Looking for a petrol 80

[Chas]

Next week I will be viewing a 1996 petrol 80 with LPG, is there anything in particular I should be aware of with a petrol (besides the running costs ) the description mentions 'Active Traction Control' would that indicate it's an import not really a problem as if I buy it, it will be kept standard as a DD with no modifications, and definitely NOT off-roaded well that's the intention anyway

Full description below;

This is a LPG Automatic 8 seater 4x4 vehicle. Fantastic money saver on fuel. 11 Months MOT. 6 Months Tax. Interior features:- 50/50 split/folding/detachable 3rd row of seats 60/40 split/folding 2nd row of seats Centre console storage Climate control air conditioning Door bins Electrically multi-adjustable front seats Front/rear cupholders Heated front seats Leather steering wheel Lockable glovebox Map reading lamp Memory for drivers seat/door mirrors Memory to steering wheel Tilt adjustable steering wheel Tonneau cover 6 speakers CD autochanger Stereo radio cassette Cruise control Outside temperature gauge PAS Remote fuel cap release Tachometer. Exterior features:- Drivers window one touch up/down Electric aerial Electric front+rear windows Electric heated exterior mirrors Electric tilt/slide glass sunroof + interior blind Front fog lights Halogen headlights Headlamp levelling Headlight washers + water filling control Heated rear window. Safety:-ABS Active Traction Control (TRC) Driver/front passenger airbag Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters Height adjustable front seatbelts Side impact protection beams Locking wheel nuts Remote alarm with transponder immobiliser Remote central locking. £2,990

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Hi Chas, you ok?

just to say make sure it has the LPG certificate with it. Have you got an insurance quote yet? I found the petrol/LPG ones dearer than diesel ones ( with AF)

Andy

 

[Chas]

I'm fine thanks, or will be once I get another 80 It doesn't have the certificate, but there's a company close to me who can sort that, I haven't checked about the insurance yet but I hope that won't be a problem, the Lexus has LPG and I shall see if that ins company will just transfer to the Land Cruiser

 

[AndycruiserguyLomas]

Good luck with it, I hope it works out well.

Andy

 

[Chas]

Just rang Adrian Flux, the Lexus ins can be transfered and is actually cheaper, I will even get a refund

 

[chadr]

That looks like a nice 80. Hope it works out for you

Are you selling the Lexus or part-exchanging it against the 80?

 

[Andrew Prince]

the description mentions 'Active Traction Control' would that indicate it's an import

Active traction control = Atrac, no?
Fortunately this was not deemed of suitable quality to go on the mighty 80, so not present on any 80s I'm aware of. I think this is an advertising "mistake". Anyway, not something to dwell on

 

[Rob]

Fortunately this was not deemed of suitable quality to go on the mighty 80

 

[Chas]

the description mentions 'Active Traction Control' would that indicate it's an import

Active traction control = Atrac, no?
Fortunately this was not deemed of suitable quality to go on the mighty 80, so not present on any 80s I'm aware of. I think this is an advertising "mistake". Anyway, not something to dwell on

Yes, that had me puzzled, I wasn't sure if it might be referring to an LSD, "The Mighty 80" eh? I'll be so glad to get behind the wheel of one again

 

[Brett]

What are you doing with your red Land Cruiser Chas?

 

[Rob]

Obviously he will use it for when there's a chance of very solid objects jumping out in front of the you when driving

 

[Chas]

naughty naughty Rob, no I'll be keeping it for overland trips :handgestures-fingerscrossed: and maybe the occasional P&P
This message is coming to you from sunny but cold Prague bscene-drinkingcheers:

I just hope that one doesn't get sold before I return

 

[Rob]

Don't worry Chas, I can say these things because they apply to my as well. Its so easy to get carried away with driving into things when you have all that steel up front

 

[Brett]

Obviously he will use it for when there's a chance of very solid objects jumping out in front of the you when driving

 

[Graham]

naughty naughty Rob, no I'll be keeping it for overland trips :handgestures-fingerscrossed: and maybe the occasional P&P
This message is coming to you from sunny but cold Prague bscene-drinkingcheers:

I just hope that one doesn't get sold before I return

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There you have it folks,

The thin end of the wedge.

Watch this space.

Gra.

 

[Chas]

I knew I shouldn't have gone to Prague, bl**dy cars been sold while I was away

 

[Gav Peter]

Boo hiss...

 

[Chas]

Earlier tonight I phoned about another 80 I've been considering but got the numbers mixed up

and got through to the chap selling the green one, it seems like it's not been sold yet

but he's working in Poland at the mo and it was a bad line so I might have misunderstood, he's calling me back when he returns to the UK in a couple of days, so fingers crossed there might be a deal coming up

 

[Graham]

Hope so Chas,

May be it was a scam buyer, or may be he bid on his own truck?

Well, may be you get a second chance then ?

Gra.

 

[chadr]

There were/are a few decent *looking* petrol 80s on eBay recently - I think fuel prices are hitting some owners of daily drivers hard......so perhaps some deals to be had for the occasion user.