Paddler Ed
Well-Known Member
So my plan to replace the 4Runner with:
a) something newer (4Runner is a 1992)
b) lower kms (4Runner has 361,000)
c) bit more power than the 3VZE has
d) bit more comfort (space, aircon and stuff)
has landed me in touch with a mate of a mate who is selling a 296,000km 1994 FZJ80 manual - now that matches those criteria, but does miss one other one that was on the original plan (better fuel economy - the 4Runner has average 13.5L/100km over 107,000km)
I've had a look through Crispin's stickies, and it fails on one of his early ones (intact clear coat - anything from the Northern Inland in NSW is going to be cactus because of the 40+ days 2 months of the year, as well as the UV) BUT it does come from a mechanic, has decent tyres (about 40% left on them) and is only AU$3500 (or £1800)
Comments please gents!
a) something newer (4Runner is a 1992)
b) lower kms (4Runner has 361,000)
c) bit more power than the 3VZE has
d) bit more comfort (space, aircon and stuff)
has landed me in touch with a mate of a mate who is selling a 296,000km 1994 FZJ80 manual - now that matches those criteria, but does miss one other one that was on the original plan (better fuel economy - the 4Runner has average 13.5L/100km over 107,000km)
I've had a look through Crispin's stickies, and it fails on one of his early ones (intact clear coat - anything from the Northern Inland in NSW is going to be cactus because of the 40+ days 2 months of the year, as well as the UV) BUT it does come from a mechanic, has decent tyres (about 40% left on them) and is only AU$3500 (or £1800)
Comments please gents!