Paul Rowley
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I want to replace my Toyota Surf 3:0 V6 petrol very soon as the engine is on its way out. I have owned it since October 2006 and apart from needing new head gaskets it has been reliable and owes me nothing.
I have spent time in West and North Africa driving Toyota Land Cruisers, Hilux’s and Mitsubishi Pajaros and I want a typical rugged Japanese 4x4 (with the possibility of doing some over-land trips).
I have around £15,000 - £18,000 cash to spend and I really wanted a Land cruiser. I like the 80 series but I don’t think that I want such an old vehicle. A 100 series might be an option and I do like the 4.7 V8 petrol versions but I’ve not seen one close up yet.
The other option that has caught my eye is the 120 series.... but I have just been reading about the engine problems (on another forum) and am very disappointed. I don’t want to spend a reasonable amount of cash on a vehicle that is likely to blow up any time. What is happening to the famous Toyota reliability?
Another contender is the Nissan Patrol but again I have heard there have been some problems with their engines or turbo?
I’m starting to get a little disheartened now with what I have been reading!
I would be interested in your opinions.
Regards,
Paul
I have spent time in West and North Africa driving Toyota Land Cruisers, Hilux’s and Mitsubishi Pajaros and I want a typical rugged Japanese 4x4 (with the possibility of doing some over-land trips).
I have around £15,000 - £18,000 cash to spend and I really wanted a Land cruiser. I like the 80 series but I don’t think that I want such an old vehicle. A 100 series might be an option and I do like the 4.7 V8 petrol versions but I’ve not seen one close up yet.
The other option that has caught my eye is the 120 series.... but I have just been reading about the engine problems (on another forum) and am very disappointed. I don’t want to spend a reasonable amount of cash on a vehicle that is likely to blow up any time. What is happening to the famous Toyota reliability?
Another contender is the Nissan Patrol but again I have heard there have been some problems with their engines or turbo?
I’m starting to get a little disheartened now with what I have been reading!
I would be interested in your opinions.
Regards,
Paul