roading but OME suspension covers you for ground clearance. Other than that its been great with no other major probs. Not sure on the roadtax as mine is 01 and its =A3180 or something
Graham Naismith
Surrey, UK
www.drive-to-oz.com
2001 HDJ100 4.2l TDA GX Patriot Roof Rack/Safari Snorkel, Long Range Fuel Tank/BFG A/T Tyres/ARB Bullbars/Old Man Emu Raised Suspension etc
----- Original Message -----
From: chris coombs
To: [Email address removed]
Cc: [Email address removed] ; [Email address removed]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:03 PM
Subject: [ELCO]
Hi All
having recently sold my 80 series, I am now thinking of purchasing a 100 series 4.2 TD, Auto - have had a look at some of the info around and it would seem GX, but would not rule out a VX on Active ride alone.
I am looking for help and advice on what to look for - look out for?!
Probable prices and relative miles - do they run and run as per the 80 and previous Cruisers.Has anyone - Jon Wildsmith for instance - done any home work/research into these recently?
Recommended one for general use/towing/overlanding/off-roading ?
100, 000 + miles a problem?
Julian
your thoughts re the above and servicing prices/issues - ie. BEBS etc?
Jon (or anyone else who has purchased one in the not too distant past):
if you don't mind what did you pay and what did you get for your money?
Price for the TJM front bar? Where it was purchased?
Having looked at Autotrader etc there seems to be a few out there ranging in price from =A37k up to =A320k
would prefer to spend as little as poss, but prefer to spend a bit more for a nice cond lower mileage example - opinions welcome.
Presume these are liable for the higher road tax if newer than '01 - guess it would be approx =A3450 per annum - please correct me if I am wrong/confirm I am right.
Looking forward to some advice/opinions/experience
Cheers
Chris
07812 344740
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Just though with you mentioning road tax in you last post, it costs 1600 euro now in Ireland to tax it for a year. Soon the road tax will be more than the cruiser is worth , its due to go up again this year.
cheers
john 92HDJ 80 1HDT
----- Original Message -----
From: Graham Naismith
To: [Email address removed]
Sent: Friday, August 28, 2009 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: [ELCO]
I bought a 100 4.2 TD Auto last January (2008) for an overland trip to Australia. Was after a GX manual but there was none around. In fact there were only a few (5 or so) GX Autos. I paid =A39500 for a 2001 one keeper model on 104,000 miles. The big end went in Thailand but we've established it was my fault now! (a seal went on the power steering causing a leek so that it got so mashed up bits of metal went into the engine and b*ggered it completely - i thought the power steering fluid level was fine as there is a feeder back in on the top that was spraying fluid onto the dipstick - make sure you look inside). They obviously have independent suspension which isn't great for off-roading but OME suspension covers you for ground clearance. Other than that its been great with no other major probs. Not sure on the roadtax as mine is 01 and its =A3180 or something
Graham Naismith
Surrey, UK
www.drive-to-oz.com
2001 HDJ100 4.2l TDA GX Patriot Roof Rack/Safari Snorkel, Long Range Fuel Tank/BFG A/T Tyres/ARB Bullbars/Old Man Emu Raised Suspension etc
----- Original Message -----
From: chris coombs
To: [Email address removed]
Cc: [Email address removed] ; [Email address removed]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 10:03 PM
Subject: [ELCO]
Hi All
having recently sold my 80 series, I am now thinking of purchasing a 100 series 4.2 TD, Auto - have had a look at some of the info around and it would seem GX, but would not rule out a VX on Active ride alone.
I am looking for help and advice on what to look for - look out for?!
Probable prices and relative miles - do they run and run as per the 80 and previous Cruisers.Has anyone - Jon Wildsmith for instance - done any home work/research into these recently?
Recommended one for general use/towing/overlanding/off-roading ?
100, 000 + miles a problem?
Julian
your thoughts re the above and servicing prices/issues - ie. BEBS etc?
Jon (or anyone else who has purchased one in the not too distant past):
if you don't mind what did you pay and what did you get for your money?
Price for the TJM front bar? Where it was purchased?
Having looked at Autotrader etc there seems to be a few out there ranging in price from =A37k up to =A320k
would prefer to spend as little as poss, but prefer to spend a bit more for a nice cond lower mileage example - opinions welcome.
Presume these are liable for the higher road tax if newer than '01 - guess it would be approx =A3450 per annum - please correct me if I am wrong/confirm I am right.
Looking forward to some advice/opinions/experience
Cheers
Chris
07812 344740
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